"If you’re pursuing a business, it's going to take some steps of faith. If you have the opportunity to do something from the start, like I did, I had to get a lot of black eyes, bloody noses, and stubbed toes, all to put myself in a position where I can educate someone on a clear path. So I do think franchising is a really proven strategy. It’s important to find the system that's right for you and the right culture fit of the leadership team. I also think that it should be something that's meaningful to you. I believe there should be some purpose and meaning behind the concept; it has to speak to you. The number one tip that I would suggest is that, like myself, there were times in my life where I felt paralyzed because I was rehearsing my past, and I thought that that was going to prevent me from doing something in my future, or I was scared, or I didn't have the right resources. So my recommendation or tip would be: do it scared."

Tim offers real-world honesty and hard-earned insight. Starting a business is tough, and building one from scratch is even tougher.

This is a reminder that franchising doesn’t promise overnight success, and no franchisor will do the work for you. But with a proven system, you’ll have a clearer, faster path to success, and less risk along the way.

Will fear show up? Absolutely. It does for all of us. But the key is to do it anyway. “Doing it scared” is part of the journey to your next, braver chapter. You’re not alone.

We cover many current and relevant topics. A few include:

◈ Franchisors all have their “ideal candidate” and what that looks like for this concept

◈ Finding purpose in the product or service you offer

◈ The fear-factor of starting a business