On this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with franchise consultant Scott Jones of FranChoice to explore the realities of franchising, entrepreneurship, and building a life with intentionality.

With more than 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, CEO, and business advisor, Scott shares what separates successful franchise owners from those who struggle, how to evaluate franchise opportunities, and why leadership, grit, systems, and execution matter more than hype.

Mark and Scott also discuss corporate burnout, financial freedom, wealth building, franchise ROI, SBA financing, and the difference between starting a business from scratch versus buying into a proven system.

Whether you are considering franchise ownership, leaving corporate America, or looking to create more options in life and business, this episode delivers practical insights from someone who has helped entrepreneurs navigate major career and financial decisions for decades.

Topics include:

Franchise consulting
Best franchises to own
Franchising vs starting a business
Passive income and business ownership
Leadership and entrepreneurship
Franchise ROI and scalability
SBA loans for franchises
Corporate burnout and career transition
Building wealth through business ownership
Systems, culture, and franchise success

About Scott Jones: Scott Jones is a franchise consultant with FranChoice and founder of Franchise Guide Group. Over the past three decades, he has worked as a franchisee, franchisor, CEO, entrepreneur, and advisor helping individuals evaluate franchise opportunities and build long-term business ownership strategies. 📌 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xhGUE1yzy2N0AemUOlJPx?si=d1c5c316af404f15 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/the-necessary-entrepreneur/id1547181167 📌 Find Out More About Scott Jones:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjonesforfranchising/ https://franchiseguidegroup.com/