Entrepreneurs have a drive to do it themselves. It’s the secret sauce behind their success. At times, it can also be a hindrance. If creating your own product to sell through your franchise is slowing the forward progression of franchising, you may want to consider white labeling.

PLAYLive, the innovative gaming franchise I am a minority owner of, is rapidly approaching its third year. As any franchisor knows, launching a new franchise brings an oscillating journey filled with learning curves, small wins, and hard work.