MEET THE AUTHOR

LIZ LEONARD

Finding freedom. Liz’s Story.

Welcome! I’m Liz!

I’d like to share a story that probably sounds familiar to you. 

I was in a job I was good at, making decent money, pretty happy with my career. But the reality was my work took up the majority of my time, with only a sliver left over for my family. And it just felt wrong.

Have you ever thought, “Ok, life is fine, but could it be better? Could I unlock more?” Usually we have these thoughts and then the fear immediately kicks in—the “what about…” and “what if…”. 

But, after talking to my husband and then my kids (they were young at the time but still had plenty of opinions) we all agreed it was time for a change. I  was able to marry my personal passions and skill set and start my own business—a childcare center and preschool. A few years later I was able to sell that business for a profit. 

I knew I wanted to continue to pursue my entrepreneurial side, but I didn’t want to start from the beginning again. While I was so proud of my work at the school, it was a herculean undertaking to get off the ground!

So, I started to research franchises and landed on an opportunity that met my needs. And it worked! Later I opened another franchise business. There were missteps and landmines along the way, but the most important part is that I was able to take my life back. I was able to start thriving businesses with the safety net of franchising behind me—and it’s made all the difference. 

It didn’t take long for me to realize I could use what I have learned to help others as a franchise advisor. Now, clients (YOU!) can avoid the landmines, streamline the process, and find your own success in franchising faster and easier than ever. And that’s where Your Franchise Fast Pass was born. 

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More about Liz Leonard

After two decades of franchising and entrepreneurship, Liz Leonard has seen the proverbial sandpits so many first-time entrepreneurs step into, and how it can slow down or even ruin their chances in opening a thriving business. As a franchise advisor, she helps her clients research and start their business with their best foot forward with her Your Franchise Fast Pass educational system. 

Liz is an active member of GoBundance Women, International Franchise Association, and is the author of ‘Let’s Talk Franchising’ magazine and the invaluable guidebook Your Franchise Fast Pass. She is dedicated to helping individuals find opportunities to build their wealth and achieve entrepreneurial success. 

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Fun Facts About Liz

1) What is your Myers-Briggs?

ESTJ-A. Their trademark is responsibility, work ethic, ambition, and leadership. 

2) If someone were to make you snap, it would be someone who is:

Disingenuous

3) You had a bad day, how do you fix it?

Fine wine, cheese & homemade GF goodness

4) What are you streaming on TV right now?

The Crown, Money Heist Berlin, Virgin River, & anything to do with travel, boats, music, nature and animals

5) Where do you live?

Maine. It is also called the Pine Tree State & Vacationland.

6) What is your zodiac sign?

Leo

7) Early bird, night owl, or afternoon dove?

Early bird. It’s the best time of the day with a cup of tea.

8) What did you want to be when you grew up?

Educator, Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, World Traveler

9) What is your biggest fear?

Big spiders, enclosed spaces, snakes (and so many more…)

10) If you could get rid of any food, what would it be?

Anchovies