Arvind Hariharan shares how he transitioned from a 17-year corporate IT career to owning a successful CMIT Solutions franchise. He talks about launching during the pandemic, leveraging the CMIT system and mentorship, growing through consistency and community outreach, and prioritizing client relationships. He emphasizes self-awareness, structured goal-setting, and the importance of trusting the process.

In this episode, we spotlight Matt McCracken, a former CIO turned multi-territory CMIT Solutions franchise owner. Matt shares how a desire for more family time led him to entrepreneurship and how strategic acquisitions in Houston, DFW, and San Antonio fueled his expansion. He opens up about the importance of hiring the right people, building a culture of trust, and why referrals and relationships have been his most effective marketing tools.

In this episode of CMIT Solutions Featured Franchise Spotlight, we sit down with Kerry Wheeles, franchise owner of CMIT Solutions in Birmingham South. After a 30-year whirlwind in global tech leadership — including designing control systems for the Olympics — Kerry traded jet lag for genuine connections. He shares how his passion for solving complex problems (and making them sound simple) is now helping local businesses navigate the wild west of cybersecurity and AI.

From international boardrooms to small business break rooms, Kerry’s story is packed with wisdom, humor, and grit. We talk about his roots in engineering, what he learned while caring for his parents, and how the CMIT network became his secret weapon. Tune in to hear why Kerry believes building relationships is more than good business—it’s the key to building your future.