{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#23: What We Wish We Knew Before Becoming a Franchisee (So You Don\u2019t Have to Learn the Hard Way)","description":"Let\u2019s rewind the clock a bit\u2014back before Altered States Wellness, back before the franchise model, and way back before we were calling the shots. In this episode, we\u2019re getting real about what it was like to be franchisees first\u2014because yes, we started out on the other side of the table. We said yes to a wellness franchise with big dreams and nervous energy, and what followed was\u2026 well, a masterclass in what not to do. From skimming the FDD (oops) to feeling totally lost during onboarding, we\u2019re pulling back the curtain on the mistakes, the lessons, and the oh-so-worth-it decisions we made along the way. And spoiler alert: those experiences are exactly what led us to build Altered States Wellness the way we did\u2014supportive, flexible, and made for real people with real dreams. Whether you're franchise-curious, daydreaming about leaving your 9-5, or just love hearing the behind-the-scenes biz stories no one talks about, this episode is for you. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to be a franchisee\u2014or what it takes to build a franchise that actually works\u2014this one\u2019s a must-listen. \ud83d\udc49 Ready to explore what it could look like to open your own Altered States Wellness studio? Head to alteredstateswellness.com\/franchise to schedule a call or DM us anytime. And hey\u2014if this episode gave you that little nudge, send it to someone who's dreaming big too. \u2728 ","author_name":"Altered States Unplugged","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/528962","html":"