Scotty Milas is a franchise coach who helps people achieve their goals through business ownership. He's been an entrepreneur dating back to his teen years, when he started small businesses mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. In his early twenties, he began a career with a major news organization as a cameraman for the White House Press Corp. Several years later, Scotty could not ignore the calling of his entrepreneurial spirit and so left the news industry to pursue a career in business.
After 35+ years of experiences, Scotty has been a significant contributor in various senior leadership positions. Scotty is a team player and recently utilized his expertise in development to help build a well-known national fast-casual concept. His tenure in franchising has landed him on leadership panels at several franchise conferences. Scotty has also earned his certification as a CFE, Certified Franchise Executive.
Scotty’s major strengths include his listening skills, where he has the ability to tune in to what his clients’ needs are and balance that with where their interests lie regarding a franchise business. He is exceptional at building relationships and earns the trust of his clients he needs to help them succeed. Scotty truly believes that “It’s all about my clients’ best interests, not mine.”
Scotty started the podcast "All Things Considered Franchising" to educate people on the ever-growing franchise industry.
Scott is married and has three adult children 2 grandchildren, and splits his time between Western Massachusetts and Florida. When he is not consulting, you can find him with his wife, Ewa, either on the beach, sailing, golfing, or playing tennis.
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Scotty Milas is a franchise coach who helps people achieve their goals through business ownership. He's been an entrepreneur dating back to his teen years, when he started small businesses mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. In his early twenties, he began a career with a major news organization as a cameraman for the White House Press Corp. Several years later, Scotty could not ignore the calling of his entrepreneurial spirit and so left the news industry to pursue a career in business.
After 35+ years of experiences, Scotty has been a significant contributor in various senior leadership positions. Scotty is a team player and recently utilized his expertise in development to help build a well-known national fast-casual concept. His tenure in franchising has landed him on leadership panels at several franchise conferences. Scotty has also earned his certification as a CFE, Certified Franchise Executive.
Scotty’s major strengths include his listening skills, where he has the ability to tune in to what his clients’ needs are and balance that with where their interests lie regarding a franchise business. He is exceptional at building relationships and earns the trust of his clients he needs to help them succeed. Scotty truly believes that “It’s all about my clients’ best interests, not mine.”
Scotty started the podcast "All Things Considered Franchising" to educate people on the ever-growing franchise industry.
Scott is married and has three adult children 2 grandchildren, and splits his time between Western Massachusetts and Florida. When he is not consulting, you can find him with his wife, Ewa, either on the beach, sailing, golfing, or playing tennis.
Steps to Researching & Exploring Business Ownership: Part I
All Things Considered Franchising Podcast
15 minutes 18 seconds
1 year ago
Steps to Researching & Exploring Business Ownership: Part I
All Things Considered Franchising Podcast
Scotty Milas is the founder of All Things Considered Franchising and the ownerof ScottMilasfranchiseCoach.com. With years of entrepreneurial experience,Scotty started his organization to provide free guidance, education, andresources to individuals interested in researching and exploring businessownership. As a franchise consultant coach, he helps people make validateddecisions by understanding their goals and needs.
In this episode, Scotty Milas discusses the first steps to researching andexploring business ownership. He emphasizes the importance ofunderstanding your why "before diving into the process." Scotty says, "Knowingyour why is really important because knowing what you're trying toaccomplish by leaving corporate America is also important."
Scotty advises against solely relying on online research and recommendsfinding a franchise consultant coach who can provide expertise andguidance. He highlights the need to think like a business owner and not anemployee when considering franchise opportunities. Scotty also emphasizesthe importance of trust and finding a consultant who listens and providestransparent feedback. As Scotty explains, “Make up your mind that this is whatyou want to do and then reach out and find somebody, an expert, someonelike myself, perhaps it's somebody that you know or somebody that can bereferred to you to help you and guide you through the process."
Finally, Scotty concludes by emphasizing that the decision-making process infranchising is a yes or no, and that "maybe" is not an answer.
Key Takeaways:
-Thinking like a business owner, not an employee, is essential in the decision-making process.-Finding a consultant who listens, provides transparent feedback, and buildstrust is important.-Franchise exploration is a yes or no decision, and "maybe" is not an answer.
Scotty Milas can be reached at scott@scottmilasfranchisecoach.com and at(860)751-9126.
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All Things Considered Franchising Podcast
Scotty Milas is a franchise coach who helps people achieve their goals through business ownership. He's been an entrepreneur dating back to his teen years, when he started small businesses mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. In his early twenties, he began a career with a major news organization as a cameraman for the White House Press Corp. Several years later, Scotty could not ignore the calling of his entrepreneurial spirit and so left the news industry to pursue a career in business.
After 35+ years of experiences, Scotty has been a significant contributor in various senior leadership positions. Scotty is a team player and recently utilized his expertise in development to help build a well-known national fast-casual concept. His tenure in franchising has landed him on leadership panels at several franchise conferences. Scotty has also earned his certification as a CFE, Certified Franchise Executive.
Scotty’s major strengths include his listening skills, where he has the ability to tune in to what his clients’ needs are and balance that with where their interests lie regarding a franchise business. He is exceptional at building relationships and earns the trust of his clients he needs to help them succeed. Scotty truly believes that “It’s all about my clients’ best interests, not mine.”
Scotty started the podcast "All Things Considered Franchising" to educate people on the ever-growing franchise industry.
Scott is married and has three adult children 2 grandchildren, and splits his time between Western Massachusetts and Florida. When he is not consulting, you can find him with his wife, Ewa, either on the beach, sailing, golfing, or playing tennis.
