Results

“When my corporate finance job ended unexpectedly, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for the next phase of my professional life. I dreaded going back to work for someone else, but was uncertain and wary about starting my own business. An introduction to Phil and Prosperity Services came at precisely the right time. He asked many questions, not just about my professional experience and skills, but also about my personal/family situation and my goals. He listened attentively to my answers before asking more questions. In the end he developed a profile that was used to select appropriate franchise options for my situation. None of these opportunities were companies that I would have known about, let alone pursued, without Phil bringing them to my attention.

Phil’s approach is to educate himself about his client, all the while educating his client about the world of franchises and how to assess them for compatibility. As I got to the point of committing to a company, he offered advice on what questions to ask, negotiation tips, and resources for legal review and funding options. Even after I made the decision and purchased my business, he remains available for any questions I might have and is always available to offer advice, and encouragement, and to celebrate my successes. His insight into the value proposition of the franchise model and his sincere desire to help me make the right decision for me was invaluable.”

Kelly M.
Entrepreneur

I began my franchise journey with a ton of questions and no clue where to start. Like anyone who grew up with information easily accessible thanks to Google, I embarked on my journey through various Google links and YouTube videos, where I first learned about franchise advisors. I soon faced my first struggle: I am considerably younger than the average age of a franchisee (44), so many people did not take me seriously. One advisor even took ten minutes to explain basic accounting despite my informing them that I graduated from a top five business school and had a thorough grasp of accounting from my own work experience. Thankfully, I found Prosperity Services and met Phil Harvey.

When you are looking for guidance, in my opinion, there are two important things an advisor needs to have: subject matter expertise and empathy for their client. Phil has an plenty of both – he helped me explore multiple franchises, evaluate them all, prepared me to make decisions and supported me well beyond. Phil provided invaluable insights that have allowed me to make better decisions and feel very confident in the thorough process. I was afforded a top-tier business education; had I known earlier that Phil would provide me with a plethora of experience and knowledge about franchising and business, I could have saved a ton in tuition!

If you merely want someone knowledgeable, I’m sure there are places you can go to acquire that knowledge, albeit slower. What Phil does uniquely, which Google cannot and many of the advisors I interviewed do not, is employ empathy. Phil listens when you speak and does not simply rephrase what you say (an expert active listening tactic). Instead Phil shows understanding and provides value where YOU need it… for your specific goals and ambitions. Yes, that means he will be honest with you – not every conversation was “warm & fuzzy”, especially if he believes you’re failing to see a potential obstacle. That brute honesty also means you’re not left wishing Phil spent more time covering fundamentals – he will focus on the heart of the matter and the tougher decision-points where you need help.

I don’t leave online reviews or feedback unless the experience was so bad that I feel compelled to ensure no one faces the issues I did. In this instance, I want everyone to know how valuable Prosperity Services support has been to me. Whether you’re trying to figure out where to start your exploration, or your seeking expert insight on very specific topics, Prosperity Services should be your “go-to” resource.

Shawn
Entrepreneur

“I’ve enjoyed the freedom, control and financial benefits of franchising for over 25 years. As a franchise owner and operator, I work hard leading teams, caring for my staff and helping them deliver high quality experiences to our customers. Through Phil, my appreciation of the franchise business model, and the resources franchisors and their suppliers can offer, has strengthened my business immensely. Everyone needs help along the way – Phil provided guidance and sound franchise advice that I found to be highly credible. He took the time to understand my challenges, issues and opportunities. Simply put, Phil’s a franchise expert, who I’ve found to be extremely valuable, as he’s helped me become more successful.”

Sunny S.
Entrepreneur

“I’ve been tapping into Phil’s franchise expertise for a long time. He’s incredibly responsive, perceptive, thorough, keeps me focused, and saves me time. I believe Phil’s consultative approach has made me a better franchise business owner. He understands the needs of franchisees, how to evaluate franchisor performance, and is a consummate professional even when addressing tough issues. I’ve been successful in business, in part because I know what I don’t know, and am not shy about asking for help. I really appreciate how Phil makes the process educational and empowering — I feel prepared to ask the right questions, and well-informed at decision-time.”

Chintan T.
Entrepreneur

“We were open to learning, yet initially cautious about franchise business ownership. We knew we had to be pragmatic in order to accomplish our goals (independence, freedom, flexibility, earn money, create wealth, etc.).

The process of exploration and learning we experienced was immensely helpful. We really appreciated the objective, individualized and sometimes brutally honest, approach Prosperity Services uses.

Thanks to their educational approach, we were able to resolve our preconceived notions. Our open-mindedness and their process enabled us to consider industries and businesses that we wouldn’t otherwise have found. Prosperity Services took the time to understand, probe our unique needs, concerns, desires and worked hard to help us find us the best options.

In particular, Phil shared intel, held us accountable, ensured we were fully engaged, listened to our concerns, helped us address them, and kept us focused on what really mattered. This whole experience grounded us in our reality, saved us time for sure, opened our eyes to opportunity that we would otherwise not have found on our own.

Today, we operate a growing business, are proud of what we do, the jobs we’re creating, the community we’re strengthening and… we’re doing it together as a couple (we weren’t sure we could).

Be sure to approach entrepreneurship with ab open mind, gain access to experts like Prosperity Services, let them educate you, find the right brands, and help you rigorously evaluate your options. This is ultimately gave us the confidence to take the leap and become entrepreneurs.”

Denise & Keith
Entrepreneurs

“Before I began working with Phil, I already had a fair amount of experience in a variety industries and capacities at large companies, start-ups, and at my own small business. After selling my company, I began exploring what I wanted to do next. I was considering a variety of different directions, including franchising. I spoke with a number of franchise consultants, but Phil’s personality and approach really struck a chord with me. In my conversations with Phil, he took the time to dig in to my goals, objectives, and priorities and really helped me crystalize what I was looking for.

Phil’s methodology, and his emphasis on doing the legwork and speaking with both franchisors and franchisees, gave me confidence that my decision making was grounded in fact and understanding. I can be quite thorough in my analysis, but Phil was always patient, and I never felt pressured. He brought me interesting opportunities that I know I would not have otherwise seen. Although I came very close with a few franchises, I ultimately pursued a non-franchise opportunity. Phil’s help, advice, and encouragement throughout the process have been invaluable. For anyone seriously considering franchising, I would highly recommend working with Phil. He is clearly committed to helping people find the right opportunity for them. I have greatly enjoyed working with him.”

Mark M.
Entrepreneur

“We’ve always had an interest in being in-business for ourselves, in creating value and achieving growth for ourselves and our family. Phil listened and asked all the right questions, right from day one, making it a comfortable fit for us. Although we have prior business ownership and franchise experience, Phil provided friendly reminders and valuable insights for our consideration, which ensured that we asked the right questions of franchisors. We needed someone to help us stay focused, think clearly at each stage of our journey, and fully prepare us as we conducted our investigations. Weekly calls (Working Sessions) seemed a bit overwhelming at first, particularly when also having weekly calls with franchisors. However, we found our Working Sessions with Phil helpful – we stayed on track, and maintained momentum. It was a pleasure working with Phil, and we intend to continue doing so.”

Scott & Becky
Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship has been a goal of mine from when I was young, coming from a family of entrepreneurs. After obtaining a BSC in Accounting, I became a Staff Accountant and ultimately rose to become VP of Accounting. In the latter years of my corporate career, as I got closer to the top of the ladder, I became frustrated and found myself with an undesirable work-life balance. The urge to pursue self-employment grew stronger and louder — and then I was introduced to Prosperity Services and Phil Harvey.

We connected right from the start, not only as individuals but also as professionals. Phil laid out a clear and concise road map of exploration, my journey to franchise ownership, including timelines, requirements, expectations, and work ethic. Nothing he shared was unrealistic or salesy and my gutting feeling was spot-on. Phil’s passionate about his work gave me a sense of confidence that if we worked together, the results would be productive (whether I went forward or not).

Today, I am on track to open my new business, and thankfully I have not encountered an unexpected scenario thanks to Prosperity Services meticulous step by step roadmap.

The most valuable elements of my experience was gaining knowledge, resources, mentorship and confidence. I thought I had an idea of how franchising works. I was wrong. Prosperity Services took the time to provide the information I needed regarding franchising, which allowed me to make an educated decision. The mentorship along the way was immense. I was able to ask questions and bounce ideas. Phil was always a call, a text, an email away. The knowledge and education I gained along the way gave me confidence that I was going down the right path, and I’m grateful for all of it.

Prosperity Services system works best for people with the right mindset (to explore, learn) and willingness to diligently follow the process, ask tough questions, be coached and make independent decisions.

Eric B.
Entrepreneur

If you’re serious about exploring franchise ownership, Prosperity Services is an excellent resource to find the right fit. They listened, identified strong options, provided tools, education and expert guidance throughout our investigation. We wanted to create a valuable, sustainable asset that would make a large, positive impact on the communities we serve. We were extremely pleased with the entire experience. To be clear, it took time, effort, many conversations to understand how franchises work and determine what would work best for us. Phil was always accessible, kept us focused, prepared us for each step of our exploration. Ultimately, after extensive due diligence, we decided to move forward with a franchise and are continuing to tap Prosperity Services for their insight, expertise.

Lex F.
Entrepreneur