Press & Articles
Ray’s insights on franchising, leadership, and business growth have been featured in leading outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Franchise Times. These articles highlight his forward-thinking perspective on scaling businesses and empowering entrepreneurs.
These 5 Bad Habits Are Hurting Your Business — Here’s How to Break Them
When you develop these negative habits, it can severely impact work performance and, because the behavior has become so routine, you may not even realize the harm you’re causing. Here’s how to tackle these 5 bad business habits head-on. Key Takeaways Changing a...
Five must-have qualities for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are made, but there are some must-have qualities every entrepreneur should have. Owning your own business has always been a big part of the American dream, and it has only grown. Some are naturally drawn to the freedom and satisfaction of ownership;...
Five Career Resolutions To Help Achieve Your Goals This Year
Ray Titus is CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs with brands in over 1,600 locations in 60 countries. We’re well into 2024, but it’s not too late to set a new course with goals to move the needle in your career or business. In fact,...
How to get through the tough times, from startup setbacks to recession worries
Experts tell us our economy is strong and getting even more robust. If they’re right, it’s undoubtedly good news. But to me, it’s not time to celebrate; instead, we should be preparing for the next recession. Good times are always the best time to prepare for the...
Read To Lead: How Reading The Right Books Can Improve Your Leadership Skills
Ray Titus is CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs with brands in over 1,600 locations in 60 countries. I’ve always believed in the value of lifelong learning, of constantly striving to improve no matter how skilled you become. It’s an...
5 Critical Questions That Will Lead You to Business Success
As the saying goes, we don’t always know what we don’t know. That can make it hard to come up with the right questions. But not if you start with these five basic inquiries. Key Takeaways The willingness to ask questions, listen to the answers, and then act fosters a...
5 Reasons to Consider Franchising When Changing Careers
Switching to a new career? Try investing in yourself and promoting yourself to boss. Key Takeaways Franchising offers a tried-and-tested business model and established brand recognition. New franchisees receive extensive training, support and shared resources....
Networking Conversation Starters: Beyond ‘What Do You Do?’
Ray Titus is CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs with brands in over 1,600 locations in 60 countries. How much time are you wasting at business networking events with that tired, overused opening line: "What do you do?" I can’t...
Three Reasons You Should Be Delegating Work To Others On Your TeamRay Titus is CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs with brands in over 1,600 locations in 60 countries.
Ray Titus is CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs with brands in over 1,600 locations in 60 countries. When you’re the boss, it can be tough to give up some of your projects, which can feel like giving up power. Entrepreneurs are...