Summary: Topic: Obstacles and Opportunities: Navigating Franchise Ownership in 2021<br> <br> Broadcast Date: July 22nd, 2021<br> <br> Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST<br> <br> The last year-and-a-half have been difficult to say the least. Between worrying about our families, keeping our kids on track and trying to work productively from home, we have faced many collective obstacles. And franchising has been in the thick of it. Most industries have had to offer curbside pick up, contactless delivery or shut down for a period of time. And we are still not out of the woods. As things continue to remain uncertain, the Pillars of Franchising team is here is here to discuss the obstacles we have faced in the franchising space and to offer solutions and perspective on things to do today and in the future to help ease the pain. It ain't pretty, but there is hope! As in most times of economic distress, the franchising model tends to survive and often thrive in hard times. Together, we can face the struggle and work to find solutions and support.<br> <br> Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising, David, Kajganich, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor and Platinum Rule Franchisee and Jerry Akers, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor and Great Clips franchisee as they discuss the three biggest obstacles for franchising in the last 16 months and offer ways to sustain your business going forward. We welcome your input, advice and questions as always. Let us know how we can help.<br> <br> Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.<br> <br> Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program<br> <br> Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.
