Rick Werner of Unishippers Discusses Dadpreneurs with Franchise Interviews

Today, we are diving into a massive lifestyle shift that is completely changing the face of franchising: the rise of the "Dadpreneur." According to U.S. Census data, the number of work-from-home and stay-at-home dads has more than doubled over the last decade, showing a major shift in how modern families approach work and childcare. Joining us today is a man living this trend every single day—Rick Werner of Unishippers. Based out of Auburn, Alabama, Rick launched his home-based Unishippers business in January. But he’s not just building a business; he’s doing it while serving as the primary caretaker for his 18-month-old daughter. Rick is here to share his honest journey of balancing spreadsheets and diaper changes, and how a franchise model like Unishippers gave him the flexibility to put family first without sacrificing his career. Here is our conversation with Rick Werner! Through our weekly franchise radio show and podcast, Franchise Interviews has built a library of more than 1,000 franchise interviews featuring leading franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, consultants, and authors. Each episode provides insights into franchising, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Listen to more episodes at www.franchiseinterviews.com. Dr. Martin McDermott is also the author of Rock Star MBA, a book that explores the lessons learned from rock stars, musicians, actors, artists, and other creative professionals. Drawing from decades of interviews and research, Dr. McDermott discovered that many successful performers have developed valuable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, creativity, and personal growth. Many of the insights featured in Rock Star MBA originated from conversations and interviews conducted through Franchise Interviews. Rock Star MBA challenges readers to see art and business not as opposites, but as complementary ways of understanding innovation, value creation, and human connection. Learn more at www.rockstarmba.com.