When looking to buy a franchise, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is, “Can I see myself running this kind of business?” The reason that this question is so important, and so problematic, is that it unleashes a huge amount of unknowns....
Listen up, people! It's time for wealth-building 101. Did you know there are three main kinds of investment options? The first is paper assets (or stocks), then there's real estate, and finally businesses. There are different risk levels involved with each...
Yes, in the grand scheme of things this step does feel like a leap. You started out merely curious, interested in the mirage of a future in business ownership. Perhaps you thought about starting up on your own, or did some perfunctory internet research on...
This is the most important question I will ask you in our first meeting, and the answer I get most often is, perhaps unsurprisingly, “I want to make more money”. This is a great start, but it won’t help me get to the core of why you’re...
Everyone who knows me knows I love my job in the franchising industry. I love that I get to be a part of helping people achieve their American dream, and I often get swept right up in the excitement and joy of my clients! Now, no industry is all pros and no cons, but...
So you're inspired to start your own business, and not just any business, but a franchise model. Maybe through a colleague, or seeing an actual franchise concept in action, your entrepreneurial spirit got the best of you. Now you're confident that 2021 is...
Happy Fourth of July week everyone! This is a great week to show gratitude for the ones fighting to keep our country free, and to wholeheartedly celebrate the freedoms that we do get to enjoy in America. But did you know that business ownership can unlock...
When it comes to fitness franchises, yep, I definitely have personal experience! This is where I got my franchise feet wet! From November 2001 to January 2017 my life revolved around building a fitness brand. Now, a LOT has happened within the last year and a half,...
Congratulations! Realizing that you want to start a business is the first step on a new, exciting path. You crave autonomy in your finances and lifestyle, and the pride of ownership is closer than ever. Unfortunately, it can be treacherously easy to lose...
Did you know that during the recent Covid-induced recession, the United States economy contracted 31.4% in the second quarter? In April 2020 alone, 20.8 million jobs were lost across the country. Those are some staggering statistics! When recessions...
Did you know that over 5% of all small businesses are franchises? Franchises employ more than 8 million people in the United States alone, and that number is only going to continue to grow! One of the main concerns (and rightfully so) when...