by Diane Pleuss | Feb 25, 2022 | Quick Reads
Before you Begin You’ve carefully evaluated yourself and built an individual model that can be used to determine if a franchise opportunity has the components you want. You know what you need to find in a business to match your preferences and desires. You have a...
by Diane Pleuss | Dec 8, 2021 | Quick Reads
If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, what came to mind first? ⭐Being your own boss ⭐The ability to set your own course ⭐Work as much or as little as you want While that might sound great, other things come into clearer focus as...
by Diane Pleuss | Dec 3, 2021 | Quick Reads
We’ve all heard family stories about one sibling doing well, while another faces struggle after struggle. One story I heard was about two brothers who grew up in a motherless home with a reclusive, harsh, restrictive father. One brother grew up to become much like his...
by Diane Pleuss | Oct 13, 2021 | Quick Reads
A colleague, Beth Smith, of A-list Interviews, sent me an email recently. It began with a description of the wonderful variety we have to choose from when it comes to blue jeans. “Straight leg, vintage style, loose fit, skinny jeans, mom jeans, ultra- high rise, high...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 1, 2021 | Quick Reads
If someone asked you, “Are you afraid of success?” you might take offense. Of course not, you’d say. But if that is true, why do so many of us find ourselves afraid of trying something new? What holds us back? The flip side of fear of success may be the fear of...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 23, 2021 | Quick Reads
Big-name franchises grab our attention and often the headlines. They are like bright shiny objects that spark our interest. But many times they require hefty investments. If you are new to the idea of opening your first business through a franchise opportunity, you...
