Today’s episode welcomes Kimberly Akers, Owner and CEO of Amada Senior Care in Mesa, Arizona. In 2015, Kimberly opened up the 38th Amada Senior Care franchise with her business partner and longtime friend Kris Patmos. When asked about her thoughts back when she began her Amada journey, Kimberly recalls feeling like a maverick - taking on a new challenge that hasn’t been established to the point where success is a guarantee. While the idea of franchising into a newer business model is scary to so...
Aug 15, 2024•15 min•Ep. 20
Today’s episode welcomes Jonathan and Cherie Burrough, owners of Amada Senior Care San Diego North. Jonathan and Cherie have been in the senior care space since 2008 - 4 years before Amada Senior Care franchises even existed. Jonathan had met the founders Tafa Jefferson and Chad Fotheringham through coaching football years ago. When Jonathan was making a career transition he met up with them and they proposed the idea of joining Amada Home Care - to which he said yes. Back then Tafa and Chad wan...
Aug 15, 2024•14 min•Ep. 19
Welcome back to We are Amada! After a short break, we have returned to bring you more interviews with We are Amada franchisees, partners and team members. Back in 2012 when we had just started franchising, there were two franchise partners that were crazy enough to take our business model and create their own version of Amada Senior Care. Fast forward, we’ve grown to over 200 locations across the United States - and we are incredibly proud of all the entrepreneurs that have created the Amada Sen...
Aug 15, 2024•4 min•Ep. 18
Breaking barriers and blazing a trail in senior care! Join us as we sit down with the phenomenal Jennifer Novy, a former geriatric care manager turned Amada entrepreneur who now runs one of the largest home care companies in all of Illinois. Discover firsthand why Amada stands out from the crowd in the industry!
Dec 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 17
Amada's latest podcast episode features none other than Ken Jenson, the powerhouse behind our second franchise partnership. Join us as we delve into the story of how it all began, his amazing discovery of Amada Senior Care, and where his business stands today.
Nov 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 16
On this gripping episode of "We Are Amada", we chat with Jeff Pell, a Navy veteran who found his passion in senior care. From serving our nation to serving our seniors, Jeff's story is one for the books! Join us as we sit down with this incredible individual who found his true calling and discover the unbeatable satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of seniors while building a successful business. Get ready to be inspired!
Oct 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 15
From Sales Rep to Entrepreneur: In this episode, we sit down with Greg Getchell to explore his remarkable path from being a Johnson & Johnson sales rep to building his own thriving senior care business. Tune in as we discuss with Greg what it takes to make bold career moves and the incredible support he found with Amada Senior Care!
Sep 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 14
Interview with Daryl Beckles, Amada's Director of Talent Acquisition. Daryl spent the last 15 years helping large companies hire thousands of employees. Now, as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Amada, Daryl explains why it was so hard to get folks back to work after COVID-19, why it's finally improving, and what the future holds.
Sep 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 13
Don't miss this in-depth interview with former pharmaceutical sales rep Kevin Manuel. After 17 years with companies like Pfizer & Novartis, Kevin decided it was time to leave Corporate America and start his own business. Now in his 9th year as the Co-Owner of Amada Senior Care in greater Farmington Hills, Michigan, Kevin shares his journey from sales rep to owning a successful home care company.
Sep 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 12
Kevin Fehr, the Co-Owner of Amada Nashville, and former Merck veteran, is one of the most incredible entrepreneurs I've ever met. This is a must-listen episode! Kevin describes how he quit giant pharma and moved 600 miles away to Nashville, TN to build one of the most successful homecare companies in the entire state - one client, one caregiver, and one staff member at a time.
Aug 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 11
If you're considering an Amada franchise but have no healthcare experience, this episode is for you! 20yr CVS Pharmacy veteran Robert Storey quit retail and launched a top 10 Amada Senior Care business in Northwest Indiana and Orland Park, Illinois. Learn how Robert and his partner Greg Farley leveraged decades of retail management experience to create a fantastic cast of employees and caregivers who today care for hundreds of seniors every day.
Aug 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 10
Why is Amada so different from other home care companies? Find out on this episode with Franchise Partner Wayne Morgan. Prior to Amada, Wayne Morgan spent almost a decade in the home care industry, running homecare operations from New Jersey to Massachusetts. Today, Wayne is the Co-Owner of Amada in Princeton and Central NJ. For the first time, hear why Wayne, a former competitor, believes Amada's value proposition is unique and valuable.
Jul 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 9
Is Amada the right business for you? Do you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? Over the last 12 years, Amada Founder and former pro-football player Tafa Jefferson has personally met and coached all of Amada’s 150+ franchise partners. In this episode, Tafa shares what he believes are the Top 3 qualities and activities of our most successful entrepreneurs. Starting a business is not for the faint hearted and Tafa doesn’t hold any punches. If you’re wondering if you have what it takes to...
May 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 8
Matt Smith, Amada’s VP of Training and Support, admits that Amada’s training wasn’t always what it is today - the system has evolved. Back in 2012 when Robert Christensen, the first franchisee of Amada, signed his franchise agreement, we didn’t have a training and support system. We just knew Robert HAD to be successful and we were willing to do anything to ensure his success. Truth is, we lucked out with Robert. He took the bull by the horns and built an amazing senior care company in Washingto...
May 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 7
Learn all about how our first Franchise partner Ken, was able to successfully grow his business and help his community.
Apr 22, 2019•22 min•Ep. 6
Apr 22, 2019•16 min•Ep. 5
From Reno, Nevada Ryan Hart shares his story
Apr 22, 2019•23 min•Ep. 4
Learn how pharma reps turned their experience into their own profitable business.
Apr 18, 2019•19 min•Ep. 3
Listen to Kevin and Greg's story and learn how they discovered Amada was right for them.
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2
Join the conversation between Marcos, Chad, and Amada's first franchise partner Ken, learn how it all began.
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1
