In this solo episode of Powered by Franchising, Laura shares six essential books that every franchise owner, entrepreneur, and business leader should read. These books have shaped thousands of successful franchisees and provide the mindset, systems, and leadership tools needed to run a high-performing business.
Whether you’re exploring franchise ownership, preparing to open your first location, or scaling a multi-unit brand, these insights will help you think bigger, lead better, and operate with clarity.
Books Featured in This Episode:
• The E-Myth Revisited — Michael E. Gerber
• 10x Is Easier Than 2x — Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• Scaling Up — Verne Harnish
• The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership — John C. Maxwell
• What the Heck Is EOS? — Gino Wickman & Tom Bouwer
• Love Work — Chuck Runyon & Dave Mortenson (Anytime Fitness)
These books offer practical, actionable wisdom that aligns perfectly with franchising — from systems and processes, to leadership development, to scaling with purpose and heart.
If you enjoyed Laura’s previous review of John Maxwell’s Daily Reader, this episode is the perfect follow-up.
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