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Meet Boyd LowryFirstLight Home Care of Glen Rock, NJ is proudly owned and operated by Boyd Lowry. Boyd, who was an Active Duty Marine from 1982-1986 and received an honorable discharge. He is dedicated to giving back to the Bergen County community where he has spent the majority of his life.Prior to opening FirstLight of Glen Rock, Boyd ran his own technology company, focusing on system integration and design of warehouse operational systems. He also worked at New York University in the Personnel department and as a recruiter.Boyd is committed to helping people throughout Bergen County to have a higher quality of life in their later years. His personal experiences with his parents and in-laws have influenced him to give back to the community by opening a Glen Rock in-home care facility to help people live at home and remain independent. Boyd and his wife, Sara, plan to expand FirstLight Home Care of Glen Rock, NJ to provide the highest quality of care to all of Bergen County.Vision & MissionAt FirstLight Home Care, we envision a world in which all adults may age with comfort, dignity and independence in the place they call home. We exist to help people have their best day, every day. Our mission is to provide compassionate home care so that the families we serve have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving the support they need to enjoy the quality of life they deserve.Connect with Boyd LowryHomepage on Websitehttps://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-glen-rock/Linked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boydlowryFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/FirstlightHomecareBergenCounty/Americans in WartimeVoices of Freedom Project: Oral History Of Urgent Fury Veteran Boyd Lowryhttps://youtu.be/avUjBZQGHpU?si=DMCrpG_6Z3sPFX7iEmail: blowry@firstlighthomecare.comOffice: 201-345-3398 Opt 2 Connect with Host Terry LohrbeerIf you are a Boomer and feel you would make a great guest please email Terry with your bio and any other info you would like to share at: terry@kickassboomers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/Instagram: kickassboomersTwitter: @kickassboomersWebsite: kickassboomers.comTerry's editing company:Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing:premierepodcastpros@gmail.com LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Email terry@kickassboomers.com

Bill McPherson joined the AlphaGraphics leadership team in September 2018. Prior to AlphaGraphics, Bill served for six years as Executive Director of Development for FirstLight Home Care in Cincinnati, OH. Bill graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) with his Finance Degree from California State University, Northridge. After college, Bill was recruited by Baxter Healthcare where […]

Bill McPherson joined the AlphaGraphics leadership team in September 2018. Prior to AlphaGraphics, Bill served for six years as Executive Director of Development for FirstLight Home Care in Cincinnati, OH. Bill graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) with his Finance Degree from California State University, Northridge. After college, Bill was recruited by Baxter Healthcare where […] The post Bill McPherson with PostNet and AlphaGraphics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Join Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale as they talk with Kristen Duell, new EV of Experience and Innovation of FirstLight Home Care, about bringing together the people and technology within the post-acute care industry as she returns to her roots of care delivery. She is founder of the non-profit, IDEAL for Healthcare, catalyzing upward mobility and increasing access for women in healthcare. Kristen talks about her personal career change, a story of resilience, and the changes within the overall industry, highlighting the KEY to retention of employees. Home Health Revealed is brought to you by HealthRev Partners.

In today's episode of Franchise U!, Kathy sits down with Scott Oaks with Scoop Soldiers. Oaks franchising career demonstrates his belief in the franchising model and its potential financial impact on a family. Listen and hear the thread that runs throughout Oaks's entire career. Scott Oaks is a senior level franchise development professional with over 20 years of experience working within all segments of franchising with a proven track record of success in franchise sales. Oaks has developed franchise development messaging, branding, and recruiting practices that directly impacted in positive franchise growth. Oaks is currently working as VP of Franchise Development for Scoop Soldiers, a veteran-themed pet waste removal franchise, after serving as Director of Franchise Development at FirstLight Home Care for 4 years. Oaks previously worked with several brands to help them with franchise development and lead generation strategies utilizing the 1851 platform. Oaks also served as Vice President of Franchise Development for BrightStar Care. I worked to strengthen their relationships with their broker partners, bring in new franchisees, and guide existing franchisees through the transfer process. At Wireless Zone, Oaks brought in over 80 individual franchise stores through good qualification, relationship management, and a recruiting "a good quality franchisee mindset". Oaks also led their conversion initiative of converting existing retailers into the franchise. A key asset in the growth of Wireless Zone from 250 stores to over 450 stores. Prior to Wireless Zone, Oaks was Director of Franchise Development for Handyman Connection, a home improvement franchise where he oversaw the revamping of their franchise development process, messaging, marketing, and advertising strategy. Oaks has spent the previous 5 years in sales management and marketing roles in the printing press manufacturing industry.

This episode features Kimbrough Taylor, Executive Director of Marketing for FirstLight Home Care. Kimbrough talks about working in one of the most important and rewarding industries, what a home care marketing strategy looks like, and how to create meaningful connections with both caregivers and clients.

Home Care franchises are a growing industry and experts don't see the expansion slowing down anytime soon! So, what makes the home care franchise industry so successful?This week, we have two of the top executives from one of the largest and most successful home care franchises in the U.S., Firstlight Home Care. Hear from VP of Strategy, Kerri Pendley, and the Firstlight's new President Glee McAnanly. Both of our guests highlight the challenges they've faced amid the caregiver recruitment and retention shortage, solutions helping them grow their business, insights into FMAP funding and value-based pay, and more!

Tim Smith, Owner of FirstLight Home Care in Oklahoma City, overviews why having a budget is essential, five tips to better manage your finances, and how to avoid common financial mistakes as a business owner. 

In his career, Jeff has already built, rebuilt, and enhanced 6 different franchise systems across 5 different industries leading major growth initiatives in notable franchise companies such as Comfort Keepers, Express Personnel Services, Thrifty Rent-A-Car, and INTERIORS by Decorating Den. He has led existing franchise systems in these diverse sectors from as few as 142 franchises to larger systems with 1200+ franchises in 32 countries. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/

What comes to mind when you think about getting old? Do you think frail and helpless or active and vibrant? Do you worry about aging?  Let's join the conversation with Dr. Geneva and Wendy Adlerstein, executive and gerontology expert, as they discuss the shifting views about what it means to grow old. Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, a Wellesley, MA resident, is an owner and Executive Director at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. Wendy has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.  She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.  Under Adlerstein’s leadership, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston has built a reputation for the outstanding quality of care and service in the West Suburban Boston area–as evidenced by the many word-of-mouth referrals from clients and professionals who have high standards and expectations for the delivery of home care services.  Further evidenced by the twenty-three 5-star client on-line reviews and testimonials.    

On this episode of The Patricia Raskin Show, I will be talking to Wendy Adlerstien. Wendy is an owner and Executive Director at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and the Boston Back Bay. She will be talking about positive and healthy aging along with some current challenges such as breaking through senior isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, changing the perspective of aging, home safety for seniors, and dementia care.

On this episode of The Patricia Raskin Show, I will be talking to Wendy Adlerstien. Wendy is an owner and Executive Director at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and the Boston Back Bay. She will be talking about positive and healthy aging along with some current challenges such as breaking through senior isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, changing the perspective of aging, home safety for seniors, and dementia care.

In this episode, we talk with Wendy Adlerstein, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care. She brings to us her insight into how she is seeing the perspective shift in aging, especially in a home care setting. The secret sauce that makes up a great caregiver, what to look for when you hire a home care agency, encouraging a younger generation to look at caregiving as a great way to spend their time and foster meaningful relationships.   Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program. She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Currently, she is Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and FirstLight Home Care of Boston - Back Bay.  www.firstlighthomecare.com www.BostonBB.firstlighthomecare.com   We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please subscribe for updates! For more information about our podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather.

At The Breadwinners, we often talk about caregiving as parents. But how about as children caring for our parents? In this episode, Jeff Bevis, CEO of FirstLight Home Care, an in-home care provider, joins Jennifer to talk about trends in eldercare and the pressures on caregivers, especially breadwinners. “It's a daunting task, but we see so many of the adult children try to carry a full-time job and often manage their households and care for their kids too.” — Jeff Bevis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During today’s episode of Help Choose Home, we welcome Jeff Bevis, founder and CEO of FirstLight Home Care, which provides non-medical home care through its franchises in 35 states, plus the District of Columbia. Jeff is passionate about providing the highest level of service in the industry, through client satisfaction, caregiver retention and low caregiver turnover.  In my discussion with Jeff, he highlights many of the ways home care agencies are meeting the challenges of the pandemic head on and how the status of home care has been elevated during these past six months, as more people learn about the industry and there is a heightened need for experienced, professional delivery of care in the comfort and safety of home. A few of the topics we discuss in this episode include: The increasing demand for and benefits of at home senior care Why it’s important to have a commitment to customer service Options to pay for home care services Be sure to check out Help Choose Home Season 3, Episode 9 show notes and our full library of podcasts dedicated to helping families learn more about professional home care options. 

Franchise Business Review CEO Eric Stites sits down with franchise owners from FirstLight Home Care, Wild Birds Unlimited, and FastSigns International to learn their stories of how they got started in franchising, what it is like to be part of an award-winning top franchise brand, and the secrets to their franchise business success. Hear from rockstar franchise owners Ben and Angela Crawley from FirstLight HomeCare, Shane Beard from FASTSIGNS, and Kathy Haigh of Wild Birds Unlimited.

This week, Diane interviews Mark Hamid with FirstLight Home Care.  Mark has licensed caregivers helping Diane's mom-in-law currently, and it is such a blessing for the whole family.  Diane shares how when families have help caring for a parent or loved one in an extended care situation, everything is a little bit better. Families stay whole and together during uncertain times.

Topic: FirstLight Home Care, are they {ready to help}? This the updated audio that is actually able to be listened too Thiu Broadcast Date: May 28, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Carolyn Thurston, CEO Wisdom Senior Care and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women  as they discuss  the growing senior home care franchise market. How to be successful at finding a franchise financing solution. Purchasing and mastering your franchise opportunity.  Expanding and transitioning your franchise. Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne will take everyone Down the Rabbit hole. We will discuss FirstLight Home Care, are they {ready to help}? Jeff Bevis CFE – Co-Founder & CEO, FirstLight HomeCare WomanSplaining – Co-Host: Carolyn Thurston Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive free VR gear and a copy of The Franchise MBA: Mastering the 4 Essential Steps to Owning a Franchise Call 323-580-5755 during the show to listen live and give questions to our technical producer. Chat live at Pillarsoffranchising.com Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Listen and watch as Greg interviews frontline heroes and Owner of FirstLight Home Care, Jim Alex, and Vice President of Operations, Mary Joe Jaime. They tell stories about how their clients are affected by COVID-19 and what their industry is doing to prevent the virus. Thanks to them and all of the frontline workers doing amazing things daily. Check out more about what they do and how they might be able to help you, your parents or grandparents here: https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcarevalparaiso/

Everyone needs a break at some point, even caregivers. The key is to recognize when to take a break before you start seeing the negative impacts on your own life. Guest Molly Rowe, co-owner of FirstLight Home Care of the North Shore in Massachusetts, explains why it’s important for caregivers to take a break, the benefits of taking a break and how to find support options. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Brenda and Terri give you an inside look at how FirstLight Home Care of Boston Northwest continues to provide quality service during the coronavirus pandemic. Guest Girish Lahoty, CEO and owner of FirstLight Home Care of Boston Northwest shares the steps his team is taking to ensure the safety of all clients and caregivers.

Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program. She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.Currently, she is Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston.In this episode, Wendy -Provides practical information about how to start the difficult conversation with your loved ones about their wishes for where they want to live as they grow older and their needs change.Provides this professional tip for families -  that each family member takes a different piece of the caring role - to avoid resentment.Explains the different living options for your aging relatives.Shares safety tips for those who want to age in place at home.How to spot troubling signals, indicating that it is time to re-assess your aging relative’s living status.Advises and specifies small steps to address a loved one’s resistance to accept help and/or make changes.Encourages caregivers to make a habit of taking time for self care and insisting upon it.Resources:Five WishesPlanning for financing assisted livingDo your research about assisted livingAging at homeDeclutteringSocialization is important for seniorsWhy you don’t want to fallPractical Tips:Call to action -Have you had the conversation with your loved ones about making plans for choosing options to live safely in the golden years?If so, is everyone on your team on the same page? Who is in charge?If you are a caregiver, what are your struggles?Share your comments and answers to these questions atEmail: yogimd@yogimd.netWeb: yogimd.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogimdnet/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogimdnet/Don’t wait until a situation is dire and emotions are high to make important decisions.The Mindful Minute:The next time you are faced with having a difficult conversation, take the time to really listen…with the intent to understand. don’t interrupt. if you feel the urge to do so, stop and drop your shoulders, relax your jaw, loosen you hands, and inhale deeply though your nose, expanding your belly. Exhale through your nose slowly, feeling your belly relax.

FirstLight is About People Home Care is Not a Career, It’s a Calling We know your first priority when choosing a home care provider is finding someone you can trust and rely on… someone who will care for your loved one as you would, and as we would our own. We’ve been where you are, and this is one of the main reasons we chose to be in this business. Please take a moment to read our many outstanding reviews from Google, Facebook, and AgingCare.com and you’ll understand why FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston is recognized for the highest quality of care and service as a home care and senior care agency.

On this special Veteran's Day episode, we explore the important role military veterans play in the success of franchising. Franchise Business Review founder Eric Stites is joined by two friends, Steve White and Jeff Bevis. Steve White is the President & COO of PuroClean, a professional property restoration company. He is also a military veteran and Vice Chair of the International Franchise Association’s VetFran committee. Jeff Bevis is the President & CEO of FirstLight Home Care, a fast-growing senior/home care franchise. Jeff aslo serves as Chairman on the International Franchise Association’s VetFran committee. To see FBR's 2019 list of the top franchise opportunities for veteran's, visit this link: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top/top-franchises-veterans/ To learn more about PuroClean as a franchise opportunity, visit this link: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/top-franchises/puroclean/ To learn more about FirstLight Home Care as a franchise opportunity, visit this link: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/top-franchises/firstlight-homecare/

FirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business Radio Greg Benage FirstLight Home Care of Northwest Atlanta Greg Benage spent the past ten years with U.S. Bank in several product management roles within the retail payments business. He managed credit card loyalty marketing for five years, small business credit card product for three years, and consumer credit card product for the last two years. His responsibilities included product strategy and new product development, marketing strategy, market and competitive intelligence, and customer engagement and loyalty initiatives. Prior to joining the bank, Greg spent more than ten years in small business, first as an entrepreneur and then as an executive with the company he sold his business to. Greg earned his bachelor's degree from Tulane University and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Georgia. Maria Benage hails from Moscow, Russian Federation, and spent three years working as a nurse after graduating medical college. She then returned to school, earning a master's degree in English language and linguistics from Moscow State Pedagogical University. Upon graduation, she worked as a translator and in business support roles with several international companies and law firms with offices in Moscow. After immigrating to the U.S., she worked for three years in client services and procurement with a company that imported books and journals from publishers in Europe and Asia for academic and research libraries, including the Library of Congress. Greg and Maria have shared the goal of owning and growing their own business for several years. Both have been caregivers for aging loved ones, and non-medical home care was always at the top of their list of potential business opportunities. Greg's mother lived with the couple for the last four years of her life, and both Greg and Maria served as her primary caregivers during this time. In the last four months of her life she was in and out of the hospital and rehab, and Greg and Maria gained firsthand experience with the in-home care industry. Before immigrating to the U.S., Maria lived with her grandmother and was her primary caregiver for many years following the untimely death of Maria's mother. For Greg and Maria, the potential for return on investment and long-term growth and profitability are important considerations in any business opportunity, but the decision is also a personal one born from these experiences with Greg's mother and Maria's grandmother. They feel a deep sense of empathy for those who need some extra help and companionship, and they understand from their own experiences the stress and anxiety borne by family members who want to know that their loved ones are getting the care they need. Greg and Maria also want to build a business that has a purpose beyond profit and loss, one that makes a positive contribution to their community. When Greg and Maria communicated these goals and desires to their franchise broker, Pamela Currie, she came back with one recommendation in the home care space: FirstLight. Greg and Maria believe this is because the company's core values, its purpose and its “why,” are so closely aligned with their own. As the process has unfolded, Greg and Maria have also been impressed with the experience and vision of the executive management team, and with the fact that everyone with FirstLight they've spoken to has continued to emphasize those core values, that purpose, and the ways in which they guide everything the company does and how it does them. Based on their experience with FirstLight Home Care to date, Greg and Maria are not surprised by the excellent satisfaction ratings the company has earned from franchisees. Greg and Maria have been married for twelve years and live in Smyrna, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Topics to Discuss: 1. Professional background prior to launching your home care business? 2.

FirstLight Home Care, TeamLogic IT and Corporate Financial Options on Franchise Business RadioGreg BenageFirstLight Home Care of Northwest AtlantaGreg Benage spent the past ten years with U.S. Bank in several product management roles within the retail payments business. He managed credit card loyalty marketing for five years, small business credit card product for three years, and consumer credit card product for the last two years. His responsibilities included product strategy and new product development, marketing strategy, market and competitive intelligence, and customer engagement and loyalty initiatives. Prior to joining the bank, Greg spent more than ten years in small business, first as an entrepreneur and then as an executive with the company he sold his business to. Greg earned his bachelor's degree from Tulane University and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Georgia. Maria Benage hails from Moscow, Russian Federation, and spent three years working as a nurse after graduating medical college. She then returned to school, earning a master's degree in English language and linguistics from Moscow State Pedagogical University. Upon graduation, she worked as a translator and in business support roles with several international companies and law firms with offices in Moscow. After immigrating to the U.S., she worked for three years in client services and procurement with a company that imported books and journals from publishers in Europe and Asia for academic and research libraries, including the Library of Congress. Greg and Maria have shared the goal of owning and growing their own business for several years. Both have been caregivers for aging loved ones, and non-medical home care was always at the top of their list of potential business opportunities. Greg's mother lived with the couple for the last four years of her life, and both Greg and Maria served as her primary caregivers during this time. In the last four months of her life she was in and out of the hospital and rehab, and Greg and Maria gained firsthand experience with the in-home care industry. Before immigrating to the U.S., Maria lived with her grandmother and was her primary caregiver for many years following the untimely death of Maria's mother. For Greg and Maria, the potential for return on investment and long-term growth and profitability are important considerations in any business opportunity, but the decision is also a personal one born from these experiences with Greg's mother and Maria's grandmother. They feel a deep sense of empathy for those who need some extra help and companionship, and they understand from their own experiences the stress and anxiety borne by family members who want to know that their loved ones are getting the care they need. Greg and Maria also want to build a business that has a purpose beyond profit and loss, one that makes a positive contribution to their community. When Greg and Maria communicated these goals and desires to their franchise broker, Pamela Currie, she came back with one recommendation in the home care space: FirstLight. Greg and Maria believe this is because the company's core values, its purpose and its “why,” are so closely aligned with their own. As the process has unfolded, Greg and Maria have also been impressed with the experience and vision of the executive management team, and with the fact that everyone with FirstLight they've spoken to has continued to emphasize those core values, that purpose, and the ways in which they guide everything the company does and how it does them. Based on their experience with FirstLight Home Care to date, Greg and Maria are not surprised by the excellent satisfaction ratings the company has earned from franchisees. Greg and Maria have been married for twelve years and live in Smyrna, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Topics to Discuss: 1. Professional background prior to launching your home care business? 2. What were you looking for in a franchise? 3. What is the industry outlook for home care? 4. Why did you choose FirstLight? 5. What did the startup process look like? 6. Tell us about the kinds of services you provide and the people you provide them to. 7. When did you launch, and how have things gone so far? 8. What are your plans going forward? Web Site / Social Media Links: http://www.NWAtlanta.FirstLightHomeCare.comhttp://www.facebook.com/FirstLightNWAtlanta https://twitter.com/FLHC_NWAtlanta https://www.instagram.com/firstlightnwatlanthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbenageHoward Page TeamLogic IT - Atlanta MidtownHoward has been involved in high tech and cyber-security for many years and last year made the decision to start a TeamLogic IT franchise in Atlanta. In addition to his work, helping small businesses navigate the complicated world of tech, he teaches a course on Creativity at Emory, UGA and KSU. Topics to Discuss: My storyHow creativity works to my advantage in my business.Some client storiesWeb Site / Social Media Links: www.teamlogicit.com/MidtownAtlantaGAhttps://www.facebook.com/TeamLogicITMidtownhttps://twitter.com/ItMidtown https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-page-a2026b1John QuattrocchiCorporate Financial OptionsJohn Quattrocchi, CPA works with restaurants, franchisors and franchisees. The crown jewel of his services is complete end to end outsourced bookkeeping accounting, tax and CFO level financial management. An affordable and effective solution for busy and expansion minded business owners, John Q is always willing to adjust his services to meet the needs of his clients.Topics to Discuss:How I help businesses start and grow.What motivates me and what is my passionWhat are the roadblocks to success and how do I help overcome themWeb Site and/or Social Media Links:www.CorporateFinancialOptions.comThe Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals and resources to connect, educate, and collaborate to serve the franchise community and the franchise consumer. 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Cincinnati-based FirstLight Home Care -- named to Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious List in January -- is one of the largest home care franchise systems in the country. FirstLight has seen steady year-over-year growth with CEO Jeff Bevis at the helm, but industry headwinds and a changing regulatory environment may present obstacles for the franchise giant moving forward. Among FirsLight's big plans: a new brain health program, tackling senior isolation, eyeing Medicare Advantage (MA) opportunities and pushing a conversion model to bring independent agencies into its vast network. HHCN caught up with Bevis to talk about his plans for FirstLight and learn how home care agencies are carving out an important role in the overall care continuum.

With a business career spanning 38 years, including 35 years in franchise and entrepreneurial environments, FirstLight Home Care CEO and founder Jeff Bevis has a unique and aggressive perspective for what it takes to build successful franchise systems. FirstLight is an innovative offering for non-medical in-home care and expanded to over 250 markets in 33 states in just seven years.   Key Takeaways: [0:22] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com, a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw.com to learn more! [1:00] Today’s guest is Jeff Bevis, the founder and CEO of FirstLight Home Care, a non-medical in home care franchise system. [2:17] Josh welcomes Jeff to Franchise Euphoria. [2:56] Jeff’s involvement with franchising goes back 35 years and has included involvement with six different franchise systems. [4:38] After years of discussing going into business together, Jeff and his son ultimately landed on a non-medical in-home care model after being customers of businesses of those types and not being satisfied with the service they received. [6:42] When Jeff and his son began franchising, they had no corporate team to start, which led them to be very focused on client satisfaction from day one. [8:24] One of the unique aspects of FirstLight is their client to caregiver matching program that ensures a quality pairing is made for the care each customer receives. [9:43] It wasn’t until a year and a half in that they decided to add in any additional corporate team members. [10:47] Although FirstLight was developed in the Midwest, their first franchise locations were in Florida in Nebraska. They have always looked to find the right people who are a good fit for the business, and to them that was more important than having their candidates be within a certain radius. [14:31] For FirstLight, they find the right people who are interested in becoming part of the franchise first and then check with their software that confirms whether their demographic is a good fit for their model to ensure the quality of their franchisees. [15:33] FirstLight was the first company in the industry to become totally web-based. [17:01] A common misconception in their industry is that to be a franchisee, you have to have background in the healthcare industry. You don't. FirstLight looks for franchisees with strong communication, presentation, and management skills. [18:33] One of the biggest challenges FirstLight faced as a growing franchise system is keeping up with the demand of the industry while not cutting corners to maintain quality. [20:18] In regard to the marketing side of any franchise, Jeff suggests jumping in with both feet first from the get-go. [21:57] If you have any questions relating to the franchisor or franchisee sides of FirstLight, feel free to email Jeff at JBevis@FirstLightHomeCare.com. [22:20] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com www.indyfranchiselaw.com www.firstlighthomecare.com www.firstlighthomecare.com www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbevis/#642abbd11736

In this episode of the Executive Innovation Show, host Carrie Chitsey Wells talks with Jeff Bevis. Jeff Bevis is Founder and CEO of FirstLight Home Care. Jeff has over 30 years in successful track record with accelerated growth in franchise concepts. FirstLight Home Care has over 105,000 hours/week in caregiving, 5200 caregivers in 34 states. Listen to topics discussed on the podcast such as: Hear what got Jeff into the home care space as his personal experience in being a caregiver. What are the differences in home health care vs. home care? What has caused the huge influx in home care from Baby Boomers? Healthcare has the lowest employment rate, hear what is working in attracting/recruiting home health professionals and how to get creative. How has FirstLight used digital technology innovation to create a web first caregiver experience and increase the standards of care. Learn more about how consumers are driving Telehealth and home health growth. Download our Infographic.Support the show (http://www.helpinghumans.care)

Franchise Business Radio - AtWork Staffing, The Casual Pint and FirstLight Home CareCompany Name:Atwork Franchise Inc.Name and Title of Person to be Interviewed:Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork GroupGuest BIO:Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork Group, a leading U.S. staffing firm, is well-versed on cutting-edge solutions and initiatives needed to combat the strategic issues facing the staffing industry, as well as how to leverage these efforts into managing and facilitating impressive growth in the temporary staffing sector.In his role at AtWork Group, he oversees AtWork location operations throughout the country. With a continued focus on effective sales activities and operational excellence, he has helped position the company as one of the leading staffing providers in the United States, and a top franchise opportunity for those seeking to build their own service-based business. He was instrumental in the development of the American Staffing Associations Affordable Care Act Cost Calculator for staffing and was also recently featured in Volume 1 of erecruits e-book Leadership Insights: Featuring SIAs Staffing 100.Topics/Questions:With everything thats happening in the news regarding the minimum wage and labor rights, as well as the recent ruling of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold McDonalds liable as a joint employer...Who should assume responsibility for employees? The franchisor or franchisee? And what can the franchise industry learn from the staffing industry, where these lines have been blurred for decades.Atwork Group, a leading U.S. staffing firm and franchisor in the staffing industry, is well versed in dealing with labor rights, minimum wage issues and the liabilities of being a joint employer. As an employer of a multitude of staff through their 93 franchise locations nationally, including temporary associates placed with host employers for various periods of time, the structure of the business is similar from a legal perspective to the employee /franchisee /franchisor structure within a franchise. -Dealing with staffing matters as it regards to a franchise business-Understanding the challenges of the recent joint employer rulings, because the AtWork franchise business has been working in this environment for years-How to mitigate risk when it comes to staff and determining responsibility at multiple levels.-How franchise businesses can prepare themselves for changing regulationsWeb Site and Social Media Links:http://atworkfranchise.comCompany Name:The Casual PintName and Title of Person to be Interviewed:Nathan RobinetteGuest BIO:Nathan Robinette is the president and CEO of The Casual Pint, a craft beer market franchise headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. He founded the company in 2011 with his father Jon Robinette and combined his love of craft beer with their grocery industry background to create the "coffee shop of beers" concept. Nathan has been working diligently with local governments to change laws prohibiting craft beer to be bottled in 64 ounce growlers, experiencing success in Sevierville and Maryville, Tennessee so far.Topics/Questions:Can you describe the history of your franchise?Can you describe the franchise system?Has technology played a role in your business?How big is your industry?What has been the most interesting thing that has happened to you since launching Tint World?What types of characteristics do you look for in a franchisee?What is the training like for new franchisees?What is a typical day like for the franchisees?What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise?What are the franchises plans for the future?Web Site and Social Media Links:http://www.casualpintfranchise.comCompany Name:FirstLight Home CareName and Title of Person to be Interviewed:Bill McPherson, Executive Director of Franchise DevelopmentGuest BIO:Bill McPherson is the executive director of franchise development at FirstLight HomeCare, which has been awarded Entrepreneur Top 500 franchises, Top Franchisee Satisfaction, Franchise Business Review, Top Veterans Franchise, Franchise Business Review and Forbes Top FranchisesTopics/Questions:Senior care is a booming business given the aging population. Can you describe the history of your franchise?Can you describe the franchise system?Has technology played a role in your business?How big is your industry?What has been the most interesting thing that has happened to you since launching FirstLight Home Care ?What types of characteristics do you look for in a franchisee?What is the training like for new franchisees?What is a typical day like for the franchisees?What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise?What are the franchises plans for the future?Web Site and Social Media Links:http://www.firstlightfranchise.comThe Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals and resources to connect, educate, and collaborate to serve the franchise community and the franchise consumer. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise IndustryExperts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, Founderwww.FranchiseIntellect.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit:www.ProBusinessPictures.comTo nominate or submit a guest request visit:www.FranchiseBusinessRadio.com

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer. We opened the show with Cynthia Good. You might remember Cynthia from her TV days anchoring the evening news on Fox 5. Since then she’s written 6 books, launched two award winning magazines including the national women’s business magazine called PINK – which today is totally digital. The Little Pink Book, available free, delivers editorial every day to women nationwide and in 126 countries – giving all ambitious women tools, tactics and strategies to create a beautiful career and a beautiful life. To learn more about the magazine and the events they put on like the upcoming PINK SIGNATURE Fall Empowerment Event Series as well as to subscribe please go to www.littlepinkbook.com. Next up Bill Mann with Interactive Technology Enterprises came on to discuss interactive communities. ITE is a technovativce compnay that brings futuristic synergetic solutions to the core value of their communities. They work with musicians, authors and doctors to name just a few of the communities they are involved with. To learn more please go to their website www.iactivetech.com We closed the show with John Tolbert with FirstLight HomeCare. FirstLight Home Care is a provider of non-medical, live-in and hourly companion and personal care services to seniors and others who need assistance. John discussed his career transition into the rapidly growing home care industry, the reasons for its growth and why consumers are continuing to choose in-home care. To learn more please go to his website www.firstlighthomecare.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show