Learn how careful evaluation, risk management and the right support led this franchisee to 4Ever Young ownership.
A passion for wellness meets the dream of business ownership
Jameson King built a career in software sales and consulting, but always knew his true passion lived within the wellness industry.
“As a former elite triathlete and coach, wellness had kind of run in my blood,” Jameson said.
His drive for health was paired with a growing desire for independence and the chance to build something lasting for his blended family of seven children. Jameson and his wife Mindy were no strangers to entrepreneurial dreams. With rental properties under their belt, they were looking for the next opportunity that could provide both purpose and financial freedom.
“Spending more time with my kids or having financial freedom were always drivers for having our own business,” Jameson said.
But finding the right fit was the first step. Early explorations ranged from a gutter business to a donut shop trailer – interesting but, ultimately, not aligned with their need for purpose.
Navigating risk and finding the right franchise
One of Jameson’s biggest challenges was balancing excitement with the risks of leaving his stable career. Would stepping away from his software sales career to go all in on a franchise be too risky?
“I knew I’d struggle to be half in to the franchise and half in my other job,” Jameson said. “I felt like neither one would succeed, and they’d both fail if I did that.”
The team here at Franchise Sidekick worked with Jameson and his wife to find the right franchise and consider the risks before they made any major decisions. With access to a wide variety of opportunities across industries, they were able to evaluate options without pressure.
“They have a variety of franchise options that fit the goals of each person,” Jameson said. “It was comforting to know that we could evaluate without feeling pushed in a predetermined direction,” Jameson said.
When opportunities with other popular health brands closed for his region, Jameson’s advisor brought forward the idea of 4Ever Young, a franchise that aligned perfectly with Jameson's wellness background and Mindy's experience as a master esthetician.
“I saw so many miracles driving us down that path,” Jameson said.
From financing to legal: Managing risk with confidence
Starting a wellness franchise like 4Ever Young carried unique challenges: staffing medical professionals, navigating legal compliance and securing funding. Each of these represented significant risks that we helped Jameson address.
“We decided to go with a small business loan, and our advisor got us connected with a broker who helped us prepare our documents and connect with a bank ready to work with us,” Jameson said.
Unfortunately, in many cases, without this kind of support, many traditional lenders would have hesitated to back a brand-new franchisee.
But once funding was secured with the help of our team, Jameson was then introduced to existing franchisees and had weekly calls where he could ask questions and learn from their successes.
“Not only did it give us confidence in the brand we were choosing, but it also helped us figure out how we wanted to run it ourselves,” Jameson said.
And because they would be hiring medical professionals, liability was also a key concern to consider. Luckily, we know people for that, too.
“Sidekick connected us with an attorney who specializes in this, and we were able to ask questions about what was required in our state, so we weren’t blind going into that decision,” Jameson said.
By addressing each risk – from finances to operations to compliance – we gave Jameson and Mindy the confidence they needed to fully commit.
Life as a franchisee: Real work, real rewards
Now that they’re open, Jameson describes the experience as rewarding, but not without its challenges.
“There’s no magic bullet in any of this process … it still requires work,” he said.
Yet, the systems, support and guidance provided by 4Ever Young – and the preparation facilitated by Sidekick – have set them up for long-term success.
Reflecting on the journey, Jameson recommends Franchise Sidekick without hesitation.
“I’ve already referred my brother … I believe in it enough to send over a close relative.”
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