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Heather Noble co-owns Lightspeed Restoration of Greater West Austin with her husband, Keith. They opened earlier this year, in 2026, and have four employees. Originally from Austin, she lives in Liberty Hill alongside her husband, their four kids, and two dogs. She blends her more than 22 years of insurance experience with a passion for helping people through stressful property damage situations.
If you’re seeking flexibility and balance, franchise ownership may be for you. More and more parents are buying home-based franchises as they pursue their career dreams while raising a family. Check out these top-rated franchises for moms and dads.
Becoming a travel agent sounds like an exciting career! But how do you get clients, especially if you have no prior experience? We talked to several Cruise Planners franchisees about how they got started.
Folake’s Mathnasium franchisee story is about how he left the world of cybersecurity to begin a career where he could make an impact on his community.
Michelle is joined by Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited to discuss what makes a good franchisee.
From A to Franchisee is Franchise Business Review’s podcast for people seriously exploring franchise ownership. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in franchise research, from validation and due diligence to financial realities and day-to-day ownership, with insights from industry experts and real franchise owners.
It is designed to help listeners ask smarter questions, avoid common missteps, and make confident, well-informed decisions about whether franchising is right for them.
Robin and Jamie own both a Travelin’ Tom’s franchise and a Kona Ice franchise. Read about their family business and how they help their community through business ownership.
The Franchisee Excellence Awards celebrate franchisees who share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.
