Monthly Archives: December 2010

The real reasons for failure are made to fit the prevailing American Dream myth

To those with no franchise experience, almost any pretense of why your franchise failed. Whether that bears any semblance to reality, Who cares? [Caught In A Hustle]

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A family-shared MBA

Some of my best teachers have shown up in the role of an attorney. I was talking to a franchisee the other day who was thinking of buying a ringside seat to the Big Show. When you’re in the right … Continue reading

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Franchising stops non-conformists from making a living

Being blackballed economically shows where the fascists work. black*ball tr.v. black·balled, black·ball·ing, black·balls To vote against, especially to veto the admission of. To shut out from social or commercial participation; ostracize or boycott.to blackball People shouldn’t take it personally. It’s … Continue reading

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The greatest barriers to franchisee justice are all in their leaders’ heads

Developing adult capacities is difficult. Leaders require a growth (not fixed) view of the world. It has to start with the teachers. The Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck is fascinating.

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You know, being a franchisee invokes a mental stupor

But you can awaken from this corrosive form of hypnosis. Your job is to try to trust again. Ask your spouse and children to unhook you from the propaganda intravenous. Start with trusting yourself. – [This Ain't Happiness]

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I believe in justice for franchisees…

…as long as it serves my personal needs. A line of logic idea invented in the ’70s I’d warrant. [This Isn't Happiness]

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The only tyrant I accept in this world is the voice within.

- Mohandas Gandhi 1869 – 1948 [Of Sound and Vision]

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Colonel Sanders is a greeny, lying son-of-a-bitch

The public thinks so ’cause there’s not one proven truthful person working with the  culture jammers. The KFC franchisor team and franchisee independent association should agree on this: we need to protect our shared asset: the brand This is why … Continue reading

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Don’t think, please.

It only makes it tougher. For both of us. [Propaganda Times]

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It’s not mandatory to be seriously bent as a franchisee

But it helps. When you find your sense of humour failing, check out the other symptoms of stress arising from bullying. You may want to switch careers to save your sanity, health and marriage. [Kelly Mark]

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