This episode of the WealthBuilders Podcast features Dave and Anna Deist, members of the Wealth Builders coaching community. They share their journey from starting a Jimmy John’s franchise to their current focus on real estate investing.
Dave and Anna discuss how their Christian faith has been central to their business ventures. They are transitioning out of the franchise and focusing on real estate, taking full advantage of the WealthBuilders community. The coaching, accountability, and shared faith have been instrumental in their entrepreneurial journey. They encourage others to step out in faith, get in the game, and trust God’s plan for their business and real estate endeavors.
Tune in to hear their journey. Franchising, Faith and the WealthBuilders Community
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Episode Show Notes
Starting and Maintaining a Jimmy John’s franchise.
- Dave and Anna discuss their journey in 2008 starting a Jimmy John’s franchise and their Christian faith.
- They explain why they chose to franchise their business instead of starting from scratch.
- They highlight the importance of accountability in Jimmy John’s franchise, making management easier and consistency more likely.
- They talk about the crucial role of policies and procedures in making the restaurant consistent and easy to manage, with daily beautification lists ensuring a clean environment.
Franchising, marketing, and systems for business growth.
- Entrepreneurs should work on their business, not in it, to scale and franchise.
- Dave learned from his mistakes and focused on systems and procedures before expanding his business.
- He mentioned that being part of a franchise provided valuable marketing support, including professional marketing and branding advice.
- They also noted that having a franchise made it easier to say no to unsolicited marketing opportunities and business consultants.
Real estate investing, trusting God’s vision, and stewardship.
- Deist’s recognize real estate as their calling, but are waiting for the right property to invest in.
- They seek wisdom and vision from God for future business and real estate investments along with their WealthBuilders coaches.
- They are prioritizing stewardship and equipping themselves through education and risk-taking.
Starting a business and real estate investing with a Christian perspective.
- Emphasizing the importance of being called to a particular location or role in business.
- Encourages taking action and “pulling the trigger” on business opportunities, rather than waiting.
- Share their experience of emptying their retirement fund to start a business.
- Community and vision are key to success in God’s kingdom.
