Richard started as a franchisee of a student painting company and then a window tint retail store. He then started a Talking Book World brand and franchises in 7 states. His next step was growing brands that the founder had started. Richard partnered with the founder of Wireless Toyz and grow to 200 locations and sold to private equity. Then Richard partnered with the founder of Zoup! Fresh Company and grew to over 100 locations and sold.
Richard helped Goldfish Swim School once they had registered to start franchising, award their first 5 franchisees and then purchased a franchise in Ann Arbor Michigan. Over the last 12 years Richard and his partner have opened 11 Swim Schools in 4 states with a dynamic team.
Richard also entered the early childcare space with the purchase of Creative World School for Austin Texas. Currently he team operates two locations in north Austin area.