
Short Message from Dan and Christian - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
07/05/23 • 16 min
In this episode, Dan and Christian discuss the current state of franchising and the economy. They emphasize that there is never a perfect time to start a business and that challenges are inevitable. They encourage listeners to take the leap and start their own business, highlighting the benefits of having a franchise system's support and guidance along the way.
On the podcast, Dan and Christian discuss the timing of starting a business and the importance of embracing the challenges that come with it. They draw parallels between starting a business and raising children, acknowledging that if people knew all the challenges in advance, they might hesitate to begin. They emphasize the need to focus on the present and take one step at a time. They also use the analogy of a rocket launch or an airplane taking off, highlighting the initial effort required to get off the ground and the smoother journey that follows. Overall, Dan and Christian inspire listeners to overcome fear and take the leap into franchise ownership.
Welcome to the I Fired My Boss Franchise podcast, hosted by Dan Claps and Christian Dadulak. Dan Claps is the founder and CEO of Franchise Playbook, a franchise or platform that creates, owns and operates dynamic franchise brands in the mobile services space. His life's goal is to help people just like you fire their boss and become a business owner. Christian Dadulak is a top franchise consultant and co-founder of Real Franchising, a leading franchise consulting firm. And together they're on a mission to help people fire their boss, hire themselves, and live the American dream through franchise ownership.
If you want to fire your boss, make sure you head on over to https://ifiredmybosspodcast.com and fill out the form to schedule a no-cost consultation. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend who might also want to fire their boss.
This episode is sponsored by our friends over Silicon Signs
If you or your franchisees need help with interior/exterior signage, look no further! 🙌🏻
They’ve done work in all 50 states and have helped incredible franchises like
🥪 Capriotti’s Sandwiches
🍗 Wing Zone
🍪 Crumbl Cookie
🍪 Dirty Dough
🍨 Handel’s Ice Cream
And more ❗️
Schedule a call with their team at www.siliconsigns.com or reach out to their CEO Chase at [email protected]
The I Fired My Boss Podcast is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here:
https://www.franchise.org/about-us
In this episode, Dan and Christian discuss the current state of franchising and the economy. They emphasize that there is never a perfect time to start a business and that challenges are inevitable. They encourage listeners to take the leap and start their own business, highlighting the benefits of having a franchise system's support and guidance along the way.
On the podcast, Dan and Christian discuss the timing of starting a business and the importance of embracing the challenges that come with it. They draw parallels between starting a business and raising children, acknowledging that if people knew all the challenges in advance, they might hesitate to begin. They emphasize the need to focus on the present and take one step at a time. They also use the analogy of a rocket launch or an airplane taking off, highlighting the initial effort required to get off the ground and the smoother journey that follows. Overall, Dan and Christian inspire listeners to overcome fear and take the leap into franchise ownership.
Welcome to the I Fired My Boss Franchise podcast, hosted by Dan Claps and Christian Dadulak. Dan Claps is the founder and CEO of Franchise Playbook, a franchise or platform that creates, owns and operates dynamic franchise brands in the mobile services space. His life's goal is to help people just like you fire their boss and become a business owner. Christian Dadulak is a top franchise consultant and co-founder of Real Franchising, a leading franchise consulting firm. And together they're on a mission to help people fire their boss, hire themselves, and live the American dream through franchise ownership.
If you want to fire your boss, make sure you head on over to https://ifiredmybosspodcast.com and fill out the form to schedule a no-cost consultation. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend who might also want to fire their boss.
This episode is sponsored by our friends over Silicon Signs
If you or your franchisees need help with interior/exterior signage, look no further! 🙌🏻
They’ve done work in all 50 states and have helped incredible franchises like
🥪 Capriotti’s Sandwiches
🍗 Wing Zone
🍪 Crumbl Cookie
🍪 Dirty Dough
🍨 Handel’s Ice Cream
And more ❗️
Schedule a call with their team at www.siliconsigns.com or reach out to their CEO Chase at [email protected]
The I Fired My Boss Podcast is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here:
https://www.franchise.org/about-us
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Welcome to the I Fired My Boss Franchise podcast, hosted by Dan Claps and Christian Dadulak. Dan Claps is the founder and CEO of Franchise Playbook, a franchise or platform that creates, owns and operates dynamic franchise brands in the mobile services space. His life's goal is to help people just like you fire their boss and become a business owner. Christian Dadulak is a top franchise consultant and co-founder of Real Franchising, a leading franchise consulting firm. And together they're on a mission to help people fire their boss, hire themselves, and live the American dream through franchise ownership.
If you want to fire your boss, make sure you head on over to https://ifiredmybosspodcast.com and fill out the form to schedule a no-cost consultation. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend who might also want to fire their boss.
This episode is sponsored by our friends over Silicon Signs
If you or your franchisees need help with interior/exterior signage, look no further! 🙌🏻
They’ve done work in all 50 states and have helped incredible franchises like
🥪 Capriotti’s Sandwiches
🍗 Wing Zone
🍪 Crumbl Cookie
🍪 Dirty Dough
🍨 Handel’s Ice Cream
And more ❗️
Schedule a call with their team at www.siliconsigns.com or reach out to their CEO Chase at [email protected]
The I Fired My Boss Podcast is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here:
https://www.franchise.org/about-us
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Welcome to the I Fired My Boss Franchise podcast, hosted by Dan Claps and Christian Dadulak. Dan Claps is the founder and CEO of Franchise Playbook, a franchise or platform that creates, owns and operates dynamic franchise brands in the mobile services space. His life's goal is to help people just like you fire their boss and become a business owner. Christian Dadulak is a top franchise consultant and co-founder of Real Franchising, a leading franchise consulting firm. And together they're on a mission to help people fire their boss, hire themselves, and live the American dream through franchise ownership.
If you want to fire your boss, make sure you head on over to https://ifiredmybosspodcast.com and fill out the form to schedule a no-cost consultation. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend who might also want to fire their boss.
This episode is sponsored by our friends over Silicon Signs
If you or your franchisees need help with interior/exterior signage, look no further! 🙌🏻
They’ve done work in all 50 states and have helped incredible franchises like
🥪 Capriotti’s Sandwiches
🍗 Wing Zone
🍪 Crumbl Cookie
🍪 Dirty Dough
🍨 Handel’s Ice Cream
And more ❗️
Schedule a call with their team at www.siliconsigns.com or reach out to their CEO Chase at [email protected]
The I Fired My Boss Podcast is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here:
https://www.franchise.org/about-us
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