Do you remember as a child the round pegs going in the round holes and the square pegs going in the square holes? I used to try to force the round pegs into the square holes. Sometimes I would get them to fit but it took a lot of effort and a lot of broken pieces.

As a certified franchise consultant, I educate my candidates on not forcing a decision. Sometimes impulsive decisions can lead to wrong decisions and leave you broken. I also work with my candidates on evaluating and considering all options before making a decision. This makes the life of my candidate way less stressful and the candidate more confident in making the right decision.

The key is never to force anything. If it's meant to be, it will be. If it's not meant to be, it won't. Investing in a franchise is a big decision. In fact, it's life-changing; therefore, taking advice from a professional franchise consultant is a very wise move. Especially when my services are of no charge to you.

Originally written by Don Clayton (FDM May 2023) – revised by Cindy Charette