Terry Coker

Terry spent 25 years as an executive in the radio advertising industry ... working alongside small business owners, watching what made them succeed and what made them fail. After losing three corporate jobs in three years when Congress deregulated radio ownership, he had a moment of clarity: the corporate path wasn't as stable as it looked. A conversation with a friend who owned four franchise companies changed the direction of his career. He's been helping people navigate franchise ownership ever since ... first inside a franchise system, and for the last 16 years as an independent consultant with FranChoice. Terry doesn't sell you a franchise. He helps you figure out if you should own one.

Scale Beyond One Unit

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Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership: How Corporate Executives Build Franchise Portfolios

Most people buy a franchise. A smaller, sharper group builds a portfolio of them.

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how to overcome fear of buying a franchise

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Stuck on the Decision? How to Move Past Fear and Indecision

Stuck on the Decision? How to Move Past Fear and Indecision You've done the work. Looked at the numbers. Talked to a few franchisors. Everything...

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should I get a job or start a business

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Job Search vs. Business Ownership: How to Compare Your Options

Job Search vs. Business Ownership: How to Compare Your Options You update your resume. Reach out to a few contacts. Start scrolling job boards on...

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Choose Your Best Fit

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How to Choose the Right Franchise for Your Goals

Most people start this the wrong way.

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why do people buy franchises

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Why Are People Drawn to Franchising Right Now?

Why Are People Drawn to Franchising Right Now? "I never thought I'd be looking at this."

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Executive reviewing business reports before deciding whether to buy a franchise

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Should I Buy a Franchise? A Reality Check for Corporate Executives

After years of walking corporate professionals through this exact decision at Hire Your Best Boss, here's the honest answer most people won't give...

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am I cut out to be a business owner

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Employer or Employee? The Mindset That Determines Your Fit

Employer or Employee? The Mindset That Determines Your Fit "Am I cut out to be a business owner?"

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Franchise Ownership Risks_ What High-Net-Worth Executives Need to Know

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Franchise Ownership Risks: What High-Net-Worth Executives Need to Know

If you're considering franchise ownership, you already understand risk. You've made business decisions, evaluated investments, and managed...

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what makes a successful franchise owner

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What Does It Take to Succeed as a Franchise Owner?

What Does It Take to Succeed as a Franchise Owner? Almost every call gets here eventually. Not "which franchise," not "how much capital." Some...

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