Franchise Euphoria

I’ve had more and more people reaching out to me that all fall into one category. They are all in a rush. They think they have found the perfect franchise and want to rush things ahead so that they won't miss out. If a franchisor can’t wait an extra week or two for your decision then it is the wrong franchise for you. A lot of thought and research must go into this decision to ensure it is the rig...

Recently I was contacted by Oregon Legislator Shemia Fagan. Ms. Fagan is currently working with several of her constituents that are franchisees. They are working on a Franchisee Bill of Rights for the state of Oregon. This would be a first of its kind bill across the country. Currently many areas have statutes and there are Federal laws that oversee that cut there are no state Franchisee Bill of...

Today I am sharing the best piece of business advice that I have ever received.   Start with the end game in mind. What that does actually mean? What does that mean for you and your franchise? Or the franchise that you are considering to purchase? Listen in to find out! Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leav...

When you go to buy a franchise should you just look at buying one franchise or should you look at the opportunity of becoming an area developer for that franchise system? Some people may not even know what that is. I explain what an area developer is, the benefits, and what some of the pitfalls that may hamper you along the way are. Listen in to explore this great opportunity in franchising! Feedb...

  Are you looking to get back into the small business game? Maybe you have raised your children or worked out of your home and now want to get back into the game but don’t really want to go back to the corporate world. Home based franchises may be just what you are looking for. Listen in to see if these unique franchises are perfect for you!   Feedback   Have any suggestions for future shows? Have...

I’m thrilled to have Cliff Ennico on the show today. Cliff is an attorney with 35 years of experience in the franchise world. Cliff and I talk about how franchising has changed over the last 35 years, how it hasn’t, and how you can be successful in franchising today! So much great information in this interview you won’t want to miss out.   About Cliff Attorney, author, syndicated columnist, speake...

Do you really own your franchise? On the surface this seems like a very simple question. Of course you own it. You bought it, it's yours...right? It is not quite as simple as that. Listen in to hear the ins and outs of owning a franchise. Feedback   Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed th...

Do you wonder what it is actually like to run a franchise? Or think about what it takes to run multiple franchises? If so, please tune in today. I am thrilled to have Jeff Pearson on the show. Jeff is a former Papa Murphy’s franchise owner. He began with one store and expanded to 5 locations. He has since sold his stores and now is the host of a very popular daily podcast, called Mentor Impact, wh...

Thrilled to have Grant Baldwin on the show. Grant is a speaker, coach, podcaster and former franchise owner. He experienced the life of a franchisee, decided to go in another direction and has since built a couple successful businesses. Today, we talk about Grant’s decision to become a franchisee, his experiences as a franchisee, lessons learned, and a whole host of other interesting things! About...

Missed Opportunities   Today’s tip is a incredibly valuable one for franchisees. And it may be one that you have not thought about. I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately. I’m talking about marketing, social media, and online presence. There is a BIG, BIG mistake that franchisors and franchisees alike are making in the franchise space. It is easy to overlook but just as easy to fix. Find out wha...

In my legal practice I come across many issues in the franchise space. Many of these can be avoided if you do your homework ahead of time (which is why I always urge people to have representation before signing an agreement). There are three very common issues in franchising that if not taken care of up front can really come back to bite you later on.  These involve territory, termination, and tra...

Financial wellness is not only about today but also about your future and the future of your business.  Today I have the amazing Peter Dunn, Pete the Planner, on the show. Learn the difference between financial wellness and financial planning, the only piece of financial advice you need to hear, and how common sense can lead you on the path to financial wellness. About Peter Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete...

Are you buying ads to get customers only to have to buy more ads to get more customers? Feel like you are that annoying guy on the corner yelling here I am, buy my product? It can be a frustrating and endless cycle. The good news is that you can break that cycle with inbound marketing. Inbound marketing builds a level of trust and authority with potential clients that brings them in, keeps them co...

A year ago I had the awesome pleasure of recording one of my all-time favorite interviews.  I am talking about the incredible Michael Gerber. Today I am sharing this amazing interview with you again. Listen for the first time or listen again because Michael Gerber will get you on the right path for success in 2015. Enjoy! It was a thrill of a lifetime to have Mr. Michael E. Gerber on my podcast. ...

Are you making good financial decisions for you and your business? Do you know what you should be focusing on to not only grow your business but also to work toward your retirement? Today I have the Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney, on the show. We talk about these questions and so much more. You won’t want to miss out. About Roger I’m Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man. I’m here to answ...

Make 2015 Your Year! Happy New Year everyone! For the first episode of 2015 I wanted something extra special and extra inspiring. I want 2015 to be your year. I want you to overcome your fears and the obstacles holding you back.  To inspire you to make the leap this year I have Ace Chapman joining me. Listen in to hear his awesome story and get inspired to make 2015 your year!   AboutAce "As a kid...

Have you ever f*ed up in your franchise. You are not alone. Even great franchisees occasionally f*up. The hard part is these mistakes can be very costly. Today I have Jean Kuhn, author of F*Ups: Franchisee Screw-Ups That Can Cost You Thousands, joining me. Learn what mistakes others have made so you can avoid the pain and cost to your business. About Jean “I bought two existing franchises that wer...

  Are you working 70 hour work weeks? Doing everything yourself? Exhausted from working in your business and ready to work on it instead? Tim Francis has been in that same spot and he joins me today on Franchise Euphoria to teach you what you can do to remedy that situation and increase your profits while you are at it. Learn how he managed to avoid burnout, free up his time, and increase his prof...

Kate Taylor from Entreprenuer.com   This week I have the pleasure of talking with Kate Taylor from Entrepreneur.com.  As a staff writer from the franchise section of entrepreneur.com she covers all things franchise. We go over franchising from top to bottom discussing not only the good but also the bad. Awesome interview with an awesome lady. Don’t miss out.   About Kate Kate Taylor is a staff wri...

  The average attention span used to be about 7 minutes. Today it is even shorter, making it harder and harder and to attract and keep the attention of customers. Jeff Long discusses how you can use videos and e-learning in your business to increase traffic to your site, keep their attention, and keep them coming back.   About Jeff Jeff is the owner of True Focus Media. True Focus Media "helps you...

Art launched a hamburger stand at the age of 15.  He turned this into a succesful family business by implementing franchise-like systems into the daily operations of the business.  Art has utilized this model in several businesses since, and has had a very successful career in franchising.  We discuss many interesting things in this interview not the least of which is why buying a franchise is not...

Many of us have a business idea or even a business dream. Taking those first few steps to make that a reality is scary and there are always people around that will question the risks you are taking. This can easily lead you to question yourself. Debbie Blacher faced this situation and moved ahead with her idea for providing wholesome food for school children. After spending years in corporate life...

“Everything starts with a vision.”   This episode is all about systems creation and integration. This is a key element to the success of any business. Joining me on this episode to share his expertise is Rick Day from Businessbyday.com. We will be diving right in and Rick will be sharing some amazing tips that you can start using today! Enjoy!   About Rick “After I built and sold my second busines...

This past weekend I heard an interview with Don Thompson, the CEO of McDonald’s.  I was absolutely fascinated by his interview. As president of the largest restaurant franchise in the world (over 35,000 locations) he will still occasionally stop by a location and go back into the kitchen and start cooking. He can still do every aspect of every job within the restaurant. Can you perform every job i...

Getting Unstuck with Frank Gustafson Feeling stuck can occur in any career, whether you are working part time or bringing in six figures. The question is how to get unstuck? Frank Gustafson joins me in this episode from One Bold Move to give us some answers to this question. Tune in to learn how to identify your passions and strengths and get started at getting unstuck today! About Frank “Born and...