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• What is a franchise?
• Define a positive relationship with the franchisor.
• Laws and legal requirements that apply to franchising in Washington State.
• Important criteria for choosing a franchise, what questions to ask and how to ask them.
• How to research hints and tools.
• The six categories of franchises.
• Financing, incorporation, and preparation relating to a franchise award.
• Navigating the myriad of available franchise opportunities.
• Doing your due diligence.
• Narrowing down your search.
• What to consider and what matters to you.

About the Presenter:

Jeff Levy is a coach to individuals interested in exploring self-employment through franchising.  He is currently in his 21st year as a franchise business owner. During the great recession, he co-authored “Making the Jump into Small Business Ownership” with David Nilssen, a National SBA Entrepreneur of the Year” recipient.

Jeff was nominated in 2018 as a Pacific Northwest Small Business Advocate by the SBA. His experience includes participation in new technology companies, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, raising investment capital, and community service. Jeff has coached hundreds of startup ventures and more than 1000 individuals who have considered self-employment.

Jeff has coached more than 350 people who have signed franchise agreements.

• The foundation of motivation: “Live to work or work to live.”
• Defining income, lifestyle, wealth creation and equity goals.
• Data on current state of self-employment.
• Reducing personal and business risk.
• Personal skills needed for success.
• Elements of a business plan and financing.

About the Presenter:

Jeff Levy is a coach for individuals interested in exploring self-employment with an emphasis on franchising.  His experience includes participation in new technology companies, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, raising investment capital, and community service. Jeff has coached hundreds of startup ventures and more than 1000 individuals who have considered self-employment. He co-authored the book “Making the Jump into Small Business Ownership.”

• Managing your career more by intention rather than by circumstance.
• Recognizing and responding to changes in career priorities at different stages of your life.
• Making the most of realizations – such as reaching your career peak or grasping that life is finite, with time being a very precious commodity.
• Overcoming fears associated with going after your dreams.

About the Presenter:

Jeff Levy is a coach for individuals interested in exploring self-employment with an emphasis on franchising.  His experience includes participation in new technology companies, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, raising investment capital, and community service.  Jeff has coached hundreds of startup ventures and more than 1000 individuals who have considered self-employment. He co-authored the book “Making the Jump into Small Business Ownership.”

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