In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Kim Daly is joined by longtime friend, franchise consultant and The Zee Suite student Melissa Lewis for a powerful conversation about work-life balance, motherhood, mindset and what it really means to create wealth on your own terms.

Melissa shares her journey of building a career in franchising while becoming a mum, navigating the pressure of keeping all the plates spinning and learning how to design a business around the life she truly wants.

Together, Kim and Melissa explore why work-life balance is not about creating a perfect split between work and family, but about getting clear on what matters most, choosing your priorities with courage and learning how to show up fully in each season of life.

This episode also dives into the mindset work inside The Zee Suite, including how to define your own version of wealth, why business ownership is an inside game and how changing the story in your mind can change the way you experience your business, your family and your freedom.

If you have ever felt pulled between your business, your family, your goals and your own needs, this conversation will help you rethink what balance, success and abundance can look like for you.

Resources:

Scale a Franchise - https://thezeesuite.com/

Buy a Franchise - https://thedalycoach.com/

In this live episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Kim Daly is joined by longtime friend and franchising industry insider Sharon Cupach for a powerful conversation about reinvention, mindset, business ownership and the missing link between buying a franchise and creating real wealth.

After nearly 30 years in franchise development, Sharon shares how personal loss, deep self-reflection and a desire for more autonomy led her to step into a new chapter as a franchise consultant and business owner. Together, Kim and Sharon explore how mindset, faith, clarity, community and consistent personal development can completely change the way entrepreneurs see themselves, their businesses and their future.

This episode dives into what The Zee Suite™ has meant for Sharon’s transformation, from shifting old thought patterns to building confidence, creating new goals, manifesting financial support and stepping fully into a life of greater freedom, abundance and possibility.

If you are a franchise owner, aspiring entrepreneur or someone sitting on the sidelines because of fear, this conversation will help you see that extraordinary results do not only come from changing your system, your market or your strategy. They begin by changing the operator.

RESOURCES:

→ Free Consultation with Kim: https://www.thedalycoach.com

ABOUT KIM DALY

I'm Kim Daly, America's #1 Franchise Consultant. For over 20 years, I've helped nearly 1,000 people become franchise owners and build the lives they dreamed about. Success is 80% mindset and 20% strategy. My consulting services are completely free to you.

Dreaming about a life-changing leap into franchising? In this episode, British entrepreneur Alex Read shares his bold journey from the UK to Canada, revealing how he built his success across borders and industries with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Modern Pure Air. Here’s what you’ll learn: • Why Alex left a stable corporate job at American Express for a fresh start in Vancouver — with no plan and zero connections • The decisive moment on a New Zealand mountaintop that changed his entire outlook on life and business • How being an early adopter in franchising can offer unique advantages and challenges • The hidden value behind “unsexy,” niche service businesses — and why customer experience is everything • Practical advice for finding your ideal franchise fit and how working with a franchise broker can supercharge your search

RESOURCES:

→ Free Consultation with Kim: https://www.thedalycoach.com

ABOUT KIM DALY

I'm Kim Daly, America's #1 Franchise Consultant. For over 20 years, I've helped nearly 1,000 people become franchise owners and build the lives they dreamed about. Success is 80% mindset and 20% strategy. My consulting services are completely free to you.

Thinking about leaving the corporate grind to become your own boss, but not sure where to start? In this episode, former corporate restaurant pro Matt Hollis shares how he left the grind and built a successful franchise in Boise, Idaho. In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Matt and Kim talk about:

• Why he chose franchising after Covid
• Focusing on the people and support (“who, not what”) over the widget
• Growing from solo owner-operator to a team with multiple trucks
• Handling a seasonal market and building year-round revenue
• The mindset, patience, and fulfillment behind real business ownership

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines thinking about owning a franchise, Matt’s story will inspire you to finally take action.

ABOUT KIM DALY I'm Kim Daly, America's #1 Franchise Consultant. For over 20 years, I've helped nearly 1,000 people become franchise owners and build the lives they dreamed about. Success is 80% mindset and 20% strategy. My consulting services are completely free to you.

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He spent decades climbing the corporate ladder. Then a layoff changed everything.

In this episode, Shawn Kelly shares how he went from strategy executive to senior care franchise owner, and why the best advice he got came from his wife. After a corporate reorg eliminated his job, Shawn Kelly faced a choice: jump back into another corporate role or finally bet on himself. His wife saw what he couldn't, that he wasn't excited about going back. That conversation led Sean to "Second Family," a senior home care franchise, where a personal experience caring for his sick mother became the foundation for a purpose-driven business. One year in, Shawn opens up about the highs and lows, building new sales skills from scratch, and why his kids are now more engaged in what dad does for work than ever before.⏱️

RESOURCES:

→ Free Consultation with Kim: https://www.thedalycoach.com

→ Learn About Second Family: https://2ndfamily.com/

ABOUT KIM DALY

I'm Kim Daly, America's #1 Franchise Consultant. For over 20 years, I've helped nearly 1,000 people become franchise owners and build the lives they dreamed about. Success is 80% mindset and 20% strategy. My consulting services are completely free to you.

In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, I sit down with Clay Allen, developer for Alloy Personal Training, to share a different kind of franchising story. Clay didn’t leave a bad job — he walked away from a dream career in elite fitness to bet on himself in franchising.

Together, we explore why relationships matter more than business models, how mindset and preparation impact long-term success, and what it really takes to take a calculated risk on yourself. From helping people get their bodies back to helping them build wealth through business ownership, Clay shares why franchising became a lifelong path.

If you’re waiting for the “right time,” this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting — and start now.

Learn more at TheDalyCoach.com

What if I told you I've manifested cars, including a luxury Mercedes that came to me through circumstances I never could have planned? In this Manifestation Magic session, I share the real stories of how I used creative visualization, faith, and aligned action to bring dreams into reality.

This isn't about flexing. It's about awakening you to what's possible when you tap into your own creative power.

In this episode, I walk through my personal manifestation journey, from my first Escalade to the Tesla to the Mercedes that showed up in ways that still amaze me. I break down the exact mindset shifts, visualization techniques, and belief patterns that have allowed me to call in abundance again and again.

Contact me today: KimDalyCoaching.com

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In this episode, Kim Daly welcomes Gina and James for an inspiring conversation about their personal journey into the world of franchising. Together, they share where they were in their professional lives, what opened the door to new possibilities, and how intentional exploration supported their next chapter.

Interested in exploring franchise investment opportunities? My franchise consulting services are totally free to you! Contact me today: KimDalyCoaching.com

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