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From Corporate Banker to Franchise Owner: Farris Roach’s Journey with VODA

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In this episode of The Pizza King Podcast, I sit down with my guy, Farris Roach—newest franchise owner of VODA Cleaning & Restoration. We dive into his transition from a 20-year banking career to owning his own business, the challenges of stepping into an unfamiliar industry, and the power of franchising as a path to entrepreneurship.

Farris shares why he chose VODA, how franchising provided him with a roadmap to success, and the importance of community within a franchise system. We also talk about his mission to spread awareness of business ownership opportunities, particularly within underrepresented communities. Plus, he’s offering a special deal for Tampa Bay listeners—tune in to find out how to get 40% off your first service!

Key Takeaways:

✅ The benefits of franchising and how it provides a proven system for success

✅ Overcoming fear when making the leap from corporate life to business ownership

✅ How having a strong franchise community can set you up for success

✅ Why it's important to expand awareness of franchising in underrepresented communities

✅ The mindset shift needed to embrace entrepreneurship and financial freedom


🔗 Connect with Farris and VODA: 

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