Finding the funding for opening your own business is often what stops people cold from taking that step.Guess what?It's not as complicated or hard as your think it is!There are a ton of ways to find the money to open your first location. Nat and Pete go over ten of them to get your started on your journey in franchising.

Nat and Pete strongly believe in goal setting. So much so that we talk about it every year on the podcast.If you haven't seen the power of setting goals, take a listen to this episode and hear how it has changed their lives for the better.

Why in the world would you ever leave a high-paying corporate job to become an entrepreneur?Sounds crazy, right?We can tell you that it definitely isn't. Many, many people just like you have done this to invest in a franchise and found success and a better life.We have a few reasons for you to consider on today's episode.

Could your fears be costing you money? What if they also cost you financial freedom and independence?Would you want to know why?Pete and Nat have ten reason why you might be letting fear get the best of you.

The chances of you getting laid off as a corporate executive increase as you age. If you are in your 50s or early 60s, you could be let go before you want to retire. And getting a new job might be very difficult. Would you be financially prepared?If you are in your 40s, are you considering your 50s? The time to set yourself up to be protected against a massive income loss is now.We go over ten ways you can protect yourself as a corporate executive on this podcast episode.

Do you want to create wealth for yourself?Of course, you do! Who doesn't?!The solution is simpler than you might think.Want a handful of tips? Take a listen to this podcast episode.

Most entrepreneurs have dreams of passing their businesses down to their kids and their kids. But only some entrepreneurs start their kids early by learning about business.Nat and Pete both had these experiences growing up with their parents and continue to embrace these teachings and pass them on to their kids. Whether it's the Chief Fun Officer or teaching the value of self-growth, they have given their children a strong basis in entrepreneurship.Grab some of their ideas for your own family!

No one wants to be bad at things.You really don't want to be bad at investing your hard-earned money!Being a fantastic franchisee is the best way to make your investment grow and be healthy.Nat and Pete have put hundreds of candidates through franchises who have become terrific franchisees. Some were so successful they left their corporate jobs. Others were able to retire and use their franchise income to live.Learn their secrets and how to leverage your skills to become a great franchisee.

You can spend years climbing the corporate ladder, and just before retirement, you can get let go. Now what do you do? Climbing any ladder can be risky.What if you scaled instead? You can scale a franchise. Instead of one unit, you can own five or ten or twenty! Once you build this solid income stream, you won't have to worry about anyone taking away your ladder. On this episode, Pete and Nat discuss the advantages of multi-unit franchising and how it can help you develop freedom and financial security.

A few weeks ago, Pete was introduced to ChatGPT. After a few days of playing with it, he realized the ground shift it will have for corporate executives.White-collar jobs will change.AI is cheaper and faster than you. Of course, it won't replace everyone, but now one person can do the job of several.Do you know what job can't be replaced by AI?Listen to find out.

From leadership to validation, culture to finances, knowing what to look for when you want to become a franchisee is important. You don't want to make the wrong choice! Pete and Nat have been working with people just like you for years and have amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to find just the right fit, what are good signs, and what are bad signs. You can hear them go through their top ten list of what to look for to help your journey.

Do you want to fail at investing? Do you want to lose it all? Probably not. Pete and Nat have seen people fail time and time again from doing 8 things that you can avoid. If you own a franchise or are considering an investment, you success will hinge on a few, very important decisions or steps you take.  Learn what they are and how to be a successful franchisee on this episode.

You just invested thousands of dollars in your new business. It's your new job, your retirement plan, you life-long dream. Then it fails. Why? Well, there are several reasons why this would probably happen. Nat and Pete are here to give you some advice to make sure it doesn't happen to you!

Our annual "what's hot" episode is out. Do you want to know what to look for next year in a franchise? Ready to invest but want to try and learn where the growth is? Pete and Nat have their ears to the ground, have talked with franchisors, and seen the trends.  Now they are here to tell you!

The FDD is a huge document. But it is also incredibly important. Most people jump to Item 19 to find out their earning potential, but there are many other areas you should inspect closely before considering an investment in a franchise.

Franchising comes down to two general models: service-based and facility-based. They each have advantages and disadvantages and choosing the correct franchise comes down to many qualities. This episode goes through the pros and cons of service-based franchising and you will discover that customers will generally pay more per service in this model, but it may take more of your time.

When getting into franchising, most candidates think of a singular way of building wealth: monetary income. While that is the primary reason to become a franchisee, there is a lot of other wealth you gain.  Nat and Pete discuss the seven ways they have learned you can build wealth as a franchisee.

As consultants, we have seen all kinds of markets and economic shifts over the years. None has had the upside of today's economy. Low interest rates, government support, and pent-up demand all mean this is the time for your to start investigating a franchise opportunity. We discuss all the reasons why it might be a great time for you on this podcast episode.