i9 Sports Expands in the OC Adding a New Franchise Location After successful careers in teaching and running a not-for-profit, Robert and Dawn Hammond were looking for an opportunity that would allow them to make a living while giving back to the families in central and northeast Orange County California. They found their opportunity with i9 Sports. Robert began his adult life as a Combat Engineer in the Marine Corps, followed by receiving BAs in Liberal Arts and Broadcast Communications from Fullerton College and the University of LaVerne respectively. Read More →
YOU RUN A YOUTH SPORTS BUSINESS? HOW NICE.
Occasionally my wife forces me to go out and socialize. So, I do my duty, go to the function and try my best at small talk (not my strong suit). Inevitably I meet someone new and the conversation goes to discussing livelihoods. The conversation goes like this: "So, Steve what do you do for a living?" "We run a small youth sports business." "Oh? Doing what?" "We operate leagues?" "Oh. That sounds fun." Silence ensues, followed by: "That's a great hobby, but how do you make a living?" "From our youth sports business." "Really. You can Read More →
i9 Sports Franchise Owner Steve Cox Discusses Youth Sports Franchise Opportunities
When it comes to youth sports franchise opportunities, one stands head and shoulders above the rest. i9 Sports Franchise Owner and Vice-President of Franchise Development, Steve Cox was recently interviewed at the International Franchise Read More →
Why a Youth Sports Franchise Can Work Where You Live
A common misperception people who consider starting a youth sports franchise have is that they cannot compete with the existing local leagues. The common refrain is, "You don't understand, it's different here. These leagues are huge. Read More →
Will Buying a Franchise Give You Work/Life Balance?
Work/life balance is a frequent topic of conversation when I am talking to someone about buying a franchise. But what does work/life balance mean? Is it more time with your family? Is it the freedom to build your own schedule? Or Read More →
Why All the Kids Franchise Opportunities?
If you are researching franchises you might be asking why all the kids franchise opportunities? Youth sports franchises, birthday parties, mobile gaming, jump houses, tutoring, early childhood development. You name it and there is a Read More →
Your Criteria for Buying a Franchise?
Back in 2007 when my wife and I decided to pursue buying a franchise, I was excited about the opportunity to hit reset on our careers. We started researching franchise models, but were quickly overwhelmed. There were literally thousands Read More →
Staffing and Buying a Franchise
When buying a franchise, regardless of which franchise concept you acquire, at some point you will want to hire additional help and delegate to others. A good franchisor has a solid staffing model in place to help you plan how to do this Read More →
Supplies and Buying a Franchise
When buying a franchise, keep in mind that almost every franchise concept involves some kind of required purchases to run the business such as equipment, cleaning products, uniforms, yogurt, drinks, etc. that are essential to the specific Read More →
Operations Support and Buying a Franchise
Continuing the series on fees versus the value received when buying a franchise, let's look at operations. A franchise is a series of systems and processes that taken together form the basis of the business. When it comes to operations Read More →
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