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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
“So, how’s business?” I was interviewing a franchise owner prior to my keynote for his brand and inquired about how things were going. “Well, you know how they say most new businesses close within the first year? It’s been 18 months and we’re still here!” He had no idea how he was...Read More
What Franchise Magazine just published my article entitled “The Three Characteristics of Wealthy Franchisees” (in Volume 16, Issue 6). In the piece I discuss the three common traits I observed among the successful franchisees (whom I call “wealthy franchisees”) I interviewed for my book. Here’s what I noticed: Wealthy Franchisees keep a clear head. Wealthy franchisees...Read More
Just interviewed on the Enterprise Podcast Network to talk about franchise success and my new book, The Wealthy Franchisee. Host Eric Dye I discussed: The definition of a “wealthy franchisee” The most common myths about why top franchisees are succeed The most common problems I see among franchise business owners What makes top franchisees different...Read More
My work has allowed me to meet the top-ranked franchisees from a variety of industries and brands. When you speak to enough of them, you see what they all have in common. Is it hard work? Yes, they work hard. But so do other franchisees whose rankings aren’t as high. Do they...Read More
Just recored a message about NEXT-LEVEL thinking and peak performance mindset for the 5 Minutes for Me app. Click the image to download and listen. Read More
We’ve all heard the expression “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” The idea is that working through adversity makes you tougher and wiser. Most of us grow not just from what we’ve experienced, but from what we’ve endured. It’s easy to embrace this idea once you’ve overcome adversity and are in a stable place....Read More
Stop Upselling & Start Upserving How to Grow Your Business With Better Service Instead of Just Bigger Sales “Would you like fries with that?” Whether you eat fast food or not, you’ve heard this question a thousand times. You go somewhere to buy something, and they try to sell you something additional. Upselling, also known...Read More
