As a former franchisor and franchisee for multiple brands, I can tell you with certainty that franchising works – and can create great opportunities for success. But success is never guaranteed – and there are mistakes that franchisees can make along the...
Recently, I was invited to speak to the Go Minis franchisees and corporate team. They are a blended system, in that they’re a dealership model that has partially converted to a franchise system, which has its challenges. They’re good people doing good...
A Few Warning Signs That You (And Your Business) May Be In Despair, And What To Do About It…. “I am much more hopeful as an owner for my own business.” That was recent heartfelt feedback I received from my client, they had been in a state of despair. They were...
If your board isn’t performing as well as it used to – or you’re finding that either you or your board members are starting to lose their enthusiasm, then it may be time to take a step back and reevaluate the structure and mission of your board. Like all things...
For the past two years, I’ve been serving as an advisory board member for DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen. This kitchen and bath remodeling franchise went through quite a bit of turmoil during the recession, but has really turned things around these past few years. One...
I was recently invited to join Ryan Hicks of the Modern Business Podcast to talk about all things franchising: where the industry is today, where it’s going and how franchisees can maximize the success of their investment. It was a lot of fun sitting down with Ryan,...
