Nikki Senior

"You can fail at what you don’t want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” ~ Jim Carrey

I've always believed that if you have a passion for something - if it really lights you up - that you'll have a far higher chance of success.

I think this is really important in franchising, too.

So many times, I spoke to people who wanted to buy a franchise with me because it 'seems like a lucrative opportunity'... Thank you, next!

I'd only take people into my brand who were truly passionate about what we did - those who had a personal connection to the service.

And that paid off.

Business can be tough sometimes. Like, really, really tough. If you don't have that passion - that personal connection - to what you're doing, it's much harder to keep going during those darker times.

You can tell when somebody has a passion for what they do... Customers FEEL that energy. And businesses thrive when that energy is present.

That's where the magic happens! ✨️

How do you feel about what you do?

If you don't like where you're at, you can change it... You are not a tree 🌳

One of the things I do with my clients is to help them get crystal clear on exactly what they want in their lives. Not what they think they 'should' want - what they really, really want (no Spice Girls references, please 😉)... And how to get it.

If you're feeling that now is time for a life overhaul, reach out and let's grab a virtual coffee ☕️ I'll pop a booking link in the comments below 👇

Which type of thinker are you – A or B? 🤔

'A' level thinking involves focusing on problems, a natural response when we need to find solutions. On the other hand, 'B' level thinking, like Lewis Hamilton maneuvering on the racetrack, entails focusing on distant goals rather than obstacles.

While 'A' level thinking serves to identify risks and keep us safe, shifting to 'B' level thinking is key to achieving incredible results in life. It may sound simple but isn't always easy.

So, where do you stand right now – A or B? If you were to consciously embrace 'B' level thinking, how might your behavior and choices change? How could this shift impact your current situation? 🤔

Ponder on this and share your insights! 😎

Tag them in the comments 👇

I was reflecting recently on where my determination comes from - how do I keep going when the odds seem stacked against me? How do I continue to push forward, even when nothing seems to be happening? Where does that come from?

Aside from the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, and I genuinely want to help others, I put it down to the training I received at SF Group. It was HARD working there. They broke you down and rebuilt you again. They expected the best and nothing less. Blood, sweat and tears...

But they ignited something in me. The desire and determination to keep going comes from knowing that if you keep taking certain actions, you WILL be successful.

Consistent action. Every (working) day. Without fail.

It's not always easy, but the results speak for themselves.

Three years of being pushed to be the best version of myself transformed my attitude beyond measure.

So who transformed you professionally, and how? What skills do you now take forward in your career that you wouldn't have had otherwise?

Persistence beats resistance, so they say.

So how do we remain persistent when we meet resistance? How do we continue to dig deep and keep going, when all the odds seem stacked against us?

I'm not answering this question today... I'm asking you.

What do YOU do when you meet resistance? How do YOU keep going, against all odds?

Often, when we reflect on past challenges, we begin to learn a little more about our strengths.

Share yours in the comments below 👇

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There are 3 things your year-1 franchisees aren't telling you...

1. They are scared 😨
Scared of failing, of losing what they've invested and looking like a failure to others. They're scared of dropping the ball, of damaging the brand, of everything crumbling in front of their eyes.

2. They are overwhelmed 🤯
There is a LOT of information to take on. Possibly more than they anticipated. Now, they're running a business. There are parts of this that they hadn't fully anticipated, even though you trained them well and they understood the concept - living the MD life is different in reality.

3. They feel like they're different 🤔
Something about their situation, business, customer base, territory... It's different to the others. They feel like nobody can fully understand, because their issue is unique to them.

Of course, this all sounds very negative, and there are definitely franchisees who have a positive overall experience of year 1...

But I promised to share some of the things they AREN'T telling you, remember? 💡

So how do you reassure them? How do you make sure they have the skills they need to get through those challenges? What support do you have in place for them?

This is where engaging with a coach (not necessarily me, but me if you like) can be super valuable.

A third party supporting them through these mindset challenges can be the thing that makes the difference between a franchisee loving year 1 and raving about your brand, or the alternative (and I know you know what I mean)...

I provide a package specifically for new franchisees, to support them throughout their first 12 months in the business.

Whether you're a franchisor looking to improve your franchisee support, or a franchisee experiencing the above, feel free to reach out for more information, or book a virtual cuppa using the link below...

Because franchising's better when we do it together 💜

Namaste 🙏

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I met somebody recently. I didn't even get his name. But you know when one simple conversation with somebody really sticks in your mind? Well, this was one of those...

He was telling me about some personal struggles he'd had, and about his mantra - "My world is taking care of me".

This mantra had helped him through some incredibly challenging times. It had helped him to keep the faith that this too shall pass, and that somewhere in the situation is something that will improve his life, even if he can't see it at this point.

Does this mantra change a situation? Probably not.

But when we're busy looking for the GOOD, our subconscious mind is going to filter everything around us and show us the good...

Have you ever got through a situation, to find that one those old sayings your Nan would have said suddenly resonates? You know the ones... 'When one door closes, another opens'. Or maybe, 'There are plenty more fish in the sea'... I'm sure there are many more I haven't listed, but you get the idea.

If you looked back at your biggest challenges from the past, can you find any good that came out of them? And if you'd had faith at the time that some good COULD come from the situation, how would that have changed how you felt at that time?

Our life experience is all about how we FEEL from moment to moment. So if a mantra helps you FEEL faith, to FEEL that you're being looked after, to FEEL safe along the way... Well, I'll take that, thank you!

What's your mantra?

If you're considering going on your own personal development journey and you'd like somebody to help you get started, you can book a free consultation with me (link below). Whether you do it with me or somebody else, you must just START. Your life is too important not to 🙏

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When you hear those dreaded words... "Thank you, but we've decided not to go ahead"... 🤦‍♀️

And your subconscious mind gets to work on letting you know ALL THE THINGS you did wrong 😒 All your faults. All your flaws. How you're just not cut out for this. How maybe you're just not good enough 😫

You start to convince yourself that maybe - just maybe - you should give up and do something else. You're not a 'sales person' anyway. Sales people are sleazy 🙇‍♂️ And that's just not you.

🚨 STOP 🚨

Sales is just a numbers game! Would you expect to score a goal every time you kicked the ball in the general direction of the net? Or win at bingo on every game? What about betting on a horse? Would you back a winner every time?

Sales is not sleazy (when done properly). In franchising at least, it's a process of discovery, where both parties can explore the suitability of the other. If somebody doesn't want to buy from you, that's fine! They just weren't for you. Plenty more will be.

The key is to not give up 🔑 To keep your energy levels high, and to stay laser focused on finding the RIGHT person 🙋🙋‍♀️ They are out there, believe me. But you'll never find them whilst you're busy beating yourself up in the corner 🙇‍♂️

Always remember... Every NO is one step closer to a YES 💜