Building a Life, Not Just a Business: The Franchise Path

Want to own a business but unsure where to start? Franchising might be the solution! In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Lance Hood, founder of ARC Franchising, who shares his unique approach to franchising. After building his own business experience and overcoming personal challenges, Lance now helps aspiring franchise owners succeed. He discusses his discovery process, how to avoid common mistakes, and the key to selecting the right franchise for long-term success. With a focus on personal development and the right fit, Lance offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in the franchising world. Key Takeaways: → The importance of aligning business choices with your personality → Why traditional business models may fall short for some → The essential steps in finding the right franchise. → Common mistakes to avoid when choosing a franchise. → Franchising as a tool for building not just a business, but a lifestyle Lance Hood is a franchise advisor, AI entrepreneur, and former performance coach who's helped thousands of professionals escape the grind of corporate life and build businesses that actually fit. As the founder of ARC Franchising, Lance is known for helping executives, investors, and career-changers find franchise opportunities that match their skills, goals, and values — not just what’s trendy. Before franchising, Lance scaled a personal development company to $5M+ in 3 years, by interviewing legends like John Assaraf, Les Brown and T. Harv Eker. Before that he also led a 24/7 operation with nearly 200 team members. Today, he combines business strategy, psychology, and data to help people buy smart and build wealth through strategic franchise ownership. Connect With Lance Hood: Website Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices