The Institute of Entrepreneurship (IoE) is a consultancy firm dedicated to guiding individuals towards self-employment, offering tailored solutions for those interested in making a significant career shift.

Many of our prospective customers are not aware of what options are available to them. The IoE continuously analyzes the market and provides the largest independent portfolio in the fields of business acquisition and franchising within the DACH region.

Our focus lies on both the diversity and quality of business models we source, as well as our personalized consulting process, which guides you step by step into your new professional future.

Our Managing Director, Johannes Jungblut, once found himself in the same situation as many of our clients. He reached a point in his career where he was dissatisfied with corporate structures and yearned for more operational, strategic, and personal freedom.

Thus, IoE was born.

We don’t sell businesses or franchises; instead, we work closely with our clients to find the right option for their professional future.

Through our professional networks, we provide access to:

Targeted searches for your ideal business
The right offers for business acquisition
Verified business models for self-employment through franchising

We guide you from the initial steps of evaluating your competencies and defining your goals, through securing financing, all the way to the successful acquisition or establishment of your business.

Since our inception, we have supported more than 600 successful ventures and understand what truly matters. Our approach centers around you, guiding you on the most efficient and secure path to self-employment.

"You’ve probably heard the stories of unhappy managers and executives working 70 or 80 hours a week, all to meet the quarterly targets set by the boardroom. They lack motivation and fulfillment in their professional lives, and this dissatisfaction spills over into their personal lives.

That was exactly my situation. After completing my doctorate, I moved from one leadership position to the next, always giving my all to drive the best results for the companies. But over time, I began to ask myself: 'What’s the point of all this?'

Sure, the salary was generous, and the bonuses were substantial, but this life did not fulfill me at all.

After much deliberation, I finally resigned from my position as Managing Director after 30 years (!) and started my own company. Since then, I’ve found meaning in what I do, and I approach life with an entirely different energy. I now firmly believe that franchising, and other forms of self-employment, are not just one of many options for many people—especially for managers—but the ONLY opportunity. They offer the chance to live with autonomy in your professional life and to achieve truly satisfying results."

— Dr. Johannes Jungblut

We are always looking for executives with relevant professional or entrepreneurial experience to strengthen our expert team.

You should have a solid understanding of business administration, enjoy working with people, and possess an affinity for the consulting industry. In return, you will receive comprehensive support from IoE headquarters in Germany and Austria.

If you would like to learn more about our successful company, please email your full contact details to our HR Manager, Christina Wechsler c.wechsler@ioe.expert