EP188: Should You Start with a Franchise?

Is Franchising a Smart Way to Start a Business?

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse May 30, 2025)

Author Alicia Miller shares what makes franchising a strategic path to entrepreneurship—if you know how to vet the right system. From resales to private equity exits, this episode is full of tactical insights.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Alicia Miller

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