The $1,000 Startup That Became a Million-Dollar Spa Franchise

About this episode

Nuttha Goutier shares her journey of building a successful spa franchise from a modest startup.

Nuttha Goutier came to Canada from a small village in Thailand with little money, limited English, and one clear vision: help people feel healthier and more connected. Today, her Sabai Thai Spa brand spans multiple locations and 13 franchise territories across Canada. In this episode, Nuttha breaks down how she launched her first spa with less than $1,000 and no business background — and grew it into a brand where a single location can hit $1.7M a year. If you're thinking about opening ...

People in this episode

Host: Mirav Ozeri

Guest: Nuttha Goutier

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• franchising
• health and wellness
• business growth
• personal story

Keywords

• spa franchise
• entrepreneurship
• business success
• Canada
• health and wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sabai Thai Spa

Places: Canada, Thailand

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