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The 7 Questions That Eliminated My Fears About Leaving the Corporate World

When I first started thinking about leaving the corporate world, I was terrified. I had grown up in a family […]
by David Greenberg
on Apr 26
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4 Job Situations, 4 Franchise Solutions: The Serial Entrepreneur

This is the final post in a 4-part series about real-life situations faced by franchise candidates I’ve helped. Some details […]
by David Greenberg
on Mar 21
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4 Job Situations, 4 Franchise Solutions: The Writing on the Wall

This is the third post in a 4-part series about real-life situations faced by franchise candidates I’ve helped. Some details […]
by David Greenberg
on Mar 7
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4 Job Situations, 4 Franchise Solutions: The Loaded Resume

This is the second post in a 4-part series about real-life situations faced by franchise candidates I’ve helped. Some details […]
by David Greenberg
on Feb 22
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4 Job Situations, 4 Franchise Solutions: Single-Threaded Security

My franchise consulting business tends to attract a particular type of candidate, but lately I’m seeing a change. My typical […]
by Kathryn Royster
on Feb 7
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How to Cope With Career Transition: 5 Key Steps

Career transition can take many forms, but it almost never feels completely voluntary. A layoff or firing is obviously outside […]
by David Greenberg
on Jan 11
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What to Do if You’re Net Worth-Rich and Cashflow-Poor

With layoffs hitting record levels, I’ve been meeting a lot of candidates who’ve just lost their jobs. Others are worn […]
by David Greenberg
on Dec 7
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Got Corporate Leadership Experience? Leverage it to Build a Successful Franchise

Thanks to the AI explosion and unprecedented economic upheaval, American companies have laid off just under 1.1 million workers in […]
by David Greenberg
on Nov 23
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5 Key Traits of a Successful Franchisee

Why do some franchisees fail and others succeed? It’s a question I often get from candidates, especially those who are […]
by David Greenberg
on Nov 9
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Think You’re Ready to Buy a Franchise? Here’s How to Know

Are you ready to buy a franchise? The answer depends on several factors. You need to be ready from a […]
by David Greenberg
on Oct 26
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