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Brian Schupper
314 days ago
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Six months. That's the minimum amount of time I thought we'd need to go from tentative exploration to purchase of a franchise. After all, this was brand new for us - a complete departure from our past careers and we had no idea what we wanted to do. When I shared that with Linda she gently chuckled and explained that, with her process and my willingness to explore and be open to the possibilities, we could be moving forward in six weeks! If anything, Linda UNDERSOLD herself. With enthusiasm, compassion and a genuine commitment to my success, she guided me through a series of explorations, ultimately finding the right match for me in short order. There are two attributes that Linda brought to the table every day that make me proud to recommend her. First, when I referenced above her commitment to my success, I not only mean my success in identifying and purchasing a franchise. That's just the beginning. Because from the beginning it was critical to her (and me!) that we find a franchise that would be successful for however many years I would operate it. Of course she wanted to see me acquire the franchise. But only if it positioned me well for long-term success. The second attribute was the sense of confidence she carried and instilled in me. She knew that this was new to me yet reminded me repeatedly that I knew more than I was giving myself credit for. She anticipated my questions, connected me to expert talent that could answer and provide specialized services, and was a partner throughout the process. For anyone considering acquiring a franchise, you could choose to work with someone else to guide you through the process. But I have no idea why you'd do that!
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Adam Kriete
326 days ago
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Working with Linda was an overall great experience. Very knowledgable and honest, with the right amount of encouragement. I would recommend working with Linda to anyone.
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Jen Olson
328 days ago
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Linda is the best of the best! World class act!
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Tommy Ryan
329 days ago
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The Cayle’s are incredible franchise coaches!
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Christine Hansen
331 days ago
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Marc and Linda are fantastic to work with—supportive, quick to respond, and are true franchise experts. I’d recommend them to anyone!
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Craig Sobel
331 days ago
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Marc is an amazing and talented franchise pro! Highly recommend his sercives!
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Brittany Horner
331 days ago
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I highly recommend working with Marc! He is personable, communicative and has so much knowledge in the industry. If you are working with him, you will be in great hands!
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Cary Tober
331 days ago
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Linda has been a friend and acquaintance for over 5 years. She is warm and compassionate and extremely knowledgable about franchising, starting a business and entrepreneurial venture creation. Her communication is top notch and I always smile when I see her name ringing on my phone.
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Brittney Lincoln
331 days ago
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I've known Linda and had the pleasure of working with her for over a decade. Not only is she a stellar consultant she's a wonderful human being. Linda takes excellent care of her clients and always has their best interest in mind. She's also a seasoned entrepreneur with the knowledge & experience to guide anyone looking to invest in a franchise.
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Andy Pratt
331 days ago
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We had an amazing experience working with Linda! She took the time to explain the franchise process in depth and guided us every step of the way. From helping us find the right brand to introducing us to the franchise teams, connecting us with resources to set up our business, and even referring trusted legal advisors — Linda made the entire journey smooth and stress-free. Thanks to her expertise and support, we’ve found the perfect business and are so excited to open soon! We highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for the right franchise opportunity. She truly goes above and beyond!
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