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What are the 2 most important things to do before you contact a franchisor? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to find out the right franchise questions to ask and who are the right people to ask, in order.

Could you follow someone else's business model? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether someone who had run their own business could transition to the strict business model of a franchise.

Once you determine you want to be a franchisee, then what? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to find a franchise fit by doing the research, narrowing down the options and requesting information.

What franchisee business model fits your personality? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that before you shop for a franchise, you should determine what type of business - retail, service, etc. - is best for your and your background.

Are you cut out to be a franchisee? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with questions you should ask yourself if you’re considering becoming a franchisee, plus a link to a free online quiz to determine if you’re franchisee material.

What are the top franchise trends for 2011? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the top franchise trends for 2011 and what you can expect to pay and earn from different types of franchises, plus where to find this information.

How is the recovery affecting franchises? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to say that in the past franchising has had a big impact on the economy, but these days, the economy is changing the way franchises are formed and acquired.

Can a franchise start-up get financing today? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss financing franchise start-ups, including why an independent community bank is more likely to make a start-up loan than a large bank.

What is the impact of a franchise start-up on the local economy? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why a franchise start-up is more likely to have an accelerated impact on the local economy than a non-franchise start-up, including hiring, cash flow and banking.

What is the franchise reality in the wake of the Great Recession? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the entrepreneurial behavior of franchise owners, plus the landscape for prospective franchisees, especially regarding capital acquisition.