This is the chance you've been waiting for. 

The HOW, the WHY, the WHO. 

It's time to open  your door to your opportunity 

TODAY 

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It's not rocket science, but it is unconventional.



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FranchiseInsider #31: Storage

Franchise Insider  #31

Storage

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Yup. I said STORAGE. The President of Home Depot stated just this month in June that he sees storage as the up and coming huge money-maker of the near future. Why? Boomers are down-sizing, Millenials are moving....a lot! Everyone is going to college, and we are changing our environment constantly. That means, we have to have a place to temporarily store our stuff. Yes, he also said it was boring. But he likes boring and so do I. Stable, repeatable, straight forward, few moving parts and needed wherever there are people who like their stuff.


Owning a storage franchise model means you are going to be investing heavily up front. Lots of high assets are required: trucks or vans, storage units (100), property, warehouse. All up front. But after you are up and running you are set for a very long time. This business requires few employees, a small amount of marketing, some creative thinking (remember, college students need storage as much as the elderly- how do you market to both effectively?) Doing this on your own is one way to do it ( not smart). Going the franchised business route is the BEST way. Why? because the marketing makes the brand and the brand brings in the business. You wont' be sorry to have the 'heavy lifting' done for you. It's well worth going with a group that is aggressively 'moving' people in your direction. Ha!

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other options

FranchiseInsider #24: Moving & Recycling

Franchise Insider  #24

MOVING and RECYCLING

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

I know this one will surprise you. Moving and Recycling touches everyone's lives. 

• Do you know of someone who has parents or grandparents who needs to downsize or is moving into a Senior-Care facility? They need a moving and recycling  service.  
• Do you know someone who is simply downsizing? They need a moving and recycling service. 
• Do you have large items you want to donate?  
• Do you have extra stuff that needs to go into storage? 
• Do you have a college student going or coming from their present digs? They need a moving and recycling service!  
• Do you get it? It's everywhere!

And now, every respectable moving franchise is in the business of recycling. The less that goes into a land-fill, the better for everyone. These franchises have agreements with local recycling, donation companies, etc to make it easy for them to care for the earth as well as their customers. 
Ever seen an episode of Hoarders? Then you know how much business there is for movers and recycle-rs.  But the local Joe-business can't do it as well a a franchised business. Professionals do it right, do it fast, and make more money.

As the franchisee of a Mover and Recycling franchise you manage the team, you network with all sorts of people, and you feel good the whole time as you take care of our planet as well as take care of our customers. 

What's involved? Wrapped moving vehicles, a team of 4 on each vehicle and high customer satisfaction service. If you are great with people of all ages, love to be a help to others and want to mentor a team of young adults, this is the franchise niche for you. 

Executive owners need apply- it's for those who want to build a steady, solid, community-service business.

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other opportunities

FranchiseInsider #21: B2B Cleaning Services

Franchise Insider  #21

B2B Cleaning Services

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

B2B ( Business-to-Business) Cleaning Service Industry is one of the hidden gems that very few people think about, very few people notice, and even fewer consider to be something they'd follow through with. Why? Because cleaning toilets and replacing the soap in soap dispensers just isn't sexy....Or is it? 
This is one of THE BIGGEST moola-making franchise industries out there. If you are fortunate enough to land a territory (or two) in this industry, you can pat yourself on the back and watch your friends and family drool with envy. Not because you clean toilets-you don't- but because you have harnessed the glory of franchising so simply.  

As the franchisee of a B2B Corporate cleaning service your role is as the C-level executive. You never don a toilet brush. no. You get contracts-huge contracts. Your hire managers, you manage the mangers and  build your empire of corporate business buildings.  Repeat business, recessions can't touch this industry, low overhead, low inventory, high margins...this is IT

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

Contact me for more info or to explore any of the other options

FranchiseInsider Spill #20: Direct Marketing

Franchise Insider   #20

Direct Marketing and Advertising

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Just when you thought you had to cram into a big corporation to use your marketing skills, a franchise opportunity shows up on my blog! 
Yup. A franchise that works with small  to medium businesses to help them grow their businesses through social media, SEO, direct mail. Your services not only reach the customers the business wants to reach, but provides valuable feedback to the business on how to tweak their marketing, how to grow their base and  draw new customers in.

As the franchisee of a Direct Marketing Franchise you meet with small business owners, discuss their needs, help them select the best methods for outreach, and provide the services they need with printed materials, mailings, Internet outreach, posts, technology. You have the full support of the home office that creates direct mailing materials, creates websites, etc. Your biggest asset is your shining personality. If you love to work B2B and work with small business owners, this is your wheelhouse franchise industry. You can be a one-person company, or build a team of go-getters that can transform your city's economy and grow the businesses in it. 

This is a home-based business, so SAHMs, DAHMs, this is a great opportunity for you! 

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other options

FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #17: Interior Decorating

CANDY SPILL   #17

Interior Decorating

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Many Interior Decorators just get some business cards printed up and pass them out to friends and family. That's one way to run a business. Keep it small and hope your friends like what you do to their living rooms... But a franchised Interior Decorating business has much more effective marketing and clout behind it. Technology abounds, variety abounds, and the connections with vendors all make the Interior Decorating franchise the power house it is. Discounts for supplies, latest and greatest technology that helps the client visualize what their new blinds, flooring, kitchen cabinets, storage unit will actually look like. No measuring mistakes or headaches, no 'product' clogging up  your garage. This is a fun business that utilizes  and depends on strong people and planning skills.  

As an owner of an interior decorating franchise you make connections,  network, advertise (which is created and ready for you to upload on to your local website) and work with your clients to plan their rooms, windows, garages, etc. You hire contractors to install. All training is provided by the franchisor (as is true for every franchise), as is the website, marketing materials, connections with vendors. This is a franchise where your strongest asset is not necessarily good taste, but great people skills.  Most Interior decorating business are home-based, so your time is flexible, your overhead is very low, your inventory is nil. You'll go to your client's homes or offices, work forma computer program and have some samples with you. Some very successful franchisees scale up to a small display-type office space, but most find it an unnecessary expense. Just hop in your car and start helping your clients improve their home or office environment.

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

FranchiseInsider Candy Spill # 16: Beauty

CANDY SPILL   #16

ALL THINGS BEAUTY-RELATED

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Death and Taxes are not the only things that we all know we can count on. We also know that time creates all kinds of havoc with our appearance.  Hair and nails grow, skin sags and...well, I'm getting depressed just thinking about it all. 
But those who are in the industry of fixing up our body problems know that they will always have clients walking through their door, requesting that they perform miracles.  Cutting, dying and styling hair creates its own on-going market, as the beauty industry constantly demands we change and improve on what God has given us. Hair cuts, lash extensions, beard trims, nail embellishing, toes, massages, skin tightening, hair removal...it's all franchise-able, and profitable. So, snip, snip!!

As an owner of a salon your main job is to keep your stylists busy, busy, busy. So networking, advertising, marketing are all major parts of your roll. These are brick and mortar, high foot-traffic industries, so plan on build-outs in class A real estate, and to counter-balance, your prices need to cover your square footage  and overhead costs.  But since everyone eventually needs a haircut, you have a bit of a captive audience. Throwing events, sponsoring  sports teams, fashion shows, etc are all part of the fun of being an owner. This is a great industry to own multiple units and to run it as a semi-absentee owner.

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

FrranchisInsider Candy Spill #15: Burgers!

CANDY SPILL   #15

Yup. Burgers. Fast-Food and Otherwise.

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Burger places have been a fast food staple for decades (and no, McDonald's was NOT the first)  Why? Because everyone loves picking up a simple burger and not having to cook or clean up. And everyone loves the grease, the juice, the flames, the fries, the drive thru-.... it's just an inner need that Americans have to get a meal fast and easy from someone else! 
sarcasm... ya have to love it. 
But in all seriousness, burgers and fast food ARE a staple of American good eats. Sure, McDonald's and Wendy's are here to stay even if they are struggling to get their menu more healthy. But the fun news is that the new burger places are already healthy and many of them are build-a-burger-friendly, meaning you can get a variety of healthy meats, toppings and sides so the health-factor soars with these kinds of brands and draws a bigger crowd. so while McD is dealing with playground issues (ewww), your place is dealing out healthy, fresh burgers in a great atmosphere and modern amenities.

If you like the combination of burgers and fast food (or even semi-fast food) you'll like the profit margins of these kinds of models. Build out is high because of the need for a hood in the kitchen, but  the public is willing to pay high dollar for a healthy burger. Worried about the big-name competition? Don't be. Not only is there always room for one more, but much of the public actually prefers and looks for the up-and-coming burger place. Remember when 5-Guys was brand new? That's what you would be investing in - a new way to do fast food. There's tons of opportunity for creativity. And, there's plenty of room for YOU! Most of these models have a semi-absentee aspect to them once they are built out, up and running. Hire a great day-to-day manager and expand with your second in a few months. Why not?

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #14: MUSIC!

CANDY SPILL   #14

MUSIC!

Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own) 

Public schools are cutting enrichment programs throughout the country. Gym, Art, Music, even Recess are all going the way of the dinosaur. It's tragic and wrong, but that's for another blog. You can be part of the solution by owning an enrichment franchise that focuses on music. With sound stage, recording studio, private one-on-one lessons or bands and choirs, you offer it all to the children of your community. No, it's not all classical music, like old fashioned music schools. You offer all genres. Music lessons aren't just for kids either. Adults want to get back into their piano, guitar, and voice lessons, but kids are the bread and butter of this industry. It's enrichment education because music stimulates different parts of the brain than math or history, so the children actually get better grades (it's a proven fact that children who perform music, and learn to read and write music increase their IQs too!)

Fun? you bet it's fun! Can you imagine owning your own recording studio?  As the owner you'll hire teachers and instructors, plan events and book performances, do charity work, plan and book birthday parties and plan summer camps and seminars. This is a feel-good, and be-the-coolest-business-owner-in-town kind of franchise.
This franchise has great opportunity for semi-absentee ownership, too. You don't have to know anything about music, but you do have to be  good leader, create a fun culture and be engaged in your community.

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

FranchiseInsider Candy Spill #13: PETS!!

CANDY SPILL   #13

 

PETS PETS PETS!

 
Just One More Franchise Opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own)

Our animals are members of our family. The opportunities for serving our pets is humongous. Well over 60% of the population is committed to the owning  of a pet and the care of it.  Pet owners come in all ages, genders and backgrounds, so as an owner of a pet servicing franchise,  meeting a broad range and variety of animals and people will be a major part of your experience. Newest info:  Millenials are all about their pets (more so than having children!) And, for every Millenial that has a pet and a job there's a need for pet care, pet grooming, pet food, pet toys, pet.....everything. And there are franchises for all of them. From mobile groomers to brick and mortar day care, what you put into your franchise you'll reap ten-fold. Why? Because people will pay to keep their pets happy, healthy, safe, busy and cute.  So if you love dogs, if you want to work with animal lovers, then you really ought to look into a pet franchise. And, if you want to bring your pet to work? No Problem! You are the boss! Bring them ALL to work. 

As the executive owner of any of a pet franchise you MUST LOVE DOGS ( and cats, too). You don't need to be a professional groomer or trainer, but you do have to be willing to be accommodating to pet owners. Most pet franchises are pretty protective of the kind of people they allow to be franchisees, so if you are awarded a franchise, don't worry, you'll be trained on how to run the business, what kinds of employee hires to bring on staff, and if the brand is a semi-absentee model, how to choose a general manager for your franchise. Your daily jobs will be to follow the franchise system of marketing, networking, creating events, and building the brand in  your community.

Fun? you bet it's fun! The hours of a brick and mortar are usually retail, and you'll have a larger staff. A mobile grooming franchise will require hiring and scheduling staff for the times when owners and their pets are home, so after work and Saturdays. ( Mobile grooming is huge because owners are sensitive to the stress created by dropping their loved one off for grooming) 
This franchise has great opportunity for semi-absentee ownership. You'll hire another pet-lover to manage and schedule and share the fun!

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

Franchise Candy Spill #8 Staffing!

 

CANDY SPILL   #8

 
Another franchise opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own): 

Staffing Industry

 

With the high turn-over rate of employees, and the uncertainty of job stability, staffing companies are on the rise. The great news is that the great ones that are already established are growing by leaps and bounds, so you don't have to re-invent the wheel to get immediate traction in this industry. This is another feel-good franchise that brings together those who are looking for employment and those who need to hire employees. As the middle-man, your franchise screens and places people in the right job. Some are temporary, some are permanent, some are executive placements.

As the executive owner your job would be to network, manage the manager of your office staff, and mange the over-arching business. You'll meet wit small to medium business owners, and yes, some big name businesses as well, to asses what kind of staff they need. People and businesses are constantly having employee turnover, so there's repeat business as well as new business. 

You'll need a brick and mortar office that is able to scale UP, UP, UP.  You'll start with a few full-time staff (3-5). 

If you've been in HR, if you've been an executive, if you have connections with your community businesses, this is a great niche for you to move into very smoothly. You have to like people with a strong emotional IQ, be a good problem solver, be a positive culture creator, and you must be comfortable networking. 

  

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

 

CANDY SPILL   #7

 
Another franchise opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own): 

Urgent Care Franchise

 

There aren't many of these that will be going up, and they are very pricey, but Urgent Care Franchises are becoming more prevalent as people are opting out of going to the hospital for minor injuries or services. Some physicians prefer to leave their individual practice and go this route, or add this to their portfolio. Some RN's are joining together and investing in these because they want their lives back, still want to be involved in health care, but want to make a much higher income while putting in more reasonable hours. Scrapes, cuts, burns, falls, breaks, flue, the sniffles and throw-ups, all the little things that don't require hospitalization and are not routine check-ups are for this niche market.  It's a high investment because of equipment, professional staffing and insurance.

As the executive owner your job would be to network, manage your doctor and nursing staff, and manage the business of profit and loss. Most of these franchise owners hire a General Manager to run things because there are a lot of moving parts. But if you love the industry and you want to contribute to your community in meaningful ways, this is a great model for you.

 

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you...

contact me to learn more or to explore any of the other Candy Spills on this blog.

 

CANDY SPILL   # 6

 
Another franchise opportunity
(that you probably didn't know you could own): 

Emergency Clean-Up

 

Emergency clean up covers everything from natural disasters (hurricanes, fire, flood, earthquake) to office and home mishaps (did your sprinklers go off again? someone set of the smoke alarm? electrical fire?  did the sump pump fail you? and the ever-evil and invisible MOLD and MILDEW culprits )  The franchises that work in this industry are busy all-the-time, so don't think your business is only functioning during horrible weather. Any home that comes down with mold or mildew, basement flooding, roof leak- they all need your services. But when there is a natural disaster, and they do occur, then ALL the different franchises in this industry are slammed, so don't worry about competition. 

As the executive owner your job would be to network, meet with insurance companies, bankers - those people who sell the insurance coverage, individual home-owners and business owners, realtors, home improvement business owners, you'll be going to events that support your local community, managing and scheduling your team, and marketing your business. Investment includes equipment, vans (possibly wrapped), software, and Search engine marketing (usually provided by the franchisor)

If you like to be the rescue hero, are good with people who are in a bit of a panic, great with insurance agents and a strong team builder and leader, this could be the right fit for you.

 

It's not rocket science to own your own business. It's just different from the masses. A great business isn't for everyone, but it might be for you... 

 

#1 Franchisee Award Goes To...

 

The Entrepreneur's Source's #1 Franchisee Award Goes To...

You'd think that with hundreds of franchises in The Entrepreneur's data base and hundreds, if not thousands of franchisees to choose from- you'd think the #1 franchisee would be involved in something really flashy, outstanding in the wow-factor, really sexy and on the cutting edge....

Well, 

nope. 

The humble little home-based marketing franchisee took the award. 

Every year The Entrepreneur's Source awards a franchise to its most remarkable franchisee that has been placed through our process. This year it went to a franchisee that opened it's doors just this year. The Franchisee is middle-aged, was tired of Corporate America, wanted more time with his family and wanted to make an impact in his community. He hired 6-8 employees, opened his doors and went to town. By the time our conference came around, 9 months later, our little franchisee was on a family holiday to Hawaii and was running for office in his community with time and money to spare, getting written about all over the country. He was in a home-based, business-to-business, marketing franchise that cost much, much less than an SBA express gov't loan alots you for a franchise start-up (meaning cash to ramp-up your business without sweating one bullet).

Most people, when they hear the word "franchise" respond with "McDonald's" or "Dunkin' Donuts.""Expensive." "For the rich." " Not for me." Why? Because these two franchises I just mentioned are highly visible, they've been around for a long time, they are high dollar earners and they are in the fast food industry. But the fact is that most franchises are not at all like these two behemoths, in the least. Most are manageable, low employee, high return businesses that you probably never encounter, or if you do, they are so ordinary and everyday that they don't register as franchises.
A Home-based franchise does NOT mean arts and crafts, cookies or babysitting. And it sure isn't multi-level-marketing. It actually means low overhead, no inventory, flexible hours and lots and lots of room to scale....BIG. Some are services to the general public, some to a certain age-group (elderly, children, dogs-owners, etc) and some are Business-to-Business Services: consulting, accounting, marketing, staffing. 

So, the first lesson to take home from this award is that franchising actually IS for the little guy. 

The second lesson to take home from this is that if you plan to be a business owner, plan to be the top earner. It's not impossible. You aren't up against a Goliath like McDonald's. You actually CAN make a difference and be an award winner!  

contact me to talk about whether a home-based franchise might be right for your goals and needs.