In an odd twist, franchising and fear can be a winning combination. People often experience the Fear of failure, the Fear of the unknown, the Fear of heights, the Fear of water, and many other fears. The feeling of fear and anxiety can keep us from experiencing some of the greatest fulfillment in life.
This is typically true when people begin to consider the option of franchise business ownership. In some cases, it could be a lifelong dream to own your own business, to have freedom and flexibility in your work life, and to be in control of your career. However, while chasing that dream, they find themselves overwhelmed with Fear and anxiety. The Fear of Failure and the Fear of the unknown can often overshadow the great opportunity that lies before them.
Fear is a very natural emotion and quite common, especially among franchise business owners. Before deciding to own a franchise opportunity, they too were afraid of making a mistake and making the wrong decision. Franchise business owners have been able to discover new success after overcoming their fear of taking a risk. No one wants to fail, and everyone wants to know what the future holds. We all want to be successful at home and in business. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees, and that uncertainty is what causes anxiety.
Franchising can help your fear.
Fear will control you If you don’t take control of it. Don’t let fear be the reason for you not to accomplish your passion and dream. Acknowledge your concerns and embrace them. Turn self-doubt into confidence by knowing your “why”. Then decide to learn the advantages of “what a franchise is”. Get educated, by exploring franchise opportunities that fit your criteria and turn your dreams into reality as you discover how franchising and fear can be a winning combination. Your fear can aide you in digging deeper into discovery of an incredible business opportunity.
I would bet that most people can’t change the wind’s direction, but you have direct steering control over the course. We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.
Don’t let Fear brilliantly disguise the vast opportunities in front of you. We can help you get there!
Check out my post on the Best Essential Franchises to own! And of course if you have any questions, schedule an appointment to chat about franchise ownership and opportunities.
Scott Diener - MBA, CFC
