Nissa F.

Nissa Farley spent years climbing the ladder in the tech industry. She was good at her job, well-compensated, and by most measures, successful. But there was a persistent feeling she couldn't shake — the sense that she was building someone else's empire, not her own.

When Nissa came to Revolution Franchise Brokers, she wasn't looking for a side hustle. She was looking for a complete life change. She wanted to be her own boss, build something she was proud of, and have the freedom to make decisions without waiting for committee approval.

After going through our assessment and goal-setting process, it became clear that a home service franchise was the right fit. The economics were proven, the demand was recession-resistant, and the model allowed her to apply her project management and systems thinking from her tech career in a brand new way.

Nissa didn't just buy a franchise — she attacked it. She implemented systems, built a team, and delivered an exceptional customer experience from day one. Within her first year, she was outperforming the brand's benchmarks. Within two years, she had expanded into multiple territories.

In 2025, the franchisor recognized what the rest of us already knew: Nissa was named Western Region Franchise of the Year. It's an award that reflects not just her business acumen, but her work ethic, leadership, and commitment to doing things the right way.

Nissa's story is proof that the skills you've built in your career don't disappear when you become a business owner — they become your greatest competitive advantage.