Spotlight on Malcolm Junior
Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Owner
Houston, Texas
Turning the Dream of Business Ownership into a Reality
When Malcolm Junior prepared to retire from a 26-year career in the military he knew that he wanted to find another role that would allow him to continue making a positive difference in people’s lives, “Instead of working nine to five for someone else, I wanted something more rewarding. Owning my own business has always been a dream of mine…and I wanted to provide a service that would help my community,” Malcolm explained.
Malcolm began researching businesses online and visited Franchise.com after the site appeared in his Internet search results, “I didn’t know exactly what type of business I was looking for, but I knew I wanted to own a franchise that suited my values, passions and beliefs,” he said. I was looking for a top concept in an industry that I was passionate about. I looked at Franchise.com’s list of the Top 25 Franchises. The Homewatch CareGivers franchise opportunity was featured on the list,” Malcolm recalled of first learning of the in-home medical and non-medical care franchise that serves seniors and other individuals. After researching the Homewatch CareGivers franchise concept, Malcolm purchased his Homewatch CareGivers franchise in July, 2009.
A Franchise that Serves the Needs of his Community
“I believe in service, that’s why I joined the army. Once I retired, I wanted to continue serving at a community based level. The Homewatch CareGivers business allows me to continue serving at a community level…I’m providing employment opportunities,” he said of his Houston, TX franchise which currently employs 16 people. “And I’m offering a service that’s needed. Many of my clients are seniors; our services allow them to stay in their homes. That’s why I chose to own a Homewatch CareGivers franchise.”
A Proven Business System Provides a Powerful Head Start
In addition to being an in-demand business that enables Malcolm to have an active role in his community, the Homewatch CareGivers franchise has also allowed him to leverage a proven business system, “I purchased my Homewatch CareGivers franchise eight or so months ago, and I’m already at a point with the business that would have taken me five years to get to had I started a business from scratch,” he noted. “With a franchise you don’t have to recreate the wheel…you become a spoke in the wheel. As a Homewatch CareGivers franchise owner I receive tremendous support and resources that would have taken me five to 10 years to acquire on my own. The Homewatch CareGivers training program and entire business system allowed me to come out of the gate running.”
As with many franchise concepts, neither previous industry experience, nor business ownership experience is required to own a Homewatch CareGivers franchise, as Homewatch CareGivers franchisees receive extensive training and support, “The one week training at the corporate office was excellent and the support team is only a phone call away if I have any questions…They are always ready to provide assistance,” Malcolm said.
While medical experience is not necessary to become a Homewatch CareGivers franchise owner, as Malcolm observed, would-be Homewatch CareGivers franchisees should possess, “Compassion, integrity and business acumen- if you have those three qualities you can do this.”
“I definitely recommend the Homewatch CareGivers franchise opportunity to prospective business owners,” Malcolm concluded. “The concept has allowed me to turn my dream, of owning my own business, into a reality.”