Episode 162 · Feb 11, 2026 · 00:35:46
Owning Your Time: Family, Freedom, and Franchising with Matt Hollis
Show Notes
Thinking about leaving the corporate grind to become your own boss, but not sure where to start? In this episode, former corporate restaurant pro Matt Hollis shares how he left the grind and built a successful franchise in Boise, Idaho. In this episode of Create Wealth Through Franchising, Matt and Kim talk about:
- Why he chose franchising after Covid
- Focusing on the people and support (“who, not what”) over the widget
- Growing from solo owner-operator to a team with multiple trucks
- Handling a seasonal market and building year-round revenue
- The mindset, patience, and fulfillment behind real business ownership
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines thinking about owning a franchise, Matt’s story will inspire you to finally take action.
ABOUT KIM DALY I'm Kim Daly, America's #1 Franchise Consultant. For over 20 years, I've helped nearly 1,000 people become franchise owners and build the lives they dreamed about. Success is 80% mindset and 20% strategy. My consulting services are completely free to you.
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About The Host
Hosted by Kim Daly
Kim Daly is a franchise consultant, mindset and manifestation coach, and the founder of The Zee Suite®. Since 2002 she has created nearly one thousand franchisees by aligning their goals and dreams to the best franchise opportunities, and has coached more than 5,000 franchisees on the inner work behind outer results.
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