Overworked & Underpaid: Buying a Business to Escape

Heather Shattuck-Heidorn was a tenure-tracked professor, but wanted out. Buying a business offered freedom & security. Topics in Heather’s interview:What she loved about academiaWhy she initially resisted franchisesHow she found a custom closet franchiseBeing her husband’s employerHer thoughts on capitalismHow small business ownership differs from academiaWhat she likes about owning a franchiseHow she grows her business organicallyLearning to communicate with her employeesHer fetal position momentLinks and how to contact Heather:[email protected] Guide to Buying a Small Business by Richard S. RubackThe Power of Flexing by Susan AshfordBuy Then Build by Walker DeibelHome Franchise ConceptsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter