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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Episode 124: In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, we share a clear playbook for buying a franchise the right way. We dig into time freedom vs myth, how to filter brands, what to read in the FDD, and the calls you must make before you invest. You will leave with a simple system to choose, validate, and operate with confidence.What you will learn• How to define your role first then pick the brand• A fast filter to sort winners from hype• What to check in Item 19, training, territory, and support• The right way to run validation calls with owners• Funding basics, SBA, E2 visa, and total cost math• Semi-abstent vs. owner operator, what works in real life• A 90 day plan to launch and measure early tractionChapters00:00 Intro02:00 Buy a life, not a job07:30 Time freedom vs passive income myth12:40 The franchise filter and role first thinking18:10 Reading the FDD, Item 19 and support24:00 Validation calls that reveal the truth31:00 Funding options, SBA and E2 visa37:30 Semi absentee vs owner operator44:00 First 90 days and success metrics49:00 Final takeawaysGuestGiuseppe Grammatico, Franchise expert and authorHostRobin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatWatch more and connect• Website, www.L10NFiresideChat.com• Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iX• Be a guest, https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recording• LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/DisclaimerOpinions are shared for educational and discussion purposes. Always apply judgment in your own context.
CreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recordingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/Support the showShare the episode with a friend. Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify. Leave a short review.DisclaimerViews are for education and discussion. Apply judgment in your own context.Tags#L10NFiresideChat #localization #hiring #recruiting #leadership #ai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
CreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recordingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/Support the showShare the episode with a friend. Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify. Leave a short review.DisclaimerViews are for education and discussion. Apply judgment in your own context.Tags#L10NFiresideChat #localization #hiring #recruiting #leadership #ai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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