We’ve all heard that phrase, looking for greener pastures. In the world of work, employees have taken it to heart, over the last year or so. During the Great Resignation,...

Are you looking for a new career path? Have you been downsized, or simply decided to quit and take some time for reflection? I spoke with a candidate recently and he said, “I’m...

I’ll bet we’ve all heard someone say, “I wish I'd known that when I was starting out. I'd have done things differently.” Whatever “that” was. That insight or information changed...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

We live in a society that promotes individualism; a country that says anybody can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Entrepreneurs have that spirit. And it’s no secret, you...

If you are like most people, you have heard (or have given) that little piece of advice. It’s a life lesson passed along the generations. But as a W2 employee, isn’t that exactly...

According to a Fall 2020 opinion poll released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 62% of Americans felt more anxious than they did at the same time in the prior year....