In this special episode, Gresham Harless reflects deeply on the emotional and mental toll of his ongoing journey as a Franchise Broker, currently around day 228.
He expresses the internal conflict of feeling like a failure due to a lack of closed deals, despite understanding that business growth often takes time.
Gresham highlights the challenge of staying mentally strong amid slow progress and uncertainty, referencing past wins as a reminder that success is possible.
He emphasizes the importance of leaning into the process, even when it’s slow and frustrating, and recognizes that while a franchise provides a playbook, execution is still complex.
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