Stay At Home of Middlesex County MA — Deborah Toppi

Stay At Home of NW Atlanta — Robert and Beverly Van Fleet

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All great and worthwhile things typically start out as a dream within the eye of an individual.    Winston Churchill, the great British leader during WWII, once said “The empires of the future are empires of the mind.”   The power of his assertion could not have been lost on the people of his day, just as it should not be lost on our generation.

One of the greatest gifts that we have been endowed by our Creator is the gift of dreams and imagination.  Dreams by themselves are often simply flights of fancy; random thoughts on a lazy summer afternoon.  Dreams coupled with action and vision are powerful; they assume what appears to be lives of their own and they have a tendency to come true.  I am of the school of thought that says ‘dare to dream big and prepare to receive your dream’.

Our franchise owners are all encouraged to dream big. Big dreams are worthwhile; they typically have meaning and almost always improve many lives.  Big dreams require big actions and a concrete vision of the future.  It is for this reason, that each of our franchise owners receives guidance in developing their own Future State Vision, complete with a two year action plan.  I know that big dreams with staggered goals are attainable; big dreams are achieved one step at a time.

Dreaming Big is a gift that requires equal parts of practice, patience and action to get right.  I encourage everyone, regardless of their chosen path to dream big, you will be amazed at what can be accomplished.

John Batcheller

At Stay at Home^®, we never rest on our laurels.  From the smallest details to our largest programs, we look to our franchise owners to provide feedback and suggestions on how to improve operations.  I am acutely aware that every owner has been endowed by God with certain gifts and that it is up to us to recognize those gifts and provide platform for them to flourish.  While the core values and relationship focus of our business will never change, the tactics and tools will change as improvements and innovations are communicated by our franchise owners.

Continuous improvement is truly a way of life at Stay at Home^®.  I am always excited about new possibilities; new ways to grow and serve our franchise owners and their clients.

John Batcheller

A franchise system can be very advantageous to a new business owner, helping provide the methodologies, tools and training needed for a successful launch.  But a franchise system is not enough, the desire to succeed is required; it is an essential ingredient for growing a business.

Building a new business is not for the faint hearted.  Problems and issues will always arise that require determination and skill to resolve.  While skills can be taught, determination has to come from within.  In my life, I have seen those in seemingly good positions who become paralyzed by fear of the unknown and those who are in seemingly dire positions who become energized and break through barriers.  The difference between success and failure is almost never a difference in position, it is a difference in attitude.

A person with drive, the desire to succeed, will not be swayed by circumstances.  When the drive is rooted in a genuine desire to do good, the result is an unstoppable force.  During the interview process, one of our franchise owners, a cancer survivor, brought this home to me.  When asked how they handle bad days, they told me “I don’t know how to answer that. I don’t have bad days, I choose not to.”  It is the desire and the drive, not the circumstances, that is the game changer.

The life worth living is one of impact, a life that makes a difference in the lives of others.  At Stay at Home^®, our franchise owners have made a decision to spend their time in the pursuit of a better life; a life of service to others, a life characterized by sacrifice and reward.  This life is not for everyone, it is for those few who are driven by the desire to “do well for themselves while doing good for others.”  Where and how we spend our Time is a decision that has a profound impact on the outcome of our lives.  In the immortal words of Robert Frost “I shall be telling this with a sigh somewhere ages and ages hence; two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

John Batcheller

In my teens, I never thought that my family would have such a profound impact on my career.  I knew instinctively that I would always be framed by the values imparted to me by my family, but I thought I would blaze a different trail.  Almost thirty years later, I realize that we can never really escape a positive gift-giving legacy.

My grandfather and then my mother ran a large Cardiac Care Hospital and Research Institute.   When I was young, the discussions around the dinner table were filled with medical jargon, concerns for patients, and ideas on outreach and growth.  They infected everyone around them with their vision of a world class medical facility and their uncompromising expectation of excellence in patient care.  Their legacy was one of service and it was imparted to me at an early age.

The legacy of service lives on in Stay at Home^®’s uncompromising commitment to Compassionate and Dependable Care^® to each and every client we serve.  Our goal is to understand and respond to the unique needs of our clients and their family members; we always strive for excellence in client care and expect the same of all with whom we work.  I witnessed firsthand a legacy of service and compassion for others and it framed my perspective in ways I never thought possible.   At Stay at Home^®, Compassion is who we are, it is my legacy, and it is our future.

John Batcheller

Many in life want the comforts of their very own nest, but few are called to build.   The act of building requires focus, dedication, courage, and most importantly a belief in a better future. The Cardinal continues to gather, undaunted by the noises and distractions that come with the dawning of a new day.  Her actions convey the lesson that resonates in all our souls; a nest is built through hard work, focus and dedication.  I am incredibly fortunate to work with Stay At Home franchise owners who are called to build their own nests.

John Batcheller

 

When given the option, most seniors would prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible.  Stay At Home® provides seniors the opportunity to do just that…Stay At Home.