Don't force it.

As children, we learned how the round pegs fit into the round holes and the square pegs fit into the square holes. But do you remember trying to force the round pegs into the square holes? Maybe you were able to get them to fit but it most likely took a lot of effort, and you may have ended up with some broken pieces.

Sometimes impulsive decisions can lead to wrong decisions and leave you broken. As a certified franchise consultants (CFC) I educate my candidates on how to avoid making ...

Don’t Do It Alone!

Hundreds of people choose every day to invest in their future and their dreams of becoming their own boss through the franchise ownership option.

Although entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, investing in a franchise is a lot easier than starting a business alone. When you invest in a franchise, you are investing in the concept, materials, plans, systems, brand name and so much more - already in place ...

Talk the Talk - The language of Franchising

Welcome to Franchising and a whole new language!  Below are 20 common terms and acronyms you will hear a lot of moving forward depending on which part of the Game you’re playing during your journey!

GAME 1

1. Franchisor

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Progress over Perfection

In the early stages of considering a business for yourself, even just starting the process can be considered progress. While striving for perfection is good, waiting to proceed until perfection is achieved won't help you reach your goals.

You need a Coach to move forward in the progression of building your business future through franchising. As a Coach, I help aspiring entrepreneurs drop the word "aspiring" from their vocabulary. There is a correct process for searching, evaluating, ...

The Three Games

Franchising seems easy, right? You pay a fee and in turn you get a business-in-a-box. A playbook to guide you at every turn. The answers to all future issues and a roadmap to profits while you sit back and do your best Scrooge McDuck impression counting your coin.  

Well, sorry to break it to you. It’s going to take more effort than it seems and most ...

Building a Bridge

If you know of anyone who is afraid of bridges due to a lack of trust, they may choose a different, longer and more difficult route to reach their destination. Bridges can be scary indeed, especially if the construction isn't built correctly. For example, some bridges are built for bikes and pedestrians only. If a full-sized vehicle were to pass over a bridge such as this, the outcome more than likely would be devastating. As a franchise consultant, I help to build strong bridges between ...

Find your Fit to find your Path

It's time to stop procrastinating, get your business plans into shape, and find your best fit in franchising! If you have been thinking about a business for a while, but you're just not sure about the best way to get started, you are not alone. The good news is that franchising is where people turn when they don't want to go into business by themselves. When you invest in a franchise, the franchisor will be your "coach" and there to cheer you on. Franchisors will also guide you to accomplish ...

Who has your back?

As a Certified Franchise Consultants (CFCs), I hear stories all the time about how those who choose to go into business by themselves have a difficult time in so many ways. Having to figure out all the new and ongoing business procedures - such as marketing, sales, budgeting, implementation, collections, and employee management, just to name a few, can be a difficult task for most people. This is one reason many turn to franchising when considering business ownership.

When comparing a ...

Opportunist Mindset

Sometimes in life we will experience unexpected circumstances. Wait. Always in life we will experience unexpected circumstances. The question is, how do we respond? Are you more of a pessimist, where you see the glass half-empty and focus on the negative stigma? Maybe you're an optimist and you see the glass half-full. Or you could be an opportunist and drink the water while the others argue over the glass being half-full or half-empty.

A certified franchise consultant is specifically ...