SBP #21 From Pharmacy to Franchise: How Aaron Wright Built and Sold Businesses Before Opening iSmash

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Wright, a serial entrepreneur who built and sold multiple pharmaceutical-based businesses before opening iSmash Wake Forest.Aaron shares how he knew early in life that he wanted to be an entrepreneur, why experience often matters more than formal education, and what most people misunderstand about franchising.We cover:Early signs of entrepreneurshipEducation vs real-world experienceBuilding and exiting healthcare businessesFranchising myths and realitiesStartup costs, growth strategy, and due diligenceMentorship, customer experience, and long-term thinkingThis episode is a real-world look at entrepreneurship without hype. It’s about learning by doing, avoiding costly mistakes, and building businesses that actually last.