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This is the second post in a 4-part series about real-life situations faced by franchise candidates I’ve helped. Some details […]
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When I meet with franchise candidates, one of their biggest questions is often how to buy a franchise that fits […]
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As a franchise consultant, I’ve noticed a trend among the candidates I work with: they’re really, really nervous about HR. […]
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Are you ready to buy a franchise? The answer depends on several factors. You need to be ready from a […]
"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 […]
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Are you ready to tell yourself the truth? As a former executive who ran the corporate rat race for more […]
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My first meetings with candidates almost always revolve around one topic: risk. I typically work with people who have worked […]
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Late-career layoffs are on the rise. Over the last 2 years, an unprecedented number of companies have laid off workers […]
I’ve always loved sailing. In my twenties, I spent several months traveling the world as part of a working boat […]
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The American economy is going through some upheaval. Some see this disruption as a good thing, some see it as […]
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