The Real Cost of a Bad Lease

Welcome to Episode 120 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll hear how our special guest, Joseph Gozlan, approached commercial real estate after leaving a career in software engineering. See the critical factors for business success. Joseph shares his experience moving from software engineering into the world of commercial real estate. If you’re considering a career change or looking to build a business outside of corporate America, this conversation highlights the practical realities of the transition. We focus on the foundational decisions that determine the long-term viability of new businesses. This session breaks down why location and financial planning are the most significant variables in commercial real estate. By analyzing these core elements, you’ll gain a clearer perspective on how to structure your own business success. We discuss the mindset shift required when moving away from a traditional role and how to evaluate risks effectively. Subscribe for weekly career and investment breakdowns, and comment on what industry you are considering moving into next. Contact Information and Free Resources: Connect with Joseph Gozlan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gozlan/ Eureka Business Group https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebgtx/ Connect with Sara Waskow -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarawaskow/  Connect with Roxanne Rapske-  https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannerapske/  Would you like to learn more about our FREE Franchising Resources? Use this link to receive all of the information: https://linktr.ee/Frannetdfw  Discover more about our franchise consulting at https://www.frannet.com/ Chapters for this episode: 00:00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Location and Leases 00:00:13 Guest Introduction: Joseph Gosselin’s Background 00:01:06 Episode Welcome and Guest’s Full Title 00:02:16 Joseph Gosselin’s Journey: From Software Engineer to Real Estate 00:04:04 Transitioning to Commercial Real Estate 00:05:44 How a Commercial Broker Serves Business Owners 00:08:00 Handling Unrepresented Tenants 00:10:36 Lease vs. Buy: Which Path is Best? 00:13:53 Top Lease Mistakes and What to Watch Out For 00:17:10 Educating Yourself & Joseph’s Book 00:18:54 How to Contact Joseph Gosselin 00:19:21 Final Words of Wisdom and Episode Close #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #businessownership #franchiseconsulting  #unpredictedentrepreneur