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What's Your Next?

What's Your Next?

By: Stacey Riska
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Providing great information to help aspiring Entrepreneurs transition out of their current business or corporate job into another business or franchise.© 2026 What's Your Next? Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • How to Treat the Sale of Your Home Like a Business
    Feb 6 2026

    Rethinking Ownership 🧠🏡
    Our hosts, along with Tim Street, founder of Foolproof FSBO, discuss a powerful idea: ownership is not a gamble driven by luck or instinct—it is a skill that can be learned, systematized, and repeated.

    Reinvention and the Concept of the “Second Act” 🔄✨
    Tim Street’s personal story illustrates the theme of reinvention. From growing up in Detroit, serving in the Marine Corps, working as a federal air marshal, joining tech startups, and eventually moving into real estate, Tim demonstrates that skills transfer across industries.

    Hope Is Not a Strategy ❌🙏
    One of the central lessons from the episode is Tim’s assertion that hope is what you rely on when you do not have a plan. Many people approach business ownership or selling a home with optimism but without structure.

    The Myth of the All-Knowing Expert 🧑‍🏫🚫
    A major misconception addressed in the conversation is the belief that homeowners are unqualified to sell their own homes. Tim argues that this fear has been intentionally cultivated by the real estate industry. Homeowners live in their homes every day—they understand the neighborhood, the light, the quirks, and the benefits far better than an outsider ever could.

    Understanding Incentives and Fear-Based Messaging ⚠️💰
    Tim highlights how incentives shape messaging. With average home prices around $500,000 and commissions often near 6%, tens of thousands of dollars are at stake in every transaction. Fear-based narratives—such as warnings about lawsuits, mistakes,

    Strategic Pricing Over Emotional Pricing 📊❤️➡️🧠
    Another key lesson is the importance of pricing strategy. Buyers do not shop emotionally; they comparison-shop. Much like online retail, buyers filter by features first and price second, gravitating toward the most attractive option.

    Homeowners vs. Real Estate Investors 🏠⚖️🏢
    While homeowners benefit from saving money, investors experience an exponential impact. Every dollar saved on commissions can be leveraged into future acquisitions. For investors, FSBO is not just about savings—it is about scaling faster and deploying capital more efficiently.

    Systems Create Freedom 🔓📈
    The episode reinforces a powerful takeaway: freedom comes from systems. Whether in franchising, real estate, or entrepreneurship, success is rarely accidental. It is built through education, structure, and intentional action.

    Ownership, when approached systematically, becomes less risky, more empowering, and far more accessible than most people believe.

    📚 [Resources]

    📝 QUIZ: WHAT FRANCHISE CONCEPT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/whats-your-perfect-franchise-quiz

    💰 FREE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT CALCULATOR

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/franchise-investment-calculator

    📖 FREE E-BOOK: THE ROADMAP TO BUYING A FRANCHISE - IN 9 EASY STEPS

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/files/the-roadmap-to-buying-a-franchise-in-9-easy-steps.pdf

    📰 TONS OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND CONTENT

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com

    CONTACT US

    👍https://www.NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com/contact

    📰https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-franchise-group/

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    26 mins
  • From Passion to Purpose: How 2B Organized Redefines Franchise Ownership
    Feb 3 2026

    Rethinking Business Ownership
    The video “Next Level Franchise Group – What Is Your Next?” explores a modern approach to business ownership—one that prioritizes lifestyle alignment, purpose, and sustainability over hustle culture 💡. Through an in-depth conversation with Betsy Miller, founder of the 2B Organized franchise, viewers gain insight into how a service-based business can scale nationally while staying deeply human-centered.

    👩‍💼 The Origin of 2B Organized
    Betsy Miller’s journey into professional organizing began long before it was considered a viable career path. Her natural inclination toward organization showed up as early as childhood 🧸 and later resurfaced when she found herself unfulfilled in a traditional job.

    🏠 What the Business Really Does
    Despite the name, 2B Organized is not just about tidy closets or pretty bins 🧺. The franchise provides comprehensive, people-centered services that often intersect with emotional and lifestyle transitions.

    Clients commonly include:
    –👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Busy families overwhelmed by clutter and schedules
    –👵 Seniors navigating downsizing or major life transitions
    –📦 Individuals preparing for moves or relocations
    –🏡 Homeowners staging properties for sale

    🧠 The Philosophy: Organizing With Purpose
    A defining principle of the brand is meaningful decluttering. Every project starts with a purge—not to discard recklessly, but to help clients intentionally decide what belongs in their lives ✨.

    Rather than hiding clutter in labeled boxes, franchisees guide clients to see what they own, understand why it matters, and let go of what no longer serves them. Sentimental items are honored, not buried—often displayed or integrated into daily living spaces to preserve emotional connection.

    The result is more than organization: it’s reduced stress, saved time, fewer duplicate purchases, and homes that truly feel like safe spaces 🏡.

    🤝 Who Makes a Strong Franchise Owner
    The video outlines several traits that predict success within the 2B Organized system:
    –🎨 A natural interest in organization and aesthetics
    –📊 Basic business and financial understanding
    –📣 Comfort with sales and local marketing (driven by genuine passion)
    –🧩 Coachability and willingness to follow a proven system

    ✅ 2B Organized demonstrates how a personal passion can evolve into a scalable, purpose-driven franchise. By blending systems, empathy, and lifestyle alignment, Betsy Miller offers a compelling answer to aspiring entrepreneurs asking one important question:
    What is your next? 🚀

    📚 [Resources]

    📝 QUIZ: WHAT FRANCHISE CONCEPT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/whats-your-perfect-franchise-quiz

    💰 FREE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT CALCULATOR

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/franchise-investment-calculator

    📖 FREE E-BOOK: THE ROADMAP TO BUYING A FRANCHISE - IN 9 EASY STEPS

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/files/the-roadmap-to-buying-a-franchise-in-9-easy-steps.pdf

    📰 TONS OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND CONTENT

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com

    CONTACT US

    👍https://www.NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com/contact

    📰https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-franchise-group/

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    30 mins
  • Choosing the Right Franchise: How to Find the Business That Truly Fits You
    Jan 29 2026

    Many aspiring business owners ask a single, deceptively simple question: “What is the best franchise to buy?” 🤔 Our hosts explain why this question often leads to confusion, frustration, and often poor decisions. Drawing from real-world franchise consulting experience, they outline a more effective, human-centered approach to choosing the right franchise.

    Why There Is No “Best” Franchise
    The central message of the video is clear: there is no universally best franchise ❌. What works perfectly for one person may be completely wrong for another. Factors such as lifestyle goals, financial capacity, personal strengths, emotional drivers, and long-term vision all influence whether a franchise is a good fit.

    The Limits of AI and Online Searches 🤖
    The hosts caution against relying solely on AI tools like ChatGPT or general Google searches when making franchise decisions. While AI can provide surface-level information, it has critical limitations:
    –It may give different answers to the same question
    –It focuses on facts, not emotions or motivation
    –It cannot challenge assumptions or explore deeper personal trade-offs
    –It tends to be overly positive and non-committal

    Start With Your “Why” 🎯
    Instead of asking what franchise to buy, the better question is why you want to own a business. Our hosts describe their framework built around multiple dimensions—often referred to as their “Eight Fs”—that help candidates uncover true motivations.

    These may include:
    –Desired lifestyle and time freedom
    –Income goals and financial security
    –Family priorities
    –Personal fulfillment and purpose

    Without clarity on the “why,” it’s easy to choose a business that looks attractive but ultimately creates burnout or regret.

    The Value of Human Franchise Advisors 🤝
    The video emphasizes the importance of working with experienced franchise consultants who act as matchmakers. Unlike algorithms, humans can:
    –Ask emotionally driven questions
    –Identify unrealistic expectations
    –Vet territory availability
    –Filter out brands that don’t align with goals

    The hosts describe a structured, nine-step franchise roadmap designed to save candidates time, money, and frustration.

    Choosing a franchise is not about chasing the most popular brand or the highest projected income 💰. It is about alignment—between the business, the lifestyle you want, and the person you are.

    The key takeaway here is simple but powerful: the best franchise is the one that fits you.

    📚 [Resources]

    📝 QUIZ: WHAT FRANCHISE CONCEPT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/whats-your-perfect-franchise-quiz

    💰 FREE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT CALCULATOR

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/franchise-investment-calculator

    📖 FREE E-BOOK: THE ROADMAP TO BUYING A FRANCHISE - IN 9 EASY STEPS

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com/files/the-roadmap-to-buying-a-franchise-in-9-easy-steps.pdf

    📰 TONS OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND CONTENT

    https://www.nextlevelfranchisegroup.com

    CONTACT US

    👍https://www.NextLevelFranchiseGroup.com/contact

    📰https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-franchise-group/

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    9 mins
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