From 2001 to 2005 Eric built a business coaching firm in Lancaster County, PA and then sold it for 800% return on invested capital to 4 of his 7 associate coaches. Since then, he has coached and trained over 700 business coaches around the world. As an ActionCoach franchisee, Eric received the following awards: 2005 – International Franchising Association, Franchisee of the Year (www.franchise.org) 2005 – ActionCOACH, North American Coach of the Year (www.actioncoach.com) 2004 – ActionCOACH, GLOBAL Coach of the Year (ActionCOACH’s highest honor) 2004 – ActionCOACH, North American Coach of the Year 2003 – ActionCOACH, U.S. Coach of the Year 2004 – ActionCOACH, Millionaire Entrepreneur Coach (ActionCOACH’s highest designation)