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Many people spend years building a corporate career only to wonder whether it was the right path all along. Our guest spent 16 years doing the same thing — and then used everything he learned to build something completely different. In this episode, we sit down with Dipen Patel, a multi-unit Goddard School franchise owner based in the Charlotte region, to talk about what the transition from corporate to franchise ownership actually looks like and why that background might be more of an advantage than most people realize. Dipen didn’t wake up one day and quit. He networked with other franchise owners, ran the numbers, tested the model alongside his wife, and made a series of deliberate moves that eventually led him to child care. He’s since acquired, turned around, and sold Goddard Schools and he’s still building his legacy. Together, we discuss: Why franchising appealed to a risk manager and what that framework taught him about choosing the right model How he and his wife prepared financially while still in the corporate world to make the leap feel less risky What the franchise model gives you that starting from scratch simply doesn’t Why he saw opportunity in child care during one of the hardest moments in recent history What it takes to go from single-unit to multi-unit ownership and why the mindset shift matters more than the business plan If you’ve been in the corporate world for years and quietly wondering whether franchise ownership could be your next chapter, this one’s for you. Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠getprovide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pre-qualify for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.