Planting the Seeds of your Future

It’s Spring, and what better time than now to plant seeds? No, I’m not talking about a garden! I’m referring to taking hold of an opportunity in your life to create a successful future for yourself and for your family and even future generations. This is a possibility when you invest in career ownership by[…]

A Family Who Wines Together

After a life of active-duty military service and living as a military brat respectively, Charlie Watkins and his daughter, Tiana Watkins, decided to put down roots and dive together into business ownership as franchisees with Waters Edge Winery & Bistro of Etown in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. “It’s great to own a business that has been be[…]

Legacy – Do You Have One?

We all leave a legacy, some time, somewhere, somehow. Especially within a family-owned and run business. Large or small. When someone is the ‘brand’ or invents something or makes a mark in the world in any way, you usually leave a legacy. Movie stars get asked that question all the time, “How do you want[…]

How Joe Mathews Defines Legacy

My business partner and friend, Harry Loyle, passed away suddenly in December. Harry was one of those rare guys who impacts people on a DNA level, altering who they are, how they think and how they conduct business. Everyone who knows Harry has a “Harry” story – a meaningful and sticky conversation that they never[…]

A Legacy For The Birds

As is the case with many corporate employees, Gary Fortcher was not ready to ease into retirement when he left his job in the accounting and finance field. What he discovered was a franchise that was not only for the birds, it was also for his legacy. Fourteen years ago, Fortcher and his wife, Kathleen[…]

X-Golf Right-fit franchisee DNA Established

X-Golf:  Welcome to the X-Golf Franchise X-Golf state of the art indoor golf simulators offer players unparalleled accuracy and realism. Through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impacts sensors and advanced gaming software. Our dedicated kiosks combine virtual reality gaming, food and beverages, competitions, golf lessons, memberships and social events. All combining to provide[…]