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"Do As You're Taught and Follow The SYSTEM" Says Anne Huntington Sharma The biggest benefit of owning a franchise is getting access to the system. The franchisor has spent years and tons of money to create and perfect the perfect system for that business. Don't come in and try and reinvent the wheel. Follow the system and do what you're taught. ---- Check out the FULL episode here: https://lnkd.in/e2StP5We ----

I like to think it’s cool to be responsible 🤓 As the concept of “Responsible Franchising” continues to grow in influence, Aaron Harper continues to be asked to comment, write and keynote on it around the country. Aaron Harper’s brand, Rolling Suds, has a hard and fast rule: no absentee or semi-absentee ownership. Ever. Most of his candidates have so much capital that they aren’t even taking on loans with these crazy rates! Many skeptics will wonder how Rolling Suds has enough lead flow to sustain this approach, but yeah…you should follow Aaron Harper on LinkedIn or X to see that’s DEFINITELY not a problem. So, what is the argument against everyone doing this? Simply put, it’s HARD. Rolling Suds turns away scores of people each week that other brands would sign in a heartbeat! If you want to learn more about Aaron Harper’s movement, his brand Rolling Suds, his “smart money” investors like David Barr; check him out below ⬇️ P.S: if you have a better name than “Responsible Franchising Manifesto” for us, consult your brain (or ChatGPT’s) and sound off in the comments 😎

Looking forward to going back on the beat with #BeverlyHillsCopAxelF today? If so, you might want a quick refresher on Axel's case history. With that in mind, I wrote a quick franchise recap for Yahoo Entertainment. Read it below:

The most common question I'm asked: how to pick the perfect franchise You can watch the full episode of Power Lunch Live here: https://bit.ly/3Te5hFO Welcome your thoughts.

One Detail In The Strangers: Chapter 1 Makes Its Connection To Past Franchise Movies More Confusing

For a show that is based on an action movie franchise, the expectations are really high. Read our review of the latest episode of #Equalizer. #TVReviews

Here is 1 powerful mental model I've adopted to go from: Zero To 7-8 Figure Businesses Reframe every challenge as an opportunity to level up. This is the best way I have found to turn struggle into fuel. P.S. Want to help me build a Nation of Successful Dance Studio Owners? NEDA Nation Dance Studio Franchise Turning Passion Into Legacy

🎬 Before you hire a film crew for your franchise video, read this 👇 We've seen it all at FranchiseFilming . Here are the MUST-ASK questions: 1️⃣ How long will this really take? Ask about: • First draft deadline • Revision timeline • Final cut delivery date 2️⃣ Any sneaky hidden fees? Watch out for: • Travel costs • Extra revisions • Equipment rental • Post-production expenses Clear costs upfront prevent budget surprises. 3️⃣ What's your experience with franchise-specific content? • Ask for franchise portfolio • Inquire about brand research process • How they highlight franchise uniqueness The right experience saves time and improves results. 💡 Pro Tip: Always, ALWAYS get it in writing! 📝 These questions can save you major headaches (and $$$). 🚀 Bonus: "How will you capture our franchise culture authentically?" Look for a team that goes beyond pretty shots. Remember: A great video can transform a good franchise year into your BEST. YEAR. EVER. 🚀 P.S. What's your biggest video production nightmare? Spill the tea below! 👇 #VideoProduction #FranchiseMarketing #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #ContentCreation

1x 100M for a single 90min sequel on a previously successful franchise, or 100x 1M for one hundred 90min features with new voices, new characters and narrative twists; Which would you assume has the lower risk, and presents a higher ROI? We say the choice is logical. Diversification is a key component of successful investing; let's re-frame our industry with low budget hits, create more- for less, and bring back excitement to film and series. It's time. The big studios are blinkered and are steering us over a cliff. Time for us all to drive harder, build more, and shape an equitable future for the industry and audience. We may be a tiny teacup, but we see the storm brewing.