In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Nichole Daher, founder and CEO of Success on the Spectrum, the first autism therapy franchise in the United States — now with over 70 clinics across 18 states.
Nichole’s journey began as a mother on a mission, searching for the right care for her stepdaughter with autism. When the support she needed didn’t exist, she created it — and in doing so, changed an entire industry.
What started as one small clinic has become a nationwide movement, providing transformative care for thousands of families.
Carly and Nichole explore what it really takes to scale a purpose-driven organization — from building strong systems to maintaining heart-led leadership. Together, they unpack how Nichole balances purpose and profit, empowers franchisees to succeed, and keeps mission at the center of every business decision.
Key Themes:
Purpose Fuels Profit: How Nichole’s mission-first mindset turned passion into a scalable, sustainable business.
Franchising with Heart: Why successful systems start with empowering people — especially those driven by personal purpose.
Structure Creates Freedom: The power of process, automation, and organization in enabling deeper human impact.
Memorable Quotes:
“I didn’t plan any of this — I call it a happy accident. Destiny just pointed and said, ‘You.’”
“We make profit with purpose because of our passion — the three P’s that keep everything together.”
“Every child gets better. Every parent gets hope. And every franchise owner gets to wake up knowing their work truly matters.”
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Website: https://www.SOSfranchising.com
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Nichole’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ8CVZQR/
Host: Carly Pepin
Co-Founder & Host Built For This
West Coast Growth Advisors
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