Hi there—we’re so glad you’re here!
We’re John and Jackie, the husband-and-wife team behind Inside the Franchise, and we’ve been living and breathing entrepreneurship for over 30 years. From launching our own businesses to guiding hundreds of others on their franchise journeys, helping people succeed—whether through franchising, online business ideas, or creative money-making strategies—is what we do… and love. ❤️
We started Inside the Franchise back in 2013 with one goal:
👉 Help people like you create a business that fits your goals, your budget, and your lifestyle—whether that’s the perfect franchise, a home-based side hustle, or a thriving online venture.
If you’re ready to ditch the 9-to-5, build something of your own, or create a legacy for your family, we’ve been there—and we’re here to help.
💼 A Bit of Our Backstory
Our journey began decades ago with a dream of working for ourselves. Over the years, we’ve built and sold multiple businesses—including a home care franchise we ran for 10 years before selling and retiring… at 48!
That early retirement? All thanks to building the right business at the right time.
Since then, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping others find that same freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment—through franchise ownership, online business ideas, and proven strategies like Pinterest marketing to grow and scale.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Owned, Family-Focused
We’ve been married for over 40 years, raised three amazing kids, and are now enjoying the chaos (and joy!) of five grandkids. And yes—we still work together every day.
Franchising and online business have given us the freedom to work from anywhere, spend more time with family, and build a life on our terms—and we want the same for you.
💬 What You’ll Get from Us
At Inside the Franchise, you won’t find pushy sales tactics or cookie-cutter advice. Instead, you’ll get:
- Honest, experienced guidance from people who’ve actually done it
- Step-by-step strategies for starting, growing, and marketing your business (both in-person and online)
- Pinterest marketing tips and other low-cost ways to get customers
- Money-making ideas you can start today
- A personal approach—because your business should fit your life, not the other way around
- And yes—free consultations to get you moving in the right direction
We’re here to make your business journey—whether franchise or online—simple, supportive, and fun.
DO.YOUR.OWN.THING. ❤️
– Jackie + John
🚀 Ready to Get Started? Let’s turn your idea into income.