a stack of books with a rolled-up degree and mortarboard
This is the second post in a 4-part series about real-life situations faced by franchise candidates I’ve helped. Some details […]
a smiling couple sign documents to purchase a business
When I meet with franchise candidates, one of their biggest questions is often how to buy a franchise that fits […]
a silhouette of a businessman carrying a briefcase walks between two wooden shelves as a hand draws a line between them, representing a fresh start in a career
Career transition can take many forms, but it almost never feels completely voluntary. A layoff or firing is obviously outside […]
a small business owner looks through HR paperwork while sitting at a computer
As a franchise consultant, I’ve noticed a trend among the candidates I work with: they’re really, really nervous about HR. […]
a worried middle-aged couple looks at their bank statements while sitting at their kitchen table
With layoffs hitting record levels, I’ve been meeting a lot of candidates who’ve just lost their jobs. Others are worn […]
a corporate executive leads a meeting of a productive and happy team
Thanks to the AI explosion and unprecedented economic upheaval, American companies have laid off just under 1.1 million workers in […]
a woman stands in front of a chalkboard covered in growth symbols and words, including "vision," "strategy," and lightbulbs and rising bar graphs
Why do some franchisees fail and others succeed? It’s a question I often get from candidates, especially those who are […]
a bunch of money sticks out of a burlap sack with a dollar sign on it
Are you ready to buy a franchise? The answer depends on several factors. You need to be ready from a […]
a younger worker condescendingly points out something on a computer screen to a frustrated older worker
Did you know that 50 percent of corporate executives are pushed out of their jobs before they’re ready to leave? […]
"To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions." Benjamin Franklin
If you’re a professional in your 50s (or even your mid- to late 40s), you’re probably starting to think about […]
Archives