5 Behaviors of Truly Genuine People in Franchising
Need help discerning who's genuine and who isn't? Here are a few things to look out for when it comes to genuine people in franchising.
Whether you’re building a franchise, a network, or friendships, you always want to look for people who are genuine. Genuine people are more or less the same on the inside as their behavior is on the outside. They're authentic, sincere and truthful. Unfortunately, it's can be a tough quality to discern. To help you identify these genuine people in franchising, 1851 Franchise recommends keeping your eye out for the following.
They speak the truth, and their actions reflect what they say
A genuine person will do what they say they’re going to do, and they don’t tend to exaggerate. They meet their commitments. Sean Fitzgerald, Chief Development Strategist at No Limit Agency*, offered some insight.
They value themselves without being overly modest or boastful
They’re consistent
You might describe genuine people as being reliable and predictable (in a good way). If someone is interested in joining a franchise system, they’ll go through several conversations before both the franchisee and franchisor will decide if it’s a good fit. Unlike a typical job interview, a franchisor could have up to 20 conversations with someone before the candidate even comes in for a Discovery Day. Noelle Burak, Franchise Development Manager at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK*, believes that enough conversations and time spent with someone will provide enough insight into how reliable and consistent they really are.
They place meaning over money
Putting your entire life savings into a franchise can really pull at the heart strings—that’s why, it’s important to seek a balance between what will work financially and what your heart really wants to be a part of. Genuine people have a firm understanding that money is not a measure of anyone's worth, but rather, it's a tool meant to help people pursue their dreams. They know how to make decisions with both their head and their heart.
They surround themselves with like-minded people
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