Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
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The key benefits of buying into a non-food franchise vs. starting a business from scratch
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Surprising franchise categories like senior care, pet services, home improvement, and wellness
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What makes someone a good candidate for franchise ownership (and who it’s not for)
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Real startup costs and funding options for new franchisees
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How to assess franchise opportunities and avoid common pitfalls
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The unique advantages of buying into an established franchise system
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How some franchisees scale to multiple units—or even become franchisors themselves
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Why the best time to start isn’t “someday”—it’s when you’re ready to take action
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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Free copy of Jon Ostenson’s bestselling book: Non-Food Franchising
👉 Download at: https://franbridgeconsulting.com -
Vault of guest resources: https://podcastguestgift.com
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Jon Ostenson’s consulting firm: FranBridge Consulting
📍 Over 600 vetted franchise brands available -
SBA loans & ROBS funding (for using retirement accounts to start a franchise)
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Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) – mastermind community Jon belongs to
