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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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...
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...
Stuck in a rut? Try this Cure
Getting stuck in a rut is a serious dilemma that can affect just about anyone. If your life is going well, your daily routines act as necessary guidelines to control the flow of your life....
Franchise Royalty Fees Explained
When you open a franchise, you will be required to pay some fees to the franchisor for the privilege of using their brand name and continuous support. There will be one-time fees like the initial...
What Successful Franchise Owners Have in Common
According to Statista, the online Statistics Portal, it is estimated that there are approximately 750,000 franchise establishments in the U.S. in 2017. And while many of these establishments fall...
Finding Another Way
After 40 years of finance and accounting, this Portland resident has found a new way to “Do Life” through Club Pilates Dan Wynkoop’s background is in 40 years of finance and accounting, mainly in...
Discover Absentee Ownership
More and more professionals are becoming absentee or semi-absentee business owners as a way to maintain the benefits of a job, while creating additional revenue and wealth. What is it? 1. Both job...
8 Secrets To A Happier, More Successful Lifestyle
Everyone has a different interpretation of success. To some it may be money, to others it could be the fulfillment of living out a career they're passionate about — but what are the secrets behind...
20 Quotes to Jump-Start Your Workweek
As an entrepreneur, it is important that you keep yourself motivated and in the right mindset as you take on the everyday challenges of being your own boss. Having the ability to keep yourself in...