July 2, 2026

Young Entrepreneur Proves Age Doesn't Matter in Franchising

Young Entrepreneur Proves Age Doesn't Matter in Franchising
Young Entrepreneur Proves Age Doesn't Matter in Franchising
Path 2 Freedom
Young Entrepreneur Proves Age Doesn't Matter in Franchising
Apple Podcasts podcast player badge
Spotify podcast player badge
RSS Feed podcast player badge
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player icon

Most people think franchise ownership is something you do later in life after climbing the corporate ladder. Brian Garvey proves otherwise.

In this episode, Brian shares how he went from walking on at the University of Tennessee, to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to becoming a franchise owner at just 25 years old through Express Employment Professionals' Emerging Entrepreneur Program. We discuss mentorship, leadership, taking calculated risks, and why business ownership isn't just for experienced executives.

If you've ever wondered whether you're too young to own a business, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why Franchising Isn't Just for Older Professionals

02:00 Why Young Entrepreneurs Want Business Ownership

06:00 Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Regret

07:46 Lessons From Walking On at Tennessee Football

12:47 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Prepared Him for Business Ownership

16:27 How the Emerging Entrepreneur Program Works

28:20 Taking the Leap Into Franchise Ownership

32:36 Why You Don't Need to Know Everything Before Starting

39:35 Building Wealth Through Franchise Ownership

45:16 How Great Leaders Build Great Teams

7 Steps to Owning a Franchise:

https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising

🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes: https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes

Connect with Wes:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/

#Franchising #FranchiseBusiness #BusinessOwnership #Entrepreneur