Terry Powell, Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source, Appointed as Forbes Coaches Council Contributor
With more than 34 years of success leading and growing the nation’s leading alternative career coaching franchise, Terry Powell, the disruptive game changer and visionary founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source, has earned a coveted contributor role with the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council.
The Forbes Coaches Council selected Powell for his many achievements in business and franchising and his proven experience serving as a national thought leader and respected coaching voice of America’s small business owners. From his contributing author account, Powell will publish articles sharing his thoughts on subjects such as leadership, entrepreneurship, the stock market, politics, and business trends, among other topics. All articles will coach aspiring entrepreneurs on what it takes to be successful as business owners.
“I am truly honored to be included in the Forbes Coaches Council featuring such outstanding business leaders in the coaching realm,” says Powell. “Each of these council members work to create real dialogue regarding issues and challenges we all face using the significant platform provided by Forbes, one of the most admired names in business information gathering and dissemination.
“Since founding The Entrepreneur’s Source® more than 34 years ago, I take great pride in the fact our company has guided thousands of people along the path to self-sufficiency. Investing in the right franchise business for them offers greater opportunity for the Income, Lifestyle, Wealth, and Equity they desire for themselves and their loved ones. This expertise has allowed me the opportunity to share insights and advice as a contributing member of the select Forbes Coaches Council.”
The Forbes Coaches Council is a highly selective organization for coaches from diverse backgrounds. This invitation-only group provides those coaching executives with an outlet to present expert articles and tips for the benefit of the readers of Forbes.com.
Powell’s initial article for Forbes Coaches Council, “Your Career 2.0-10 Tips to Achieve Self Sufficiency” is online now at https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/02/08/your-career-2-0-tips-to-achieve-self-sufficiency/#def877747711
Writing from the perspective of helping individuals find real financial and professional independence, Powell offers common sense tips on what one needs to do get started on their own journey. This includes digging deep to discover true passions, finding a “second set of eyes” for education, awareness, and discovery, combating the inevitable fears of transitioning to self-sufficiency, and even dealing with skeptical loved ones.
“It’s been my experience that every one of these tips is essential in helping people truly evaluate what they really want from their professional life,” says Powell. “Business ownership is truly a life-changing opportunity. This list is designed to start an initial, candid inner dialogue for seekers, to help them determine if the goal of launching a business is really right for them.”
If you would like more information about becoming your own boss with help and guidance from The Entrepreneur’s Source®, please click this link: https://entrepreneurssource.com/about_us.html.
To review Terry Powell’s Forbes Coaches Council profile and access his contributions, please visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/people/terrypowell1/#5bb88aec77bb.
About The Entrepreneur’s Source®
Established in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source has been North America’s leading alternative career coaching franchise dedicated to the entrepreneur for more than 32 years. Today, with more than 120 offices in the United States and Canada, The Entrepreneur’s Source® continues to dominate the $1.5 billion-dollar Business Coaching/Consulting franchise market in North America.
The Entrepreneur’s Source network of franchise coaches offers a full range of services to individuals seeking alternate career options and to franchise businesses looking to increase performance. For more information about The Entrepreneur’s Source®, please visit https://entrepreneurssource.com/.
The Entrepreneur’s Source is a trademark of TES Franchising, LLC. All rights reserved.
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