Franchise Resources

Quick Reads

Just the right amount of afraid

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...

read more
Have you ever considered a franchise?

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...

read more
What Would Buffett Say?

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...

read more
Before and After

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...

read more
Does Money Make Us Happy

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...

read more
It’s Raining Pink Slips

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...

read more

Franchise Advice Corner

Categories

Embrace the Unexpected

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...

read more
Graduation Reflections and Memories

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...

read more
Crazy With A Dose Of Sage Advice

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...

read more
My Two Loves

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...

read more
Two Words: Thank you

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...

read more
“​Witch-ful”​ Thinking

“​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...

read more
What’s so Special About Franchising?

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...

read more

Keep In Touch Tuesday Video Series

Franchise FUNdamentals

Tidbits…