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The Entrepreneur’s Source® Helps Client Realize Their Entrepreneurial Spirit

After spending his career successfully climbing the corporate ladder, Joe Laurin found himself at a difficult crossroads in his journey.

Laurin spent more than 20 years in sales leadership and territory expansion for a variety of technology companies. When Laurin’s most recent position at a high-end audio distributor was downsized, he started the arduous process of looking for new employment.

“I wasn’t used to searching for jobs,” said Laurin. “Every time I’ve tackled a different job at a new company it has been a move in the right direction, and I was recruited for the role. I needed to find a job with stability and insurance to support my family.”

Laurin, who has two children, ages 18 and 12, was looking for a job opportunity that would offer flexibility and financial security when he was contacted by Steve Healey, a Career Ownership Coach™ for The Entrepreneur’s Source®, the nation’s leading Career Ownership Coaching™ franchise. Over several conversations, the pair built a good rapport. “My job is to help my clients gain clarity and provide education and awareness through a series of conversations,” said Healey. “I really bonded and formed a relationship with Joe, which allowed me to help him understand the different types of possibilities that are available.”

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“I went through the same emotions my clients are experiencing when I was laid off from my job, and I can identify with the stress they are under,” said Healey. “They’ve done very well throughout their career up to this point, and all of a sudden, doors start closing.  I get great satisfaction helping people discover things that they probably never would have thought of on their own.”

The Entrepreneur’s Source® provides Career Ownership Coaching™ at no cost to clients. Laurin knew dedicating time to working with The Entrepreneur’s Source® would help him find a path of clarity on his career journey. “He was really patient and provided a great shoulder to lean on,” said Laurin. “He didn’t push his own agenda and always looked out for my best interests.”

Laurin relied on The Entrepreneur’s Source® to help him realize his Income, Lifestyle, Wealth, and Equity goals. In addition to conquering the Battered Career Syndrome®, the feeling of being stuck in a job that doesn’t provide growth opportunities or security, Laurin wanted to find a way to diversify his investments to escape having to rely solely on the stock market to build wealth. “The Entrepreneur’s Source® helped me discover my entrepreneurial spirit. Steve opened my eyes to the different possibilities and funding I could access,” said Laurin.

After realizing that franchising could provide him with income security, Laurin started searching for the right career. He considered numerous franchises during his discovery process and finally selected HomeTeam Inspection, a residential inspection provider. Laurin’s family is in the home-building business, and his experience installing residential audio systems gave him the confidence he needed to sign on to tackle home inspections. “I don’t want to be a home inspector — I want to be an entrepreneur. HomeTeam Inspection is a great company because it gives me the opportunity to help my career thrive by building teams and relationships,” said Laurin.

HomeTeam Inspection was a perfect opportunity for Laurin because the company’s goals align with his vision, said Healey. “HomeTeam Inspection allows Laurin to get his business up and running. But at some point, if a job opportunity presented itself, he could do that full time and still have his franchise career on the side because it doesn’t require a lot of oversight.”

Laurin’s HomeTeam Inspection location is slated to open its doors in early July, and he is preparing to hit the ground running with his new endeavor. “I’m getting ready for the floodgates to open up and start building my career and making it a success,” he added.

To learn more about how you can get started achieving your Career 2.0, visit The Entrepreneur’s Source® to find out more about how Career Ownership Coaching™ can help you achieve your goals.