What if the thing you think you want—a “dream franchise”—is the very thing that will eat your nights, your weekends, and your sanity?
What if the right fit is the one that feels boring on paper but quietly prints freedom?
Kim Woods has spent two decades in the trenches of franchising, turning ambition into action for people who don’t want a boss anymore. Navy veteran, relationship builder, and franchise development lead at Clear Pest Pros within BELFOR Franchise Group, Kim speaks in straight lines: proven systems, honest screening, and grit over hype.
He thought owning a gym was purpose—until he saw the lease, the churn, and the weekends
She learned the hard way that “franchise fee” isn’t profit—it’s the cost of a real support system
If you won’t work the model, the model won’t work for you
Your LinkedIn is a weapon; TAP won’t save you
“Can I make a million?” isn’t a question—it’s a mirror
Buy with an exit in mind, build something your kids could run or you can sell
