Among the questions I get most often as a franchise consultant are “What should I expect during the first year?” and “How tough it is to get the business started?” and “How long before owning this business becomes less work and more reward?” 

Thirteen years ago, I made a total career change, stepping away from a highly-compensated executive role at a worldwide corporation to buy a master franchise in a new-to-me industry. It’s fair to say I didn’t put my toe into the world of franchising to check the temperature. Nope. I hurled myself off the high dive. After that, it was sink or swim, with nothing less than the financial health of my family and the future shape of my career at stake. 

Many things take you by surprise, whether you are watching an NFL game and see a horrific injury... or your son is racing girls which leads to a surgeon's bill. What isn't surprising is the success of CertaPro Painters.

People are always surprised by the suggestions consultants give them during the search process. This week's podcast guest is Derek Wolfe, who was an entrepreneur in the tech world and decided to invest in a franchise. 

Every franchise has its secret sauce to success. Peter Barkman from Junkluggers outlines the three key components their franchisees find the most helpful.

A business is like a tree. You plant it and let it grow. Everyone who planted a tree a few years ago isn't feeling this pandemic as hard as those who rent their income from a corporation. 

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.

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