Why You’re Going To Feel Depressed After You Buy A Franchise

Sounds crazy right?

Why, would you be depressed after you buy a franchise?

One would think you’d be feeling like this:
 

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And you will. For a little while.

Then something else happens.

For some crazy reason, you end up feeling like this:

(Depressed)

Why You’re Going To Feel Depressed After You Buy A Franchise

First of all, I need to nip something in the bud-right now.

When I say “You’re going to feel depressed,” I’m not talking about major (clinical) depression. That can be a very serious and debilitating disease. (It’s also a pre-existing condition)

To clarify, major depression, according to the National Institute Of Mental Health, “Carries the heaviest burden of disability among mental and behavioral disorders. For some individuals, major depression can result in severe impairments that interfere with or limit one’s ability to carry out major life activities. And it accounts for 3.7% of all U.S. disability-adjusted life years (DALYs); and, 8.3% of all U.S. years lived with disability (YLDs).” Read more from the NIMH.

Let’s continue…as this is important stuff.

(It’s important because I really believe you’re better off knowing exactly how you’re going to feel throughout the franchise purchasing process in advance, as opposed to getting surprised at every turn.)

The Chase

As you’ll see in a moment, “the chase” as I call it, has a lot to do with the depression you’ll be feeling after you buy a franchise.

“So, what is ‘the chase’, Joel?”

It’s the exciting part of the franchise purchasing process that leads up to the purchase. It includes:

1. The search for a franchise to buy
2. Choosing the right franchise opportunities to learn more about
3. Your research
4. Your Franchise Business Plan
5. Applying for your small business loan
6. Your visit to franchise headquarters
7. Your yes or no decision on buying the franchise

(Please click the links above for crucial in-depth information on each topic.)

The Chase Can Cause An Adrenalin Rush

The act of looking and researching franchises will energize you emotionally and physically. You’ll actually get a “rush” from it, thanks to a certain gland all of us possess.

Check out what Fitday.com says about an adrenaline rush.

“If you have ever played sports, you’re usually more likely to be super pumped up when the game or match first starts. This is because an adrenaline rush will give you a large amount of energy as the body releases glucose and sugar directly into your bloodstream.”

“And what does this have to do with buying a franchise?”

A lot. It has to do with the chase-which is really, really exciting-and the end result of that chase. The really good stuff.

• You’ll have no boss
• You’ll be in more control of your life
• You will “own” something

And a whole lot more. So enjoy the rush.

FYI: I know a lot about the chase-and the rush. That’s because of the damaging things I did to myself many years ago-which you can read about here. And for me, sometimes the chase was the rush.

 

Up. Then Down.

It’s a fact that what goes up must come down. It’s not an alternative fact.

The things you’ve been doing that have lead up to you buying a franchise have been mostly “up” things. In other words, they haven’t generally* been unpleasant. Especially since you knew that the end result-being your own boss, could potentially change your life for the better.

*Admittedly, there are a few parts of the franchise purchasing process that may not be 100% fun and games. Some of today’s prospective franchise owners do feel frustrated at various times during the process. Franchising-and the people in my industry, aren’t perfect. And applying for a small business loan can try your patience a bit. But all in all, buying a franchise certainly beats

(A trip to the dentist)

And as I said, the end result can end up being life-changing…in so many ways. So enjoy the rush. But make sure you don’t enjoy the chase too much. Because when the chase is over…when you actually buy the franchise…you’ll feel depressed.

Why You’ll Feel Depressed

Feeling depressed, or “down” after 2-3 months of excitement (looking and researching franchises) is completely normal. After all, you’ve been “up” pretty much the entire time. Your body-and your mind probably need a little break. But when will it happen? When (specifically) will you start feeling depressed?

After You Mail Your Check To Franchise Headquarters

Specifically, right after you mail your check (for the franchise fee) to headquarters-and sign your franchise contract.

Those two events are the trigger.

A Free Bonus

In addition to feeling down, you’ll also receive a free bonus. That bonus: Fear. In this case, you’ll either experience a lot of fear-like the”I’m freaking out here!” variety…

Or a more quiet fear. The kind of fear that gently wakes you up in the middle of the night-then goes away.

“So Joel, you’re telling me that I’ll be depressed and afraid after I buy a franchise?”

Yep. Temporarily. But both things will pass, as confidence makes a much-welcome appearance.

Your confidence. The confidence you need to succeed as the owner of a franchise.

The confidence you possess because you wisely invested in knowledge.

(Like the knowledge and personalized guidance you get when you invest in The Franchise Success Kit)

 
 

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