He Helped Build Other Companies—Then Built His Own | Mark Douglas’ Journey

He Helped Build Other Companies—Then Built His Own | Mark Douglas’ JourneyOn this Freedom Friday episode of the Journey to Business Ownership podcast, Patrice Miles sits down with Mark Douglas, a former corporate America professional turned franchise owner with FocusCFO.Mark spent years helping build and grow other companies through commercial banking, healthcare, corporate development, and startup growth. After helping raise millions and scale a tech-enabled services company, he decided it was time to build something of his own.Now, as the Louisville franchise owner for FocusCFO, Mark helps small and mid-sized business owners gain financial clarity through fractional CFO services. In this episode, he shares what led him to franchise ownership, how he navigated fear and uncertainty, and why understanding your “why,” building a budget, and doing holistic due diligence are so important before taking the leap.If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to leave corporate America, invest in a franchise, and become your own boss, Mark’s story will inspire you to think differently about what freedom can look like.Connect with Mark Douglas and FocusCFO:Website: https://www.focuscfo.com/fractional-c...Free Financial Assessment: https://focuscfo.onedery.ai/Email: [email protected]: 502-550-1582LinkedIn:   / mark-douglas-726b6142  Connect with Patrice Miles:Website: https://www.JourneyToBusinessOwnershi...LinkedIn:   / patricemiles  Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to chase purpose, not just a paycheck.He Helped Build Other Companies—Then Built His Own | Mark Douglas’ Journey