Who’s At Coach: Dina Dwyer-Owens

My name is: Dina Dwyer-Owens

I’m an entrepreneur with a specialty in: Franchising and values-based leadership, i.e. Living R.I.C.H. (Respect, Integrity, Customer focus, & Having fun in the process).

My company is: The Dwyer Group, Inc.

We are in the business of: Helping people have a better quality of life. We just happen to use franchising as our vehicle to accomplish this.

I was born in: Stamford, CT.

I currently reside in: The heart of Texas (Waco).

My first job was: Working at a car wash, pumping gas and selling waxes, etc.

The best invention in the world is: The airplane.

My greatest skill is: Networking/public relations (or so my assistant says).

I’m most inspired by: The leadership of Jesus Christ.

I never travel without: My iPhone and hopefully a family member or two.

I’m most grateful for: My family.

The best thing I ever did was: Marry my husband, Mike Owens, and produce our two wonderful children.

The wildest goal I’ve ever set for myself was: Running my first marathon at the age of forty-four.

The best Free Day* I ever spent was: With my family and friends in the Cayman Islands.

My biggest advice for new entrepreneurs is: To remember to keep your priorities in perspective—faith first, family, and then career.

In 10 years, I will be: Living my freedom plan where the majority of my time is spent on Unique Ability** activities, with family and friends (I hope to have numerous grandchildren by then), and making a positive difference in the lives of the less fortunate.

*Free Days are part of the Strategic Coach® tool, The Entrepreneurial Time System®. A Free Day is a 24-hour period free from all work-related thinking and activities.

**Unique Ability® is a Strategic Coach concept that allows you to identify your unique talent and passion, and apply it to your most productive and satisfying activities and relationships.