Be the boss.
Stuck in a job you loathe? Poor corporate management or lack of opportunity driving your decisions?
- Take control over your career and life.
- Manage your time on your terms.
- Pursue your vision - start your own business. (avoiding the pitfalls)
Hello,
My name's Ewell Smith.
As a franchise consultant and author of Your First Franchise Roadmap, I’m proud to share my expertise to those seeking to steer their own course in life.
My aim is to guide you on a journey. Along the way, you’ll transform from uncertainty and doubt about what lies ahead to a hopeful outlook as you explore possibilities. You'll gain clarity and direction.
Ultimately, I believe we'll reach a point of genuine excitement when we discover the ideal franchise for you.
If you've:
felt undervalued, been laid off, learned agism is real, or you simply know it's time to make a change...
You'll:
- have a roadmap to successfully transition
- discover franchise brands you never realized were available (home based / brick & mortar)
- develop skills - become knowledgeable investor
- explore options - go full time or add to current income
- gain insights to investment options that make this possible
- meet senior level franchisors and founders
This process can be the difference between staying stuck or moving forward gaining financial freedom and finding fulfillment.
Who I Help
Career Professionals
With 4,000 franchises, you've got options. Becoming your own boss in a franchise of "genuine interest" is doable.
Corporate Refuges
The uncertainty of corporate life becomes all too real when layoffs are pending or happen unexpectedly. Flip the script...you've got a clean slate.
Veterans
1 in 7 franchises in the U.S. are owned by a Veteran. Find out which franchisors offer Veterans incentives.
How I Help...
I help clients create a franchise strategy tailored to thier unique situation and what they find most compelling about brand, culture, and operating models to achieve their goals. I'll guide you through the complexities of franchising today, ensuring your goals are sustainable and help you avoid costly misteps.
Step 1
Starting your journey.
I have the expertise to help you find the business that aligns with your goals. I'll explain what franchise ownership truly entails and guide you through the process, clearing any red tape and confusion.
Step 2
Gaining clarity.
As your guide, we'll review your
First Franchise Assessment (see below) and borrow from my Your First Franchise Roadmap book to harness your unique experiences and skills to achieve your vision and lifestyle goals. Sifting through over 4,000 franchises can be daunting; my process takes that burden off you.
Step 3
Embracing your passion. Based on our conversations, we'll explore franchise options that spark your genuine interest and meet your criteria. With me as your guide, we'll review the realities of each one. You'll understand what to look for in evaluating your options, making the process much more manageable. Together, we'll pinpoint your interests and align them with suitable franchise opportunities.
Step 4
Turning your dreams into reality. In the final part of our journey, you'll have the opportunity to delve deeper into the franchises we select as your finalists. We'll determine the best choice by interacting with industry experts, including legal and financial advisors, other franchisees, the franchisor, and even the competition.
Assesment For Clarity
Not every franchise is a good fit.
Every candidate receives a complimentary Your First Franchise Assessment.
This assessment is based of of Stanford University, University of Michigan, and Gallop research methodologies - much like a Briggs Myers or DISC assessment - but specific to franchising.
We'll see what's makes a good franchise match for you. This Your First Franchise Assessment helps
make smarter decisions reducing your risk so you know what the right match may look like specific to you.
How may I help you?
