June 2018 News: Happy Fathers Day!

Written by Jim Otto

Daddy and Me at Shear Madness! Did you know that this year, Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th? That's why we'd like to take a moment and say a BIG thank you to all our awesome dads out there. You guys are amazing! Meanwhile, if you're looking for a fun event for dad and the kids, be sure to visit for a Daddy and Me haircut. Dads get a great discount when getting their hair cut with their kids! Several locations are even offering Daddy Daughter Braiding Classes! Be sure to click here to find out more details. 

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There has never been a better time, ever!

Written by Jim Otto

Growing.jpgThere has possibly never been a better time to start a franchise business, ever. Not only is the franchising model proven, but with a pro-business administration in Washington, the regulatory, and tax environment, along with consumer spending power has never been better! Please don't take my comments as a political endorsement of any politician or political party. I simply think that the facts stand on their own.

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Try Top-Down Franchise Selection!

Written by Jim Otto

When I was a Stock Broker, we would always start one place when we were looking for companies to invest in - and that was at the top! Of course we had certain qualifications that we looked for in management teams, but we always, without fail, looked at their level of education.
 
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Franchisees Thrive Because They Understand This One Thing

Written by Jim Otto

I was recently looking through a research report about what types of people make the best franchisees. The answer may surprise you, although intelligence, business skill, and former experience as a business owner are highly valuable characteristics. However, the fact that you have an  MBA did not get you to the top. Neither did the fact that you may have been a CEO of  a fortune 500 company. Instead, the report listed  Sales Executives  as the top candidates to become successful franchisees. 
 
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