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Just the right amount of afraid
Have you ever heard of that concept – Just the right amount of afraid? Fear is something we all face when it comes to making big life decisions. We probably wouldn’t be human if...
When life gives you lemons, what do you do?
Some of us grab that bowl of ice cream, for a short-term fix. I’ve talked to several candidates lately who’ve been laid off, passed over for that well-deserved promotion or can’t...
How many franchises do you frequent in a week?
Local businesses we rely on are part of our daily and weekly landscape. However, do you know how many are actually a franchise? Your first stop might be a workout in the gym....
Have you ever considered a franchise?
So many people have experienced changes over the last several years. Some expressed frustration about the revolving door of working for someone else. They’d been laid off from...
What does the Rubik’s Cube have to do with franchising?
What does the Rubik’s Cube have to do with franchising? Some people love puzzles, like the Rubik’s Cube. I’m more of a crossword fan, but I appreciate the complexity of the...
Is it better to bet on the horse or the jockey?
If you’ve ever watched the lead up to the Kentucky Derby, you know how much attention is centered on the horses. But in the weeks leading up to the big day, and on the day, the...
What Would Buffett Say?
I read an article the other day that was sprinkled with Buffett-isms. No, not Jimmy Buffett-isms about beaches, Margaritaville and Parrotheads, but Warren Buffett. It got me...
Fad or Sound Investment? Can you decide?
“The horse is here to stay, but the automobile is only a novelty — a fad.” That was the reasoning presented to attorney Horace Rackham whose law firm, in 1903, drew up the...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Franchise Advice Corner
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...