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What happens when two corporate medical device reps decide to bet on themselves and build a business together? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Kelli Katzman and Chelsea Turner, owners of Blingle of Central Texas. From pharmaceutical sales to outdoor lighting entrepreneurs, they share what it really takes to leave a stable W-2 career, navigate funding challenges, survive their first chaotic holiday season, and build a brand that wins “Best of Liberty Hill” in year one. They talk about: • Hiring mistakes that cost them early • Why flexibility is critical in entrepreneurship • The reality of 8-week holiday install windows • The power of community involvement and giving back • Why building a business with your best friend changed everything If you’re considering business ownership — or wondering what it truly looks like behind the scenes — this episode delivers honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. ⸻ Timestamps 00:35 – Welcome Blingle Owners 01:10 – Corporate sales background 02:15 – From coworkers to partners 03:18 – Discovering franchising 05:22 – Choosing Blingle 08:35 – First year surprises 10:01 – Learning the hard way 13:17 – Hiring challenges 15:12 – No typical day 16:34 – Owner on site impact 18:02 – First holiday chaos 20:52 – Efficiency lessons learned 22:31 – Most rewarding moments 23:45 – Blingle Blessing story 25:17 – Hope House partnership 27:49 – Advice for new owners 30:04 – Skills for success 32:39 – Best of Liberty Hill 33:40 – Long term vision 35:29 – Three and out ⸻ ▬ About the Franchise Frontier Podcast Franchise Frontier is your go-to podcast for real stories from franchisees and industry leaders who are shaping the future of franchising. We explore opportunities, uncover challenges, and deliver actionable insights to help you make smarter business decisions. ⸻ ▬ About HorsePower Brands HorsePower Brands is a portfolio company of franchise brands in the home services industry, built on a foundation of operational excellence, cutting-edge marketing, and a focus on franchisee success. We are committed to helping driven entrepreneurs build lasting businesses with the support of a team that understands what it takes to win. ⸻ ▬ Social media & website ► Facebook:   / franchisefrontierpodcast   ► Instagram:   / franchisefrontier   ► LinkedIn:   / franchise-frontier-podcast   ► Website: https://www.franchisefrontier.com ⸻ #FranchiseFrontier #Blingle #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwnership #FranchiseLife #HomeServices #HolidayLighting #HorsePowerBrands #StartupJourney #CommunityImpact #SmallBusinessGrowth #BestFriendsInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #TexasBusiness