A friend and colleague is no longer among us. You might know him, because over his short lifetime, he’s helped hundreds of families in Delaware County.
Adam Brown was only 29 but dreamed bigger and accomplished more than most of us ever will. He inspired people around him to be and do their best. He glowed when asked about his family, and his entrepreneurial spirit led our meetings into long discussions on the internet for some of his other ideas. He was appreciative of others, generous and never held back a kind word.
I hoped one day to post an interview with Adam here, on this page. But now, instead, the sting of loss is in the air, for him and for everyone changed by Friday’s accident.
Having watched his father struggle to care for his own brother, his aging grandmother and himself, Adam Brown was inspired to purchase a Home Helpers franchise. Getting the word out about his nonmedical and personal-care business was the most crucial step to securing his success. He did so by advertising, visiting local businesses and hospitals, and joining networking groups to educate the community about his services. Says Brown, 28, “This is a referral-based business, particularly because you’re working with people’s family members, so there has to be trust.”
With 170 employees, Brown has positioned his franchise as a strong competitor in the Philadelphia area. After two years, he purchased a second territory and has since secured the “right of first refusal” for two other territories, which gives him first dibs before any other buyers. After working from home for two years, Brown has moved his business into an office, has just opened a satellite office and plans to open additional satellites in the future. Although having a physical presence isn’t required, it has paid off: His franchise looks more established, and the neighborhood where the office is located is bringing in even more business. By reaching out to the community and expanding his territory, he has successfully grown his franchise to 350 clients and is projecting year-end sales of approximately $3.5 million.
