I spent nearly 20 years helping people land six-figure roles.

I was good at it. I placed hundreds of people in great corporate roles, built a successful firm, and made solid connections.

But here’s the truth. At the end of the day, I was moving people from one corporate box to another.

Better title. Better salary. Better company culture, maybe.

But it was still someone else’s box.

When I transitioned to franchise consulting three years ago, I didn’t fully grasp how different this work would feel.

Here’s what changed.

In executive recruiting, success meant helping people secure a better role aligned with their goals.

In franchise consulting, I help people design their own path, not just change their careers.

No one dictates their income ceiling.

No one controls their schedule.

No one can eliminate their position during a restructuring.

They’re building something that belongs to them, something they can grow, scale, or pass down.

The conversations are different too.

Executive recruiting:

“Here’s a VP role at $200K.”

“They want you to start January 15.”

“This company wants your background.”

Franchise consulting:

“Here’s how you build a business that could generate $200K in profit.”

“When do you want to open? What timeline works for you?”

“Which model fits your goals?”

The difference is control.

In corporate America, you’re always at the mercy of someone else’s decisions. New CEO. Reorganization. Economic downturn. Your security is an illusion.

With business ownership, especially in a proven franchise system, you’re building a productive asset.

Something real. Something that can’t be taken away during a board meeting you’re not invited to.

Here’s what makes it gratifying.

When I helped someone land a corporate role, I might hear from them again when they were ready for their next move.

When I help someone find the right franchise, I hear about their first profitable quarter. Opening their second location. Hiring their tenth employee. Taking their first real vacation in years. Planning to pass the business to their kids.

That’s not a job placement. That’s a life change.

The people I work with aren’t running away from something terrible. They’re running toward something better.

They’re successful professionals who realize that trading time for a paycheck, no matter how good that paycheck is, has a ceiling.

They want higher income potential, real time freedom, tax advantages, a legacy to build, and control over their future.

And franchise ownership offers all of that with significantly less risk than starting from scratch.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “I’ve built a successful career, but I’m ready for something different,” or “I want to build wealth, not just earn a salary,” or “I’m tired of being at the mercy of corporate decisions,” then maybe it’s time we talk.

Because the most gratifying part of my job is helping people realize they don’t have to wait for permission to take control of their future.

They just have to decide they’re ready.

Ready to explore what business ownership could look like for you in 2026?

Let’s hop on a quick, no-obligation call. In just 15 minutes, I’ll help you uncover franchise opportunities aligned with your goals, avoid common pitfalls, and take the first step toward financial freedom.

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Ever Upward!

Keith

P.S. December is decision time. While everyone else waits until January to think about change, you could be starting the new year with a clear plan already in motion. Don't let another year slip by.