Listen "“From Gas Station Attendant to Franchise CEO: Shirin Behzadi’s Unexpected Journey”"
Episode Synopsis
From exile at 17 to CEO of a billion-dollar franchise platform. Shirin Bezhadi’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable leadership. Hear how she scaled Budget Blinds/Home Franchise Concepts, survived a brain tumor, and turned adversity into her greatest advantage.📌 Key TakeawaysExile and hardship can fuel resilience and leadership ambition.Fractional CFO work can shape company growth and PE exits.Health crises sharpen clarity and leadership priorities.Scaling a franchise requires iterative testing, discipline, and creativity.Private equity exits demand operational maturity and cultural reinvention.She’s now sharing the playbook in her soon to be released book, “The Unexpected CEO: My Journey from Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO” (on sale Oct. 28). https://shirinbehzadi.com/book/