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Franchise Ownership Essentials

Learn from candid conversations with specialists who help franchise owners make informed decisions about funding, due diligence, legal considerations, and the path to opening day.

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Retirement Funds for Franchising

A Funding Strategy Hiding in Plain Sight

With Al Lesko, Franchise funding expert

A conversation with Al Lesko, President of Fund My Franchise, on the retirement-based funding strategy most business buyers never fully understand.

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Franchise use of a CPA

The Importance of a CPA

With John Mollica, Co-Founder & President

In this episode of Ownership Essentials, franchise accounting specialist John Mollica breaks down what independent financial due diligence looks like before you commit.

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Franchise Funding

How to fund a franchise before you choose one

With Michele Simones, Franchise Funding Specialist

Most people treat franchise funding the same way they treat car insurance. They know they need it. They assume it will work out. That approach works fine if you’re renewing a policy. It fails completely if you’re trying to buy a business.

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Corporate Leader to Business Owner

From Corporate Leader to Business Owner

With Charlie Janes, Executive coach

Moving from corporate leadership into business ownership is not simply a change in title. It is a change in responsibility, mindset, and identity. Scott Elliott interviews Charlie Janes to learn about this transition.

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Science of Franchisee-Franchisor Fit

Ownership Essentials: The Science of Franchisee-Franchisor Fit

With Dr. Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist

Aspiring owners who want to optimize their chance of success should consider all success factors as part of their due diligence. This is where the science of franchisor-franchisee plays a role.

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How to Choose a Franchise

Ownership Essentials: How to Choose a Franchise

With Sabrina Wall, CEO

Choosing a franchise is one of the most important business decisions you’ll ever make. Here's how to evaluate franchise opportunities that are built to last.

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