I'M PROUD OF MY CLIENTS' SUCCESS

I’m proud of my clients’ success.

Read the stories of some of the incredible people who once stood where you’re standing now—and have found their path to fulfillment in their careers.

  • As I was explorIng business ownership options, Mike did an excellent job coaching me through potential opportunities. There was no pressure, just collaboration to assist my decision making process. I would recommend Mike to anyone who wants to take a look into business ownership.

    Chad Webb
  • Mike’s extremely friendly, confident and knowledgeable approach built an instant rapport with me as my career coach. His personalized advice led me to achieving my new goal and to a new path. I would highly recommend his services to any entrepreneur, business owner or professional who desires to grow or establish a business. Mike remained in close touch with me throughout the discovery process and provided a huge amount guidance and knowledge; he helped me to think out of the box. Working with Mike was a great experience; he genuinely cares about matching your interests and skills with opportunities that match your long-term goals.

    Allen Hill
  • My wife and I were put in touch with Mike in January when we made the decision to purchase a business. Mike was prompt, attentive and brought us several different opportunities within days. Mike remained in close touch with us throughout the discovery process and provided a lot of much-needed guidance and knowledge. I couldn’t imagine a better person to rely upon than Mike – we’ve been working with dozens of people during the acquisition process and Mike stands out as being one of the more conscientious. His input has been invaluable and we plan to use his services in the future when we purchase another business.

    Ben Green
  • Mike’s approach and friendly demeanor built an instant rapport with me as my career coach. He helped me to be successful in the start up of a new business in a variety of ways through shared feedback, knowledge and personalized advice. I came to him a little hesitant about what I wanted to do, but through his genuine care and approach, he matched my skills and interests with the right business for me. I would highly recommend his services to any entrepreneur, business owner or professional who desires to grow or establish a business.

    Peter Amato
  • It has been my extreme pleasure to have worked with Mike Scheerer over the last couple of months during my time of career transition. Mike has not only been helpful and insightful but the utmost professional. I look forward to continuing working with Mike through my transitional phase and into the future. I strongly recommend others to get involved with Mike Scheerer and his outfit for numerous franchise possibilities!!

    Collen Whipkey
  • Mike has been a great coach during my exploration of business opportunities. He is professional and friendly. He provides expertise in what to look for in a business that fit in what I need and walked me through the process step by step. We have a weekly sync on progress – initial assessment of criteria, business candidates filtering, assessment and validation of each opportunity etc. He guides me through the conversations with each business, answers my questions, helps me analyze the information collected, provides impartial perspectives so I can be objective in my judgement. I have learned a lot from from Mike. He encourages me to be thorough and never rushes me. He shares documents and questionnaire templates, saving time for me. Even though we have not completed the process yet, I feel that we are heading in the right direction and will be confident with the decision I will make. I would not have been able to make such progress in the short period of 2 months on my own with confidence without Mike’s coaching. Thanks Mike for your guidance and patience. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who consider starting a business.

    Heqing Bennett
  • Working with Mike was a great experience. Mike genuinely cares about matching your interest & skills with opportunities that matching your long term goals. Mike takes the time and makes the effort to get to know you. He has the capacity and openness to bring the right opportunities based on your feedback, he does not try to sell you anything, he simply partners with you to assist you in realizing what you want and what might fit for you. I would recommend that anyone looking to become a business owner call Mike and take advantage of the value he can bring you. His follow up and promptness was outstanding. Once we determined a direction he quickly brought the business partners to the table to move the process along.

    Charlie Hudgins
  • Mike did an outstanding work as a business coach during my transition this year. Mike and his team put their best efforts into listening and providing options to my career and business choices. I am better for it. He and his team have earned my trust and will win yours.

    John Sczesny
  • After recently leaving a company that I worked for over the past 25 years, I ran into Mike online. He spent several phone calls getting to know me and helping me decipher my strengths and weaknesses and what I wanted out of the next chapter of my career life to look like. He presented several different types of busines opportunities and took the time to go into all details from start up costs, to the time I would need to spend weekly at each option, along with earning potentials and exit strategies for when I decided I was ready to retire. Great listener who took notes during each conversation!! Mike is a genuine person who is very easy to talk to and truly wants to help and guide you in choosing what’s the best business venture for you. Never did I feel any pressure that I had to continue or buy into a franchise. He helped me explore several franchise opportunities and insisted I gather as much information and educate myself as much as possible before finally choosing between two great businesses. The best part, no cost to me for his time and expertise!! Thank you Mike for sharing your knowledge with me and helping to mentor me on a new and exciting career path. I couldn’t have done it without you! I’ll be sure to refer others your way who are interested in changing their livelihood and becoming their own boss. Thank you very much!

    Marc Ackerman
  • Mike was great to work with. It was a low pressure pitch that he made and he was patient with me the whole way. Thanks for everything MIke.

    Terence Vertongen
  • I contacted Mike through LinkedIn once I noticed he coaches people in finding the right ownership opportunities. I will fall short in expressing how great it was/is working with Mike. He learns about you and your goals first and foremost. In short order he uses his experience, knowledge, and coaching skills to narrow down to a manageable number of franchises to learn more about. My circumstances have changed putting a hold on moving forward at this particular time, but will be revisiting with Mike as soon as the time is right. I highly recommend contacting Mike if you are looking for opportunities. He is with you for the long haul and is just a good person all around to work with.

    Steve Shaffer
  • Mike was excellent at helping me see my blind spots regarding franchising as I searched for suitable career alternatives. He is an expert in this field, and while that is important, it is his personality that really helped me connect with him and made my transition possible. He was patient as I decided if his expertise suited my needs, and kind as I asked many questions. He was always available to me, and allowed me to progress at my own pace. No pressure, no hassles. Just honest appreciation for where I was and what I was trying to accomplish. In the end, I purchased my franchise because of the confidence he showed in me! Thank you Mike! You’re always welcome in Tucson AZ!

    Gene Delefiacco
  • Mike has been a huge asset in finding the right business to invest in while making sure that the selection is a good fit mirroring my personal goals. I am looking forward to Mikes’ continued support and a long term business relationship as I seek other ventures down the road. Thank you Mike for all of your patience, help, and support during this journey.

    Milton Sallee
  • Mike and I began resourcing franchise opportunities mid-year 2018. Mike’s guidance and counsel were greatly appreciated and helped myself and my wife navigate the multiple choices we could have pursued. He helped us frame up a well thought out decision making process which ultimately led us to an opportunity at ownership in a concept that is a very good fit for us. Mike’s listening and business skills were key to our ability to objectively review and ultimately decide. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone that is looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity and needing guidance as they review the many choices available.

    Chris Harr
  • You meet someone special in your life and suddenly your life changes. At a time when I was searching for a new direction, Mike and I were introduced. Mike assisted me in finding a business opportunity with huge potential. With his assistance negotiations went very much my way, and I am moving forward with all deliberate speed to make this new venture a success. Thanks Mike. Your personality, your diligence, and your professionalism were the cornerstone on this new venture. I highly recommend to any new clients they listen, learn, and let Mike help you to a new and bright future.

    Mark Merris
  • Mike was great at guiding me through the franchise world. I always enjoyed our weekly calls. He is an outstanding business coach and was always available to provide sound advice when asked.

    Randy Birdwell
  • Mike has been assisting me to find the ideal business opportunity over the past few months. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, but his intent in helping me find the “right” opportunity has been the most important aspect of working with him. He will be a great asset in your business search!

    Michael Hart
  • Mike is a fantastic coach and mentor – insightful, astute, practical – he has provided exceptional guidance in finding my way through my career transition and life journey. He did so by establishing an excellent rapport and instilling confidence to gain thorough understanding of my background – my skills, abilities, professional goals and personal interests. He harnessed his wealth of experience to shape the options for my focus and direction. Then one by one, we went through the possibilities together, matching opportunities with my professional strengths and his uncanny insights into my character. This process led to finding a direction that fits for me and where I am at this stage of my career. I have gone through quite a series of challenges and Mike has been there along the way to help me when I needed it most. With his guidance, together with my spouse and dear friends, I reached my next step during some of the most difficult times I’ve had. For this I am, and will always be, grateful. I highly recommend Mike to any executive and senior professional who is seeking assistance with their career development and finding their way to more fulfilling and rewarding opportunities.

    Richard Waring
  • I have been working with Mike since the fall of 2017 and his council and insight has been invaluable. Our weekly calls have really kept us on track and his perspective has been extremely helpful when we have come to a crossroad in our decision making process. We have been working to purchase a franchise, and Mike has been a great asset in our decision making process, research and general advice in our new endeavor. We look forward to working with Mike as we make our purchase and develop our business. He is really a great resource and I woudl highly recommend working with Mike if you own a business or if you are looking to purchase/start a new business.

    Dean D’Ambrosi
  • Mike was an excellent resource in our search to purchase a franchise. He guided us through the entire process and introduced very good business opportunities aligned to our personal and professional goals. He demonstrates very good knowledge in all aspects of the franchise business. Mike, Thank you for all the support during the process.

    Rodrigo Ferrua
  • From the very first phone call, I could sense a level of trust. Mike patiently introduced me to the amazing opportunities available in the franchise business. Moving at my pace, Mike provided impactful insight about each opportunity while asking the right questions to help guide me down the discovery path. After all, it’s all about finding the right opportunity for me as an owner. Mike was and remains a valuable asset to have in your corner. There is no way I would be where I am today without Mike. Thanks Mike for the patience, insight, hand-holding, and continued relationship. Cheers!

    Jason Freilinger
  • Mike reached out to me regarding business opportunities that I had thought about but not seriously considered in the past. HIs approach was very honest and transparent and he always kept my best interest at heart. When my emotions would sway back and forth with various opportunities, he kept me focused and guided my research in the best direction. I value the few months I spent talking to Mike and really felt like I had a made a friend during the process. I highly recommend Mike as an outstanding resource and partner as you make life changing business decisions. Thank you, Mike, for everything as I start my new adventure.

    Steve Schaal
  • What can I say about Mike, well to tell you this guy is fantastic is an understatement. Mike brings to the table professionalism, knowledge, experience and not to mention enthusiasm. That is just to name a few. I have enjoyed getting to know him and look forward to many more meetings and talks with him. If you ever get a chance to speak and work with him you will get to experience the greatness he brings to the table. Thanks for being a Coach and mentor to me and also a new friend.

    Rob Nickel
  • I could not have found such a great match for a small business without Mike and I strongly recommend him to anyone who is ready to persue the dream of being an entreprenuer. I learned a long time ago in business that I didn’t have time to learn every challenge I faced, so outsourcing became a solid alternative in many situations. When I decided to leave a long career to buy a business, I realized there was a lot to take in. I looked by myself for a while, but had a hard time finding that perfect fit I wanted. That’s when I found Mike. His 30+ years of experience was immediately recognized and he made the process of finding the right fit much easier, efficient, and really exciting. I was no longer treading water, but on the fast track to acquiring my first business. He’s always available to talk or can get back to you, he knows this game inside and out, and he’s friendly and professional. Don’t make a major purchase decision without professional help, they know what you don’t. I suggest you call Mike for that exact reason. No way could I have done it without him.

    David Henry
  • Mike has been assisting me in finding the ideal business opportunity for the past few months. Not only is Mike extremely consultative and knowledgeable, but his intent in helping me find the “right” opportunity shines through. It is a pleasure working with Mike!

    Geoff Ginnis
  • Mike Scheerer has been a tremendous resource for me. For the last couple weeks, we have explored potential franchise opportunities for me. Mike spent the time to really get to know me and understand my career goals and aspirations. This has allowed us to focus on a couple of opportunities that genuinely interest me as a possible landing spot in my next career move. Everyone I have spoken with that knows Mike describes him as the best in the business. I would highly recommend Mike as a professional coach and mentor, as his insight and connections are as good as it gets.

    Mike Malone
  • As luck would have it, I was referred to Mike when I first started to look at the possibility of buying a franchise business. I say “luck” because Mike is a true professional with strong franchise industry knowledge and great insight. He spends a lot of time in getting to know his clients and then showing them business models that could be the best fit for them. I am exploring opportunities I would likely never have found or considered without Mike’s help. I have already passed Mike’s contact info along to a couple of friends and would recommend him for anyone considering franchise ownership. There is no reason to go through such a complex process alone when someone like Mike is ready, willing and able to assist!

    Scott Sheldon
  • I worked with Mike recently to evaluate and find a franchise opportunity and I would highly recommend his services as Mike was supportive, unbiased, informational and provided numerous useful connections in different areas I needed support. Mike’s patience and consultative approach was a huge help to me.

    Graham Celine
  • Over the last six weeks, I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Scheerer. Mike’s task was coaching me through the discovery process considering self-employment. Mike did a great job of coaching; He made me feel good about the possibilities; Helped me through areas of uncertainty giving me the confidence to move outside my comfort zone. Mike and I explored several opportunities, and I never felt pressured to make a decision. With Mikes’s help, I have found a great opportunity. If you are considering it or just thinking about self-employment, I highly recommend giving Mike a call it will be time well invested.

    Dominic Affinito
  • Outstanding experience from both a process and service standpoint. As an executive looking to find the right business fit for my skills and longer term goals, I was looking for the right partner to walk me through the minefield of franchises and services. This was a space that I had limited experience as far as the process and really did not know what I did not know. Mike took the time to truly understand not only what my goals were, but to also understand where my strengths and weaknesses were so that he could provide options that would be a great fit. The thorough process he walked me through allowed me to not only get a great understanding of the potential companies, but to also help me learn more about myself and what really made sense for my objective. Once I selected a business, Mike brought real value to the table when he was able to introduce me to additional companies in his portfolio that provided the needed resources and services to successfully launch my project. I can’t reccomend enough the value of having a coach to assist in leading you through what can be a complicated process without such a service. It really did make the proces enjoyable and successful. Thank you Mike for your great insight and service.

    Richard Mellert
  • I’ve known Mike for several years now in his role as a business coach and franchise matchmaker, as do my son and daughter. As a result of our long professional relationship, I happily count him among my friends. I always feel comfortable with the open honest conversation, while I can always also count on his refreshingly perceptive and on point insights, perspectives, and guidance. Great guy, great coach, great friend.

    Ken Lane
  • Mike is a great business coach who focused on my needs, dreams and goals to find me the franchise that best fit me and my family. Mike is truly engaged with his clients, always making sure that their needs are met and providing valuable guidance and support throughout the process. Mike presented options that I would not have considered myself and patiently assisted while I discovered the right fit from the many options available. I highly recommend Mike to anyone who is exploring entrepreneurship!

    Dave Wozencraft
  • Mike is a fabulous business mentor. He patiently listened to me, walked me through the franchise selection process, met with me on a regular basis and ensured I had the necessary resources to make a wise selection. I made an excellent business decision based on his guidance and counsel. He will undoubtedly exceed your expectations as well.

    Kent Lightner
  • Mike found me at a midpoint in my career and introduced me to some fantastic franchise business opportunities. He worked closely with me to determine which franchise was a good fit for me personally as well as my background and experience. The no pressure situation was more guidance then selling. He walked me through the options and helped with the unknowns of what it really takes to consider a transition from corporate to business ownership. I would recommend Mike to anyone considering making a career change. He encourages introspection and asks the right questions to stimulate and accelerate the decision making process forward on to life’s next chapter. Thanks Mike!

    Bill Streidl
  • Mike is very a professional, patient and knowledgeable business coach. He did an excellent job at guiding me in the selection of an appropriate business opportunity that met the criteria that I was seeking

    Alex Hodges
  • I was introduced to Mike and his business about 3 months ago and it has been a whirlwind experience since!! Mike has been a great mentor, advisor and friend and has helped me to focus on what I hope will be my future occupation in the entrepreneur world. One of the factors in moving forward with this opportunity is the due diligence that Mike has worked through with me in not only validating that this particular franchise is a great business opportunity, but initially in qualifying my passions, interests and background in narrowing down 3 totally different businesses for me to explore. Through that process, I learned a tremendous amount about myself and my personal and professional goals. His commitment and continuous support to me has given my family and I the comfort to move forward. Mike Scheerer knows his business and will be a tremendous asset to my success. I am fortunate to have him on my team. I would be happy to speak with anyone who would need a reference for Mike’s work.

    Bob Krentzman
  • When I first met Mike, I had no idea where I was headed. In fact, I’m not sure I even knew that I was “lost”. Mike asked questions, and took the time to really listen. Never pushy or “salesman slick”. He’s Very Personable, in command of his craft, and is so well-informed about available market opportunities – initially, I didn’t even know we were in “information-gathering” mode! His deft hand patiently guided us through life- and career-goal conversations with ease, and I give him all the credit for helping me find my next adventure. (If I could choose ALL of the “Top Attribute” options, I would.) Mike, thank you for helping me find my future!

    Jopseph Marsh
  • Mike provided incomparable professionalism, encouragement and support, as I began the process to transition from the corporate life to entrepreneurship. Highest kudos!

    Russell Davis

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