🎙️ How Tim Evankovich Built Two Successful Franchises Through Heart-Centered Leadership

In this inspiring episode, Tim Evankovich, CEO of Oasis Senior Advisors, shares his remarkable 35-year journey in franchising from co-founding The Cleaning Authority to revolutionizing senior care guidance. Starting with the realization that managers without ownership stakes couldn't match franchisee dedication, Tim reveals how authentic care for people became his competitive advantage. Through personal stories of overwhelming gratitude, COVID-19 crisis management, and the emotional rewards of helping thousands of families navigate senior care decisions, Tim demonstrates how treating people right creates sustainable business success. He explains how Oasis provides completely free services to families while building 159 locations across 42 states, proving that doing good and doing well can go hand in hand.

✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:

• Franchise vs. manager model: Ownership creates exponentially better performance than management

• "One Call Many Solutions" crisis pivot during COVID-19 pandemic kept business alive

• Free consultation model: Families pay nothing while communities pay referral fees

• Golden Rule business philosophy: Treating people right drives sustainable success

• Technology as competitive advantage: Custom software beats off-the-shelf solutions

• Franchisee selection criteria: Heart and compassion matter more than specific background

• Crisis leadership requires quick pivots: iPad window tours replaced in-person visits

• Gratitude-based leadership creates stronger team loyalty and business outcomes

• Service model disruption: Simplifying complex senior care decisions through expert guidance

• Philanthropic integration: Wine auctions and Alzheimer's walks raise $75,000+ annually

🌟 Tim's Key Mentors:

• Steve Robinson (Cleaning Authority Co-founder): Partnership in building first successful franchise from scratch 

• John Benbrook (Oasis President): Leadership hire that accelerated company growth and success 

• Cece Childer (Chief Operations Officer): Operational excellence driving current business achievements 

• Franchise Consultants/Brokers: Third-party credibility builders who accelerated early franchise sales 

• Original Oasis Founders (Michigan Couple): Provided foundational concept before seeking Tim's franchise expertise 

• Silver Assist Leadership Team: Current partners expanding senior services ecosystem

👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about franchise development, crisis leadership, and how genuine care for people creates both business success and meaningful life fulfillment.

🔗 Connect with Tim Evankovich:

Email: Tim@OasisSeniorAdvisors.com Oasis Website: oasissenioradvisors.com LinkedIn: Tim Evankovich, CEO at Oasis Senior Advisors IFA Board of Directors: International Franchise Association

📄 Transcript Available: Tim Evankovich's Franchise Mastery: From Cleaning Authority to Senior Care Revolution

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