"It is my sincere desire to improve the lifestyles of those we touch through our business. Franchise USA! is our way of showing others the possibilities that life offers - and providing the resources, connections and support to make dreams happen."
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The Worst Best Day of My Adult Life

The day I lost my largest account was the worst and best day of my working career. My largest customer - and our company's 2nd largest - announced they were moving all of their business offshore to China. Fortunately, the president of my company stood by me- but the pain and the disbelief led me to a life-changing decision.

I reflected back through my life and employment experiences and realized it was time for a change! I have always been the responsible employee and team player, completing my job responsibilities with excellence. Married to Lynn for 37 years and our two adult children enjoying successful careers, I realized this was my unique opportunity to choose what to do next - and I investigated business and franchise opportunities.

Employers seemed so happy and satisfied!

In the workforce for over 40 years, I worked my way up the corporate ladder, traveling from entry level sales, manufacturing representative, consulting, to VP and general manager of a company where we bought and merged several companies. During the many mergers and acquisitions, I remember seeing the look on our "new" employee's faces - each one reflecting "Am I the next one to go?" Often, they were. It was ruthless at times and heartbreaking at other times. See this edition of Fortune Magazine - it could change your life!

Little did I know that during my time consulting with over 300 companies, helping them increase profits and improve efficiencies I would learn a most valuable lesson. The owners of these businesses had huge responsibilities, made important decisions that affected the life of their companies; they worked constantly and relentlessly. Yet, all of the owners had one thing in common - they seemed happier than their employees!

Work smarter, not harder!

Yes, owners, CEO's, and presidents work harder, take more risks, carry the burden of failures and joys of success…but, they are invigorated by that every day! They are in control, not being controlled. I realized that business ownership offers freedom, control, independence, fulfillment and financial security.

I learned to work smarter! For the next several months I researched, read, analyzed and finally decided to utilize my background of consulting and business purchasing to help others realize their dreams. I could put people into jobs, not out of jobs. I became a licensed franchise broker with Business Alliance, Inc., and began Franchise USA!, Inc - matching and connecting people and franchisors.

Using my comprehensive business experience, along with my wife Lynn's unique expertise in goal clarification and strategic planning, we are able to help you put the pieces together and find the perfect business for you and your families.

Across the nation to Franchise USA! Inc.

We understand change, challenge and risk. After a living in Southern California all our lives, we moved to beautiful coastal North Carolina. Now, we explore our beautiful new state, play tennis year-round, watch the leaves change color in fall, canoe breathtaking waterways, and…experience record-breaking hurricane seasons!

Are you ready for a change?

We can offer you opportunities to become independent, improve your lifestyle and income, and define your future.

	"…our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each one of us has something that no one else has -- or will ever have -- something inside that is unique to all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression." Mister Fred Rogers
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What is it you plan to do with this one wild and precious life?

Have you ever felt the need to re-invent yourself? Fifteen years ago, I did. I've always been committed to be the best wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, student and employee. One hectic day, juggling swim meets, piano lessons, church potluck, work, school and home, I realized something was missing! I was busy helping everyone else and lost myself in the journey! It was time to invest in myself - it was time for me to follow Mr. Roger's advice and discover what was so rare, valuable and unique about me. How could I express that and make a difference in others? Or, to paraphrase Mary Oliver, the poet, "What is it I plan to do with this one wild and precious life?"

Navigated the empty-nest and mid-life transitions!

I returned to college, completed my bachelor's degree, and then continued on for my master's degree in marriage, family and child counseling. My clinical work as a marriage and family therapist intern was rewarding, yet frustrating and unfulfilling. Have you ever found something when you least expect it? Reading a therapy magazine between clients one afternoon, I discovered an article describing the difference between therapy and coaching. Epiphany! I got it! Instead of focusing on a person's illness and diagnosis, I could, as a life coach, inspire my clients to live fulfilling, meaningful and purpose-filled lives. After extensive training and experience in career, relationship, retirement and life coaching, I became a licensed Master Certified Relationship Coach. As a Life Transition Coach, I specialize in clarifying goals and creating action plans that are prioritized and strategically organized.

Life is rewarding and fulfilling!

The transitions continue: Coaching business launched, husband successfully navigated his transition from the corporate world to owning his franchise consulting and brokering business, Franchise USA! Inc., our children completed their college and graduate school education, and then…Spring 2005, we moved across the country, from California to North Carolina! Do I know transitions? I know what it's like to invest time and effort to reinvent myself! My life has never been more rewarding and fulfilling - and fun! Now, I encourage others to successfully create short and long-term strategies and to clarify their goals; I support, facilitate, and offer follow through with their action plans - together, we are all making a difference!


Franchise USA! Inc. Partners

As a transition coach, I partner with Dan and Franchise USA! Inc. Together, we specialize in working with men and women in their franchise search - we enjoy getting to know you and seek to understand your vision for your successful business! We offer you a unique and experienced coaching opportunity to breakdown an often confusing and overwhelming process and create your individualized plan for success! Here is how we do it - we support, guide and coach pre-qualified individuals through the decision-making maze:

" Create a strategy to save time, energy and avoid confusion and frustration

" Build a clear and concise picture of what they want and need in their lifestyle and career

" Offer short-term and long-term planning and goal clarification

Men and women come to me saying they need help getting back on track with their career, relationships or - feeling overwhelmed and unfocused - perhaps ready to reinvent themselves or to find meaning and purpose for their lives. My clients receive the support, encouragement they need to follow through with their priorities - beginning right were they are to set a course of action - to move from fear and uncertainty to confidence and joy! Here is what a few of them have to say about working with me:

Here's what Lynn's clients say:

"My goals and passions are so much more obvious now. Life has become a joyous adventure since I started working with Lynn."(D.H.)

"Working with you has prepared me more than any workshop, training or publication I've read in my job search." (J.L.)

"Everyone needs someone to help them organize their life and get them back on the road! In the past few months, Lynn has helped me achieve weight loss and feel good about myself. I'm walking four times a week and losing inches. We made a plan perfect for me and my busy life - Gone is my overwhelm - Now I have a plan to start small and Lynn supports and encourages me in following through with it!" (K.Y.)

"Lynn helped me create a specific plan for my current and future goals. I wish I would have done this planning ten years ago - I feel stronger, more centered and happier." (S.L.)