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12/31/2022
A Greek Tragedy

Did you know that the 4 suits of a modern deck of playing cards are based on a Greek Tragedy?♣️♥️♠️♦️

The story goes something like this:

There once was a Prince that had almost everything he could dream of having, an education, fine clothes, his own castle, a fully stocked stable, and countless servants to tend to his every whim. The young Prince however was unsatisfied, and filled with jealousy and contempt towards the things ...

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12/2/2022
INTROSPECTION

Many see this winter scene and identify with it through their feelings. Words like barren, frigid, lifeless, and, depression have been used to describe the sensation one might experience looking at the surface.

There is a season for everything my friends. And while I can certainly understand why anyone might see those types of things, I would ask you to look again.

So often in life we are taken up by the whirlwind of colour and light, that we forget to stand still once in ...

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10/28/2022
You're So Lucky

I've never liked the expression "you're so lucky", or, any other version of the same sentiment.

I'm not saying that I don't believe in luck. I know that "luck", is a series of random events, all happening at the same time, to produce a positive result for one or more individuals. Winning a major lottery is purely based on the premise of luck. So, I suppose, if I won the lottery and someone said that I was lucky, I ...

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10/4/2022
What is a Franchise Consultant?

My answer to this question is rather unique. Franchise consulting is a process. It's a process that requires expertise, insight, analytics, and empathy.

When someone is looking into franchise businesses, typically, it doesn't take much web surfing for most people to become overwhelmed, confused, and eventually, frustrated. It's not their fault. Despite living in a very technically advanced time, there are still many facets of ...

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9/26/2022
Why Own a Business?

Ever since I was young, I noticed something about how people act around and treat people that make their career in politics, sports, and media. For some reason or another, those people always garnered an instant level of respect and influence. It didn't seem to matter if "Joe or Jane Blow" had any experience in the day to day reality that most of us experience. What mattered is; they had public presence and, opinions to share.

This bothered me for awhile, if I'm being honest. ...

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9/22/2022
In The Beginning: Gord Lodge

Question: Why have you chosen to become a franchise consultant?

Gord's Answer: My reason is very simple. I successfully owned and operated a franchise for many years. The lifestyle and freedom my family has enjoyed over the years, is directly related to owning a franchise business. I want to share my experience with other families, and, do my best to help them achieve their dreams and aspirations. ...

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