Earn Your Leisure

In this EYL video, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings engage in an insightful conversation with Derrick Hayes, the owner of a popular restaurant franchise. The focus of the discussion centers around the process of franchising his business and the reasons behind its immense popularity.Derrick begins by sharing his decision to hold off on franchising a few years back because his gut feeling wasn't fully aligned with the idea. He emphasizes the importance of trusting his instincts over his heart and mind, as his gut never lies to him. Instead of rushing into expansion, he waited for the right time to ensure sustainable growth and avoid jeopardizing everything he had built.He also mentions how he deliberately keeps his franchise's valuation and evaluation under wraps. While he could potentially attract more opportunities and attention by revealing these figures, Derrick wants others to focus on the work he is doing instead. He aims to prove himself through actions rather than numbers and prefers to prioritize