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Successful Franchises (Franchisees & Franchisers) by Leslie
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A real world glimpse into the vital partnership between the franchisee and
the franchisor

The Most Awkward Conversation in America

by leslie

I want to share with you a conversation that is happening every day in
America. This is a conversation that you have had, that you friends
have had and that we would all prefer to avoid. It is -

The Most Awkward Conversation in America

The conversation happens as follows. You discover that another person
you know has lost their job. It seems like this is happening almost
every day. Friends, relatives, neighbors and business acquaintances -
it's epidemic.

How do you handle their request for help when they attempt to network
out of their current situation? What do you say? What can you do to
help? What suggestion can you offer them that might be a positive path
they could explore?

In many cases, you know for a fact that these are wonderful, talented
people who are simply victims of current economic circumstances. They
will deliver great value wherever they end up next, but unemployment is
rising so fast that no one knows when or where that might be.

There is one positive suggestion you could offer. While they are
exploring all their other options, perhaps they should also look into
the idea of owning their own franchise business.

I'd like to help them. My consulting service offers a comprehensive
assistance program for people who would like to explore this option.
Whether a person decides that a franchise is the right option for them
or not, I stand ready to do whatever we can to make their research and
investigation be as focused and effective as possible.

Best of all, my service is both low pressure and free of cost. It is
all about helping people make the right decision. All your friends
would risk is a little of their time and that's one thing they now have
plenty of. My service represents a very positive suggestion you can
offer the next time you get into one of these awkward conversations.

If you find yourself in this type of awkward conversation, consider
introducing me to your friend. I am able to provide thoughtful advice
and solid alternatives in this time of change. Forward their name and
phone number - I will do the rest with both discretion and
professionalism.

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The Shrinking Economy-Time To Take Charge!

by leslie

I recently received a very enlightening slide show presentation showing
how the rising unemployment rate has swept through our country. (see
this link on my home page) There are not many areas affected by
unemployment rates nearing 10%. While we're all optimistic that the
unemployment situation will improve, the fact of the matter is, that
true stability now and into the future is in forging your own path and
taking control over your own destiny.

Not many years ago when I worked corporate HR, I lived very much the
part of George Clooney's character in the movie "Up in the Air". I had
the unfortunate task of flying in and laying off offices and managing
large scale lay offs for the companies where I worked. In a few cases,
I even layed myself off.

In all those situations most employees looked at me blankly, having
been caught completely off guard, and said "now what?" While my parents
may have been part of a generation where they could work for and retire
from one company in their whole career, the reality of my generation
and our current environment makes that increasingly difficult to do so.

Jobs move oversees. Businesses consolidate. Technology comes in and
replaces workers. Businesses make decisions based on numbers and
projections and not so much based on the people working there. It's
just business. When you're on the receiving end of a pink slip after 25
years it doesn't feel like business. It feels personal.

I have had many friends of mine over the last few years who have become
increasingly disenchanted with their corporate jobs. Having survived
rounds of layoffs, cuts, pay freezes and instability, they just don't
know if they can survive the roller coaster much longer and they don't
have a solid plan B.

Might I suggest that if this rings true for you that now might be the
time to explore your Plan B. That may include; going back to school,
launching your own business or exploring whether, as this book will
highlight, whether a franchise business is a fit for you.

What are your life long goals and dreams? Can you reach them by what
you're currently doing? What if you lost your job tomorrow? Would you
be able to still reach those dreams?

I know change is scary. For me, the unknown and not having a road map
that I'm controlling, is even scarier.

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And So The Journey Begins....

June 1, 2010

Greetings All,
I am very excited to be launched as an author for the 50 interviews
series. This subject is a natural fit for me as I am both a passionate
franchise owner and have been working as a franchise consultant for
nearly two years. It will be a fun book to write and I look forward
[...]
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Details on this project will be posted shortly!

May 29, 2010

This book willl explore franchising and what it takes to be a
successful franchise owner. In interviewing 10 franchisees that have
been in business for at least one year, I'll explore their journeys of
how they arrived with the franchise they're now running, how they
decided to become a franchisee and what they believe are [...]
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