134 episodes
Free Agent with Meg Schmitz Meg Schmitz
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Inspiring conversations with real people who took the leap into business ownership, franchising, and freedom. Hosted by franchise guru, consultant and trusted small business advisor, Meg Schmitz.
If you're looking to make the next phase of your life the best phase, this podcast is for you.
From corporate refugees and executives tired of the desk job life, to entrepreneurs and investors looking for more support in their business journey, you'll hear from real people who stepped into the unknown, took control of their destiny and became their own boss.
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Ep 5.13: Relationship Rules for Romantic Business Partners
Discover the surprising way my guest, Mark Zucker, navigates business dynamics and challenges with his co-founder wife. Find out how they manage a business 8000 miles away and the unexpected role their family plays in their operations. Are you curious about the unique strategies they use to maintain business continuity and personal alignment? Stay tuned to uncover how Mark manages the business while maintaining polite discourse and respect within his marriage.
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Ep 5.12: Family, Franchising & Finding Your Tribe
Discover the unexpected truth about the franchising world with my guest, Sung Ohm, the CEO of FranDevCo. In this episode, for the first time, Sung Ohm shares his family’s entrepreneurial journey. Sung shares how those failures and challenges now define the company culture at FranDevCo, enabling them to transform the lives of their franchise owners. Get ready to gain valuable insights from Sung's unique hands-on experience and strategic foresight blend. You won't want to miss his eye-opening revelations!
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Ep 5.11: Quitting the Salon Empire for a Suite: How Downsizing Grew My Profits
Are you ready to uncover the unexpected truth behind salon suite ownership? Dive into a revealing conversation that unveils the untold story of how a beauty professional transitioned from big salon ownership to solo suite success. Get ready to be surprised and intrigued as you learn the financial secrets from the very heart of the beauty industry. Stay tuned for an eye-opening revelation that will change the way you see salon ownership forever with special guest Matthew Landis.
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5.10: Disrupting Waste Management with Technology
Discover the surprising story of Fred Tomlin Jr. and Sherrod Hunter, two entrepreneurs, who revolutionized the waste industry with a technology-driven approach. From failed beginnings to mushroom cloud growth, their journey is a testament to the power of innovation and perseverance. But what's the unexpected twist that took their business from junk removal to a full-blown technological powerhouse? Stay tuned to find out how these geniuses are reshaping an entire industry and leaving a trail of success across multiple states. Take advantage of this captivating tale of entrepreneurial triumph and the unexpected role of AI in garbage disposal.
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5.9: From Nurse to Entrepreneur
Discover how Angela Olea created the first franchise in the US for senior care placement, carving a path in an industry with no roadmap. Uncover the surprising strategies she used to accelerate learning, avoid mistakes, and discover the unexpected talent one of her franchisees exhibited at a conference. Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation.
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Ep 5.8 The Power of Persistence: Building Community Ties as a Small Business Owner
Meg Schmitz sits down with Calvin Parsons, a dynamic former military officer who recently ventured into franchise ownership with Kidokinetics. Delve into Calvin's transformative journey from the structured world of the military and corporate America to the exhilarating realm of entrepreneurship. Discover the crucial decisions and bold steps he took to reshape his career and personal destiny. What was the pivotal moment that made him take the leap? Tune in to uncover the turning point that could inspire your own path to business ownership.