How to Transition from Corporate Employee to Franchise Owner with Dawn Hershik

Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

Have you ever gone to your corporate job and thought, "There's got to be more than this?" If so, you're not alone.
When Dawn Hershik was downsized after a 30-year corporate career, she opted for an unusual fresh start by going into business with her husband, Elliott. Together, they launched a Supporting Strategies franchise, which has grown to a company with over 30 employees in just eight years.
Dawn shares how difficult it was to decide to leave her corporate career behind. She also shares her experiences of creating a business from the ground up - with her husband!
From navigating tight financial constraints to making tough hiring decisions to living and working together through COVID - Dawn and Elliott have been through it all. In this episode, Dawn gives you a behind-the-scenes perspective on boundary setting, task delegation, and fostering a culture of communication and trust within their team.
If you've ever thought of venturing out on your own, buying a franchise, or working with your spouse, this is an episode you're not going to want to miss!
About Dawn

Dawn Hershik broke free from the corporate world in 2014. Faced with a pivotal moment, during a reorganization at the company she had been with for almost 30 years, together with her husband, she made the decision to leave and pursue the dream of owning a business.
In 2015, they bought a Supporting Strategies franchise. Working side by side with her husband, Elliot, they’ve built a successful business, with over 30 employees, to date. At the heart of their company is a team of skilled, seasoned accounting professionals who provide efficient and effective bookkeeping and controller services to businesses and nonprofits. They bring order to chaos in the Accounting Department.
Dawn is also enthusiastic about connecting like-minded individuals who have similar objectives and can benefit from quality introductions.
Where to Connect with Dawn

You can connect with Dawn on LinkedIn at Dawn Hershik and Facebook at Supporting Strategies. You can also find Dawn at her website at Supporting Strategies | Chicago Far West Suburbs.
Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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1. How to Transition from Corporate Employee to Franchise Owner with Dawn Hershik (00:00:00)

2. Leaving Corporate, Buying Franchise, Working (00:00:02)

3. Starting a Business (00:09:12)

4. Decisions and Help in Business (00:16:21)