Role and Company
Vice President & Senior Consultant, The YOU Network
Expertise
20 years experience in consulting
Location
Denver, CO
About Dave
I'm a retired USAF officer who served from 1973 through 1997. I was a navigator in KC-135 Tanker aircraft; an instructor at Officer Training School; the commander of an Air Force Recruiting Squadron and then a deployed squadron commander in the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft serving in Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
I've been in franchising ever since retiring from the USAF. I've been the vice president of 5 different franchise companies, including a start-up and a near-start up. Four years ago, I joined a boutique franchise consulting organization, The YOU Network.
I very much enjoy helping former and retiring military and I'm excited to contribute my business experience to returning military!
Dave Cooley, Lt. Col, USAF (Retired)
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Articles by Dave
9 years ago
Is Franchising the Right Answer for You?
As a retired USAF officer who has been in franchising for the past 18 years, I've worked with many former and...
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9 years ago
Transitioning from the Military -- Will Franchises Consider You?
If you've experienced difficulty trying to convince civilian job hiring managers that your military training and experience would make you...
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Dave's Recent Answers
9 years ago
What are the best ways to make up for my lack of experience as I transition to a new career?
Ryan,
If you have some investment resources, there are many franchise companies that operate in the IT industry that would...
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9 years ago
Is a business degree essential for a small business owner?
Hi, JD,
Of course a business degree, and particularly an MBA, would be a great benefit to you if you...
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