I echo this experience.

A lot of people don’t read the Franchise Disclosure Document even when investing hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you’re about to sign a franchise agreement, at least ask these 3 questions FIRST: 1.Am I locked in with overpriced vendors?

How to spot red flags in a franchise disclosure document (FDD): 1.Start with Item 20 – do the charts show a lot of franchisee turnover? 2. Read Item 8 – This is where hidden costs hide. Are there mandatory suppliers? 3.Go to Item 12 – “Exclusive territory”. This isn’t always

Most prospective franchisees overlook the importance of Item 8 of the FDD. Big mistake. Why? That’s where franchisors lock you into specific vendors (and often take a cut). ☑️ No control over pricing ☑️ No choice in suppliers ☑️ Thin profit margins from Day 1 📄 Always read

Hard for clients to sometime understand that a case is rarely black-and-white. Almost never.

What separates the 1% from the rest? They don’t concern themselves with the opinions of others

Mediated a case today where everyone recognized the value of resolving it promptly. A refreshing experience.

I thought what Kyle Schwarber did last night was really cool—he definitely came through in the clutch. But I have to admit, seeing him named All-Star MVP for hitting batting practice pitching is something I never expected.

Adam is one of the brightest entrepreneurs I have encountered. He embodies how success can follow when you trust your instincts and relentlessly pursue the actions needed to turn dreams into reality.

We recently closed a delicate business deal under some tough circumstances. Despite the challenges, what stood out most was how professional and respectful the other side was throughout the process. In a time when the news is full of stories about division and conflict, this

Guys, the market standard non-compete in a business sale is five (5) years. This is also required by SBA lenders. Three years is two (2) years of rest and one (1) year of preparation to come kick your ass. Never less than five (5)!

Be careful drafting contracts with AI. You still need a lawyer review. rushonbusiness.com/2026/01/articl…

This is one of those posts you will want to read twice, then pause for a moment and reflect. It is not easy being in business for yourself.

"Franchise agreements are not negotiable” is one of the most repeated lines in franchising. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Before you sign, it helps to know what that statement really means. rushonbusiness.com/2026/02/articl…

Are you about to sign a franchise agreement? Don’t do it without understanding what it actually says. Many people miss critical risks hidden in the fine print that could impact profitability and your ability to exit later. rushonbusiness.com/2026/02/articl…

From what I am seeing, AI, especially ChatGPT, will likely keep me in business for the rest of my career. The real issue is not the technology. It is how people use it. Most nonlawyers do not know the right prompts to ask, and more importantly, they do not recognize what they

You can draft your employee manual with AI. Just do not be surprised when a lawyer later tells you that parts of it are not lawful or enforceable.

The FBI seized a CEO's AI chat history. A federal court just ruled it's fair game. In U.S. v. Heppner, a CEO used AI to research his own criminal case. When prosecutors came for those conversations, his attorneys argued attorney-client privilege. The court said no. Chatting