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Living Your Dreams
Most of us have dreams that we wish to see come true, but for many, that is all it is — just a dream. For my wife and I, we have a bucket list we've put together and have started to tackle one by one. One of our dreams or bucket list events was to spend a winter in...
Not what you think but what you know
In my "travels" with candidates who explore franchise opportunities, I find too frequently they decide to end an investigation of a particular concept based on what they think or hear rather than what they know. It's surprising to me when people find an end to...
Goals and their Importance to Your Successes
At this time of year, I always looked back at the year and the goals I had set and where I stand with reaching them. Then I start the planning process for the upcoming year. I believe this is necessary and important to not only list our long-term objectives but also...
Gratitude and Reflections
During this time of Thanksgiving and the advent of the Christmas season, I have spent some time reflecting on my years of business ownership. I've thought about what it has meant to my family and me and all who have helped to support me on this wild journey. Whoever...
You can lead a horse to water… but you can’t make them drink
I was having a conversation with my sister the other day, which I enjoyed immensely. We live too far from one another to see each other regularly, and getting together doesn't happen often enough. After pleasantries and family catch-up, she proceeded to share a story...
Why settle when there is more to be had?
I recently had a conversation with a couple who were prior clients of mine. It was great to hear from them and learn how they were doing. Gene and Nancy had decided five years ago they were going to leave the corporate grind and open an owner-operated home healthcare...
“I Only Want a Brand Name!”
I hear the point, "I only want a brand name," loud and clear when speaking to potential franchisees on our initial discovery calls. For years when I heard that statement, I would think to myself, "you could be missing out on a great concept." So now I asked my...
When is the right time for change?
I am always intrigued when I speak with people that have come to a point in their lives when they seek a route for financial and personal freedom. We always seem to have a great initial conversation. Discussing a process to follow that will define opportunities that...
Are you a good bet for investment?
Your best investment vehicle is possibly staring at you in the mirror. Why be at the mercy of frequent fluctuations of the stock market, when there’s another avenue that offers you control of your money plus potentially higher and more consistent returns? Invest in...
Vacation Time and Business Ownership, Is it possible?
This summer, I have been very purposeful to spend time with family. I was able to enjoy my grown kids at the shore (we east coast people go the shore) playing in the waves. My wife and I watched our grandkids faces light up with smiles as they munched down a few ice...
Seth Schonberg
