10 Fictional TV Small Businesses and the Lessons They Offer
One thing I’ve realized as a motivational franchise speaker is that just because a business isn’t real, doesn’t mean it can’t inspire. Without the burden of actually having to make money with their fictional franchise concepts, Hollywood has brought to the public a number of memorable brands offering all kinds of insight. Let’s take a […]
What Preschools Get Right and Franchisors Get Wrong
Before I was a motivational franchise speaker, I was a franchisor and when my son’s preschool was about to go under, I immediately hired his teacher to manage my Edible Arrangements franchise. Jennifer actually had experience running a flower shop prior to becoming an educator and I saw how well she ran my son’s class. I […]
Finding Franchise Opportunities With Broker Consultant Groups
As a motivational franchise keynote speaker, I’ve noticed that when unemployment increases… so does interest in franchising. Not having a job opens people to new opportunities. For some, it’s easier to pursue their dreams when there’s nothing holding them back, including a stable job. That seems to be the case now after COVID-19 has dramatically […]
Busting the Myths of Franchising
During my event preparation as a motivational franchise keynote speaker, I always interview franchisees from the brand I’ll be addressing. Over the years I’ve met a lot. I ask the best ones why they’re successful. I see who they are and what they do. Then I talk to the struggling franchisees and ask them what […]
The Key to Recruiting and Retention in a Post-Pandemic Labor Market
It all starts with the one factor that is completely within your control. Companies are scrambling to staff up their businesses. Many are throwing money at the problem by offering higher starting salaries, and in some cases cash just for applying. Many I’ve been talking to use the word “desperate” to describe how they feel. […]
