Starting a franchise is not easy, much like starting a business in and of itself isn't easy, but it has many benefits for the franchisor and the franchisees.

Our guest didn't have experience in the franchising space when she entered it but she knew that it was the next best step for her life and business.

Listen to Natalie Perkins share her story of starting her ballerina studio and later franchising it to others who shared the same mission and vision as she did.
A few of the key points that are discussed include:

• [01:55] Where Natalie got the idea of opening a dance studio 
• [04:28] Natalie’s dance background 
• [07:22] Why she decided to franchise 
• [16:08] Lessons learned from opening the initial studio and franchising 
• [19:27] Her private label dancewear 
• [22:21] What she has learned from her experiences in the business world
• [28:08] Natalie’s advice to people planning to start franchising their business

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