MORE Ownership Opportunities in 'Non-Food' Franchises with Jon Ostenson
Release Date: 05/09/2022
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info_outlineJon Ostenson is a top 1% Broker, Owner/Investor, and Author specializing in Non-Food Franchising. He draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients.
Top 3 Value Bombs:
1. Success is not about the time freedom you have, but what you do with that time.
2. One great business is a painting business, where your all in investment would be right around $150,000, including working capital.
3. A cost analyst business is a great opportunity where buy in cost is low. They work in small and medium size business owners, being the cost expert where you’re analyzing the dangers of invoices, looking at different aspects of business and making recommendations on ways to save.
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