Diana Trondsen Articles
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Fabio Teixeira
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Fabio Teixeira Several years ago, with the assistance of Diana Trondsen of FranNet of Houston, Fabio Teixeira made his entrepreneurial plans come true – owning an …
Calling U.S. Veterans – Explore Business Ownership Through Franchising!
Ready for Your NEXT Mission? If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services or an active duty member preparing to transition back to civilian life, get ready for your …
Revisiting a Client Success Story: Ryan Mann & Olga Torbello
You may remember a couple of entrepreneurial alumni who previously worked with Diana Trondsen, Market President and Franchise Consultant of FranNet of Houston – Ryan Mann and his fiancé, Olga …
Client Success Story | Sonja Nwabuoku – Young Rembrandts
After a successful two-decade career in the corporate world, Sonja began to realize that she just didn’t have the passion she once had for the work she was doing. So, …
Have You Considered a Kid-Related Business Opportunity?
In my years as a FranNet franchise consultant, I’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs find the perfect match for business ownership across a wide spectrum of industries. With thousands of individual …
How I Learned to Become a Dog-Person…
Of all the different franchise concepts available today one category continues to be a top performer. I’m talking about pet-related business opportunities. Many of my clients ask about different FranNet-verified …
Meet Matt & Brian Barrett – Multi-unit Pet Supplies Plus Franchisees
Both Matt and Brian, as well as a younger sister, grew up ambitious – with an eye on business ownership, thanks to coaching from their supportive father. Though they ended …
A “Dog-Centric” Boots to Paws Mission
I’m Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. And I’d like for you to meet another client of mine: Mara Booth-Miller, who recently became the …
Another Client Success Story: How Alma Zuniga & Gustavo Chavez Became Their Own Boss
I am Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, and would like you to meet another clients of mine: Alma Zuniga and her husband, Gustavo …
From Global Service Manager at Hewlett Packard to CEO of His Own Business
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Bernard and Rosa Robin A little over a year ago, Bernard and Rosa Robin made the jump from employee to employer when they became the …
Another Client Success Story: Meet Nathaniel Prevost
I’m Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. I’d like for you to meet another recent client of mine, Nathaniel Prevost. He recently became the …
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Tony Uerling, Monster Tree Franchise Owner
Last year, Tony Uerling became the owner of Monster Tree Service of West Houston. Below, he talks about his entrepreneurial journey from Vice President with international oil company BP, to …
Meet the ‘Mompreneurs’: Stormie Caldwell
I’m Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. This Mother’s Day, I’m putting the focus on a couple of my clients who embody the “Mompreneur” …
Tribute to My Mother’s Influence in My Life: Lessons I Learned…
This Mother’s Day, as a tribute to my mother’s influence in my life, I wanted to share the story of my own entrepreneurial journey. While growing up, she gave me …
Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Ryan Mann & Olga Torbello
With the assistance of Diana Trondsen, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Houston, Ryan Mann and his fiancé, Olga Torbello are making their entrepreneurial dream come true—owning a …
Another Client Success Story: Meet Blair Paul
Blair has recently become one of the newest owners of a Junkluggers franchise—a business opportunity that’s seeing high demand. Read this tale, as he explains the journey in his own …
Another Oil & Gas Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Chad & Stormie Caldwell
With the assistance of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Chad & Stormie Caldwell became two of the newest Oasis Senior Advisors franchise owners. According to Stormie, who …
Another Veteran of the Oil &Gas Industry Goes Entrepreneurial: Meet Frankie Graves
Frankie Graves, a meticulous planner, took proactive steps on his journey to go entrepreneurial. As you’ll note from his story, once you’ve been bit by the ownership bug, it’s a …
From Oil & Gas Exec to a Owning a Franchising Empire: Meet Tobias Judd
With the assistance of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Tobias Judd has recently added franchise ownership to his career portfolio, as the proud new owner of Monster …
What to Look for in a Good Franchise Opportunity
The desire to become your own boss can be overwhelming. While you may already have an idea of the kind of business concept you wish to own and operate, it …
FranNet of Houston Launches New Networking Group
FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region are excited to announce a project we’ve been working on. It’s the launch of our very own networking group! The FranNet Business …
How FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region Helped Raul Lema Expand His Empire
With the help of FranNet of Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, Raul Lema is the proud new owner of a Signworld which he branded Vital Sign Solutions. It’s a …
Houston Economic Forecast 2021
As December closes out the year that was 2020, all eyes will be fixated on what Houston will look like next year, especially as it pertains to our economic outlook. …
Houston Needs Home Care Help (Seniors Helping Seniors)
Statistics and data bear out the facts that can’t be understated—Houston needs home care help. According to the most recent U.S. Census information, there are over 500,000 seniors in the …
FranNet of Houston Client Spotlight: Shona Bascon
Shona Bascon spent almost three decades in the oil and gas industry, working for Shell Oil Company. She loved her time working for the energy giant, the stability it afforded …
2021 is Coming…Time to Make a Plan – 5 simple questions can get you started…
Don’t look now, but we’re one calendar week away from Thanksgiving. A year that began with the usual amount of promise took a turn for the much-worse and many people …
FranNet of Houston Client Spotlight: Trey Davila
Trey Davila grew up in a military family, moving around quite a bit. Halfway through college, an ROTC scholarship presented itself and he joined the U.S. Army. Sent immediately to …
Essential Businesses Weather Any Climate
Learn which franchise categories are recession-resistant or…”Covid-proof.” When you stop and think about it, the pandemic has introduced many new terms to our vocabulary. Social distancing, contactless delivery immediately come …
Will the Energy Industry’s Future Include You?
It never hurts to consider your options… Last week, Deloitte released a damning report of the pandemic’s effect on the US crude oil, natural gas, and chemicals industry. A review …
How Franchising Helped Matt Loving Come Full Circle
Matt Loving has a story to tell and it’s all about coming full circle at the intersection of both life and career. Matt is proud of the fact that he …
How I Left the O&G World and Became My Own Boss…
Over the weekend, BP announced plans to slash its worldwide oil and gas production by 40%. That’s approximately a million barrels of oil a day. They also plan to reduce …
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Mark Potts
Mark Potts owns the CertaPro Painters franchise in Missouri City, a suburb of Houston’s sprawling metroplex, which ranks as the fourth largest city in the U.S. He opened the doors …
From One Oil Exec to the Others…it’s Never Too Late for a Second Career Act
Mark & Liz Beattie make up a dynamic husband-wife duo, operating their own Budget Blinds franchise in Fulshear, TX, a sprawling suburb west of the Houston metroplex. This couple’s roots …
To the Downsized Oil and Gas Employees of Houston, You Have Alternatives
It’s not a layoff if you view it as a career transition… The city of Houston, fourth-largest in the U.S., has always been synonymous with the oil and gas industry. …