Franchise Euphoria

What a tremendous opportunity to interview Bob Burg, Mr. Go-Giver himself!  Bob is a sought-after speaker at corporate conventions and for entrepreneurial events. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000. Although for years he was best known for his bookEndless Referrals, over the past few years it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the heart and imagination of his readers. He believes his new book, Adversaries into Allies: Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion is by far his most important work yet. Burg talks about five simple principles that if utilized propertly can help you create Ultimate Influence. Listen to hear him explain these five principles: Control your own emotions Understand the clash of belief systems Acknowledge their ego Set the proper frame Communicate with tact and empathy Check out Bob Burg’s new book: Adversaries into Allies       To learn more about Bob Burg  please go to http://www.burg.com/ So tell me, do you think you have what it takes to create ultimate influence?

In today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day, I talk about the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in business and give you tips on how to do that. As a business owner you are continually dealing with highs and lows. There is no way around this and you can’t let it overwhelm you. I will give you three tips that will make dealing with the stresses of business ownership easier and will help you maintain a positive attitude that will propel you toward success. Hope you enjoy!

It was a thrill of a lifetime to have Mr. Michael E. Gerber on my podcast.  During the course of our discussion, Michael touches on so many important topics related to the journey of all entrepreneurs.  We talk about Michael's own awakening.  How he went from running away from his gifts and talents to utilizing them to live in and for his true calling.   We discuss the power of entrepreneurship, how its changed and evolved over time, how to discover your true entrepreneurial spirit within, the power of franchising systems when done right, and much much more. Mr. Gerber is a very well known author, speaker, coach, small business guru, and the king of “systems” and “systems implementation” to help make small businesses efficient, effective and practical.  He is widely known for his best selling E-myth books that are like bibles to small businesses and their owners.  I could go on and on as Mr. Gerber has done so many wonderful and incredible things on his journey, but instead I will let you listen in below to the man himself. Action Tips & Interesting Thoughts: Most entrepreneurs are technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure. Don’t let where you start dictate where you go. Make your own future in your own vision. Creating a selling system is key to entrepreneurial success. It’s never to late to go after your dreams. Michael was 41 when he wrote E-myth. Safe is the enemy of creative. Faulty assumption:  that most small business owners understand business. Michael walked into McDonald's one day to buy a hamburger, and walked out with a vision for E-Myth. True dreamers have no inclination to pursue a personal dream but rather an impersonal dream.  It is not about me. It is about them. True entrepreneurs exist with a condition that is stuck outside of them. Humans are born with the natural ability to create.  But we are not born with the skills of entrepreneurship. Creativity creates conflict with the powers that be.  It creates confusion.  Creativity creates disorder, and that is what is so extraordinary about it.  And that is why it is killed in most of us from the beginning. Passion is developed more than it is discovered. Becoming excellent at something can develop passion. If you are too entrepreneurial, franchising may NOT be right for you. Fear of failure drives people away from what they were meant to do. The Dreaming Room™  is an exciting project that Michael is working on.  It is an incubator to awaken the entrepreneurial personality to the point where they are absolutely clear on 4 things:  1) The Dreamer; 2) The Thinker; 3) The Storyteller; and 4) The Leader. To learn more about Michael E. Gerber and his incredible Companies, including The Dreaming Room™, please go to: http://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com. If you would like to get in touch with Michael, you can email him directly at:  Michael@MichaelEGerber.com.

Listen to the latest Franchise Euphoria Podcast on iTunes Today's Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day is focused on the importance of leading like a leader for your franchise or small business.  In order for you to be successful, you will need to know how to lead your business and lead your workers.  Understanding the basics of business essential, but you can't have a truly successful company if you don't lead well.  Leadership can be learned.  Enjoy this episode for a few quick tips on effective leadership. Click Here to Rate, Review & Subscibe to my podcast via iTunes

Many people who buy franchise systems have no prior business experience, let alone business ownership experience.  And that’s ok, so long as you know what you don’t know. Knowing what you don't know is powerful in and of itself. It’s the first step to being able to ask for help, which in turn enables you to fill your knowledge gaps with people, resources and technologies that can ease your burdens, teach you what you need to know and assist you in reaching business success.  This episode of Franchise Euphoria touches on this & more!  Hope you enjoy! Click Here to Rate, Review & Subscribe to my Podcast in iTunes!

In today's Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day, we get down to the basics.  What is a franchise?  Most people when they think of a franchise think of McDonalds or Subway, but they don't really understand the basic components of a franchise.  There are 3 elements that make up a franchise:  Brand, Marketing plan, Franchise fee.  In this episode, I explain this and share my favorite illustration I have ever read describing a franchise.  Hint:  Michael Gerber gets some attention in this episode!  Hope you enjoy & Happy Franchising!

Today's Franchise Euphoria Tip is all about passion! It is so important you have passion in what you do. Before you buy a franchise, you must know what you are and are not passionate about. Click below to learn more about this very important topic. Click Here to Rate, Review & Subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes

Welcome to another episode of Franchise Euphoria, the Podcast to help you succeed in franchising. Happy New Year!  Once again, t is just me providing a Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day on the importance of knowing your personality type BEFORE you buy a franchise. Hope you enjoy! And, please, don’t be bashful!  Let me know if this episode was helpful to you?

I am really excited for this episode, as we have Dan Miller here to talk about the importance of knowing who you are, what you are capable of, what your strengths/weaknesses are, and what your dreams are BEFORE you buy a franchise or other small business. Dan Miller is President of 48 Days, LLC, and specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success.  He believes that meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions.  More specifically, Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living.  Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days to the Work You Love and No More Mondays.  I could probably go on and on with just Dan's accolades, but I will stop at this point and simply welcome him to the show.  Action Tips: Don’t let where you start dictate where you go.  Make your own future in your own vision.  Reading books can help change the trajectory of your life.  It’s never to late to go after your dreams.  Dan was 58 years old when he wrote the New York Times best seller, 48 Days to the Work You Love. One way to differentiate yourself and your business is to go against the grain. Recipe to finding work that is meaningful:  85% looking inward; 15% application. Don’t let work or your struggles define you.  These are merely pieces of a bigger pie. Passion is developed more than it is discovered. Becoming excellent at something can develop Passion. Always ask yourself what you are prepared to do at this stage in your life. Don’t just focus on the learning; focus on the application as well. If you are too entrepreneurial, franchising may NOT be right for you. You never get over the fear of failure. To learn more about Dan Miller and his incredible 48 Days Community, please go to:  48days.com or 48days.net. You can purchase Dan's newest book:  Wisdom Meets Passion at:  http://www.48days.com/wisdommeetspassion/   Please check out Dan & his great community at:  48days.com & 48days.net

Welcome to another episode of Franchise Euphoria, the Podcast to help you succeed in franchising. Happy New Year!  This week I am doing things a bit different.  It is just me to talk about 4 costly mistakes that can easily be avoided when buying a franchise.  Hope you enjoy! And, please, don't be bashful!  Let me know if this episode was helpful to you?