Our first show of the year focuses on self-awareness, self-improvement, and education.  Today’s show we recommend four great books to read for 2016.  They include the following:

Lonnie Helgerson on his book "Five Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Build a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximize System Profits."
Also, Julie Bennett - Franchise Author and writer for Franchise Times - "The Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying and Owning a Franchise" is hitting bookstores this week. It's also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. This is a must read for anyone looking to buy a franchise.
Joel Libava discusses his book Become a Franchise Owner! The book if full of great information.  For example, Joel describes how to choose the right franchise for your specific situation.  He also lists the 40 crucial questions to ask current franchise owners.
Warren Greshes - If you want your employees to perform at their best, then you need to become the best damn manager ever, someone who can inspire and motivate your staff. The Best Damn Management Book Ever teaches frantrepreneurs, managers, executives, and business owners how to do just that. From the highly praised author of The Best Damn Sales Book Ever, this concise trove of management wisdom outlines the nine keys to creating self-motivated high-achievers.