Throughout my 20 plus years of experienced in franchising I have taken several sabbaticals. These times of rest away from franchising have been driven by different events in my life and have lasted from just a few weeks to several months. Underlying … [Read more...]
Franchisors, Franchisees: Are You Grateful?
September 28, 2010 by ·
Gratitude is a positive emotion and a way of looking at the world that engenders a sense of well being. Studies have suggested that grateful people are happier, less stressed, and more satisfied with their lives and relationships. They are able to … [Read more...]
3 Simple Ways to Create Strong Relationships with your Franchisees
August 24, 2009 by ·
Franchising is all about relationships; and, like in any other human interaction conflicts may arise from time to time. The stronger the relationship, the better one can handle these times of disagreement. Here are 3 simple ways to strengthen … [Read more...]
Franchising: the Beauty and the Beast
September 23, 2008 by ·
I fell in love with franchising back in the mid 80s when I joined a franchisor that had been in business for over 25 years and, at the time, had about 1000 franchisees. I felt right at home then and that feeling has never changed. Despite finding … [Read more...]
