The Franchise Matchmaker
After working as a FranServe, Inc. franchise consultant over the past five years, Jeff O’Shea admits it’s the best job he’s ever had.
“I wanted to help other people,” he said. “I wanted to be the guy who could tell others how to chase their dream of financial freedom, how to spend more time with the family and earn a living but still be there at four o’clock to coach your kids’ games. That’s exactly what this position allows.”
However, O’Shea, who operates under the umbrella of Capital Franchise Consultants, didn’t always have this much freedom and flexibility. He started in real estate, working as an investor for more than a decade, buying and selling properties and brokering thousands of deals.
He was ready to take the next step in his career and become an entrepreneur. So, he Googled franchise opportunities and tried to find a company that would match his skill set. He didn’t have much luck.
“When you search for franchise opportunities on the internet, it’s easy to get shut down right away,” O’Shea said. “You come up with mainly big companies that require a million-dollar investment. It’s definitely not a good representation of what’s out there.”
Thankfully, O’Shea’s search caught the attention of a FranServe franchise consultant who reached out to offer some help. O’Shea said he was “blown away” by the consultant’s guidance.
“I didn’t come from an entrepreneurial background. My mom was a stay-at-home mom, and my dad worked the same job for 50 years,” he said. “Like the other 99% of the population, I had no idea about the franchising opportunities that are out there and that most of it is available at a very reasonable cost.”
With the guidance of that franchise consultant, O’Shea became a franchisee with Property Management Inc., a rapidly growing franchise with over 300 locations that help franchisees maximize their profitability across four real estate factions – residential, commercial, association and short-term rental. For O’Shea, it was a natural fit and a smart business move for someone with his real estate background. Because he was so impressed with the help offered by his franchise consultant, O’Shea opted to join that branch of the business, too, and he certainly has found success.
O’Shea has been in the $1 million club every year since 2023 and even broke into the $2 million club in 2025 for the first time. He’s also poised to be entering the $1 million club for 2026, a feat which he said was only possible with FranServe’s help.
“FranServe continues to be the leading network in franchise consulting,” O’Shea said. “Alesia Visconti and her team consistently deliver value to consultants and adapt to the evolving consulting landscape. In my opinion, we have access to the strongest franchise brands in the industry.”
Although he continues to manage his other businesses, he calls his role of franchise consultant “extremely fulfilling.”
“I love building relationships with different people from across the country,” said O’Shea. “The great thing about this role is that you can do as much or as little as you want. I think franchise consultancy will always be part of my life.”
Jessica Petrucelli
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