Meet the Right at Home Family | Barry Paxton
Enjoy this interview with Melanie Amore, Franchise Development Director with Right at Home franchisee Barry Paxton. He and his wife, Sandy, own three Right at Home franchises in Central Michigan, which they purchased in 2012 and 2013. Barry transitioned from a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry to Right at Home. He appreciates Right at Home’s support, particularly the RightStart program and performance groups. He advises new franchisees to utilize corporate resources and shares the fulfillment of helping friends and family through the business. In this interview, Barry shares his insights into the life of a Right at Home owner for potential franchisees.
Meet the Family | Jim Gall
Jim Gall started his Right at Home franchise in 2012. Today, he oversees an expansive seven-county territory that stretches across the Great Lakes Bay and Mid-Michigan regions. With more than a decade under his belt, Jim has seen firsthand just how much the Right as Home system has evolved in that time. Find out more about why Jim selected Right at Home and why he is so proud of his career.
Meet the Family | Mark and Rachel Reynolds
Jim Gall started his Right at Home franchise in 2012. Today, he oversees an expansive seven-county territory that stretches across the Great Lakes Bay and Mid-Michigan regions. With more than a decade under his belt, Jim has seen firsthand just how much the Right as Home system has evolved in that time. Find out more about why Jim selected Right at Home and why he is so proud of his career.
Meet the Family | Brad Cannon
Brad Cannon is relatively new to the Right at Home family. He joined Right at Home as a franchisee in the summer of 2024, and in that short space of time, he has carved out seven territories – six in Kentucky and one in southern Indiana. Prior to Right at Home, Brad was a franchisee of another company for 20 years. In spite of his success, he was ready for a change. It boiled down to culture. Find out more about why Brad selected Right at Home and their tailor-made support.
Meet the Family | Rosaleen Doherty
Since 2002, Rosaleen Doherty, Jay Kenney, and their daughter Gabrielle Kenney have operated four Right at Home territories across eastern Massachusetts and into Portland, Maine. They had decided, after the infamous terror attacks on 9/11, to change careers and run a business that was a part of their community. Finding the right opportunity led them to Right at Home. We hope you enjoy their interview.
Meet the Family | Don Orlando
Don Orlando, a Right at Home franchise owner since 2011, shared his journey in franchising. He and his wife Peggy, who is also part-owner, manage two territories north of Baltimore. Initially, they faced financial challenges but found fulfillment in their work. Their sons, initially skeptical, now want to take over the business. Don emphasized the importance of customer service, the support from the corporate office, and the satisfaction of making a significant impact on clients’ lives. He advised potential franchisees to follow the model, keep it simple, and focus on customer service.
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Meet the Family | Vladimir Zarkhin – Newton, Massachusetts
Vladimir Zarkhin, a Right at Home franchisee in Newton, Massachusetts, has been in business for 22 years. Jenna Gonser, Franchise Development Director, talks with Vladimir about his background and what he enjoys about being a Right at Home franchisee. Before Right at Home, Zarkhin was an engineer with a master’s degree from Boston University. He entered the senior care industry for its business potential and social mission. Zarkhin values the unique challenges and victories each day brings, particularly the positive impact on clients and their families.
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Meet the Family | Carla Shepherd, Wichita, KS & Edmond, OK
Carla Shepherd, owns Right at Home franchises in Wichita, Kansas, and Edmond, Oklahoma, with her family. She transitioned from managing an X-ray department at Saint Francis Hospital to co-owning the franchise after her sister recommended it. She values the support system provided by Right at Home, emphasizing the importance of sticking to the established programs for success. Carla also cherishes the close relationships formed between caregivers, clients, and their families.
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Meet the Family | Josh Steiner, Lake Zurich, IL
Josh Steiner, a co-owner of a Right at Home franchise in Lake Zurich, Illinois, transitioned from a 30-year law career in Colorado to join his brother Mike. He advises new franchisees to follow corporate guidelines and attend support sessions for success. Josh appreciates the positive change in job satisfaction from litigation to helping people directly.
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Meet the Family | Pete Morrissey, Gainesville, GA
Pete Morrissey, a Right at Home franchise owner for six years, discusses his journey and experiences with Melanie Amore, Franchise Development Director. Initially, Pete acquired two territories in Georgia and later added a third. With a diverse background in engineering, corporate roles, and military service, Pete chose Right at Home for its mission and franchise structure. We hope you enjoy this Franchisee interview.