Leo Goldberger and Curt Swanson are known for being trailblazers in the franchising industry, a title earned from learning to develop and grow their niche businesses. After co-founding The Patch Boys, a drywall repair company, in 2015, the duo bumped into FranServe CEO and President Alesia Visconti at a FranServe convention. By Brianna Bohn
Jerry Clum is a future-focused franchise expert. Instead of developing a business idea and then looking for a market in which to sell it, Clum identifies a market and then creates a service that meets the needs of that market. By Brianna Bohn
When asked about the most important lesson he has learned as a new business owner, Sean Richards said that there is something more important than finances: emotional resilience. By Brianna Bohn
Often as certified franchise consultants (CFC) we hear words like glamorous or sexy in terms of the type of franchise one may want to own. Let’s face it, being an entrepreneur is something to be proud of! Unfortunately, the vast majority of everyday people only know of a handful of franchise options. By Don Clayton
Your greatest asset is YOU. As certified franchise consultants (CFCs) we are able to help people realize that if they want to change their situation, they cannot rely on someone else! By Don Clayton
There is no question that the skills and discipline U.S. military service members bring to the table set them up for success in business ownership and beyond. There is a question, however, of how to find a franchise that aligns with such respected core values. By Brianna Bohn
Some people spend hours per day watching videos on YouTube or TikTok. Some people check Facebook or Instagram every two minutes. I am a LinkedIn junkie. I have the desktop version or the app or both open all day at my desk. Many in our franchise community do the same. (I see you on here!) By Jack Monson
With the goal to work closely with entrepreneurs in local communities and the excitement of showcasing that “the franchise industry is open for opportunity,” President Matthew Haller of the International Franchise Association (IFA) kicked off the 62nd annual IFA Convention. By Cindy Charette
When considering business ownership, it’s common to have conflicting voices battling it out in your mind. One voice says, “Go for it!” The other, even louder, voice tells you, “It’s too risky.” Paralysis sets in and fear takes control. By Pamela Currie
As a newer franchisee of Wisdom Senior Care, Brenetta Bethea’s business has been up and running in Charlotte, North Carolina, since January. Before becoming a franchisee, Bethea was tenured for 20-plus years in corporate health care as a human-resources professional and worked her way up to the director level. By Cindy Charette