The Mompreneur's Journey: Succeeding as a Hand & Stone Multi-Unit Franchisee with Tara McLain

<p dir="ltr">Taking care of a family can be a full-time job, but if you’re a woman who dreams of being a business owner and a cool mom, then a franchise can be a good choice. Franchising can be a great way to find flexibility in the workplace while gaining financial freedom.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">But how do you balance being a mom and running a business and all the things that come with it? That's what Erik and Tara McLain talk about in today's episode of Franchise Secrets.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Tara worked with other franchises before discovering Hand & Stone. As a customer of the brand, she was sold on the new opportunity because she experienced firsthand how Hand & Stone takes care of their customers. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Tara joined Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in 2012 as a franchisee and has since built new locations in addition to acquiring existing spas in Southwestern Florida. She currently has four existing locations and two in development: one more in Florida and one in Savannah, GA (a new market for her!).</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Tara has also been involved in construction projects while expanding her existing locations. On a personal note, she is a mother to two amazing teens and the wife of John McLain, an attorney.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">If you want to know what it's like to run a multi-unit franchise while being an awesome mom, Tara has some excellent insights for you.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>“I am not a micromanager and I am not a delegator. I empower them to make the best decision for each situation.” - Tara McLain</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">- How Tara started and acquired her spas</p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">- Tara shares the lessons she learned from her first venture and why she was attracted to join Hand & Stone</p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">- What mindset shift was needed for a mom with two kids to vent