Today we’d like to introduce you to Chris Wilson.
Hi Chris, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My name is Chris and I was looking for more from my career and quality of life. Years ago, when I was working a traditional corporate job, I’d split my time between spending long hours at the office and traveling extensively to visit clients. As a result, I was on a plane more than I was at home. I just kept thinking, “there has to be more.” I wanted a shot at not just paying the bills, living paycheck to paycheck, but being able to create generational wealth through multiple streams of income. That’s when I started researching franchises with whatever free time I could manage to round up.
As luck (or fate) would have it, during this process, I was laid off not once, not twice but three different times. Although I knew layoffs were common occurrences in the Tech Sales industry where I worked, but this level of unreliability was no longer viable for me. I was beginning to see the writing on the wall. The first time I was laid off I almost cried because of the uncertainty. I knew the time had come to put a plan in place. I was in the middle of formulating that plan when I got laid off again. By the third lay-off, I smiled because now my franchise was up, running and profitable. I now had options. I no longer needed to depend on a corporate job outside of my control. I took the reigns of my own destiny and made it happen. I have built my franchise portfolio to two locations in the fitness industry and three locations in the food & beverage industry. Naturally, I started consulting people in my network on how to navigate business ownership through franchising and Legacy Franchise Ventures was born from my desire to help others realise their dreams. In my current role as a Franchise Consultant, I connect you, as the potential investor, with a franchise company that meets your lifestyle and financial goals.
With thousands of franchise opportunities available, you can get inundated and overwhelmed very quickly. As a current franchisee, I’ve been where you are and have a good idea of the questions you are probably asking yourself. My job is to save you time and energy while guiding you along the process of finding your perfect franchise. There is nothing more fulfilling for me than helping clients find a franchise opportunity that exceeds their expectations.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road to business ownership is never smooth. One of my favorite sayings is, “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” Some struggles include bank challenges, construction delays, opening a business in the middle of covid, staffing concerns etc.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Legacy Franchise Ventures (LFV) is a full-service franchise consulting and development firm with extensive experience in the franchise industry. Our consultation process is a proven method of helping others identify and research franchise opportunities that present a true opportunity for success for our clients and their target markets.
With more than 4,400 franchise concepts available in the United States alone, searching for the right franchise can be a daunting task. Not all franchises are created equally and even the top-rated franchises are not always the best fit for all individuals.
Our process takes a close look at your goals, experience, strengths, weaknesses, desired lifestyle and more to help you find the opportunities that present a realistic opportunity for long-term success and happiness. With so many franchise opportunities available today it is much easier to choose the wrong franchise than the right one. We have a team of professionals who have decades of experience in franchising. That’s valuable hands-on, practical experience working on your behalf. The best part is this service is 100% free to our clients.
How do you think about happiness?
Seeing clients fulfill their dream of business ownership. I think most people have at least thought about franchising at some time or another. Many assume that you have to be a millionaire and have considerable net worth to make those dreams come true. During consultations, I help people understand the range of franchise offerings as well as creative ways to secure funding from a variety of sources.
Contact Info:
- Email: chris@legacyfv.com
- Website: www.legacyfv.com
- Instagram: lfvconsultants
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFV/
- Twitter: @lfvconsultants
