Episode 1
The Vorian Standard
Are you building a business or buying yourself a job? Charles Franklin opens the show with straight talk on what ownership really means.
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Episode 1 — The Vorian Standard
Charles Franklin opens the show with the question every founder eventually faces: are you building a business, or buying yourself a job? This episode sets the tone for everything that follows — straight talk, no fluff, and a framework for thinking about ownership the right way.
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The Vorian Standard is a video podcast for founders, operators, and executives who are done with theory and ready to build. Each episode covers the real decisions behind franchise development, business ownership, and leadership — hosted by someone who has actually done it.
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Charles R. Franklin
Principal, Vorian Consulting
Charles Franklin is a franchise development consultant and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across franchise brokerage, brand building, and enterprise growth. He has overseen 1,000+ franchise units sold, $6.5M in development fees, and earned two STAR Awards for franchise excellence. He founded Vorian Consulting to bring principal-led strategy to founders and investors who are serious about building something that lasts.
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