Starting your own business coaching firm can feel empowering—until you’re faced with building your brand, developing services, attracting clients, and navigating business infrastructure. While it’s possible to go it alone, many professionals are turning to business consulting franchises like Exit Factor to fast-track success.
So, what’s the better route—independence or infrastructure? Let’s break it down.
The Challenge of Starting Solo
Independent consulting has its appeal: full control, personal branding, and flexibility. But it also comes with steep challenges, especially for new business consultants:
- Creating a unique service offering
- Developing marketing and sales funnels
- Building credibility in a crowded market
- Handling tech stacks, invoicing, contracts, and admin work
- Struggling through months (or years) of trial-and-error
This DIY approach often leads to burnout—or worse, stagnation.
Why Franchising Offers a Smarter Start
Franchising with Exit Factor removes the guesswork. You’re still running your own business, but you’re backed by a proven model with the systems and support already in place.
As a franchisee, you get:
- A turnkey business model refined over years of success
- Access to branded client tools and proprietary IP
- A defined service path (coaching, value growth, exit strategy)
- Peer mentorship and business development support
- National marketing campaigns and lead generation
You focus on what matters most: coaching clients and building value.
The Power of the Exit Factor System
Exit Factor is built specifically for entrepreneurs who want to coach small-to-mid-sized business owners through one of the most critical parts of their journey—growing and exiting their company.
Key differentiators include:
- A unique niche in value-growth and exit strategy planning
- Recession-resilient services in high demand
- Long-term client relationships and recurring revenue
- Alignment with United Franchise Group, giving you instant brand recognition
Unlike general consulting models, Exit Factor equips you with a narrow, powerful focus—and the tools to deliver results.
Community vs. Isolation
Starting your own consulting firm can be lonely. You wear every hat, make every decision, and miss out on collaborative insight.
Exit Factor franchisees join a community of professionals all building the same type of business. You’ll benefit from:
- Group training sessions
- Quarterly performance reviews
- Accountability structures
- Peer support and knowledge sharing
It’s like being independent—but not alone.
Franchise Smarter, Not Harder
You don’t need to start from scratch to build a rewarding, scalable business coaching firm. With Exit Factor, you leverage a proven system, a strong brand, and a supportive network—all while maintaining ownership of your journey.