EPISODE · Dec 30, 2024 · 6 MIN
IAM2331 - Overcoming Overload: My Journey as a Franchise Broker
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Gresham Harkless discusses the importance of creating a business model that is not overly reliant on specific individuals. This approach ensures sustainability and scalability. He highlights the significance of maintaining high ethical standards, knowing the inventory, and understanding potential candidates thoroughly. Gresham realizes the need to manage his focus and recalibrate his approach to ensure things are in place and he’s not overwhelmed. He reflects on how franchises are built by entrepreneurs with a vision, and while they are meant to be more systematized and operationally efficient, they still require continuous learning and adaptability. Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: http://bluestarfranchise.com/assessment Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
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Gresham Harkless discusses the importance of creating a business model that is not overly reliant on specific individuals. This approach ensures sustainability and scalability. He highlights the significance of maintaining high ethical standards, knowing the inventory, and understanding potential candidates thoroughly. Gresham realizes the need to manage his focus and recalibrate his approach to ensure things are in place and he’s not overwhelmed. He reflects on how franchises are built by entrepreneurs with a vision, and while they are meant to be more systematized and operationally efficient, they still require continuous learning and adaptability. Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: http://bluestarfranchise.com/assessment Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
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