👨‍👧‍👧 From Long Hours to Family Time | Apisai's Real Franchise Story – Ep 54

Описание: What happens when the job you’re in no longer fits the life you want?

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we sit down with Apisai, who shares his honest journey from a demanding warehousing role to building a business that finally allowed him to be present for what mattered most, his family.

With five daughters at home, Api reached a point where long hours, weekend shifts, and working through holidays were costing him more than just energy, they were costing him time with his kids. Like many people, he knew something had to change, but he wasn’t sure what that change looked like.

After discovering James Home Services, Api decided to take a leap into business ownership, starting his Lawn & Garden Care business in the middle of winter, often considered the toughest time to begin. In this episode, he shares how he navigated that early period, the strategies he used to stay busy when lawn work slowed, and how the support of his coach helped him adapt, pivot, and build momentum.

But this conversation goes beyond business.

Api speaks candidly about:
The emotional weight of missing family moments
The reality of starting a business during a quieter season
How flexibility, ownership, and support changed his day-to-day life
The lessons he’s learned that now shape how he helps others, including his role as a National Trainer within the James network

If you’re feeling stuck in a role that no longer aligns with your priorities, or you’re curious about whether business ownership could give you more control over your time and future, this episode offers real insight, without hype or sales talk.

This is a genuine story about change, family, resilience, and finding work that fits your life, not the other way around.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:50 – Api’s Background
00:00:59 – Reasons for Leaving His Previous Job
00:02:52 – How Api Joined James Home Services
00:03:47 – Starting the Business During Winter
00:04:22 – Strategies for Getting Through the First Winter
00:09:13 – Api’s Role as a National Trainer
00:12:19 – Lessons Learned from Running a Business
00:15:32 – Conclusion

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