I’m writing an E-Book about Franchising
I’m excited to announce that I’m setting out to write an e-book guide that will walk people through the decision making process that EVERYONE should go through before they buy a franchise.
Buying a franchise is a HUGE decision. I have bought, operated, still operate, or have sold 7 franchised businesses here in Michigan. I’ve also done EXTENSIVE research on over 100 different franchise systems. In addition to these items, since 2004 I’m operated a highly successful Franchise Management and Consulting business. I’ve signed good franchise agreements, and I’ve been suckered into bad franchise agreements. What I’m getting at is that basically I’ve see it all and I believe that I can add SIGNIFICANT VALUE to ANYONE who is considering investing their hard earned dough into ANY franchise system. I blog and/or rant about franchise issues every now and then at BFranchise.com
I’ve done my research. There are literally tens of thousands of people EVERY DAY who are searching the web for reliable, 3rd party information about the franchise industry. The only stuff that I’ve found is from franchise sales people…hardly non-biased! My E-book is going to be a MUST READ before you sign any type of franchise agreement. There are just so many important questions to ask and facts to verify before you take the plunge, and I have found NOTHING online to help folks. My information is going to guide them through this process.
I’ll keep you posted on how things are coming along. I’m expected this to be about a six month project…I really want to do it well, yet I have no idea how exactly to write and format an E-book. I’m assuming I’ll just start with an exciting Word document and go from there.
Let me know if any of you all have went down the E-book path, and how things are going. I ALWAYS appreciate the support, comments, and feedback…and am always happy to return the favor. So if you need anything, drop me an e-mail.
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January 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
Now this you don’t come by everyday, and for that reason I can see you having great long-term success of this single info product if you jump the gun with the right marketing tactics..
Even better, you’re the real deal – and your info is coming from your own experiences etc… Whatever you do, don’t forget to market yourself through video.. on your sales page, on youtube etc.. because you clearly know what you’re talking about your credibility will sky rocket through video marketing, and before you know it you will be branded as the go-to guy online for franchising info…
I might be jumping a head a little, but I think you’re onto something great!
Good luck!
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January 24th, 2009 at 4:01 am
I’m really looking forward to your ebook! I don’t have any experience DIRECTLY with franchises, but I know there are a lot of pros to going that route. A good friend of mine just opened up a restaurant without having ANY experience in food and NOT doing it via a franchise.
So far it’s been tough on him.
Anyway- I just found this blog via BlogCatalog and really like it. Great stuff!
If you get a minute, come and visit me at http://www.financialnut.com!
Keep it up!
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January 24th, 2009 at 5:44 am
I’ve been working on an ebook for awhile now. I’m really trying to get some ideas on the best way to market it. I’d really like to follow your progress on this. I’ve just about finished the rough on mind and I’ll be editing and illustrating it soon.
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January 27th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I have never came across the franchising blog or e book or any other thing. Actually was not much interested in that. By reading your blog I got to know some things and will look forward for your e book..:)
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January 30th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Can’t wait to read it! I have never had much interest in franchising but am excited to hear what you have to say about it!
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March 21st, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Best of luck to you in this effort TAM… you’ll have to share your experiences and lessons through the ebook process as well.
Dave
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May 23rd, 2009 at 9:38 pm
This has helped me enormously I’ll defo be back for more.
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May 27th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Hmm that was weird, my comment obtained eaten. Anyway I wanted to say that it is good to know that someone else also mentioned this as I had trouble finding the exact same info elsewhere. This was the first location that told me the answer. Many thanks.
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