Tisha Skinner ditched her corporate career to pursue her entrepreneurial passion by owning a Smoothie King franchise. Her success and drive would later lead to her owning multiple Smoothie King locations, including at airport locations.
In this episode, Tisha shares how she secured funding to buy her first Smoothie King, how she multiplied her store count and the challenges she’s faced, and her goal of having more airport locations.
BlackPagesMiami.com presents Series 3 of the Black Business Podcast featuring the stories of how these businesses have found their sweet spot, are creating products, and are creating their own path to success.
I wanted something different, of course the money is great, and you learn a lot (in franchising), but ultimately I always wanted to own my own business even when I was a little girl. And at a particular point, I just decided to look into franchising.
About Tisha Skinner
Tisha Skinner is an entrepreneurial, analytical problem-solver who is experienced in sales, marketing and organizational management with the ability to provide strategic planning, financial management and motivational leadership to businesses. She is a proud owner of 2 Smoothie King franchises in Laurel, Maryland and at Baltimore Washington International Airport. She focuses on influencing more people to live a healthier and active lifestyle by helping them find their purpose.
Where to find Tisha Skinner