John Rodgers

John M. Rodgers is a commercial real estate expert with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and franchise owners choose, lease, and launch successful business locations.

As the former Vice President of Real Estate and Development for Subway® of South Florida, he personally identified hundreds of profitable sites, negotiated thousands of leases, and helped build one of the world’s largest and most successful franchise brands.

Today, through his consulting work, online courses, and books, John teaches business owners how to approach commercial real estate with strategy, confidence, and a healthy dose of humor—turning complex decisions into practical, real-world steps.

Open Strong is a must-read for any business owner preparing to open a brick-and-mortar location, while his online course of the same name helps entrepreneurs realize their dreams with the addition of worksheets, tools, and interactive exercises.