In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Wright, a serial entrepreneur who built and sold multiple pharmaceutical-based businesses before opening iSmash Wake Forest.

Aaron shares how he knew early in life that he wanted to be an entrepreneur, why experience often matters more than formal education, and what most people misunderstand about franchising.

We cover:

1. Early signs of entrepreneurship
2. Education vs real-world experience
3. Building and exiting healthcare businesses
4. Franchising myths and realities
5. Startup costs, growth strategy, and due diligence
6. Mentorship, customer experience, and long-term thinking

This episode is a real-world look at entrepreneurship without hype. It’s about learning by doing, avoiding costly mistakes, and building businesses that actually last.