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Are you interested in owning a franchise?<\/p>\n

Or, are you interested in at least\u00a0learning<\/em> about becoming a franchise owner?<\/p>\n

If so, I just started something that I hope you’ll find useful. And, it’s free for you to get involved with.<\/p>\n

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New LinkedIn Group Started: How To Buy A Franchise<\/h2>\n

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I just started a group on LinkedIn. It’s the…<\/p>\n

How To Buy A Franchise Group<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

It’s my first real foray into creating and running a group.<\/p>\n

I decided to create this LinkedIn Group<\/strong> because I wanted to have a central place for people interested in franchise ownership to meet, ask questions, and share their experiences.<\/p>\n

I also wanted the place to be highly professional. I could have chosen to create this group on\u00a0Facebook<\/strong>, but I decided to go with LinkedIn<\/strong> because I felt like it would be a better fit for the types of people who would potentially join. Plus, the team at Facebook changes things around too much. I didn’t want to go into the group and explain why members would no longer be able to ____ and would instead have to ______. \u00a0Anyway…<\/p>\n

LinkedIn\u00a0feels<\/em> more professional…more serious<\/strong>. It should be a good place for what I’m trying to accomplish. And, it’s a Closed Group<\/b>. Our discussions will remain private. Employers, fellow employees, and even your friends on LinkedIn cannot see our interactions. <\/p>\n

FYI:<\/strong> Buying a franchise is<\/em> a serious thing. Most people don’t have the courage<\/strong><\/a> to do it.<\/p>\n

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One Very Special Thing About This LinkedIn Group<\/h2>\n

When I set the group up, I knew there was one thing I absolutely didn’t<\/em> want.<\/p>\n

Selling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From The How To Buy A Franchise<\/strong> Group Page:<\/p>\n

“Important: This group is for prospective franchise business owners only. The gates to my Castle are not open to franchisors, franchise brokers, franchise consultants etc., because I don’t want group members to be influenced by individuals or a companies that sell franchises.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To police that rule, I approve every potential member personally. Doing so takes a bit longer-I have to make sure someone like a franchise consultant<\/strong><\/a> isn’t trying to sneak in.<\/p>\n

I don’t want members of the group to be influenced by anyone selling<\/em> franchises.<\/p>\n

Here’s a little more about the How To Buy A Franchise Group<\/strong> On LinkedIn<\/p>\n

“This group houses useful discussions between people who are looking to investigate and possibly buy a franchise and The Franchise King\u00ae, Joel Libava<\/em>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And, finally…<\/p>\n

“The purpose of this group is to provide straightforward answers to questions concerning choosing, researching, and buying a franchise<\/em>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you have questions…and want answers…straightforward answers to your toughest questions on choosing, researching, and buying a franchise, do yourself a favor, and join my new LinkedIn Group. \u00a0I think you’ll like it.<\/p>\n

I’ve also invited a few current franchise owners who I know, like and trust. They’ll share their real-life experiences with group members.<\/p>\n

Join Here<\/a><\/h3>\n

I’d like to help you be the King of your franchise business<\/strong><\/a>…but only if you decide to go that route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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