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0:00 – Franchising is a process, not a quick decision
1:08 – Why not everyone should buy a franchise
2:11 – How we spot poor-fit candidates early
3:14 – Why time commitment matters more than people think
4:19 – Personality traits of successful franchise owners
5:17 – What coachability tells us before due diligence
6:47 – Why capital expectations matter
7:41 – The role of your “why” in long-term success
9:20 – When fear is the wrong reason to buy
11:26 – The right way to transition from a W-2

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