How do you know if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Nick Bibby and Jim Blasingame talk about this, including Nick's profile that he's developed to help you determine if you're a good candidate to be an entrepreneur.

What are the essential steps to checking out a franchise opportunity? Joel Libava and Jim Blasingame begin their visit talking about the economy, followed by a tour of the most important steps to take in order to find the franchise that's right for you.

Does interest pick up in franchises when the economy slows? Nick thinks this is true and he and Jim talk about where the opportunities are to be found.

Considering buying a franchise? Nick talks with Jim about some of the key due diligence steps that you must take in order to make a good franchise decision.

Why does franchise activity pick up when the economy is weakening? Joel and Jim talk about this counter-intuitive phenomenon, what it means and why should you care.

Is a strong economy good for franchises or bad? Joel answers this and other questions with Jim, as they discuss the current issues to consider if you're interested in franchising.

Could your entrepreneurial future include the creation of a franchise operation? Nick talks with Jim about some of the key elements of being a franchiser.

Jim says that franchising is entrepreneurial coloring inside the lines, and he and Laura talk about some of the key elements of determining if owning a franchise is right for you, and then picking the one that's best for you.

Is being a franchise owner for you? Joel and Jim talk about how to determine if you should consider buying a franchise, or if you'd be better off starting from scratch.

There is a difference between someone educating you about buying a franchise and someone helping you buy a franchise. Nick talks with Jim about this difference and how to get the most from both people.