After an unexpected manufacturing layoff, Steve Oakley turned a career setback into an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in his community by opening a Comfort Keepers^® franchise in Kokomo, Indiana. What began as a new professional chapter soon became a family business when his son, Blake, joined the company after college. Today, the father-son team owns and operates multiple Comfort Keepers territories across Indiana and Ohio, driven by a shared commitment to helping seniors live independently at home. In this 1851 Franchise feature, Steve and Blake reflect on their entrepreneurial journey, the rewards of building a business together, and their plans for continued growth.

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