In over 900 episodes spanning nine and a half years, we&#39;ve covered an array of topics, but there&#39;s one conversation we&#39;ve never explored—owning a franchise. In this episode, I speak to Jon Ostenson, CEO of FranBridge Consulting, about the unconventional world of franchising. We discuss the financial aspects, covering the typical investment range, franchise fees, and startup costs, shedding light on the diverse opportunities within this sector. Jon shares insights on marketing, royalty fees, and funding options, emphasizing the tangible benefits provided by franchisors. It&#39;s a unique way to be self-employed with countless opportunities!     Jon is the CEO of FranBridge Consulting, a top .1% franchise consultant, and the bestselling author of ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments.  Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.       And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.     Everything you need can all be found at  jeffreyshaw.com.     Jon Ostenson, thank you so much for being here!      Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.      Guest Contact  –    FranBridgeConsulting.com   Non-Food Franchising: The Better Path to Business Ownership  by Jon Ostenson   Jon Ostenson on  LinkedIn  (in/jonostenson)    Contact Jeffrey –   SelfEmployedNewsletter.com   Website   Books   Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!      Valuable complimentary resources to help you –     ·       The Self-Employed Business Institute-  You know you&#39;re really good at what you do. You&#39;re talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you&#39;re probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there&#39;s no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out!  ·       Take The Self-Employed Assessment!  Ever feel like you&#39;re all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it&#39;s somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you&#39;ll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap.  ·       Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed!  Is your website speaking the right

930: Jon Ostenson – The Benefits of Franchise Ownership

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