shanda smith lee

Shanda Lee is a franchise consultant and business strategist with over 15 years of experience working with professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs at major crossroads in their lives. She specializes in guiding people who are done drifting, done “thinking about it,” and ready to approach business ownership with focus, discipline, and intention.

She believes franchise business ownership, is not a quick escape from a W-2 or a trendy investment. It’s a long-term commitment and fit matters. She is known for her direct, no-nonsense approach to helping clients evaluate whether franchise ownership is right for them before they invest a dollar. That means deep conversations around work ethic, leadership style, decision-making capacity, lifestyle expectations, and personal readiness not just brand names and financials.

Whether you’re transitioning out of a corporate career, rebuilding after burnout, or seeking a more structured path to ownership, Shanda helps you navigate the franchise landscape with clarity and precision. Her background in business strategy, leadership development, and entrepreneurial growth allows her to assess both the opportunity and the operator because one without the other fails.

Shanda doesn’t just run down her list of franchises. She helps her clients qualify themselves for ownership. By aligning personal strengths, values, and long-term vision with the right franchise model and operational structure, she ensures clients aren’t just buying a business they’re stepping into a role they can sustain, lead, and grow with confidence.

This work is for people who take this next phase of life seriously, respect the weight of ownership, and want to build something that actually fits the life they’re intentionally creating.