One Valentine’s Day, Lenny Verkhoglaz and his wife Mila were asked to care for their elderly neighbor because her daughter was out of town. Mila and Lenny realized the growing need for caregivers and decided to launch Executive Home Care – one of the leading home healthcare franchises. Today, Lenny serves as the co-founder and CEO of the brand, which has over 20 locations in 10 states.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
- Jeff Bezos
- Mark Zuckerberg
When business started difficulties overcame:
“There was a lot of doubt. I was in IT and financial world so was my wife, wall street insurances, corporate world, corporate environment. When you’re an employee you’re just an employee you follow directions although I did manage people at different levels in organisations, when you step into your own business you pretty much have to do everything”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
None
Favourite Quote:
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win”
Recommended Online Resources:
None specific
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“Ability to anticipate changes and adapt with them, we know that the world changes quickly, if you don’t anticipate changes, don’t adapt to them, you fall behind. Become a team builder, bring on strong managers who will actually grow the business and bring the business forward”…[Listen for More]
More About Lenny Verkhoglaz:
- Executive Home Care
- Executive Care Franchising, LLC
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“Don’t assume that because everyone believes a thing, that it is right or wrong. Reason things out for yourself. Work to get answers on your own. Understand why you believe things.” Avi
Other Quotes From the Chat with Lenny Verkhoglaz:
“Entrepreneurs are dreamers, they come up with an idea, they develop it, they bring it to fruition, but they’re not managers. In order to run a successful business you need to be a very good manager”
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