Back when I was learning to drive in the late 1980s, to get from your starting point to your destination, you needed a road map. You could only get road maps at gas stations. Once obtaining a road map, you had to go through the process of unfolding it and reading all the fine print, hoping it was the latest edition. Talk about taking your eyes off the road! By Don Clayton
With so many options, from absentee, semi-absentee, home based, brick-n-mortar, employees, no employees, and more, certified franchise consultants (CFC) help people navigate their way through the journey of business ownership through franchising. By Don Clayton
Analysis paralysis is real. It’s the Kryptonite to entrepreneurship. Don’t fall victim. We don’t live in a perfect world; therefore, no business model is perfect. If one lays out the pros and cons side by side and the pros have an 80% advantage or higher, one should probably move forward! By Don Clayton
It’s been a full year since the global pandemic altered the way the world works – social distancing, Plexiglass partitions and Zoom meetings now seem to be a “normal” part of life, affecting all aspects of both our personal and professional existence. By Jessica Jones
As this March marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the U.S., some franchises have not only survived, but also thrived, despite these troubling times. No one knows this better than Alesia Visconti, president and CEO of FranServe Inc., the world’s largest consulting and expansion organization. By Alesia Visconti
Franchise Business Radio: This episode’s guests are Dave Keil, president and COO of Franworth, and Meg Roberts, an operating partner of Franworth and CEO of The Lash Lounge.
As Certified Franchise Consultants we listen and observe first, then plan. We work with individuals all over this great planet to become entrepreneurs through franchise ownership. Every Individual with whom we consult has different environments, backgrounds, lifestyle preferences, and investment levels. Therefore, it’s critical to listen more, speak less and plan accordingly. By Don Clayton
I remember my first public speaking engagement in front of about 200 people. I was so nervous and afraid. I remember thinking, why am I the one up on stage? How come no one else is doing this? Thinking back, I now know exactly why. By Don Clayton
FranServe Certified Franchise Consultants represent franchise options from ten thousand to ten million dollars all-in. Regardless of the total investment, most investors seek additional capital or financing to make their dreams come true. By Don Clayton
