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Free Agent with Meg Schmitz Meg Schmitz
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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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 5.17 The Fine Line Between Brave and Crazy: Stepping Off the Corporate Ladder
Meet Robyn Bowles, a corporate refugee who jumped into the deep end of discomfort by moving across the country with no network in place to start a business where she knew NOBODY. This was Robyn’s catalyst for creating a new life, finding balance in uncertainty, and taking control of her life in meaningful ways.
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Ep 5.16: How I Took Control of My Financial Future w/ Brad Herda
What if I told you the key to thriving in entrepreneurship lies in a surprisingly unconventional source? Join me as we uncover the unexpected secrets to business success in this eye-opening conversation with Brad Herda, a Midwesterner and straight shooter. Get ready to challenge your assumptions and discover the real deal about transitioning into entrepreneurship from a no B.S business coach. Stay tuned for an unexpected twist that could change how you view business ownership forever.
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Ep 5.15 Business Unchained: The Power of B2b Franchising for Executives
Meg Schmitz sits down with Kerrie Hoffman, a former corporate executive turned successful entrepreneur. Dive into their intimate conversation as Kerrie shares her bold transition from corporate life to business ownership. This episode provides invaluable insights for any executive contemplating a similar leap into entrepreneurship.
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Ep 5.14: From Scrappy Startup to Pioneering Franchisor
Devan Kline, the co-founder of Burn Boot Camp, is no ordinary franchisor. His rags-to-riches tale is filled with universal truths, self-discovery, and ambition. Discover the unconventional strategies this entrepreneur used to skyrocket their business and how you can apply them to your venture. Get ready to learn from a true maverick in the franchise industry, and brace yourself for some eye-opening insights that will reshape how you view franchising.
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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!
Customer Reviews
A Wealth of Perspective
As a business owner and a consultant, Meg’s podcast has inspired me with her diversity of guests and their incredible wealth of expertise when it comes to entrepreneurship, integrity, happiness, community, and so many topics that combine for true happiness and success in our careers, our business, and our lives.
Great show!
This podcast offers a fresh take on entrepreneurial journeys, providing valuable insights without the fluff. Every episode feels like a candid chat, revealing the heart and hustle behind business success.
From Bona and Team Capsho :)