I’m proud of my clients’ success.

It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Effie Katris.

I have years of experience as a business owner and Sr Executive and have seen many young professionals come and go. Effie is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out.

It’s not just her knowledge of the market that impress me. She was a joy to work with because of her amazingly positive attitude and the most important trait for a coach, that is to allow the client to be heard. Her ability to hold me accountable and move the processes forward were also necessary and valued.

I am absolutely confident that if you work with Effie she will listen, question, act. Not only will she bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in a coach, but she will also help you move forward your vision.

Larry Reines – New Jersey

• • If you are considering a Franchise business, Effie is absolutely the person you want to work with. Effie is great at matching your background to the right opportunities but even more important, she will be totally responsive and take a personal interest in finding you the best possible situation to consider. Definitely reach out to her if this is a career option you are considering.

John Aclure – Chicago, Illinois

Effie is the best at what she does. There is not better business coach around. Do not buy into a franchise system without talking to Effie Katris first. Simple as that.

Alexander Campbell

Alexander Campbell- NYC, New York

This time last year, I was at a crossroads. One of the best decisions I made was to call Effie back. We talked many times over a couple months about the possibilities of becoming a small-business owner through franchising. She had a way of listening to me then asking thought-provoking questions helping sort through several options – all of them something I would not have considered before. Effie is well-organized and knows this process well. She coached me through the diligence process with my final selections and I was very comfortable I had the data I needed. At the end of it, I took a job offer I felt was too good to pass up. But I did it with confidence knowing it was on my terms, having complete faith it wasn’t my only option. I’m sure in the near future, I’ll be calling her back.

To any of my friends considering opening a small-business, considering a professional services franchise. CALL EFFIE KATRIS. I sure am glad I did!

Matthew Spicer- Phoenix, Arizona

We are so grateful for Effie’s guidance as we were looking for a franchise opportunity that was well aligned with our professional backgrounds and personal aspirations. She offered some great business choices for us to analyze and interview and gave us great advice throughout the entire process. We ultimately made an amazing choice and are now proud owners of a great company that is a perfect match for us. Effie is a true professional and was extremely easy to work with and offered a no pressure approach. I would highly recommend her, even if your just exploring the idea of purchasing a franchise. Thanks, Effie!!

Dave Smith- Baltimore, MD

• • I highly recommend Effie Katris. She has been the voice of reason and limitless motivator for me! She is a fantastic coach and very knowledgeable about the industry. Effie has qualities you can’t teach when it comes to reading people and that is vital when growing or building a business. She is a great communicator and very efficient. Her dedication to helping others in evident in all she does. Working with Effie has changed my life and what I thought was possible! Thank you Effie ????

Tara Pattan- Jacksonville, Florida

Effie has helped me to change my life! When I met her I was trying to figure out how to go into business for myself, but like so many people, I had no idea where to start. Her experience, patience and skill have made all the difference for me and because of her I am now well on my way to opening my new franchise! Effie is a wonderful coach and an invaluable partner on the journey to entrepreneurship.

Ann Johnson- Columbus, Ohio

• • Effie is the consummate professional. She guided us every step of the way through our first Franchise acquisition. She understands the process. She is a franchise owner herself so she understands the nuances of what it takes to succeed.

Norm Smith Dallas, TX

I cannot thank Effie enough. I’ve always wanted to start my own business but didn’t know where to start, and I didn’t have enough confidence in myself to even start looking for answers. One day Effie reached out to me – and ever since then I’ve been on a journey towards business ownership and self employment that I’ve desired for many years. She listened to my goals, combined that with my education, personality, and skill sets and presented me with many great options for entrepreneurship through franchise ownership. Once I settled on a franchise, Effie stood by me and helped connect me with good, reputable people to get funding so I could launch my new business. As of this writing I am still in the process of launching my new business, but I am enjoying every minute of the startup and looking forward to the challenges ahead. I highly recommend Effie to anyone that is looking for a change and has an entrepreneurial drive. She is a fantastic partner that will take the time to understand you and your goals so she can match you with the best opportunities. Thanks Effie!!

Nick Castrilla- Ohio

• • I cannot say enough good things about Effie Katris! She’ll forever be my most treasured business Career Transition Coach. I first met Effie in late 2017 and for several years, I had been wanting to start my own business but wanted to do it right. At one of my business meetings I met someone who introduced me to Effie. Long story short, Effie quickly responded and we met.

    She immediately drafted a plan on what I needed to do to succeed with any business I wanted to do. I had studied a lot about business but because I lacked a real “Hands on experience”, I knew a Franchise model would be less risk although I wasn’t sure which model to pick. Effie had knowledge of pretty much every one of them; from costs, to popularity and even those which would not work!

    Not only did she know much about these various Franchises, she seemed to have both personal and business connections with the various key relevant people in different Franchise settings. Every time I called any of them, they seemed to know her and how well she does in her business.

    Effie knew different ways of obtaining business funding, choosing the most suitable business model, getting the most affordable legal counsel, even the best Business Accountant in town ..etc.! Effie knew who to call and whenever I called them, they would help me resolve whatever I needed done. If not, Effie would step in herself to make sure these references worked for me! She had a way of making someone feel…there’s no problem…this will get done..” and indeed it would be done!

    Not only did she know all of the above, but at no charge, I would call her whenever I was in the middle of a situation that seemed difficult and she would be right there! She would periodically call on me too to make sure all was well. After buying the most appropriate business, she still followed up to make sure I was up and running. Effie also offered to help me promote my business – this is something rare and I highly commend her for such generosity! In summary, what Effie does is not just for monetary gain but within her, lies a true genuine love for entrepreneurship and a passion on how she can extend her gift to others. I highly recommend Effie Katris and if you need to know what to do in your business, contact Effie Katris today!!!I cannot say enough good things about Effie Katris! She’ll forever be my most treasured business Career Transition Coach. I first met Effie in late 2017 and for several years, I had been wanting to start my own business but wanted to do it right. At one of my business meetings I met someone who introduced me to Effie. Long story short, Effie quickly responded and we met. She immediately drafted a plan on what I needed to do to succeed with any business I wanted to do. I had studied a lot about business but because I lacked a real “Hands on experience”, I knew a Franchise model would be less risk although I wasn’t sure which model to pick. Effie had knowledge of pretty much every one of them; from costs, to popularity and even those which would not work! Not only did she know much about these various Franchises, she seemed to have both personal and business connections with the various key relevant people in different Franchise settings. Every time I called any of them, they seemed to know her and how well she does in her business. Effie knew different ways of obtaining business funding, choosing the most suitable business model, getting the most affordable legal counsel, even the best Business Accountant in town ..etc.! Effie knew who to call and whenever I called them, they would help me resolve whatever I needed done. If not, Effie would step in herself to make sure these references worked for me! She had a way of making someone feel…there’s no problem…this will get done..” and indeed it would be done! Not only did she know all of the above, but at no charge, I would call her whenever I was in the middle of a situation that seemed difficult and she would be right there! She would periodically call on me too to make sure all was well. After buying the most appropriate business, she still followed up to make sure I was up and running. Effie also offered to help me promote my business – this is something rare and I highly commend her for such generosity! In summary, what Effie does is not just for monetary gain but within her, lies a true genuine love for entrepreneurship and a passion on how she can extend her gift to others. I highly recommend Effie Katris and if you need to know what to do in your business, contact Effie Katris today!!

Ruth K. Orono Indianapolis, Indiana

• • I began new job search early in 2016 after early retirement and relocation from my previous employer. I answered the call of a recruiter(I thought so anyway!) and accepted a meeting date/time. It turned out to be a franchise recruiter named Effie Katris!! Effie opened my eyes to a completely different world!! She was totally committed to finding out what a “best franchising fit” would be for me and after a period of studying the options, I chose my next chapter in life and became a strategic partner of Schooley Mitchell, North America’s largest independent Telecoms consultant! Effie’s well organized approach and attention to detail were clear to me from the start and her friendly, “non-pushy” style helped get me thru a rather nervous experience. I wholeheartedly endorse Effie as a “Go To” franchise finding partner!! And am pleased to say “Business is Great and I am Looking for More”!

Brian Johnson- Dallas, Texas

Effie and I worked closely together for about six months as I was transitioning from the corporate world to private ownership. Effie made multiple franchise reccomendations that we spent much time in discovery on. Her willingness to fully understand my business interests, and personal character traits led me to the perfect franchise acquisition. She is kind, professional, has exemplary character, and most of all, is more interested in her client’s success than anything else. I feel like I have known Effie for years. I highly recommend her knowledge, experience, and professional skills to anyone seeking private business ownership.

Kurt Cummings- Indiana

Effie Katris is among the most impressive individuals working in the Veteran Franchising Coaching field that I have had the pleasure of interacting with.

Effie has a natural talent for assessing the stage in your professional life that you are now in and then locating franchise possibilities that are a good fit for that stage. She is trustworthy and open to having a conversation about the benefits and challenges of running your own company. She is really uplifting and inspires you to look at a wide variety of options by motivating you to do so.

In addition, Effie’s positive outlook on her job was a great source of encouragement and support for me as I worked through the phases of discovery, which resulted in quite pleasurable and productive sessions.

Please get in touch with Effie if you are a seasoned professional who has put in a lot of hard work over the years, either in the government or in Corporate America, and you are considering buying a franchise.

Ariel ‘AJ’ Luna New Jersey

It has been a pleasure working with Effie on this journey to acquire a franchise. From our initial call, she selected three varied opportunities. Each with the intangibles I had requested.
Our regular meetings during the initial evaluation phase helped me formulate the direction I needed to take. It is clear she has experience and insight that is valuable in this process. I would not have been as successful in this endeavor had it not been for her.

Graeme N. Ward – Texas, United States

Schooley Mitchell has been thrilled to work with Effie Katris, a skilled career transition coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source. Effie is a top-notch professional and is always a pleasure to interact with. She strives to match Schooley Mitchell with the right candidates, and they are always well informed and prepared for the next step. Schooley Mitchell positively recommends Effie to anyone looking to explore the possibility of franchising.

Jillian Anderson- London, Canada

“I started with just me and one truck, working out of my garage. I now have four employees, and I am in a commercial space. The earnings potential is pretty well limitless at this point. I am busy. I do have to spend time away from my family just as I did before. But now, if I want to stay home and cook my kids breakfast, I can. On nice sunny days, if I want to cut out early to take the kids swimming, I do. I don’t just have weekends to choose from anymore.”

BRANDEN BOWDEN, New Business Owner

“After working as an executive in the Detroit area, I found myself at a crossroads. At the age of 64, many people are looking to wind down; but I was starting a whole new adventure. I considered taking another shot at the day-to-day corporate grind. I tried to find another position, but my wife and I have always dreamed of owning our own business, so we began to examine the possibilities. That’s when I found The Entrepreneur’s Source®. I feel my coach has developed his communication skills which allow him to listen with true empathy and I completely trusted The Entrepreneur’s Source process. Now I feel I have personal value in my work. I am loving being a business owner and can see the impact it can have on others. The Entrepreneur’s Source has a great process to help you explore self-sufficiency.”

RICK WEAVER, New Business Owner

“I was traveling across the country working in corporate sales and one day I realized that I didn’t want to travel anymore! That’s when I began to think about owning my own business. I began working with my Career Ownership Coach who helped me begin my Journey of Discovery. For me, it was a great process. I was learning about what excited and motivated me, but also what didn’t! That was just as important. I am so happy I went on the “journey,” and was also happy to have my coach along with me. He was a very good listener. He was genuinely interested in my long-term success. and he challenged me to see some things I didn’t even see in myself.”

LEE PUTNAM, New Business Owner

“I had worked for 15 years in the world of corporate finance when I was forced to make a sudden exit. I had always thought to myself, I have this great corporate job, I’m on easy street. But I was really in the wrong place at the wrong time. I had no control over my own destiny. My Career Ownership Coach helped me take a close look at Franchising to achieve self-sufficiency.  Franchising was a better choice for me rather than starting a business from the ground up. I have a good sense of how things should run and customer service but I tend not to be strong on the sales side and frankly, I am not the stereotypical idea-man. A franchise is giving you the playbook, and you have a product. In my mind a lot of the basics have been built, you just need to follow the proven system. When friends are approaching those exit ramps in life, the first thing I tell them to do is to connect with a Career Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s source.”

ANDREW BROWN, New Business Owner

“The first time I met with my coach, I didn’t think I would walk out with a popcorn stand…Throughout my career, I never once dreamed I’d be in the place I’m in now. I thank E-Source for helping guide me.”

BILL BENTZ, New Business Owner

“Being an entrepreneur was always an idea in my head, but to be honest, I thought when I got to the point in my life that I had a family, that that ship had sailed. My wife and I met with our Career Ownership Coach and found The Entrepreneur’s Source® to be a valuable tool throughout our discovery process. Now, as a business owner I have not only raised nearly $1 million dollars for schools in my community, but I work hard, and I get the flexibility to do what I want to do when I want to do it.”

MICHAEL SCROOPE, New Business Owner