Hire Yourself Podcast

Entrepreneurs just have to get things done!

This is a key takeaway Pete and Nat have from the book "E-Myth Revisited."

This week's episode of the podcast focuses on ideas both guys found important from this book and how it mingles in the world of franchisees.

Take a listen and then pick-up a copy!

All the news and media suggest we are in, or heading towards, a recession. 

Have you been out lately? Everything seems bustling. Shelves and lots can't keep product stocked.

Nat and Pete discuss how the economy may be in a slump, but certainly doesn't appear to be tanking.

This is all good for franchisees!

The job numbers have been awful. Unemployment is growing and more layoffs are coming. 

There is a bit of brightness. The service industry is booming and hiring there is growing. The problem for you is that most of those jobs are low-wage. They aren't for corporate executives.

C-level jobs are disappearing. More than 40% aren't coming back and new job postings are down 11%. What can you do?

They guys at HIRE YOURSELF have some ideas for you...

Nat and Pete are joined by special guest Nick Sheehan. With his partner, Nick just launched Rep'M, a company that assists businesses to become franchisors.

If you have ever wondered what the process can look like to take a business from a few locations to a national brand, Nick offers some insights into how Rep'M assists in the process and their special techniques to lead to success.

The Franchise Disclosure Document is a big step in the investigation process. When Nat invested in his first franchise, he skipped it (he's more of a ready, fire, aim guy sometimes). He doesn't suggest that approach. Both HYS consultants think you should spend the time to really read the FDD when you have narrowed down your choices.

On this episode, Pete and Nat discuss the FDD, what it contains, and why it is important to your investigation.

The investigation process for a franchise is one of the most important steps a candidate will take. Finding the right franchise is difficult and a consultant will help.

Nat and Pete describe the process like dating, from searching for a match to the first call to closing the deal.

In this episode they take you through the process they use with their candidates and talk about their experiences when they became franchisees.

On this week's episode of the podcast, the guys talk about franchising myths and debunk them.

If you have any preconceptions about franchises, this episode will help you discover what is correct and what isn't!

What business do you think will be stronger post-pandemic? You would probably think PPE makers and medical businesses... but would you think of boutique fitness?

Lance Freeman, President of Franchise Development at Xponential Fitness, talks with Nat and Pete about the Xponential umbrella of franchises, how they have handled COVID-19 and how they are going to open up stronger than they were before.

Franchisors are shifting their focus and operations to help franchisees. Carey Gille of Franchise Fastlane discusses virtual discovery days, operational changes, and why this market is a great time to become a franchisee on this episode of the podcast. 

Nat, Pete, and Carey all agree that the future of franchising may look very different because of the past few months. You can hear how some enterprising franchisors are taking the lead to promote their brand and support their franchisees.

We thought it was important to find a guest for the podcast who can explain all of the funding options available to franchisees provided by the CARES Act. 

Geoff Seiber of FranFund is an expert on all of this and his company is staying up-to-date on every change and all the guidance funders are receiving. 

If you are thinking of starting a franchise or are a franchisee looking to get help, this podcast episode will help explain many of your options.