I don’t slow down enough to think that far in advance, one day at a time. In all seriousness, we need to make access to capital easier for entrepreneurs. Q: What’s the best thing that happened to you since you started working for Guidant? A: One of the best things that has happened to me since I started working for Guidant is that I really found my place, my home, my calling. Not only is Guidant the largest ROBS provider in the industry, but the people and culture are best in class. I am passionate about being a part of our partners’ growth, empowering my team, and supporting the dreamers. Q: Where did you grow up? A: I was born and raised in Seattle, truly one of the most beautiful, although expensive, places to live. We get to experience so much living here. Our City is known for music, art & culture; our love of the outdoors with our lakes and mountains, as well as the incredible food, nightlife, and sporting events. Q: What do you do for fun? A: Fun is such an important part of my life and being. I love to spend time with my husband, 3 kids and friends boating on Lake Washington during the Summer months, catching a long weekend at our Summer house in Eastern Washington along the Columbia River, watching my kids play sports, or traveling where I can wake up every morning, lace-up and run outside under the sun.
Q: What do you love about franchising? A: What I love about franchising is that I have made some life-long f riends because of this industry. The term “franchise family” is used a lot by so many of us because we spend so much time together that we are a second family. The industry is endless with opportunity for business owners, consumers and professionals. Q: Is there a charitable cause you support? A: There are 2 that are near and dear to my heart. The first is Compassion International which is a childadvocacy ministry pairing compassionate people with children living in extreme poverty to release the children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. For years we have sponsored a little girl in Guatemala and a little boy in Uganda. The second is Vision House. Vision
House helps break the cycle of homelessness for families with children. Race doesn’t matter. Neither does religion, national origin, gender, or sexual preference . . . every person deserves a healthy home. It’s not a privilege but a basic human right. Q: What’s the most important thing I should know about you? A: One of the most important things about me is that I am loyal and real (sometimes to a fault). You will never have to question how I feel or what’s on my mind. I would give the “shirt off my back” to anyone that needed it. Generosity is part of my being. It is so much better to give than to receive. Live in the moment and be present. CONTACT ALLISON To reach out to Allison to learn more about Guidant’s financing programs reach out to her allison.zorich@ guidantfinancial.com or go to www. guidantfinancial.com. WWW.FRANCHISEJOURNAL.COM | MARCH 2020
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