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About Joel Libava/Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.
Since 1990, The Libava family has been helping future entrepreneurs with their dreams of business ownership.
Joel Libava, Franchise Selection Specialists Inc. 2nd generation President, brings real world franchise industry experience to his clients, coming from a franchise management background in the automobile and restaurant/hospitality industries.
Joel uses profiling tools, along with his innate intuitive skills to match his clients to appropriate franchise/business opportunities that can help his clients build equity in their own businesses,
in our local Northern Ohio market area.
Joel is frequently called on for his expertise by leading local and national media outlets.

My passion is ...

Small Business Marketing

I know too much about ...

Kids

My parents always told me ...

Follow through with what you start

My childhood ambition ...

To be a Doctor

My favorite memory ...

Nelfty Summer Camp in Canada

Why I write ...

To add cred

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading-Duct Tape marketing I watch Boston Legal and The Soprano's for the awesome acting that goes on every week! Listening to any Rock N Roll with great guitar solos

My first job ...

Washy Dishy Chinese restaurant

My best moment ...

When my child was born

My inspiration ...

Johnny Carson

Business > Entrepreneurship Guide to owning a franchise

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If owning a franchise was easy,everyone would be a franchise owner! The majority of potential franchise owners I consult with do not end up purchasing a franchise. The reasons include: 1. Received a great job offer 2. Fear of losing money 3. Fear of not producing income rapidly enough 4. Can't get excited about any of the opportunities presented 5. Spouse or significant other is not "on board" 6. Too many restrictions imposed by the franchise All of the reasons above are valid, and I discuss these with my candidates before we even meet face to face. Let's discuss these one by one.... Some ...

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