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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 21 MIN

The $1,000 Startup That Became a Million-Dollar Spa Franchise

from How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · host Mirav Ozeri - Career Insights Journalist

Nuttha Goutier came to Canada from a small village in Thailand with little money, limited English, and one clear vision: help people feel healthier and more connected. Today, her Sabai Thai Spa brand spans multiple locations and 13 franchise territories across Canada.In this episode, Nuttha breaks down how she launched her first spa with less than $1,000 and no business background — and grew it into a brand where a single location can hit $1.7M a year. If you're thinking about opening a spa or buying a franchise, she gets into exactly what you can expect to make.Explore all healthcare careers →For more info about franchising →Connect with Nutta: Website: https://sabaifranchise.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nutthagoutier/Trying to figure out what career might actually fit you? Take my QUICK CAREER QUIZ  and see your matches, NO EMAIL, NO HUSTLE,  just 5 questions:Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationAbout the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people.In the 90’s She founded her own video production company, producing, directing, and editing documentaries and videos for political organizations which led to a 17-year career at CBS News, where she served as a producer/editor, helped launch CBS MarketWatch, and later worked as a senior editor and segment producer until the program was acquired by Dow Jones.During her years at CBS, Mirav developed and produced a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.

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Nuttha Goutier came to Canada from a small village in Thailand with little money, limited English, and one clear vision: help people feel healthier and more connected. Today, her Sabai Thai Spa brand spans multiple locations and 13 franchise territories across Canada. In this episode, Nuttha breaks down how she launched her first spa with less than $1,000 and no business background — and grew it into a brand where a single location can hit $1.7M a year. If you're thinking about opening ...

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