From Employee to Business Owner, and Now, Helping Others Do the Same

John Bradley
John Bradley Ascent Franchise Advisors

Helping You Navigate the Path to Business Ownership With Confidence

For nearly two decades, I worked as a pharmacist, guiding patients, families, and physicians to make informed decisions about their health. I loved helping people, but deep down, I wanted more control over my own life.

Like many professionals, I started feeling the limits of the W-2 world: long hours, corporate politics, and the sense that my time and potential were capped. I knew I wanted something different, something that could create both freedom and impact.

That search led me to business ownership. Over the past several years, I’ve acquired and operated an independent small business and a successful home-services franchise. The experience has changed my life, not just financially, but in how I think about work, freedom, and what’s possible.

Now, my mission is to guide others through the same transformation, helping professionals, investors, and executives find the right franchise opportunities that fit their goals and lifestyle.

Everyone Deserves a Clear, Confident Path to Business Ownership

Starting a business shouldn’t require guesswork or unnecessary risk.

Franchising, when approached the right way, offers a proven model with training, systems, and support already in place, giving you a safer, more structured path to entrepreneurship.

But with thousands of franchise options and endless opinions online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s where I come in. My role is to help you cut through the noise, identify your best-fit opportunities, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

John Bradley

Independent. Experienced. No-Cost to You.

As a franchise consultant, I operate independently, meaning I’m not tied to any single brand. My only goal is to help you find the business that best fits your goals.

My services are completely free to you. I’m compensated by the franchise brands I work with, never by clients, ensuring that your experience is 100% unbiased, transparent, and focused on your success.

You’ll get the same level of professionalism and care I brought to my pharmacy practice, only now, I’m helping people improve their financial health and freedom instead of their physical health.

I’m Not Just a Consultant, I’m Proof of What’s Possible

I know what it’s like to feel stuck in a job that doesn’t align with your goals. I’ve been there, uncertain, overworked, and unsure how to make a change. But that feeling of being stuck is only in your head.

Today, I run multiple businesses, employ great people, and have full control of my time and direction. That freedom is what I want for every client I work with.

Whether you’re looking to transition from employee life, diversify your income, or explore semi- absentee franchise ownership, I’ll help you find a path that aligns with your ambitions and risk tolerance.

Ready to Explore What’s Next?

You don’t have to keep wondering if business ownership is right for you. Let’s talk about your goals and see if franchising could be a fit, with no pressure, no cost, just clarity.

Independent. Professional. Always free to you.

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