Latest Franchise education Podcast Episodes
How to Succeed as a Franchisee
Franchising and You - May 11, 2019 13:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"While franchising’s prevalence in the U.S. economy indicates that franchisees can succeed, hundreds of franchisees fail each year. The most frequent causes: lack of funds, poor people skills, reluctance to follow the formula, a mismatch between franchisee and the business, and poor management. O...
Create Your Own Wealth, a Collection of 2-Minute Topics on Franchising
Franchising and You - May 04, 2019 13:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsReturning as a guest to Franchising & You is Holly A Ford, Entrepreneur, Executive Franchise Broker, Radio Host and Author. Fresh on the heels of the recent publication of her best-selling book, Create Your Own Wealth, a Collection of 2-Minute Topics on Franchising, Holly shares her goals and obj...
Benefiting From the Relationship Between Franchise Consultant and Franchisor
Franchising and You - April 27, 2019 13:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"When the IFPG trains new Franchise Consultants, we always instruct them to take the next step in their career by making the wise investment of time and effort into getting their CFE asap" - Red Bowell, President of International Franchise professionals Group (IFPG) This week on Franchising & Yo...
Creating Your Career 2.0
Franchising and You - April 13, 2019 13:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week on Franchising & You the discussion focuses on doing what it takes to achieve self-sufficiency when transitioning into Career 2.0. Our guest is Terry Powell, Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur's Source, North America's leading alternative career coaching franchise. Terry shares his ...
How to Succeed as a Franchisee
Franchising and You - April 06, 2019 13:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"While franchising’s prevalence in the U.S. economy indicates that franchisees can succeed, hundreds of franchisees fail each year. The most frequent causes: lack of funds, poor people skills, reluctance to follow the formula, a mismatch between franchisee and the business, and poor management. O...
Legal Entity Options for Your Franchise Business
Franchising and You - March 30, 2019 13:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOf all the choices you make when starting a business, one of the most important is the type of legal structure you select for your company. Not only will this decision have an impact on how much you pay in taxes, it will affect the amount of paperwork your business is required to do, the personal...
How to Use Your Retirement Funds to Buy a Business
Franchising and You - March 23, 2019 13:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs commonplace as it has become in purchasing a business or franchise, funding continues to be a challenging experience. As such, it's important to understand there are options and some often overlooked as being incorrectly perceived as unavailable. The most common is to use retirement funds with...
Exploring Franchise Opportunities? Help is Closer Than You Might Think!
Franchising and You - March 16, 2019 13:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week on Franchising & You, Award-winning Franchise Developer, Holly Ford shares her perspective on finding the right-fit franchise. Holly is a Consultant with The Franchise Consulting Company that strives to help clients structure a franchise strategy based on the uniqueness of their situati...
Franchise Expos & Tradeshows? Gold Mines or Minefields?
Franchising and You - February 16, 2019 14:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFinding the perfect franchise is possible if you put the effort in when researching franchises and reflecting on your personal prefercnes." - Nick Neonakis, author, The Franchise MBA Returning to Franchising & You this week, serial entrepreneur and long-time franchise professional Nick Neonakis...
How Much Can I Make if I Buy a Franchise?
Franchising and You - February 09, 2019 14:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFranchisors are pretty upfront about what it's going to cost to get you into their systems. But franchisors are bashful when it comes to talking about how much moolah franchisees can actually earn running their businesses. Instead, franchisors direct candidates to their Franchise Disclosure Docum...
Identifying Franchise Finance Options
Franchising and You - February 02, 2019 14:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOpening a franchise requires a significant investment of capital -- including a franchise fee along with ongoing royalties and advertising costs. Not everyone has access to that kind of cash. So, if individuals need a business loan to fund that franchise investment, they might find it challenging...
Partnerships: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Franchising and You - January 26, 2019 14:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA business partnership is a specific kind of legal relationship formed by the agreement between two or more individuals to carry on a business as co-owners. A partnership is a business with multiple owners, each of whom has invested in the business. This week on Franchising & You, Tom Spadea, F...
When is it the Right Time to Hire an Accountant for Your Business?
Franchising and You - January 19, 2019 14:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Savings, security, convenience – in the end, it all adds up to peace of mind. We can guarantee that you’ll sleep sounder with a certified professional on your side. So put away the shoe box of receipts, take a couple aspirin, and call a CPA. You will thank us in the morning." - TheSelfEmployed.c...
Little-known Ways to Get to The Truth About Any Franchise You Want to Own
Franchising and You - January 12, 2019 14:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"The franchise business model, if leveraged properly, is amazing... and powerful. It's been called the best business model ever invented. But if you end up choosing the wrong franchise, and you blow through all your money because you didn't do the type of research needed to get all the facts, the...
Importance of Funding Strategies for Multi-unit Franchise Operations
Franchising and You - January 05, 2019 14:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"If you arrange financing for the first unit without considering how that is going to affect your ability to get additional financing, you may find yourself without any options to fund your second and third units. With that in mind, let’s look at a few different scenarios and some possible strate...
Using a Franchise Broker to Find the Right-fit Franchise for You!
Franchising and You - December 22, 2018 14:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSometimes called “business coaches,” “advisors,” “referral sources” or “franchise consultants,” franchise brokers can be an invaluable asset when hacking through the franchise jungle. - The Benefits of Using a Franchise Broker, FranchiseGator.com December 2016 This week on Franchising & You, Dav...
Questions to Ask BEFORE Signing the Franchise Agreement
Franchising and You - December 15, 2018 14:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBefore signing the Franchise Agreement it's essential to completely understand the franchise relationship along with both yours and the franchisor's responsibilities and especially for your benefit, your potential liabilities. There's no better way to do so than to ASK QUESTIONS! This is an essen...
Effectively Using Social Media to Explore Franchise Opportunities
Franchising and You - November 17, 2018 14:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWith thousands of brands offering franchise opportunities how can social media help narrow the field? This week on Franchising & You, Jack Monson, Chief Revenue Officer of Social Joey shares his perspective and insight on how to effectively use social media to navigate a multitude of digital tou...
Selecting a Site for Your Business... It's More Complicated Than You May Think!
Franchising and You - November 10, 2018 14:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe've heard it before. 'Location! Location! Location!' What does that mean? Exactly what makes a location a good location? Is there a success formula in selecting the best location? What factors should be considered when leasing a space for a business? This week on Franchising & You, these and ot...
Understanding The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Franchising and You - November 03, 2018 13:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOne of the most important tasks for an individual before investing in a franchise is to review the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document, also known as the FDD. But what is it? How can it be navigated without a legal background? Many ask, Will I actually understand what I'm reading? Joining host,...
A Creative Way to Fund Your Entrepreneurial Passion: Your 401(k)
Franchising and You - October 27, 2018 13:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNever heard of a “rollover as business startup” transaction? It carries risks, but also important advantages for those seeking second acts in their careers. This week on Franchising & You, Shirley Kefgen, Senior Funding Consultant at FranFund discusses how to fund your franchise debt-free and wh...
Business Ownership Options: What's Right for YOU?
Franchising and You - October 20, 2018 13:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBuying an established business means immediate cash flow. The business will have a financial history, which gives you an idea of what to expect and can make it easier to secure loans. You will acquire existing customers, contacts, goodwill, suppliers, staff, equipment and stock. This week on F...
Finding the Ideal Franchise that Fits Your Life
Franchising and You - October 13, 2018 13:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe secret to owning the right franchise is no secret if you understand what it takes to succeed. The single most important factor is preparation. Knowing what to look for is what sets apart successful franchise owners who found the right franchise from those who did not. This week on Franchisin...
Partnerships: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Franchising and You - October 06, 2018 13:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA business partnership is a specific kind of legal relationship formed by the agreement between two or more individuals to carry on a business as co-owners. A partnership is a business with multiple owners, each of whom has invested in the business. This week on Franchising & You, Tom Spadea, F...
Exploring A Market For Your Franchise
Franchising and You - September 29, 2018 13:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOne of the most difficult management challenges facing franchisors is defining franchise territories in a way that minimizes cannibalization, but doesn’t leave the market underserved. Franchisors who do this well set their franchisees up for success. This week on Franchising & You, Sherry Sanche...
A Scientific Approach to Franchise Selection (Because Fit Matters)
Franchising and You - September 22, 2018 13:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe move from employee to entrepreneur can be stressful and trying on one’s entire family, and giving close consideration to the emotional impact a particular franchise ownership will have, choosing the right franchise is essential to starting off on the right foot. This week on Franchising & Yo...
First Steps to Get Your Franchise Funded
Franchising and You - September 15, 2018 13:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCandidates are often overwhelmed when they start the process of securing a business loan because they aren’t prepared to provide the information required by lenders. Becoming more knowledgeable about the lending process eliminates surprises and expands options for loans. This week on Franchisin...
How Much Can I Make if I Buy a Franchise?
Franchising and You - September 08, 2018 13:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFranchisors are pretty upfront about what it's going to cost to get you into their systems. But franchisors are bashful when it comes to talking about how much moolah franchisees can actually earn running their businesses. Instead, franchisors direct candidates to their Franchise Disclosure Docu...
Why Franchising?
Franchising and You - September 01, 2018 13:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMany individuals really don't understand franchising and what it has to offer to those in Mainstream USA. There are concerns about considering franchising as the next career step or for the purpose of diversifying personal income. This segment of Franchising & You will help to answer questions, e...
Using a Franchise Broker to Find the Right-fit Franchise for You!
Franchising and You - August 25, 2018 13:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSometimes called “business coaches,” “advisors,” “referral sources” or “franchise consultants,” franchise brokers can be an invaluable asset when hacking through the franchise jungle. - The Benefits of Using a Franchise Broker, FranchiseGator.com December 2016 This week on Franchising & You, Dav...
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