Your Franchise is Waiting with Jane Stein: How to Make the Leap from Trucking to Business Owner

 Tired of the 9-to-5 and wondering if there’s something more out there? Jane Stein, founder of Your Franchise is Waiting, joins the show to share how she traded in her high-powered Wall Street job for a life of purpose and flexibility through franchising. With decades of business experience and real talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, Jane opens your eyes to franchise opportunities far beyond burgers and fries. From pet cremation to dental equipment repair, the world of franchising is bigger—and more accessible—than you think. Whether you're a trucker dreaming of more freedom or someone looking for a fresh start, this episode delivers real advice, honest reflections, and practical tools to help you decide if owning a business is your next big move. Key Takeaways: ✅ Jane left a successful stockbroker career after realizing she had money but no time or fulfillment ✅ Franchising isn’t just fast food—there are unique options in industries like pet cremation, crime scene cleanup, and more ✅ Most franchise opportunities require $60,000–$80,000 in liquid capital to start ✅ Creative funding is available, including penalty-free 401(k) rollovers for business startups ✅ Jane emphasizes self-assessment to see if entrepreneurship fits your personality and lifestyle ✅ Business ownership is tough—grit and resilience are key ✅ Her free tool at YourFranchiseIsWaiting.com helps you figure out if you’re ready for the leap ✅ Visit YourFranchiseIsWaiting.com and take the free Zoracle assessment to determine if you have the traits needed for business ownership ✅ Especially helpful for truckers exploring the shift from driver to business owner  Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Click here to join the conversation!Promo code: TR104U Get your discount for Truck Parking Club click: hereSupport the showNeed help finding the perfect truck seat? Let us find one for you! Call 269-692-5770, email: [email protected] ,or fill out form and use code TR104U.Get your Trucking Ray merch to show that you roll with Trucking Ray and That’s Delivered Podcast!  click: here