It looks like the California Senate Bill 919 that regulates how franchise brokers can do business in the state is almost ready for prime-time. Note: the official name of the California bill is: Franchise Investment Law:...
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When A Franchise Business Consultant Says This, Run Like Hell
You’re not going to believe what this franchise business consultant just wrote. Are you ready? From A Franchise Business Consultant Here’s what she said. “I am here to give franchisee candidates impartial, expert advice...
What Do Franchise Coaches Really Do? {With Updates}
I want to talk about a franchise coach. Not a particular one-just the actual title. Why? Keep reading. On Words Words matter. They can be used in several different ways. And, I hate to break it to you, but...
Fact-Check On The Most Absurd Article About Franchise Brokers I’ve Ever Read (With Examples)
In this post, I’m going to provide a franchise brokerage fact-check. Specifically, I’m going to fact-check an article about franchise brokerages and franchise brokers that was recently published on another...
The One Thing Franchise Consultants Never Tell You (And They Darn Well Know They Should)
In this post, I’m going to share the one thing that the current crop of Franchise Consultants (franchise sellers) never tell you. But before I begin, I want need to make sure you know which Franchise Consultants...
Can Owning A Franchise Provide “A Great Return On Investment Over Time?”
A few minutes after reaching cruising altitude (during a recent flight to Las Vegas), I picked up the always-present airline magazine, and stumbled upon a “Special Advertising Section.” The topic:...
The Top 5 Things Franchise Consultants Do To Reel You In
In this post, I’m going to show you 5 things franchise consultants do to reel you in. The things they do to “encourage” you to work with them. Fact: Franchise consultants (along with their brothers and...
What Happens When You Work With A Franchise Consultant?
I hope you were able to learn a lot from the information I shared about franchise consultants in the 1st part of this article. But what happens when you work with a franchise consultant? I’m going to...
The One Thing New Franchisors Need To Avoid At All Costs
New franchisors have it tough these days. First off, they have to be really different. I mean really different. They have to stand out with their products, services, or their way of doing business. Or, all three...
Working With A Franchise Broker: Only One?
If you’re thinking about working with a franchise broker to assist you in finding a franchise to own, I’d like to offer you some useful tips you can use. Would you like to know why I’m doing this? Keep...
3 Things Franchise Brokers Would Prefer To Keep Under Wraps: #3
In Part 2 of this 3-Part series on the 3 things franchise brokers would prefer to keep under wraps, you learned the importance of words. Do you remember? If not, allow me to refresh your memory. You Are Not The Client...
3 Things Franchise Brokers Would Prefer To Keep Under Wraps: #2
There are several things today’s franchise brokers would like to keep under wraps. The 3 things franchise brokers would prefer to keep under wraps that I’ve decided to share with you aren’t bad things. Not at all...
3 Secret Things Franchise Brokers Would Prefer To Keep Under Wraps
For over 10 years, I was a franchise broker (with a franchise brokerage franchise). I played matchmaker to people who were interested in pursuing franchise opportunities…in being their own bosses. And… Most of the...
“Shut Up, Joel”
Joanie is my favorite sister-in-law. I’m kind of amazed that it’s taken her 20 years or so to say “Shut up, Joel” But, I’m cool with it. She’s still my favorite. Lots of people have told me to shut up over the years...