FIRST & FOREMOST: “No Experience Necessary”
Over 90% of franchise owners in the industry have had no previous experience in the homecare or healthcare industries. That is an important distinction to make when it comes to considering this industry as a place to hang your hat.
Simply because no specific experience is required, that does not mean anyone can build a successful senior home care business. Knowing yourself and areas where you accel is key to assessing if the industry is a great match for you. For example, do you possess the following traits:
- a commitment to caring for others
- a desire to run / operate your own business
- compassion and empathy for others — and specifically senior adults
- leadership experience
- some sales or experience selling
- ability to motivate others
- the financial resources to start and grow your business