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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 8h

Stop copying. Start creating.
In 2019, two young founders came to me with “One Laundry.”
We rebranded it to Tipid Sulit Laundromat — a name that truly spoke to Filipinos.
Now? 150 branches. 💥
You don’t win by imitating.
You win by owning your story.

#TheBusinessMentor #FranGuru

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 2d

Not everyone will notice your effort.
But one day, your results will make the noise. 💯

🎥 Consistency > Perfection.
#TheBusinessMentor #LeadershipMindset #RealTalkBusiness

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 3d

Everyone talks about starting a business.
No one talks about what it really costs—
sleep, peace, even people.

But you still show up.
Not because you’re fearless,
but because you do it scared… and keep going.
#EntrepreneurLife #BusinessReality #StartUpTruth #BuildInSilence #KeepGoing

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 8d

Stop learning = start declining.
Entrepreneurship is a lifetime class — no graduation, just evolution.”
#RealTalkBusiness #KeepGrowing

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 8d

Business partners can be your wings or your weight.
✅ May kakampi ka.
❌ Pero puwede ring siya ang dahilan ng pagbagsak.
Choose wisely.

#BusinessRealTalk #Partnership #EntrepreneurMindset

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 9d

Before you enter the business arena, drop the baggage — doubts, drama, and fear don’t belong in the journey to success. 🧠🚀
#BusinessMindset #NoBaggage #EntrepreneurLife

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 14d

Two towns, one mission — empowering entrepreneurs through franchising! 💪
A successful event in Mamburao & San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, with the full support of DTI MIMAROPA 🙌
Watch the highlights 🎥👇
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#FranchiseSuccess #DTIMIMAROPA #NegosyoGoals

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 20d

The “Keep Call Centers in America Act” reminds us: 🇺🇸📞
The world can change overnight.

But the 🇵🇭 Philippine BPO industry isn’t backing down — we adapt, upskill, and rise higher. 💪

We’re not just voices on the line — we’re global problem solvers. 🌍
#BPOReady #CallCenterPH #FutureProofPH

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 23d

Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they tried.
They fail because they never started.

Stop waiting for the perfect time.
Start now. Learn along the way.

#TheBusinessMentor #EntrepreneurMindset

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 24d

35 years mentoring entrepreneurs taught me this:
💥 Most businesses don’t fail because of lack of capital.
They fail because of lack of clarity, discipline, and humility to learn.
Learn first, invest later.
#BusinessTips #StartupMindset #TheBusinessMentor

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 25d

💬 No business, family, or team can thrive when relationships are broken.

Success isn’t just about money or power — it’s about people.
Respect. Trust. Connection.
That’s what truly sustains growth.

— Butz Bartolome
#TheBusinessMentor #FranGuru #Leadership #BusinessWisdom #ButzBartolome #Success

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · 26d

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 29

“Is there still hope? 🌟
Yes—because the fact you’re asking means you haven’t given up.”

#Hope #Resilience

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 28

⏳ We all have 24 hours.
How you spend it = what you earn.

💼 Work → Money
📚 Learning → Skills
😶 Wasted → Nothing

Every hour is an investment. 🚀

#BusinessMentor #GrowthMindset

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 14

👟 Yesterday: rubber shoes.
Today: sneakers.

Times change. Markets evolve. Competition multiplies.
💡 In business, if you don’t reinvent, you get left behind.

How are you keeping your brand relevant?

#BusinessMentor #Strategy #Entrepreneurship

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yesterday I witnessed food distribution: carts overflowing with free groceries 🛒🥦🍞. Here, welfare comes first. How I wish Philippine leaders chose people over corruption. 🇵🇭"
#WelfareNotCorruption #Leadership #PeopleFirst

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 8

True leaders don’t wait for a title—they create change.
#Leadership #Impact #GrowthMindset #TheBusinessMentor

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌱 What defines growth?
✔ More branches?
✔ More sales?
✔ Or more people developed?

👉 For you, what’s the real measure of growth?
#Leadership #Purpose #Growth

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 6

🍔 IN-N-OUT LESSON 🍔
Simple menu. Strong brand. 💯

Negosyo tip: Hindi dami ng produkto ang sukatan ng success, kundi consistency, quality, at tiwala ng customers. 🙌

#BusinessMentor #TheFranGuru #Branding

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 4

💭 $1.7B jackpot? Odds: 1 in 292M. 🎰
In business, your odds are way better—when you invest in yourself. 🚀

The real jackpot isn’t luck. It’s growth, impact, and consistency.
#TheBusinessMentor #FranGuru

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌊 ACCOUNTABILITY = PANANAGUTAN

FLOOD CONTROL fails despite billions → people ask “Who’s accountable?” 💸

Same in business: when things fall apart, all eyes are on the leader.
Leadership = Credibility + Accountability. 💼

#TheBusinessMentor #FranGuru #MentorButz

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franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Aug 26

🤖 3 jobs na madaling palitan ng AI:

1. Programmers (75% gumagamit ng AI tools)

2. Traders (70% automated trades)

3. Customer Support (23.5% cost savings)

The truth: AI won’t replace you.
But someone who knows how to use AI will.

👉 Are you AI READY?

#FutureOfWork #BusinessMentor

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Aug 24

🤖 AI will not replace you…
But someone who knows how to use AI will.

👉 Entrepreneurs, use AI as your partner, not your enemy.

#AI #FutureOfWork #BusinessMentor

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Aug 16

Started hustling at 17. 💪
Now celebrating 10 years of Crab N Spice 🦀🔥

Inspiring journey of grit & passion! 🙌
Big thanks to IAABE for the connect. 🙏✨

#CrabNSpice #10YearsStrong #IAABE #Entrepreneurship

franguru34.bsky.social @franguru34.bsky.social · Aug 8

IAABE 2025 ends with a win! 🇵🇭 One PH delegate signed a franchise deal—right at the event. 🎉 New bonds, bold beginnings. #IAABE2025 #FranchisePH #TheBusinessMentor
#COFACC