Revisited – A Franchisor’s Personal Journey Into Business Ownership

We are going to revisit one of our most downloaded episodes with my good friend Mark Titcomb of Floor Coverings International. In this episode, Mark talks about starting enterprises out of passion, the mindset game of entrepreneurship, and his transition from the franchisor to the business owner, which helped him create opportunities for his family. Why would you put so much effort into creating someone else if you are a driven individual with particular traits? Mark’s experience demonstrates the importance of beginning to give your dreams the chance they require. 

In this episode you will learn: 

• Fear is what prevents people from operating their own enterprises 
• Describe the “why” for your goal 
• Who is a suitable fit for FCI? 
• The leading cause of failure for businesses 
• Stop asking ‘why?’ and start asking ‘why not?’ 
• and so much more! 

About Mark Titcomb: 

Mark has been an entrepreneur and an advocate for those hoping to become an entrepreneur over these past 27 years. Mark began as a franchise owner within First Service Brands in 1993 and then became part of the equity partners that grew CertaPro Painters from $30 MM to $500 MM. Mark and his wife have seen their lives change as they have focused on building a business to achieve their dreams. 

Connect with Mark Titcomb on… 

Website: https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy, Book by Thomas J. Stanley:  https://themillionairenextdoor.com/
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It, Book by Michael Gerber:  https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com/product/the-e-myth-revisited/