Think the only business you can franchise is a fast food restaurant? Think again! In this week’s episode, I am joined by none other than Dr. John P. Hayes, who has authored several bestselling books throughout his career and is currently the Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership. Dr. John Hayes has definitely lived a very storied life. Tune in as he takes us for a stroll down memory lane, all the way back to the time when he started writing to supplement his insufficient income as the head of the magazine writing program at Temple until he became an authority about franchising. In this episode, Dr. John P. Hayes shares how meeting James Michener changed the course of his life. He also talks about how he almost passed up the opportunity to write Franchise, the book that not only changed his life, but the marketing game entirely! The writer-turned-franchisee-and-franchisor offers plenty of valuable advice that will not only enrich you as a business owner but as a person as well! Timestamps: [6:19]How meeting James Michener opened doors for John [10:53]This is what sets Dr. John Hayes apart from other professors [18:00]The story behind ‘Franchising’ [29:15]What John learned from Michael Gerber [38:02]Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Ask To Be Paid Upfront [50:57] What Zig Ziglar taught John about franchising Links: Get in touch with Dr. John P. Hayes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnhayes  Omar's (Host) Social Media: Instagram - @nomadables TikTok - @nomadables Facebook Group - NOMADABLES - Accountability & Growth Community for Remote Workers- Perfect to meet fellow online entrepreneurs, remote workers, and digital nomads. YouTube - Omar Mo LinkedIn - Omar Mo Nomads Cast Twitter - @nomadables Pintrest - @nomadables Clubhouse - @pods WEBSITE: https://www.nomadables.com/ Support the show (http://www.nomadables.com)