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Many generations were raised with the mindset that you go to college, get a job, and then stay in that job for the rest of your professional career. You were told that moving around too much could be a red flag to employers, so you settled into that particular organization for the long haul.
While there’s validity to the idea that sticking out the trials and tribulations of an organization proves valuable, there’s also a new approach to pursuing your career path. That approach opens new doors to seasoned professionals who want more freedom, flexibility, and financial stability. Franchising fits all of those bills, and seasoned professionals are at the forefront of taking advantage of the benefits of this new career path. Here’s why.
Clear Vision for Success
Seasoned professionals have worked long enough to understand how projects unfold. No matter what the project is, whether it’s the start of a school year for a teacher or the start of a major initiative for a corporate employee, professionals know the importance of casting a vision and using that vision to formulate a plan.
The same holds in franchising. Before pursuing a career as a franchisee, you must have a clear vision and understanding of what success looks like in that role. With that vision, you can work backward to develop the plan to reach your goals. Flexing this muscle of knowing how to cultivate an idea and work toward it requires work, and seasoned professionals have often put in that work, giving them a leg up in the market.
Primed for the Ups and Downs of Business
No matter what industry you work in or your professional path, chances are you’ve endured a few ups and downs. These ups and downs are a natural ebb and flow of work and life and the ebb and flow of running a franchise.
As a seasoned professional, you’re equipped with the resiliency to navigate those ups and downs with less turbulence than someone who hasn’t gone through the process before. Because of this, you can better take the helm of your franchise during uncertain times and lead your team back to smoother ground.
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Instant Systems in Place
One of the most challenging parts of moving from the corporate world to a world of entrepreneurship is the whiplash of needing systems in place. Suddenly, it can feel like it’s up to you to reinvent the wheel. That concept of starting from scratch is what stops many professionals from pursuing entrepreneurship, but franchising is different.
With a franchise, you’re equipped with systems that fit into your preferred work patterns. It’s a roadmap for success that doesn’t require you to start over. You can draw from past experience and future desires to create a beautiful system that works quickly and seamlessly for you.
Perspective of Corporate vs. Franchising
In the corporate setting, the pathway upward is clear. There’s an organizational structure to follow, limiting the number of opportunities available to each employee. That perspective translates well into the franchising world despite the lack of clarity in the organizational structure.
As a franchisee, you can take the perspective of upward movement and leverage it to grow your business through your organizational structure. By reflecting on what you want out of your career as a franchise owner, you can design your pathway forward. However, what’s beautifully different from the corporate setting is that you get to pursue this pathway faster than if you were tied to a larger organization.
As a seasoned professional, you’re equipped with the mindset to endure challenges and pursue big goals, which will serve you well in the franchising world.
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Kimberly Crossland is the founder of Roadpreneur and Cruisin' + Campfires, two companies designed to keep families together and living in freedom through travel and entrepreneurship. The goal of both businesses is to inspire meaningful change through the power of a strategic, thoughtful approach to life and business. In her free time, you can find her looking for a new adventure together with her two boys.