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𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝🎯 “Business is the ultimate sport. Either you want to win, or you don’t want to win - it’s very competitive” is how Mark Cuban describes business in an article in Entrepreneur Magazine (May 2016). Like football, the corporate world thrives on strategy, teamwork, and perhaps a few moments of celebration after reaching key milestones. Here's how the principles of the gridiron can help us achieve remarkable results in business: ⤵️ 𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 Football is all about teamwork. Everyone’s got a position, and every player counts! In business, we need to channel that same spirit. Collaborate, share ideas, and watch your collective brilliance shine. After all, a great team can conquer any challenge! Who's your MVP in the office? 𝟐. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 Like a football team studies its playbook, successful businesses map out their strategies. Understanding your market as thoroughly as a quarterback knows the field allows for precision in execution. What is your business strategy for the upcoming quarter? 𝟑. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 In football, plays change in a heartbeat. In business, being adaptable is just as important! Whether it's a market shift or a new trend, the ability to pivot can make all the difference. Have you had to change your playbook lately? 𝟒. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Every great team has a coach who inspires and motivates. In business, that’s you! Foster a positive environment where everyone feels valued and heard. As a leader, how do you encourage your team to excel? 𝟓. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 Football players have faced adversity, whether from a missed play or a tough loss. The key is to learn from those setbacks and bounce back stronger. Embrace those challenges; they’re just stepping stones to greatness! What strategies do you use to build resilience? 𝟔. 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Like football stats help teams improve, tracking your business metrics is essential. Keep an eye on your goals and celebrate those wins, big or small! Which key performance indicators (KPIs) do you celebrate in your organization? In conclusion, by applying the principles of football—teamwork, strategic planning, adaptability, leadership, resilience, and performance tracking—you can approach business challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. Let’s open up the conversation! What strategies have you employed in your business journey? Share your experiences, and let’s inspire each other to achieve greatness!✨ #BusinessStrategy #GoalSetting #Leadership #linkedin #personalbrand

I’m honored to have been elected as the President of the Alabama Leadership Association (ALA) at The University of Alabama A huge thank you to Jan Jones for her support in launching this exciting new club. Our mission is to empower students through leadership development and community service, fostering ethical leaders who drive positive change. We’ve already welcomed 90 members in just two meetings, and we’re grateful to have had Ross D'Entremont discuss defining leadership and Cherie Moman share insights on LinkedIn. Together, we’re building a community where leadership and service go hand in hand. Here’s to a future of growth and impact!

As a franchise consultant, I find the recent findings from the August business buyer survey particularly noteworthy. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝: ⤵️ 60% of aspiring entrepreneurs prefer buying franchises over existing businesses, which only attracted the interest of 42.3% of respondents. This shift suggests a growing recognition of the advantages that franchises offer, particularly the established support systems and proven business models that can mitigate the risks associated with starting a business from scratch. Furthermore, an impressive 93.3% expect conditions for business and franchise startups to improve in the next three months. This optimism indicates favorable conditions for new franchisees and franchisors, presenting an opportune moment for those considering a business into franchising. The data also underscores the robustness of the franchise model, with over 806,000 franchise units operating in the U.S. This statistic not only highlights the popularity of franchising but also reflects the significant support network that franchisees can leverage, including training and marketing resources that traditional startups may lack. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:📈 https://lnkd.in/gzhSvjFr scratch-or-legacy-businesses-for-sale/ 𝑃𝑆- 𝐼’𝑚 𝐾𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑛𝑔, 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡, ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠. Connect with me to know more on franchising.☺️ #FranchiseConsulting #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseGrowth #FranchiseSuccess