April Saavedra-Duran Interviews Carla Lee Martinez

Career Ownership Coach® April Saavedra-Duran of The Entrepreneur’s Source interviews her client, Carla Lee Martinez, about her journey from corporate employee to franchise owner of Pink’s Window Services. Carla shares how she overcame imposter syndrome and the fear of leaving a secure job, realizing that business success is not about the industry itself but about finding the right role within it. With April’s guidance, she explored franchise opportunities, understood her strengths, and gained the confidence to take the leap into business ownership.

Carla highlights the invaluable support coaching provided, from selecting the right franchise to navigating funding options like SBA loans. She celebrates key milestones, such as securing two franchise territories and independently qualifying for financing, which reinforced her confidence as an entrepreneur. For those feeling stuck in corporate jobs with “golden handcuffs,” she stresses the importance of working with a Career Ownership Coach® to develop a strategy for self-sufficiency. Tune in to the full podcast to hear Carla’s inspiring journey and gain insights into how coaching can help you transition into business ownership.