Mariel has 27 years experience in the franchise sector. She uses her rich background to provide franchise-related advice and coaching to potential entrepreneurs and educates them on thoroughly vetting franchise opportunities through her firm www.TheFranchiseAdvisor.com. Her in-depth coaching is free of charge for the curious to the serious candidate. Popular with those seeking semi-passive, scalable and quality of life opportunities, she expertly guides clients through a personal yet efficient discovery process.
She has successfully worked in organizational development in the franchise industry nationally as a speaker and consultant on “people, performance & profits” and best practices in successful franchising. Mariel holds an MA in Counseling Psychology & Organizational Development . She is a trusted SCORE resource as a specialist in franchising.
She can be reached at 877-220-4214
Family Focus & Franchising
Selecting a business that is performing well, aligned to your risk and skills profile, positively affected by market trends and in sync with your long-term goals is the objective.
The Nuts and Bolts
January started with a real celebration of the economy, business and franchising! Interest is high and activity is really breaking records.
What’s In a Name, Anyway?
While recognized brands bring a great deal of benefits, so, too do younger concepts that are on the right road, with the right vision, and with the right people at the helm.
10 Fundamental Questions a Good Due Diligence Process Will Answer
While advising clients over the last decade, I have found there are at least 10 critical questions you want to have the answers to in order to be rest assured your decision is factual and not emotional.
Advice For Success in Franchising
Business with a history of success, like a franchise, will do better than starting one on my own, but even they fail sometimes. What would you say is most important to do to be successful if I purchase a franchise?
Where will Passion Take You in Business?
As an entrepreneur & coach specializing in helping people find great businesses to invest in, I find lots of people having that exact question – they want to feel excited about a business, and get confused where “passion” really fits in.
Ask The Franchise Advisor: Benefits of a Franchise
Buying a franchise business is a good idea because franchise offers you a proven system. There are quite a number of advantages that a franchise system offers.
A New Pair of Glasses – Looking into Franchise Opportunities with a Fresh Perspective
Looking into buying a franchise. Where do you start? This is not an easy question since there are more than 3,100 franchise concepts to choose from.
Ask The Franchise Advisor: Franchises You've Never Heard Of
There are some stellar brands you recognize. They boast terrific executives, a culture of mutual respect, and are focused on revenue and franchisee profitability.
