He comes from a family of doctors and medical professionals, but
even David Giacobbo watched his loved ones pay the ultimate price
from a poor level of care. His grandfather tragically died in a
nursing home while restrained in a wheelchair. "When he tried to
get up, it flipped and he broke his neck," David recounted. And his
grandmother broke her hip in her house even though there was a home
care attendant there. She never recovered.
"The care that happened to both of my grandparents eventually led
to their death," recounts David. These personal tragedies inspired
him to establish One You Love Homecare, provider of in-home
care
services. "That's why this is near and dear to my heart."
Combining his passion for quality home care services, with a
background in business, led to the Philadelphia-based company's
fiscal success as well, generating $2.9 million in revenue his
first year with $880,000 profit and $3.6 million in year two with a
$1,091,000 profit. And that's just in the home coverage area of
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company's success can be
attributed to David's hands-on approach with his clients.
"All of my clients have my personal cell. I'm accessible 24 hours a
day, seven days a week." The business has entered its third year.
Franchising made perfect sense to David, who
has expanded into new territories. Each territory demands the same
level of personalized attention his clients deserve. One You Love
Homecare deals strictly with private payers, keeping the client in
control. "I want to make sure the quality of care is there as
opposed to the quantity." The company is registered in 36 states
and is poised for expansion into brand new territories, but David
makes it clear that those simply seeking a passive income
opportunity may not be a good fit.