How much does it cost to work with a franchise broker?

Working with Next Step Franchise Brokers is 100% free to you. We are compensated by the franchisor only after you successfully open your franchise, so there is no cost or obligation to use our services.

What states do you serve?

Next Step Franchise Brokers serves entrepreneurs in all 50 U.S. states. We work with candidates nationwide to find the right franchise opportunity regardless of location.

What types of franchises do you work with?

We work with franchises across many categories including home services, health and wellness, business services, senior care, fitness, pet services, education, technology, and more. Every franchise we present has passed our proprietary Next Step Grading System.

How do I know if I'm a good fit for franchise ownership?

Take our free Entrepreneurial Traits Assessment at nextstepfranchise.net/assessment to find out. It evaluates your leadership style, risk tolerance, financial goals, and work preferences to identify the best franchise types for your profile.

What is a franchise broker?

A franchise broker, also called a franchise consultant, is a professional who helps prospective business owners navigate the process of finding and buying a franchise. Like a real estate agent, a franchise broker represents your interests and is paid by the franchisor — so the service is free to you.

Coaching

Business Coaching for Service Business Owners

Practical coaching from someone who has built and sold a successful service business.

Owning a service business can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be demanding, frustrating, and isolating. Whether you own a business with your spouse, run a family business, or operate on your own, having someone who understands the realities of running a service company can make a tremendous difference.

I bring more than three decades of real-world experience in the service business industry, including building, managing, growing, and ultimately selling a successful pest control company. I understand what it takes to go from working in the business every day to building a business that can operate successfully without you doing everything yourself.

My coaching is designed for service business owners who want to improve their business, increase profitability, create better systems, and regain control of their time.

Coaching for Couple-Owned and Family Service Businesses

Running a business with your spouse or family member can create unique challenges. Business decisions can quickly become personal, and it can be difficult to separate the responsibilities of being an owner from the responsibilities of being a spouse or family member.

I can help you establish clearer roles, improve communication, make better business decisions, and create a plan for moving the business forward—while protecting the relationship that matters most.

Whether you are just starting a service business or have been operating for years, an outside perspective can help you identify opportunities and problems that are difficult to see when you're inside the business every day.

How I Can Help

Practical Focus on Performance and Value

My business coaching focuses on practical issues that directly affect the performance and value of your company.

Improve Profitability

Revenue doesn't necessarily equal profit. I can help you examine pricing, expenses, staffing, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency to identify opportunities to improve your bottom line.

Build Better Business Systems

A successful service business should not depend entirely on the owner. We can look at your processes, scheduling, sales, customer service, hiring, training, and daily operations to identify areas where better systems can make the business more efficient.

Get Out of the Weeds

Many business owners become the salesperson, dispatcher, manager, problem solver, and technician all at the same time. I'll help you identify where your time is best spent and where you can begin delegating responsibilities.

Make Better Business Decisions

Sometimes the hardest part of owning a business is simply knowing what to do next. Whether you're considering hiring employees, expanding your services, raising prices, investing in marketing, or changing your business model, I can provide an experienced outside perspective.

Grow a More Valuable Business

Building a business isn't just about making money today. It's also about creating an organization that has value tomorrow. I'll help you think about your business from an owner's perspective — including profitability, recurring revenue, customer retention, management structure, systems, and owner dependence.

Plan for Your Future

At some point, many business owners ask the same question: "What happens when I don't want to do this anymore?" Whether your goal is to continue growing, become less involved, bring in a family member, or eventually sell your business, planning early can give you more options later.

The Approach

Real Experience. Practical Advice. No Corporate Jargon.

I've been on the owner's side of the table. I've dealt with employees, customers, hiring, sales, expenses, growth, competition, operational challenges, and the day-to-day pressure that comes with running a service business.

That's what makes my approach different.

This isn't about giving you a textbook full of theories. It's about looking at your business, your challenges, and your goals and determining what practical steps can help you move forward.

Who I Work With

A Good Fit for Service Business Owners

Couple-owned service businesses

Family-owned businesses

Home service businesses

Pest control companies

Landscaping and lawn care businesses

Cleaning companies

Junk removal businesses

Property and facility service businesses

Contractors and other trade businesses

Established service businesses looking to grow

Owners who want to become less involved in daily operations

Business owners preparing for a future sale or transition

You don't have to be struggling to benefit from coaching. Sometimes the best time to bring in an experienced outside perspective is when your business is doing well and you want to determine how to make it even better.

Let's Talk About Your Business

You don't need another generic business course. You need someone who will take the time to understand your business, your situation, and where you want to go. Schedule a complimentary conversation to discuss your business and see if coaching is right for you.

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