You Started Your Business
to create
The Life of Your Dreams
it's time to make that happen
Over 25,000 business owners in 171 countries have enrolled
and here's what they're saying
"Frank Felker is the real deal"
"Frank has years of experience under his belt and while I don't want to put down any other online instructors, his lectures show he is the real deal.
Thank you Frank!"
Marie Jones - Marketing Specialist
"Can't wait to learn more"
"Instructor is very easy to listen to and understand, knowledgeable, and honest. Love it! I am only 2 lessons in, and I can’t wait to check out additional resources to learn more."
Allison C - Architect
"What they should have taught me in college"
"Great info. There were several new things I learned that I didn't while working on my degree in Human Resources. Awesome class."
Jeff Joyce - HR Professional
"Frank teaches from experience, not theory"
"Frank obviously knows what he's talking about. I am in the process of hiring and managing employees and I really needed to sharpen my skills.
No textbook theory."
Nina Hershberger - Publisher
"Always put relationships first"
"It is refreshing to listen to someone who knows and reminds us of
the value of putting people and relationships at the forefront.
I will definitely look into signing up for his other course offerings."
Karen T - Art Director
"What to do when employees make mistakes"
"Very insightful. I really like the detailed explanation about helping someone learn from their mistakes and not just yelling at them!"
Dr. Mark Page - Optometrist
Wherever You Are in Your Journey...
Thinking About Starting a Business
Over 2 million businesses are started every year in the United States but only a small fraction will see their 5th birthday. And less than half that survive will consistently generate a profit or create time freedom for their owners. Learn the secrets to founding a business that will serve your dreams and your family's needs for years.
Struggling to Save Your Business
The challenges of running a successful small business generally arise in one or more of three key areas, attracting customers, hiring and keeping great people, generating enough profit to cover your bills and pay you a respectable salary. Those three challenges are addressed head-on here. Learn More
Rapidly Growing Your Business
Rapidly growing businesses can be related to changing a tire while driving 100 miles per hour. Learn the secrets of attracting strategic investors and highly-skilled team members.
Preparing to Sell Your Business
True entrepreneurs maintain an identity outside and above any give business venture and see their firm as an asset that will eventually be sold for a multiple of its cash flow history. Learn the secrets of moving your business to sale-ready condition so that it will fetch the highest possible price in the market.
Online Course Catalog
How to Build a
Customer Factory
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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How to Hire and Keep
Great People
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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Ten Steps to
Zoom Meeting Mastery
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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Boomer Sells
The Business
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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The Six Secrets of
Small Business Success
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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Recruiting Top-Producing
Salespeople
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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Contractor
Marketing and Sales
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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Television Advertising
for Local Businesses
Marketing Fundamentals for Complete Beginners
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every day, people from around the world enroll in ff sob
and here's what they're saying
"Thanks for the course!"
"Really good advice. Makes the goal, general steps, and process of successful marketing very clear. I feel I have more direction now in developing a marketing strategy for my firm."
Stefan M
"I would recommend this course to anyone"
"I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about Marketing. Will use what I learned here as the foundation for my strategies."
Johnny Hov
"Thank you, Frank, for sharing this knowledge!"
"I found this course very useful. In-depth explanations really helped me understand building and nurturing client relationships and client retention."
Caroline
"A thought-provoking course"
"This is indeed a thought-provoking course. The instructor makes it easy to understand without dumbing things down."
Gerald Holt
"I highly recommend this instructor"
"He says it all in very simple language and gives rationale for everything he says. I highly recommend this instructor and this course."
Sheila Decora
"This is a great course"
"I already have a business running and still got a lot out of this course. There are many simple, yet powerful ideas in there. Concise and well presented.
Well done, Mr. Felker
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since 2013, Over 25,000 business owners have enrolled
and here's what they're saying
"This instructor is the real deal"
"Frank has years of experience under his belt and while I don't want to put down any other online instructors, his lectures show he is the real deal.
Thank you Frank!"
Marie Jones - Marketing Specialist
"Can't wait to learn more"
"Instructor is very easy to listen to and understand, knowledgeable, and honest. Love it! I am only 2 lessons in, and I can’t wait to check out additional resources to learn more."
Allison C - Architect
"What they should have taught me in college"
"Great info. There were several new things I learned that I didn't while working on my degree in Human Resources. Awesome class."
Jeff Joyce - HR Professional
"Instructor teaches from experience, not theory"
"Frank obviously knows what he's talking about. I am in the process of hiring and managing employees and I really needed to sharpen my skills.
No textbook theory."
Nina Hershberger - Publisher
"Always put relationships first"
"It is refreshing to listen to someone who knows and reminds us of
the value of putting people and relationships at the forefront.
I will definitely look into signing up for his other course offerings."
Karen T - Art Director
"What to do when employees make mistakes"
"Very insightful. I really like the detailed explanation about helping someone learn from their mistakes and not just yelling at them!"
Dr. Mark Page - Optometrist
Established 2004
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Hello, I'm Frank Felker
Thanks for visiting my School of Business
My entrepreneurial journey started on February 22, 1974, the day my mother Toby opened a small print shop on the main street of our hometown.
Our storefront printshop was like a barber shop for local business owners. Everyone in town stopped by to order business cards, forms, brochures - you name it - and often around to chat.
They talked about their businesses, their triumphs and struggles. Standing behind the counter, I watched, listened, and learned.
Even at age 15, I could see that only a small fraction of them were thriving and succeeding. The rest, much like Toby and I, struggled and often failed.
From that day to this I have been cataloging the skills and habits that separate the two groups, and striving to help more owners build businesses that support the lives of their dreams.
Every book and course I've published over the years have been in support of that mission. Now, they are all gathered here.
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Frank Felker | All Rights Reserved
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