Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

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Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

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.

  1. JUL 3

    Ep 7.9 Divorce-Proof Your Dreams: How Smart Couples Franchise Without Falling Apart

    You can build an empire and protect your marriage—if you know how to spot the landmines before they blow. In this follow-up to our most talked-about episodes featuring Ted Santos (Episode 7.4)and Karen Covy (Episode 5.2), we explore the silent tension that can kill business dreams and relationships alike. If you and your spouse are dreaming big but stuck in indecision, this convo is your blueprint to move forward together.

    40 min

  2. JUN 26

    Ep 7.8 How to Vet a New Franchise (Without Getting Burned)

    What makes an emerging brand worth betting on? In this episode, I sit down with franchise veteran Candice Weeter to discuss grit, growth, and how to identify genuine leadership behind the pitch. If you're serious about building wealth through franchising, this one's a must.

    40 min

  3. JUN 18

    Ep 7.7 Mission Over Madness

    When chaos calls, most chase the money. John and Kami Griffith chose the mission. In this episode, Meg Schmitz sits down with the power couple who walked away from corporate burnout, turned a LinkedIn ad into a life-changing franchise investment, and built a business rooted in faith, family, and future-proof cash flow. If you're an exec craving more than paychecks and performance reviews, this one’s for you.

    43 min

  4. JUN 12

    Ep 7.6 Profits, Projections & Pipe Dreams: What No One Tells You About Buying or Selling a Business

    Most business owners think their company is worth more than it is. Most buyers waste time chasing the perfect deal. In this episode, Meg and business advisor, Mark Bailey, expose the hard truths about buying and selling businesses—and how tax strategy and mindset shifts separate the winners from the wishers.

    47 min

  5. JUN 5

    Ep. 7.5 The Franchise Nobody Thinks About (But Should)

    What do you get when you mix pest control, holiday lights, and big franchise energy? A boring business that’s quietly building empires. In this episode, Meg sits down with Andy Fuller, founder of Pest Hunters, to unpack how one “unsexy” brand is helping franchisees create recurring revenue, generational wealth, and year-round impact.

    47 min

  6. MAY 29

    Ep 7.4 Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Self-Inquiry Unlocks Hidden Wealth

    In this mind-bending episode of Free Agent, Meg Schmitz sits down with leadership strategist Ted Santos to explore the hidden beliefs sabotaging our potential—and our portfolios. From unresolved childhood loops to unconscious limitations, Ted reveals how self-inquiry and intentional disruption are the real keys to personal growth and wealth creation. If you've been operating on autopilot, this is your wake-up call.

    45 min

  7. MAY 22

    Ep 7.3 No Permission Needed: How One Woman Turned Disruption into a Movement

    When the world hit pause, Joyce Toti built two empires—one in luxury wellness, the other in women’s leadership. In this episode, she shares how she turned uncertainty into bold action and why branding, mentorship, and movement go hand-in-hand. If you’re waiting to feel ready, Joyce’s story will make you rethink everything.

    41 min

  8. MAY 15

    Ep 7.2 Bold Bets & Boutique Brands: Why Market Uncertainty Creates The Best Investments In Franchising

    What do high-performing investors do when the market turns shaky? They double down on what works. In this episode, Meg Schmitz talks with JetSet Pilates head of development, Sara Buie and franchisees Andrea & Carlos Ponce about why luxury fitness is attracting serious capital—and how franchising can offer both freedom and security in uncertain times.

    44 min
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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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  • Creator
    Meg Schmitz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Meg Schmitz
  • Show Website
    Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

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