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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Remember being asked that question when you were a kid? Do you remember your answer? Doctor, Policeman, Astronaut? Today, kids say they want to be YouTubers when they grow up. Some of us followed our dreams. Others of us met challenges along the way or discovered...
Before and After
Before and After are markers we’ve probably all thought about. Life before this event, life after that experience. The most common provides a frame for a certain period of our lives. “Before” is often thought of as when we lived at home. The “After” would be leaving...
Does Money Make Us Happy
Does money make us happy? It should be no surprise that money is often tied to emotions. Our emotions about money can run from worried to motivated as we work hard to pay our bills, care for others, and enjoy what life has to offer. But I wonder, is money the key to...
It’s Raining Pink Slips
You might think, from the headlines, that only the tech industry is facing mass layoffs. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal declared, “Tech Workers Face a New Reality as Talent Wars Turn to Pink Slips.” The article touches on a growing unease when it comes to...
Start with a Clean Slate
We’ve all heard the phrase, “start with a clean slate.” That could apply to any number of situations. You might even think it is counterproductive when it comes to considering the purchase of a business or investing in a franchise. In reality, as a franchise...
Having a business team helps to get through a crisis
Okay, we’re not talking nationwide or world crisis here. We can still make chocolate chip cookies. As a franchise business consultant, I am fortunate to be able to run my business off my laptop. I’m also a little paranoid about losing data. That propelled me to have...
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Embrace the Unexpected
“Embrace the Unexpected,” is the title of the speech Terri Kallsen gave as she accepted the Financial Woman of the Year award from Financial Women of San Francisco. What does Terri know about that subject? Plenty! She recounted that day, last July, when the unexpected...
Graduation Reflections and Memories
Watching graduation videos from my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, brought back memories. The more recent experience was three years ago, when I felt honored to be a keynote speaker at a special dinner recognizing the James H. Albertson award...
Franchising Does the “Pandemic Pivot”
Pivot: an action that occurs when a company makes a fundamental change to its operations and/or direction. That’s exactly what we in the franchise industry are seeing in the business current economic environment. It’s even being called the “Pandemic Pivot!” There...
Crazy With A Dose Of Sage Advice
Crazy. It’s a crazy world we’re living in right now. I had my newsletter set to go out earlier this month but was dragging my feet because of the coronavirus and the impact on us all, including businesses. I wanted it to be relevant and timely and also wanted it to be...
My Two Loves
Could you fall in love with a business and a mate at the same time? These three people did! Here are their stories. “It’s not unusual for an entrepreneur to have a partner when starting a new business,” said Diane Pleuss, franchise consultant with FranChoice. “After...
Two Words: Thank you
It’s the season of gratitude. A time to reflect and say, thank you. While I still have a few thank-you’s to write, I want to acknowledge how a simple thank-you note can change your attitude, open doors and leave a lasting impact. At FranChoice, whenever we help place...
“Witch-ful” Thinking
It’s almost Halloween, that time of year when little ghosts and goblins roam the neighborhood seeking sweet treats. When a child in a light-up sparkle witch costume or a Buzz Lightyear suit knocks at our door, we’re probably not going to be too scared. However, when...
What’s so Special About Franchising?
Hello Readers! I know this sounds a bit repetitive, but every time I attend a FranChoice event I come back so energized by what I learn and the state of the franchise industry that I simply have to share the excitement. FranChoice brings truly special opportunities to...
The False Assumption of the Life-long Career
Earlier this week the Wall Street Journal ran a story about General Electric’s plans to auction off its once highly-touted software unit: GE Digital. You may recall GE laid off 12,000 from its power business in December. Between December 2016 and March 2018, GE’s...
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