{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"We are Amada","title":"We Are Amada with Marcos Moura: I Was on A Mission with John Paschal","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2493,"description":"In this episode, we sit down for a long-awaited conversation with the owner of Amada San Antonio, TX, John Paschal, to talk about the transition from the corporate grind to the deeply personal world of senior care. The discussion explores the emotional and operational challenges of starting a franchise, the importance of \"burning the boats\" to ensure success, and the unique fulfillment that comes from serving the \"proudest generation\" during their most vulnerable moments.\n\nBefore entering the senior care industry nearly 10 years ago, John spent over 30 years in consumer electronics retail, including 15 years as a high-level leader for a Fortune 50 big-box retailer. Today, his business has grown into a true family venture, with his wife and sons serving their community with compassion and care.\n\nIn this episode, we discuss: \nThe Leap from Corporate to Franchise\nHis Personal Experience with Senior Care and Unique Insight into the Need for Quality Caregiving \nStriving to be the \"Maserati of Home Care\"\nThe Challenges and Rewards of Building a Family Legacy\nUnderstanding and Serving the Scale of the Industry\nThis episode provides valuable insights into the reality of entrepreneurship, especially how to navigate the unknowns of the first few years of a new business. Whether you are a corporate professional considering a career change, or someone currently looking beyond the immediate care for an aging loved one, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how business acumen combined with genuine empathy can create a successful, fulfilling life's work.\n\nHappy listening!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-JYlPEUjjRjCiyh8IAA-h6PzvOeBy8P50fp6PjfylpI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Njdi/ZWY3MTA4MDc3MmU4/MWI1OGQ5MDE5MDc5/ZDUwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}