Being an employee and owning a business are two extremes of career spectrum. On one side you work for another company which might be owned by one or more entrepreneurs. On the other side you are the entrepreneur who is in charge of the business and should take every effort to have the business up and running. Starting a new business is a tough job and that’s why many people would rather to stick to their job than setting themselves up for dealing with various issues associated with staring and owning a business. In addition to passion, you need many skills for starting a new business. If you have the right skill and feel passionate enough about the kinی of business you want to start, probably you will become a successful business owner.
As a toastmater, I have always been looking for opportunities to get the best out of the skills I learned through my dedication to Toastmasters. The skills we learn in Toastmasters are useful in many occasions and events. For example we can speak for a group of audience; we can manage a meeting as a facilitator; we can present a sales training seminar for a group of business owners; we can engage the audience with my story telling techniques in a marketing ad and a lot more. We can do all of these because wee learn many skills as a toastmaster.
Franchise Business opportunities for Toastmasters
As a franchise consultant I know that a franchise business owner is somewhere in the middle of the before mentioned spectrum. A franchise owner doesn’t start his/her business from scratch. It is not necessary to be worried about many issues such as setting up the company, establishing the marketing system, creating brand awareness and corporate image, etc. that a start-up business owner might face. In the case of a franchise someone else has done the hard works before: the Franchisor.
Considering above mentioned points, I was wondering if I could find franchise opportunities that can be a good fit for a Toastmaster?! Franchise businesses that demand the same skill set that a toastmaster earns through dedication to the Toastmasters activities without needing to spend time on the part that franchisors have already taken care of. And guess what? After reviewing hundreds of franchises I have found franchise businesses that can be good choices for Toastmasters because the skills they request for is the same as the skills we gain in Toastmasters. The interesting point for me was that some of them even provide a comprehensive training before asking you to commit yourself to buying the franchise.
If you had the same question as I did in mind, you must have gotten the answer by now! There are franchises that demands your toastmasterial skills but still you need to choose the one that is a good fit for your condition. Take your time and look at following examples. They might be good options for your skills.
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