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The Entrepreneur’s Source: Blast From The Past: Terry Altieri. It was the mid-90s, and Terry Altieri saw the writing on the wall. “At the time, I was working for a hardware company, and Home Depot had just moved in and started taking our business. By 1995, I was looking to get out of the company,” Altieri…

The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) Lifestyle Profile: Michael Scroope Says Goodbye to Corporate America and Hello to Helping his Community. Michael Scroope is a rock star…and his greatest fans are his family and TES coach Mike Komondy. Scroope was recently named a “Rock Star Franchise Owner” for 2019 by the “Franchise Business Review” and Komondy couldn’t agree more….

Originally Published in Forbes: The History Of Franchising, And Why Today It’s Easier Than Ever.  Written by Terry Powell, Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source®. Once upon a time, if you wanted to buy a franchise, you might have found an ad in the paper, like the one that appeared in a 1949 New York Times issue, which…

The Entrepreneur’s Source: A Gift For Father’s Day.    Finding that elusive work-life balance. Does this sound familiar: Wake up. Fight traffic. Work late. Drive home. Repeat. For millions of dads, this is a familiar routine. Now for some of those dads, that routine works. But for many of them, there is a growing desire to…

The Entrepreneur’s Source wants you to take a moment to think about the American Dream. What does that mean to you? Are you living it? For a trio of siblings in Houston, Texas, the American Dream meant owning their own business and living life on their terms. But first, they learned some valuable lessons in the armed forces. Chanel Jones…

The Entrepreneur’s Source: Is Your Job a Battleground?  What kind of relationship do you have with your boss? When you walk in the door at work, does it feel like home or a battleground? They’re valid questions you should be asking yourself because your answer could mean all the difference between happiness and destructive dissatisfaction….

The Entrepreneur’s Source: Answering the Call for Independence. Corina Mack and Amanda Hebert have a lot in common. The two women are award-winning franchise owners with a leading hospitality talent acquisition franchise.   Both were also recently named co-Franchisees of the Year at the company’s annual convention this year. And perhaps most importantly, both women used…

Branden Bowden is what we call a “seeker” here at The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES). Bowden, a husband and the father of two little girls, believes that he always had the entrepreneurial spirit. “I enjoy spending time with my family, and fishing and hunting,” says Bowden. “I wanted to do the things that I wanted to do, and…

Fifty years ago, America did the impossible… or at least what was believed by many to be the impossible. On July 20, 1969, 240,000 miles from Earth,  Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, landed on the surface of the moon. “Houston,” Armstrong said. “Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.”  “Roger, Tranquility. We copy you down,” came the…

The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) Blast From The Past: Susan Stilwell. Shifting From Probability to  Possibilities to Make Dreams Come True Susan Stilwell says she is a born sales person. It was the hardest thing for her to let go of when she joined The Entrepreneur’s Source® thirteen years ago. It’s one of the things that make’s The…

Did you know that National Simplify Your Life Week is the first week of August? At The Entrepreneur’s Source, we believe Simplify Your Life Week is meant to encourage us all to look at our lives and discover what makes us genuinely happy… and what doesn’t. It also encourages us to explore ways to achieve…

Originally Published in Forbes, Jul 10, 2019. “Mentors Matter: How To Identify An Excellent Mentor.“ Written By Terry Powell, the Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source. Let’s assume that we all agree that mentorship is a good thing. In the workplace (paywall), mentorship is considered extremely valuable, particularly for young adults just starting out, to get ahead. But…

The New Breed of Candidate®: How Millennials Are Changing The Face Of Entrepreneurship Views on millennials can be as different as night and day. Some people have an impression that they are entitled and remiss, while others see them as ambitious and tech-savvy. One thing is clear: millennials are not doing business as usual and…

Looking Toward the Future Q&A Series With Mary Pang. Helping people discover self-sufficiency and achieve entrepreneurship is what sets The Entrepreneur’s Source apart. Mary Pang can’t imagine a better environment to work in than one that is founded on helping people embark on their own journey of self-sufficiency. Pang was at a crossroads in her life…

As shorter days and longer nights mark the end of carefree days and warm nights of summer, so does (for most of us) the extra time spent with family and friends… and all too soon, it’s back to work and the “new normal.” Americans Wasted 768 Million Vacation Days Last Year.  A recent report by Statista, says that 768 million vacation…

The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) Hires Gregory Cook as Member Relationship Strategist. Insightful Industry Veteran Excited to Join TES’ Performance Enhancement Center Team The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES), North America’s leading career transition coaching franchise, announced today the appointment of Gregory Cook as Member Relationship Strategist. Cook will serve as a brand ambassador for TES to help the company achieve…

Originally Published in Forbes, September 12, 2019. “How To Start Working On Your Income, Lifestyle, Wealth And Equity Goals” Written By Terry Powell, the Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source. Have you ever asked yourself whether you’re really doing what you want to be doing with your life during your working hours? After all, we spend a pretty good chunk…