The Post Game Podcast Ep. 44 - James Hilovsky: Helping Athletes Transition From Sports to Franchise Ownership
James Hilovsky is a franchise broker and the founder of The Fran Dream, a franchise consulting company that saves you time, helps you avoid frustration, and streamlines your search among franchise opportunities.
After beginning his career in the restaurant business and gaining experience in several franchises, James founded The Fran Dream to empower entrepreneurs and sports professionals to go after their business ownership dreams.
He helps former athletes maximize their success in business, craft personalized paths to franchise ownership, make smart investments, and establish franchise network connections.
What You’ll Learn About:
- What is a franchise?
- Why work with athletes?
- What are examples of successful franchises?
- Finding a franchisor that will give you best chance to succeed
- Adopting an athlete’s mindset
- Should you buy into a franchise or buy an existing business?
Timestamps:
(2:40) – Minor League Baseball with Phillies
(4:00) – What to do when the cheering stops
(6:00) – Franchise Brokers
(7:10) – What is a franchise?
(9:30) – Why work with athletes?
(13:15) – The benefits of owning a franchise
(15:15) – Examples of successful franchises
(20:00) – Behavioral Survey to understand yourself
(23:30) – How involved do you have to be in the business?
(26:20) – Why is James passionate about this?
(28:20) – Books he’s reading
(30:30) – Maintaining a positive mindset
(34:15) – Advice to his children
(38:30) – Not all going to be rosy
(39:30) – Franchise business or buy existing business?
(40:15) – Getting ghosted
(42:30) – How to get started with James
(43:00) – Where to find him
Links:
Email: james@thefrandream.com
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