Story Loans Ray Drew

In this engaging episode of Story Loans' SMB Expert Series, host Ray welcomes Adam Wasch, founding partner of The Franchise Firm.
Adam shares insights into the franchising realm, detailing the complexities and strategies involved in starting a franchise, franchising an existing concept, and the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions.
Delve into the conversation where Adam sheds light on the emerging trends within the franchising industry and offers practical advice on identifying franchise opportunities, evaluating them, and negotiating franchise agreements.
Franchising as a business model offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to escape the shackles of corporate America.
Adam explains the current state of the franchising industry, noting the rise in service-based franchises post-2020, factors to consider when evaluating an emerging versus established franchise, and the essential need for due diligence. He shares valuable tips on how businesses can be attractive for franchising and discusses the benefits of having a well-rounded franchise attorney to navigate the complexities of franchise agreements and compliance.
With over a decade of industry experience, Adam provides listeners with invaluable knowledge on making informed decisions in franchising, ensuring success, and avoiding potential pitfalls.
The Franchise Firm - Work with Franchise Leaders https://thefranchisefirm.com
Check out Adam on X - @adamgwaschesq

David has a ton of information on his website: www.davidcbarnett.com 

Let's talk about tax implications and strategies for small business acquisitions.
Well, in this episode of my SMB Expert series, I talk with Greg O'Brien about just that.
Greg O'Brien is the co-CEO and co-founder of Anomaly CPA, a firm specializing in accounting and financial services for startups, high-growth small businesses, and real estate investors.
With a background that combines an accounting pedigree – he holds a master's degree in tax – and real-world experience from real estate development, Greg has positioned himself as a versatile expert in the entrepreneurial space.
His partnership with John Malone, who brings a legal and operational perspective to the firm, has driven Anomaly CPA to success. Operating a fully remote team across the United States and abroad, Greg leverages his "new age model" of accounting to serve clients globally.
I hope you find this podcast informative.
For more on all things SBA, visit: https://www.sbaray.com/ or check out my YouTube Channel.

Value Proposition. Communication. Scheduling. Alright. I'm trying something new.
In this episode, I sit down with Sasha Crabtrey, president and founder of Remote COO. Sasha shares the intricacies of running a small to medium-sized business with efficiency and effectiveness. The is episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the evolution of remote work, time management, and best practices for scaling operations in a b2b service-based business.

Ray sits down with SMB owner/operator Nathan Lenahan to discuss his journey through 2 SBA 7a acquisition loans to acquire HVAC businesses.  Tune in to hear the story of a true leader and operator building an HVAC empire in DFW with 3 friends/partners.
 
Link to his LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/nathanlenahan
Link to his twitter: @n8lenahan
 

Sam Rosati joins us to share his SMB journey as a CPA, M&A Attorney, and Entrepreneur. Tune in to hear his story.
Following his father’s footsteps in M&A Buying his first 2 SMBs 39 days apart  SBA vs Conventional financing Getting searchers together in person at SMB Bootcamps The story behind SMB Law Group Investing in SMBs   
For more information about SMB Law and SMB Bootcamp:
➡️ SMBash: https://smbash.com/
➡️ Search Fund Bootcamp: https://www.pursuantcapital.com/bootcamp/