On this week's episode of the podcast, the guys talk about franchising myths and debunk them.

The investigation process for a franchise is one of the most important steps a candidate will take. Finding the right franchise  when looking to own a franchise is difficult and a consultant will help.

Many candidates come to Nat and Pete looking to buy an existing franchise because they want immediate income and they know that there is a high small business failure rate. Franchises resales feel a little more safe. This makes sense, but often doesn't really work.

Has anyone ever moved your cheese? Is your cheese pile dwindling? 

Many potential franchisees and entrepreneurs hit a wall of fear at some point in the investigation process, and many don't even get started because of one thing. Overcoming fear in business is hard.

Entrepreneurs just have to get things done!

The job numbers have been awful. Unemployment is growing and more layoffs are coming. 

There are many reasons to become a franchisee. Nat and Pete think a major one is to achieve career security and income security. They have learned that a fantastic option is franchise ownership.

This week Nat and Pete take on the topic of personal responsibility. As business owners and entrepreneurs, they have been tossed roadblocks and problems. They could have gotten overwhelmed or blamed others, but they didn't the persevered. 

Many business owners are tired after this year and are looking to sell their locations. It is a sellable asset.