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Peterson, whose job required frequent travel, wanted to spend more time with his family, and he decided to finally pursue a lifelong interest in business ownership.So, how did Peterson leverage his impressive construction resume into a new career as a business owner? 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We talked to Peterson to learn more about his journey to franchise ownership.<a href="https://1851franchise.com/the-great-franchisee-tony-peterson-footprints-floors-portland-2716776#featured">READ MORE</a><h4 style="margin-left:0px;">Yo Broker, Sell My Franchise</h4><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCEubPz7v-U"></oembed></figure>Lessons From Franchise Execs: Catherine Monson, President &amp; CEO of FASTSIGNS International; Chair of the International Franchise AssociationThis franchising powerhouse shares the four best practices every franchisor should follow, along with other wisdom from her 41-year career.Catherine Monson is a franchise fan of the first order, which probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. She’s a powerhouse within the industry. 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Unfortunately, it isn’t just one thing -- but back casting all the way back to the first time you said “hello” is a good starting point for gaining insights into how to avoid a failed franchisee later.For franchisees, trust us, the zor doesn’t want you to fail -- even though it may feel like that sometimes. You closing your location hurts their FDD, hurts their growth, hurts their image. They would much rather have you succeed and win.Back in the old days -- you know, back when the zor was courting the zee -- something was a miss:<ol><li>Did the zor say yes even though they knew it was a risk?</li><li>Did the zor say yes because of pressures to sell franchises?</li><li>Did the zor not set your expectations?</li><li>Did you not set the zor’s expectations?</li><li>Did you convince the zor to say yes?</li><li>Did you know your heart wasn’t in it, but moved ahead anyway?</li></ol>Back casting helps the zor. Back casting also helps the zee figure out what to do the next time around. Back cast to:<ol><li>Qualification Stage</li><li>Discovery Day</li><li>Capital on Hand</li><li>Time to Open</li><li>Sales at Open</li><li>Sales Dip Point</li><li>What Happened When the Sky Started to Fall</li></ol>Failures happen, but the more you learn, the better chance you have at preventing the next one.

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