Self-Employment & Franchise Coaching

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About Randy Mitchell - Your Entrepreneur Coach

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Since 2002, Randy Mitchell has owned and operated an office of The Entrepreneur's Source, assisting individuals across the nation in exploring self-employment and business ownership. A franchise owner himself, Randy has over 20 years experience in management and human resources.

Prior to opening his office of The Entrepreneur's Source he was a Senior Vice President with Bank of America. He is a graduate of Purdue University's Krannert Graduate School of Management. Randy has received multiple awards and recognition from The Entrepreneur's Source for his success in working with clients.

He has served as a committee co-chair for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce's annual "Entrepreneur of the Year" awards, and is a member of the Matthews Executive Group. He serves as 2009 President of the Matthews NC Chamber of Commerce. Randy has spoken to various groups on self-employment trends and franchising.

Testimonials For Business Coach Randy Mitchell

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Testimonials
"Randy helped my wife and I work through the thought process to switch my career from corporate America to business ownership. He helped us to evaluate what is important in our lives and how business ownership can help meet these needs....I suspect we would not have made the bold move into business ownership without Randy's help."-- Todd Johnson, Franchise Owner, Charlotte NC

“I worked for a 30 store restaurant franchise in eastern North Carolina as an Operations Support Manager. I began searching for a new career, leisurely, in 2005. Randy and I talked about what he could do for me and I decided to give him a try. He guided me through an interview process to determine what I wanted to do. He even tested my personality (fairly accurately, too)! To anyone who is considering starting their own business or considering Franchising, I strongly recommend that you contactRandy Mitchell and listen to what he can offer you. Randy has been a great coach. He will keep you on path and provide you with guidance throughout the entire process.” -- Robert Quigley, Franchise Owner, Charlotte NC

"Randy was instrumental in my career change. His guidance and expert support was critical to the process."-- Jim Keck, Franchise Owner, Dayton OH

"Randy was able to match me up with a great business opportunity. I feel I am more successful than I would have been without his help."-- Paul Kelly, Franchise owner, Reno NV

"Throughout our over three months of due diligence, Randy was prepared to advise us against business ownership if he sensed this wasn't right for us, or to accept a "no" should that be our final decision. At all times we felt Randy had our best long term interest as his most important goal. ."-- Emory Simmons, Franchise owner, Indian Trail NC

Why Franchise?

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Franchising Brings Out the Best in Small Business
Small businesses are a dynamic, resilient market sector with vast potential. Randy Mitchell can help coach you while you make your franchise dreams come true. Franchises are a strong force of this sector.Why are franchises so unique among all small businesses?Franchisors provide you with a proven system to follow. That’s S.Y.S.T.E.M., as in “Save Your Self Time, Energy, and Money.” They give you a structure to follow. Franchisors can only be successful if their franchisees are successful. This makes for a win-win relationship that is unique in the business world.
A Business is Simply a Vehicle to Get You to Your Goals
Most people think you have to base a business on something you love or skills you already have. The reality is, successful people are in “the business of business.” They don’t necessarily have a love affair with the product or service.Simply put, you don’t have to love a product to capitalize on it. You only have to be committed to your success and do whatever it takes to achieve it.

Could Myths Be Preventing You From Becoming a Legend?

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Perhaps you’ve heard some of these preconceptions. Let us take a moment to dispel them.

Myth 1: Finding the right business will make me successful.
Don’t sell yourself short. You’re already successful in key areas of your career and your life. We’ll help you discover specific career options that are compatible with those qualities.
Myth 2: The secret to success is finding a career doing something I love.
Brace yourself: Businesses founded on the owner’s background, experience or knowledge have the highest incidence of failure. If you restrict your options to things you’re already good at, you shut down a universe of possibilities.
Myth 3: I’ll know the right opportunity when I see it.
That’s a trap: Believing that you’ll fall in love at first sight. Many people make an emotional connection with a career and invest months of hard work, only to find that it doesn’t meet their needs. Our process helps you avoid that pitfall.
Myth 4: I can’t be in the____________ business!I don’t know a blankety blank thing about_____s!
You don’t have to. You hire people who do. You’re in the business of growing a business. That’s where the action and the fun are.
Myth 5: Corporate HQ will dictate everything. I won’t have any control.
Franchisors provide the framework, but you manage, market and promote the business. You’re in charge. Remember: Franchisors don’t win unless you win. It’s truly a win/win situation.
Myth 6: I can’t be creative in a franchise.
The creativity comes in managing and marketing a proven process. And there’s plenty of room for your ideas. You’d be astonished to know how many product and service innovations have come from franchisees, not the parent company.
Myth 7: A franchise requires more money than I can afford.
That depends on how you approach it. Our most successful clients have seen it as an investment. Before you let money concerns squelch your future, talk to us. Like owning a home, there are many ways to finance a franchise. We know the ropes. Let us advise you.

Latest Trends: Franchise Population Booms

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Never before have there been so many choices in franchising. An area that once seemed synonymous with hamburgers now includes hundreds of different businesses. Hot trends include:

Pre-schools and child care services
Work-out centers,
Niche food services, such as pretzels, burritos and chicken wings
Senior day care centers
Decorating services

In fact, if you can think of a service or a product, there’s probably a franchise in it – or will be soon.
Another trend sees more and more franchises that can be operated as home-based businesses. And the number of women franchise operators is growing.
No one knows the franchise world as well as The Entrepreneur’s Source. Call Randy Mitchell today to learn more about franchising options - 866-943-7700.

Why Work WIth An Entrpreneur Coach?

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Why Use a Coach?
Coaches Take You From Being Good to Being Your Best
What is the "secret" behind successful people ... Lee Iacocca, Bill Gates, Eleanor Roosevelt, Paul Newman, Vince Lombardi, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods?
The secret is … they all had a coach or mentor to guide them!
What’s the “difference” between them and you? Perhaps you haven’t had a coach. Yet.

What Coaches Do
Coaches help their clients set better goals and then help them reach those goals.
Coaches ask their clients to do more than they would have done on their own.
Coaches focus their clients better to produce results more quickly.
Coaches provide their clients with the tools, support and structure to accomplish more than they think possible.

Our Educational Process
Did You Teach Yourself to Read?
In our information-rich society, we’ve become accustomed to teaching ourselves. Buying a book. Exploring the Internet. Turning on the television. So you may be thinking, “I can look at business ownership opportunities by myself.”
OK, but choosing an alternative career is a complex process. It’s hard to match the experience our coaches offer you. We’ve worked with hundreds of enterprises worldwide. So we can draw from a wider panorama of options, including ones you might never find on your own. Because of our experience, we can also help you sift through the glut of information available today.
Keep this in mind: 95% of our clients discover possibilities they wouldn’t even have looked at on their own. We help you avoid false starts and channel your energies where they will give you the best return.
Finance 101
The cost of owning a business varies. Sometimes it’s as little as $25,000. But whatever your circumstances, there may well be ways to finance your future and make a relatively small investment grow. The Entrepreneur’s Source will help you examine a wide selection of investment options. Chances are, you wouldn’t discover them on your own.

No Verdicts, No Decisions, No Judgments
We all share an instinct inherited from our prehistoric ancestors: When we face a challenge, we either stand our ground and fight – or we run back to the cave and hide. So it’s only natural to see obstacles and avoid risk.
We understand how you feel, which is why we want you to understand from the outset that you don’t need to make any decisions today, tomorrow, next week or next month. The only commitments you make by contacting The Entrepreneur’s Source are to:
Learn more about business ownership options;
Examine your own needs, goals and expectations; and to
Have an open mind
Give yourself the freedom to look at different choices without prejudice and without any pressure. Find out more about our how we operate. If it feels right, then give us a call. You don’t have to come out of the cave until you’re ready.

All About The Entrepreneur's Source: Where "Your Success is Our Only Business!"

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About Us:
The Entrepreneur’s Source was founded by Terry Powell, our CEO. He recognized the fact that 70 percent of the population has a strong desire to be self-sufficient, but only a small number actually find a way to make it happen. Too many people give up on their dreams too soon, when education and guidance could show them the way to success. We want to help you!
Today, we have offices throughout the United States run by entrepreneurs. Our franchisees are committed to their Clients’ success.“The Entrepreneur’s Source is ranked among the top consulting franchises in the country.” -Entrepreneur Magazine
Our Performance Enhancement Team and our consultants have extensive experience in all aspects of franchise and business success. Unlike others, we’re totally objective. When we say, “Your success is our only business,” we mean it. We use a time-tested process to help generate success for our clients. That process includes:

Interviews and assessments that help us understand your goals, needs and expectations, so we can find options best suited for your success.
Education, to understand the nuts and bolts of franchises and other business options.
Guidance, answering the many questions people have about alternative career options.
Options that complement your unique situation. We take the time to understand who you are, what you’ve accomplished and what you want to achieve. We eliminate options that aren’t right for you. And we only present options that are the best fit.
Success coaching, during and after your career transition.
Our Coaching and Consulting Services
We’re known as the nation’s premiere source for self-employment options, franchising information, education and training. What makes us strong is our corporate Performance Enhancement Team, dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality and earning the trust of all our clients.

Could we have something for you? Remember, explore all possibilities!

Self-Employment & Franchise Coaching FAQs

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Why should I work with a consultant or coach? Can't I look at options on my own?
Randy Mitchell & The Entrepreneur's Source offers a more organized and user-friendly approach to exploring business ownership. Ninety-five percent of our clients discover options that they never would have located or that they had prematurely dismissed. Left to your own resources, you may miss the best opportunities for you.

How much is this going to cost me?
There is no fee and no obligation for our educational process. You will gain a wealth of useful insights about your skills and the new directions that can make your dream come true. If, however, you decide you don't want to explore your options further, that's that.

How does The Entrepreneur's Source consultant get paid?
The Entrepreneur's Source consultant receives compensation in the way of a placement fee paid by the franchisor for a successful introduction. In no way will the Consultant's compensation be added to your investment. In other words, you can have all the benefits of working with an experienced professional, yet the franchisor community bears the expense.

What are the "hottest" franchises or business opportunities?
There are many successful franchises, but not every franchise is right for every person. Finding a "hot" opportunity should never be the goal. The goal is to find the right opportunity that matches your criteria, matches who you are, and produces the desired results. This is our specialty.

How do I finance a business?
A good business is just like a good home; it is a solid investment. Like a home, there are many different ways to finance and grow your investment. The Entrepreneur's Source consultant will help you examine your options and determine your parameters.

If I work with an Entrepreneur's Source consultant, won't my options be limited?
Ninety-five percent of our clients discover options they never would have looked at or prematurely dismissed. These clients would say we have broadened their options, not limited them. Left to their own resources, most of our clients would have missed the best options for them.

So what are you waiting for? Call 866-943-7700 Today!

About The Entrepreneur's Source: Where "Your Success is Our Only Business!"

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We're North America's leading business and franchise coaching organization. We help people build rewarding careers, take control of their lives and create financial freedom. Our unique discovery and education process empowers our clients to explore alternative career options outside of the traditional job market in franchising and business ownership.Our advisory/coaching services provide Business to Business (B2B) coaching and support to existing businesses. Our resources provide affordable Rapid Impact Solutions in core business areas with immediate results. We have commissioned third party research that has identified the top 5 business dangers facing companies today. All business owners need help and we'd like to help you!

We’re committed to helping people and businesses grow.
We provide all our clients with the most comprehensive, objective, unbiased and meaningful advice available anywhere. We apply our “win-win” principles to our four key service areas:

Business Ownership Coaching
Educating individuals in business ownership opportunities.
Coaching them through the evaluation of their goals and the attainment of their dreams.
Guiding them through career transitions.

We’ve helped hundreds of people break the cycle of dependency on employers. Perhaps it’s your turn! Call Coach Randy Mitchell today at 866-943-7700.