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Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett
President & CEO
Focus Point Behavioral Health


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Dr. Nicole Odom Hardnett launches her Focus Point Behavioral Health Franchise; a Multi-Million-Dollar treatment and Mental Health Therapy Business.

Attention Entrepreneurs, Mental Health Professionals, and Investors, Dr. Nicole Odom Hardnett of Focus Point Behavioral Health is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of 2023. Her meteoric success has gained national and international attention.

Nicole Odom-Hardnett, Ph.D. (*MBE*WBE*SBE*DBE*WOSB) has achieved the American dream. She grew up in a military family and worked hard to finish her education. She successfully managed various welfare-to-work programs and built profitable transitional housing businesses. This entrepreneurial pedigree was the fulcrum to building a solid Multi-Million-Dollar business model for Focus Point Solutions, the parent company of Focus Point Behavioral Health F.P.B.H. She duplicated that success by creating F.P.B.H Franchise opportunities across the United States.

Dr. Odom-Hardnett is also a Mentor and Relationship Coach, so she knows that one's environment and feeling comfortable are vital for positive growth. This is where her flair for interior decorating is best observed in her centers. Each office is visually pleasant. The goal is for clients to feel welcomed as they are met by our professional and pleasant staff. Our Focus Point "Patient’s First" policy ensures that:

1. No patient is turned away,

2. No appointment is necessary &

3. Our clients start their recovery and healing journey the day they make contact in person or via telehealth.

As a savvy entrepreneur, Dr. Odom-Hardnett knew that her business model provided a solution for America's growing and ever-present problems with:

* Addiction and

* A consistently declining mental health crisis across many sections of the American population.

She knew providing a solution to these problems would help those in need, while simultaneously being a wise business investment.

Dr. Odom-Hardnett was on point with her assessment. She has been recognized both nationally and internationally for her meteoric success. As a result, she has received awards from multiple organizations spanning from Canada to the east and west coasts across America. Later this year, Dr. Odom-Hardnett, Thomas Hardnett, and their Success Team will be holding investor meetings in Dubai. This is great news for both potential F.P.B.H Franchise Owners, and those seeking employment.

America, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, needs solutions! Our niche is, “Recovery solutions" for addiction and monthly health issues”. This is a Multi-Million-Dollar business opportunity. We are vetting potential franchise owners now.

This “Recovery Solutions" Market is ripe! Our Franchise opportunity comes with a corporate "Success System" and, "Success Team". This support foundation ensures that our investors are never lost in the process. Want to join us as we build F.P.B.H Franchise Centers across America? Whether you are a new savvy entrepreneur or a wise, "tried, and true" investor, we can help tap into this Multi-Million Dollar Industry.

Go to www.focuspointfranchising.com and fill out the contact information now.

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Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett is a visionary leader and has a deep passion for removing the stigma associated with addiction and other mental health issues. She feels that removing the stigma is essential because addiction is a disability, not a choice. Mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD) often occur together. It is unclear which issue happens first, but each can contribute to the other. Genetics and early exposure to trauma are two factors that can increase your chance of developing SUD.

In order to fight the stigma against addiction and provide wrap-around solutions for the recovery process, Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett opened Focus Point Behavioral Health Centers (FPBH). The Centers provide a full spectrum of behavioral health services for all populations, including intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment, outpatient services, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) for Adults and Adolescents, Mental Health Therapy, Supportive Employment Services, and DUI/DWI Education. Since the opening of her first center, she has received both national and International recognition for her meteoric success. When asked how she makes these leaps of accomplishments so soon in her business, Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett said, “I dared to believe I could start my own business and I had a “ never give up” mindset. These qualities, along with my ability to stay focused, helped me transform my vision into a thriving business.”

The Focus Point Behavioral Health’s mission is to eradicate the stumbling blocks of addiction by providing counseling and support systems to help our clients journey toward their life’s goals. Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett has a center policy that "no one gets turned away" and “walk-ins” are welcome. She makes sure that her A1 "Business Model of Excellence" is duplicated in my all centers, including all the Focus Point Behavioral Health Franchise Centers that are opening across America.”

As a keynote speaker and author, Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett speaks on and creates content that promotes awareness around empowering relationships and removing the stigma associated with addiction. In 2022, Focus Point Behavioral Health’s biggest accomplishment happened when the Focus Point Behavioral Health Franchise became available for purchase. “All the new owners (of the franchise centers) receive a dedicated support team to help ensure their success. Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett and her team are currently vetting potential franchise owners now. This opportunity is perfect for savvy entrepreneurs and wise investors who which to tap into this Multi-Million-Dollar Industry. Have questions or needs more information, go to www.focuspointfranchising.com.

Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett’s pioneering leadership style has been noticed by her peers. The question many want to know is how does her team work so efficiently and make their goals year after year? Well, when you witness Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett’s work ethic, the answer is clear; she leads by example. Dr. Odom-Hardnett says that Integrity, respect, and attention to customer service are the hallmark qualities that are expected from my team. These values are also embedded within her company. Dr. Odom-Hardnett will let you know quickly, that without the dedication and professionalism of her staff, her company could not have thrived to its current level of success. In addition to teamwork, her company also uses an in-house staffing firm that does an excellent job vetting staff.

One of the amazing benefits that Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett has is that her employees know that they are valued! The company offers various incentive packages that include but are not limited to tuition reimbursement (for selected positions) and competitive hourly wages for all positions. Without fail, her staff has demonstrated their appreciation and professionalism in the way they execute their daily duties,” Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett often mentors other up-and-coming leaders, and she advises them to do their research in their niche market, establish professional standards, be clear about what they will not allow, and move with integrity.

Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett is proud of all her centers and excited about the company’s growth! However, she says, “when we hit our 50th Franchise, I will see that as a noteworthy accomplishment”. She continued, “Futuristically, I can see Focus Point Behavioral Health Center opening an in-patient facility.” She leaves us with a word of advice on a few healthy habits to be carried out in today’s stressful uncertain environment:

* Make Self-care for your mental well-being a priority!

* Practice being proactive by seeking resource information in advance of an emergency, and

Practice shifting the way you think and talk about seeking help for addiction and receiving help for mental health care overall.


Company

Focus Point Behavioral Health

Management

Dr. Nicole Odom-Hardnett
President & CEO
Focus Point Behavioral Health

Description

Our uniquely effective methodology is extremely client-oriented and personalized for each individual served. Focus Point’s mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members.


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