Michael Lee is the CEO of his own business, Fitness Machine Technicians of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in fitness equipment repair and maintenance for both residential...
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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. Known as the “Energy Capital of...
A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Aaron Grohs
Anago Commercial Cleaning Services Master Franchisee Aaron Grohs has a plan to grow his brand in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S. They say there’s no substitute for experience...
Is a Pandemic the Right Time to Start a Business?
It just might be, says the NY Times. We’re seeing a common thread among those who achieved their goal to own their own business in the spring of 2020. It’s the realization that in times of...
The Case of the Rich Uncle
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) For many years this candidate was a very successful small business owner....
The Case of the Rocket Scientist
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client worked as an engineer in the aerospace and defense industry....
The Case As Scary as a Heart Attack
My client opened their franchise on Feb. 1, 2020 The day after the U.S. imposed travel restrictions on China, to halt the spread of the pandemic, my new franchisee held his Grand Opening. It was...
The Case of the Army Officer Veteran
(While the following narrative reflects actual facts and events, the client’s names are withheld to protect their privacy.) This client was an Army Officer who left the service after a...
4 Reasons to Hire Your Teen to Work at Your Franchise
With summer on the horizon, you might already be hearing complaints of boredom from your child or endless requests for money so they can go to the movies or mall with their friends. If your kid is...
A New Business? Now? Are You Crazy?
These are actual questions my wife asked me, NOT during the 2020 pandemic, but rather in mid-September 2001. The horrific 9-11 atrocity had just happened, the stock market was crashing and it was...