Don't put your franchise eggs in one bucket. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to encourage you to do the proper research on more than one franchise, so if one fall through, you have the other one to fall back on.

Is the time right for you to buy a franchise? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about whether the next four years could become a great time to buy a franchise, plus making sure your family is involved in the decision.

Here are some things to do before you even start looking for a franchise. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to make a list of your skills, qualifications an experience for yourself, plus take stock of how much capital you have access to.

Are you a candidate to become a successful franchisee? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why the first thing in considering buying a franchise is to find out if you're personality and make-up will allow you to be successful in that role.

When growth doesn't have to mean expanding. Anna Phillips joins Jim Blasingame to explain why she decided to grow her brand by using a franchise model instead of expanding the business footprint herself.

Interesting in buying a franchise? Talk to franchise owners. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to advise that the best franchise due diligence is in conversations with existing franchise owners, and those who failed, if you can find them.

When do you bring an attorney into your franchise due diligence process? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the timing of when you bring an attorney into your franchise purchase process is important and the advice you should expect.

How do we get more women to consider franchise ownership? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal an upcoming promotion and contest for women who are interested in franchise ownership.

Women business ownership is leading the sector, except in franchising. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why women do a better job of acquiring a franchise than men, but are less likely to acquire a franchise than men.

What is the most important thing to do when buying a franchise? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the best information of franchising due diligence comes from other franchisees.