Building a £20M Home Care Franchise with Amrit Dhaliwal, Founder of Walfinch | Ep 220

🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Amrit Dhaliwal, the CEO and founder of Walfinch, a thriving home care franchise in the UK. Amrit's journey from running restaurants to revolutionising the home care industry is nothing short of inspiring.    We delved into the intricacies of the franchise model, discussing how it allows for scalability and impact, particularly in the vital sector of elderly care. Amrit shared his personal motivations, rooted in his cultural background and experiences with family care, which drive his passion for improving the home care landscape. We also explored his innovative approach to promoting well-being among older adults through initiatives like the “Time to Thrive” program.    This conversation not only highlighted the importance of systems in business but also emphasised the profound impact that thoughtful care can have on individuals and communities. If you're looking for insights on franchising or how to create a meaningful business, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Franchise Model Benefits: The franchise model allows for scalability and replicability, enabling business owners to create a system that others can follow, leading to greater impact and financial freedom. 💡 Personal Motivation: A strong personal connection to the home care industry, influenced by family background and experiences, drives the commitment to improve and redefine home care services. 💡 Time to Thrive Initiative: The “Time to Thrive” concept emphasises that ageing should be about thriving rather than merely surviving, promoting wellness and active living for older adults through community engagement and fitness programs. 💡 Success Through Systems: Establishing efficient systems is crucial for business success. By providing a tested framework, franchisees can focus on execution rather than reinventing the wheel, leading to quicker growth and stability. 💡 Impact on Lives: The franchise model not only transforms the lives of franchisees by providing financial independence but also positively affects the lives of care workers and clients, creating a ripple effect of change in the community. BEST MOMENTS 00:12 - 💬 “The idea of building a business so systemised and so well documented that anybody could run it, that absolutely fascinates me.” — Steve Day 05:04 - 💬 “I needed to invest the next 20 years of my life fixing that, rebranding it, and redefining homecare.” — Amrit Dhaliwal 19:16 - 💬 “My life is filled into my business but in a really positive way. So I've always been quite active and interested in things like well-being and longevity.” — Amrit Dhaliwal 34:44 - 💬 “I think success to me is really here is my 90-day goal, one-year goal, three-year goal, ten-year goal, and have I reached it? And it doesn't necessarily have to be financial. Those goals might be, you know, how much time I'm spending at home and doing bath time with my kids. It's really about what is important to you. To understand whether you're successful, you need to have an aim in the first place.” — Amrit Dhaliwal TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 Franchise Inspiration and Insights 03:54 Journey to Domiciliary Care Franchise 09:54 “Embracing the Franchise Model” 12:17 “Crucial Early Business Growth Steps” 16:27 Franchising: A Path to Brand Growth 19:42 “Time to Thrive: Redefining Aging” 22:53 Rebranding Aging and Home Care 26:24 Exploring Franchise Business Models 33:00 Calendar & AI Tools Essentials 34:05 Efficient Time Management Insights VALUABLE RESOURCES Amrit Dhaliwal’s Book: Time to Thrive: The Home Care Revolution LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: https://walfinchfranchising.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-dhaliwal-qfp-a436445b Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/walfinchfranchising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Amrit-The-Walking-CEO/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrit_walfinch/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walfinch/ ABOUT THE GUEST Amrit Dhaliwal is the CEO of Walfinch, one of the UK’s leading home care franchise networks. A purpose-driven entrepreneur, Amrit is on a mission to transform both franchising and social care.   He started out by turning an Italian deli into an award-winning restaurant, then launched Walfinch in 2019 after spotting gaps in the care sector as a franchisee. Today, the network is on track to hit £20 million, with multiple franchisees approaching £1 million turnover within three years.   Amrit champions innovation, inclusivity, and high standards in senior care—and shares practical insights on scaling meaningful, community-focused businesses. LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/ Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsteveday42 ABOUT THE HOST Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.   Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.   Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

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Reclaim your time, reduce stress, and create more impact. For years, Dr. Steve Day was a slave to his businesses - working insane hours and living in constant stress and overwhelm. After suffering through burnout and depression, he realised that success doesn’t come from doing more; it comes from aligning your work with your ideal life and systemising the things that matter. That shift changed everything. By focusing on key systems, he transformed his business and lifestyle - emigrating to Sweden and living with more presence, purpose and impact. In Systemize Your Success, he shares the strategies that helped him step out of the grind so that you can do the same. This podcast is for small business owners who want to honour their authentic selves, create more space and freedom, and leverage their strengths for meaningful impact. You'll learn how to streamline operations, outsource effectively, manage a remote team, and set up systems that free you to focus on building a business you feel proud to talk about. If you’re ready to build a successful business and have the freedom to enjoy it- hit subscribe, and let's make it happen.