Demystifying Franchise Ownership

Exciting news! Another episode of Demystifying Franchise Ownership is available today. In our conversation, Aaron Cash, the President of Garage Living Systems, talks about the characteristics of some of his most successful franchise partners. You may be surprised to find out that Aaron doesn’t necessarily use revenues as a measure of success. Aaron outlines the importance of self

Don't miss out on Part 2 of my conservation with Karen Abrams! In this episode, we explore the pricing of commercial property, lease negotiation tactics, and the alignment between lease terms and franchise agreements. Karen and I also discuss why it's critical to have legal counsel review your lease agreement.Karen's expertise shines through once again as she provide

Ready to explore the world of commercial leasing? Join me as I explore this topic with my latest guest, Karen Abrams! Karen is an attorney and head of the commercial leasing practice at Paris Ackerman, LLP. Karen generously shares her legal knowledge as well as her firsthand experience as a franchisee, her views on the semi-absentee model, and the lowdown on personal guarantees. Fr

Calling all aspiring franchisees and business owners! In my latest podcast episode, I’m exploring the world of leasing brick-and-mortar spaces for your business. In this episode, I'm sharing my firsthand lessons learned, covering essential considerations before you embark on property hunting, key factors to evaluate once you've identified potential properties, and actio

Step into the latest episode of "Demystifying Franchise Ownership," where I continue my conversation with Bennett Maxwell, Chairman of Dirty Dough Cookies! In this episode, we talk about the way in which Bennett grew his personal brand on his social media platforms including LinkedIn. Thanks to Bennett's extensive social media presence, he’s attracted franchisees d

This is Part 1 of my interview with Bennett Maxwell, the Chairman of Dirty Dough. Bennett shares Dirty Dough’s story including one of their missions: "finding joy and fulfillment despite life's messiness.” Bennett's perspective on navigating life’s challenges while still embracing joy is truly motivating. Bennett and I also explore how Dirty Dough is reducing t

What do you know about franchise sectors and how do you determine which sector is the right fit for you? Tune into this episode where I talk about some of the most common franchise sectors and arm you with knowledge which will help you identify the best sector for you.Choosing the right franchise sector is akin to finding your niche in the vast entrepreneurial landscape. It's

Introducing the latest episode of "Demystifying Franchise Ownership"! Join me as I cover the topic of grit – a trait essential for success in the franchise world. Inspired by insights from previous guests like Kirsten Ramos and Nora Farhat, I explore what grit truly means and how it impacts your journey as a franchisee.So why is grit necessary for franchisees? While fra

Part two of my interview with the amazing Nora Farhat is now live! We dove deeper into why being a franchise owner is a game-changer for women and why Nora advocates for owning multiple franchise brands.Nora shares invaluable insights on being an entrepreneur and franchise owner. Plus, she sprinkles the conversation with gems of wisdom like the importance of engaging with people in

I had the most inspiring chat with Nora Farhat, co-owner of not one, not two, but FIVE franchise brands! From climbing the corporate ladder to blazing their own trail in entrepreneurship, Nora and her husband's journey is a testament to the power of grit.In part one of our conversation, Nora shares the inside scoop on how they navigated the path to owning multiple franchise br