Several years ago, with the assistance of Diana Trondsen of FranNet of Houston, Fabio Teixeira made his entrepreneurial plans come true – owning an enterprise level operation that’s all his …
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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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …