Can a CPA really build a home service franchise while keeping his full-time job? In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich interviews Anthony Runnels, a CPA/CFO from the Los Angeles area who made the leap into franchise ownership with TruBlue Home Service Ally—without quitting corporate America. Anthony shares how he went from corporate finance and accounting to building a semi-absentee franchise side hustle, why he chose home services, and what first-time business owners need to know before buying a franchise. If you’re exploring franchise ownership, looking for a proven business model, or trying to figure out how to start a business while still employed, this episode is packed with real-world insight. Sponsored by SEO Samba Empower your franchise with predictable results and AI-driven marketing.
Can a CPA really build a home service franchise while keeping his full-time job?
In this episode of the Franchise Fit Podcast, Lance Graulich interviews Anthony Runnels, a CPA/CFO from the Los Angeles area who made the leap into franchise ownership with TruBlue Home Service Ally—without quitting corporate America.
Anthony shares how he went from corporate finance and accounting to building a semi-absentee franchise side hustle, why he chose home services, and what first-time business owners need to know before buying a franchise.
If you’re exploring franchise ownership, looking for a proven business model, or trying to figure out how to start a business while still employed, this episode is packed with real-world insight.
Sponsored by SEO Samba
Empower your franchise with predictable results and AI-driven marketing.