I’m proud of my clients’ success.

Elis has changed my life. I consider Elis a mentor and a friend. Here gift of compassion and care for others is exactly what the world need more of Elis’ genuine interest in others’ success is apparent through the quality time she spends with clients, the personal care she puts into building others up, and how she wears her excitement for the accomplishments of others. Through the past two years and COVID era, I have experienced a lot of negative self-talk, and Elis and I connected when I needed a mentor and coach the most. Elis naturally employs the Socratic method, and through our calls and teleconferences, Elis has asked me questions that helped me reframe my perspective of proverbial famine, to abundance. She is an excellent listener.

On a business note, to mention a few of Elis’ great qualities that have meant so much to me:
-Elis has never sold anything to me; She has helped me to learn to sell confidence to myself again
-Elis has never applied pressure on any scenario, only encouragement
-Elis communicates and provides feedback both timely and thoroughly
-Elis is always there
-Elis shares her experiences and where she has grown in her professional life, even the hard ones. She will share where she has been most vulnerable in her career, in hopes that others can learn from those examples.
-Elis helps clients relearn how to think about their vocation, not what to think
-Elis taught this man to fish, and didn’t just give me a fish

For anyone that has never given franchising a change, or thinks that franchising is just for fast food, please reach out to Elis if you are looking to be open and learn. I am confident that if this is a path you are meant to pursue, Elis will help you determine that. If not, at a minimum, you can have a great friend and mentor in Elis.

– I WAS NOT incentivized to write this recommendation. This is on my own accord and out of appreciation for the second wind I have recently achieved through my time spend with Elis.

Jared S. – Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina

If success is measured in positivity, dedication, and a resounding commitment to forward progress then Elis has reached the pinnacle. Over the past seven months, I’ve been privileged to garner her unwavering support as a coach who listened to our family’s goals and helped us set them in motion. I’ve had coaches in the past, but none exemplified Elis’s focus. Through her passion to serve and active listening, we were able to identify a unique business opportunity that will enrich our family for years to come. I can’t say enough good thigs about Elis’ style and commitment. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated coach who will work as hard as you do to help obtain “the art of the possible

Jim S. – Franklin, Tennessee

Thank you Elis!! We are very excited to start our new adventure! Your support and encouragement through the process helped us to pick the right franchise for the right reasons. The Entrepreneur’s Source process of values questions helped us pick a franchise that operates with a similar set of values we have as a family! Knowing we have an advocate for our success made all the difference to seeing the process through to the end. We would encourage anyone who really wants to work for themselves to explore their options with Elis Payne and The Entrepreneur’s Source!!

Marcy M. – Washougal, Washington

Elis provides a professional outlook and a value proposition in her presentation. She fully understands the process of entreprenuarship and is equiped to help you succeed every step of the way. If you are looking to move to an entreprenurial role, Elis is your best connection.

May Landon – San Antonio, Texas

I had the pleasure of working with Elis as I was unsure of what my next career endeavor was going to be. Elis was a great sounding board as well as motivating when it came to taking the leap of faith and diving into the franchise pool. She found me the perfect fit with Floor Coverings International and I am greatful to have partnered with her during my search!

Chris Waligora – Land O’ Lakes, Florida

Elis is a fantastic coach to work with. She is a great listener, understands your needs, and provides guidance and support. She gives good advice and she is very supportive. Look no further!!

Jose Koplewicz – San Diego, California

If success is measured in positivity, dedication, and a resounding commitment to forward progress then Elis has reached the pinnacle. Over the past seven months, I’ve been privileged to garner her unwavering support as a coach who listened to our family’s goals and helped us set them in motion. I’ve had coaches in the past, but none exemplified Elis’ focus. Through her passion to serve and active listening, we were able to identify a unique business opportunity that will enrich our family for years to come. I can’t say enough good things about Elis’ style and commitment. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated coach who will work as hard as you do to help obtain “the art of the possible.”

Jim Snodgrass, CPP, CFE – Franklin, Tennessee

Elis is a wonderful mentor and helped me explore career opportunities I had not considered in the past. The process was thorough and relaxed. Elis maintains constant communication with me, hearing my concerns and providing expert guidance to help keep me on the right path in order to reach my goal. As I move through the next phase of my journey, she continues to be a valued and cherished resource and friend.

Sarita Blackshear – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Elis is an AMAZING coach! I’ve worked with multiple career coaches over the past several years and she is the one I enjoy and trust the most. Her top focus is what’s best for her clients… not what’s best for her. She was the first coach I worked with who didn’t make me feel pressured into moving fast before making a big decision. She’s great about helping you discover what your vision should be for your next move and reviewing the important details before you move forward. I still keep in contact with her today, and plan to continue to go to her for advice before I make my next business move. I highly recommend her if you’re interested in exploring the journey of business ownership. She’s by far, one of the best in the business!

Marc Jacobs – Dallas, Texas

Elis is one of those rare people that says what she means and means exactly what she says. I have had the pleasure of working with Eli’s during the discovery, purchase and training phase of become a business owner. I have been truly blessed to have worked with Eli’s. She is intelligent, focused, funny with an infectious laugh, hard working and honest ; all the things you would expect from a former officer in the United States Military! Eli’s, I cannot thank you enough for your guidance, leadership and support when I was ready to give up and walk away. It has been an absolute honor working with you! sincerely – Darrell W. Harden

Darrell Harden – Memphis, Tennessee

“I started with just me and one truck, working out of my garage. I now have four employees, and I am in a commercial space. The earnings potential is pretty well limitless at this point. I am busy. I do have to spend time away from my family just as I did before. But now, if I want to stay home and cook my kids breakfast, I can. On nice sunny days, if I want to cut out early to take the kids swimming, I do. I don’t just have weekends to choose from anymore.”

BRANDEN BOWDEN, New Business Owner

“After working as an executive in the Detroit area, I found myself at a crossroads. At the age of 64, many people are looking to wind down; but I was starting a whole new adventure. I considered taking another shot at the day-to-day corporate grind. I tried to find another position, but my wife and I have always dreamed of owning our own business, so we began to examine the possibilities. That’s when I found The Entrepreneur’s Source®. I feel my coach has developed his communication skills which allow him to listen with true empathy and I completely trusted The Entrepreneur’s Source process. Now I feel I have personal value in my work. I am loving being a business owner and can see the impact it can have on others. The Entrepreneur’s Source has a great process to help you explore self-sufficiency.”

RICK WEAVER, New Business Owner

“I was traveling across the country working in corporate sales and one day I realized that I didn’t want to travel anymore! That’s when I began to think about owning my own business. I began working with my Career Ownership Coach who helped me begin my Journey of Discovery. For me, it was a great process. I was learning about what excited and motivated me, but also what didn’t! That was just as important. I am so happy I went on the “journey,” and was also happy to have my coach along with me. He was a very good listener. He was genuinely interested in my long-term success. and he challenged me to see some things I didn’t even see in myself.”

LEE PUTNAM, New Business Owner

“I had worked for 15 years in the world of corporate finance when I was forced to make a sudden exit. I had always thought to myself, I have this great corporate job, I’m on easy street. But I was really in the wrong place at the wrong time. I had no control over my own destiny. My Career Ownership Coach helped me take a close look at Franchising to achieve self-sufficiency.  Franchising was a better choice for me rather than starting a business from the ground up. I have a good sense of how things should run and customer service but I tend not to be strong on the sales side and frankly, I am not the stereotypical idea-man. A franchise is giving you the playbook, and you have a product. In my mind a lot of the basics have been built, you just need to follow the proven system. When friends are approaching those exit ramps in life, the first thing I tell them to do is to connect with a Career Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s source.”

ANDREW BROWN, New Business Owner

“The first time I met with my coach, I didn’t think I would walk out with a popcorn stand…Throughout my career, I never once dreamed I’d be in the place I’m in now. I thank E-Source for helping guide me.”

BILL BENTZ, New Business Owner

“Being an entrepreneur was always an idea in my head, but to be honest, I thought when I got to the point in my life that I had a family, that that ship had sailed. My wife and I met with our Career Ownership Coach and found The Entrepreneur’s Source® to be a valuable tool throughout our discovery process. Now, as a business owner I have not only raised nearly $1 million dollars for schools in my community, but I work hard, and I get the flexibility to do what I want to do when I want to do it.”

MICHAEL SCROOPE, New Business Owner