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Free Agent with Meg Schmitz — 217 episodes
Ep 8.17 Women, Money, and What's Changing
8.16 When Hard Work Stops Paying Off
8.15 She Built a Business Buyers Wanted
Ep 8.14 Fake Security vs Real Ownership: Why she never looked back
Ep 8.13 What No One Tells You About Reinventing Yourself Mid-Career
Ep 8.12 You're Not Stuck, You're Standing Outside The Room
Ep 8.11 Following the System Matters More Than Experience
Ep 8.10 She Took The Leap To Freedom But Where did she Land?
Ep 8.9 The Risk That Finally Made Entrepreneurship Make Sense
Ep 8.8 When "Safe" Stops Feeling Safe
Ep 8.7 The Trust Gap
Ep 8.6 The Career Wake-Up Call No One Plans For
Ep 8.5 Culture Is Your Risk Strategy
Ep 8.4 When You Realize Your Family's Future Is On You
Ep. 8.3 When The Call Is Clear But The Path Is Messy Part 2
Ep 8.2 When The Call Is Clear But The Path Is Messy Part 1
Ep 8.1 Don't Quit The Mission
Ep 7.30 Reinventing Yourself in a Time of Rising Anxiety
Ep 7.29 Bootstrapped and Still Standing
Ep 7.28 The Beauty of Subtraction: Why Freedom Begins with Less
Ep 7.27 When the Paycheck Ends and the Real Work Begins
Ep 7.26 Turning Beauty into Freedom
Ep 7.25 Freedom Without the Freefall
Ep 7.24 Running from pain toward legacy
Ep 7.23 Truth Over Optics: Marriage, Money, and Meaning
Ep 7.22 Think Big, Plan Bigger: What Meg's Learning in Year One of Franchise Ownership
Ep 7.20 Candor Over Hype: The Free-Agent Mindset for Building Saleable, Resilient Brands
Ep 7.19 Build or Buy? The Brutal Truth About Control, Cash Flow, and Courage
Ep 7.18 De-Risk the Leap: The 4-Pillar Blueprint that Turns 'New' into Profitable & Saleable
Ep 7.17 Inside the Franchise Playbook: Leadership Lessons for Executives Seeking Freedom
Ep. 7.16 Anthony Geisler and Bob McQuillan on Building Sequel—Franchising's Next Major Force
Ep 7.15 The Reality Check of Franching vs. Expectations
Ep 7.13 Built Not Born: How One Unemployable Veteran Became the CFO of His Own Life
Ep 7.14 What Happens After You Go Viral?
Ep 7.12 The Truth About Marketing: Why Playing It Safe Is Killing Your Business
Ep. 7.11 Startup, Family Biz, or Franchise? The Wild Pivot That Rewrote Dan's Future
Ep 7.10 Your LinkedIn Profile Is Costing You Deals — Here's How to Fix It
Ep 7.9 Divorce-Proof Your Dreams: How Smart Couples Franchise Without Falling Apart
Ep 7.8 How to Vet a New Franchise (Without Getting Burned)
Ep 7.7 Mission Over Madness
Ep 7.6 Profits, Projections & Pipe Dreams: What No One Tells You About Buying or Selling a Business
Ep. 7.5 The Franchise Nobody Thinks About (But Should)
Ep 7.4 Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Self-Inquiry Unlocks Hidden Wealth
Ep 7.3 No Permission Needed: How One Woman Turned Disruption into a Movement
Ep 7.2 Bold Bets & Boutique Brands: Why Market Uncertainty Creates The Best Investments In Franchising
Ep 7.1 AI, Labor Shortages, and the New Rules of Business
Ep 6.25 Managing Construction Finances: How to Handle the Unexpected
Ep 6.24 How I Launched My Franchise Against the Odds
EP 6.23 Stepping Into the Market in Uncertain Times
Ep 6.22 From Single Mom to Franchise Queen
Ep 6.21 From Small Town Kid to Franchise Tycoon
Ep. 6.20 Position Your Business Today for a Profitable Sale
Ep 6.19 Weathering Life's Storms: One Woman's Journey into Franchise Ownership
Ep 6.18 Creating Recurring Revenue Streams with Membership-Based Franchises
Ep. 6.17 Building a Window Cleaning Franchise from the Inside Out
Ep 6.16 The Accidental Career: How A Love for Music Led to Coaching
Ep. 6.15 Growing Iconic Brands Across Borders and Cultures
Ep 6.14 Taking The Leap Again
Ep 6.14 Battling Burnout and Bankruptcy
Ep 6.13 Rebuilding After the Breaking Point
Ep 6.12 Labor Pains to Profit Gains
Ep 6.11 How I Built a Business Around Family
Ep 6.10 Integrity, Influence and Intentionality: How to Build a Winning Franchise Team
Ep. 6.9 Balancing Big Dreams and Daily Reality
Ep 6.8 Building Generational Wealth Through Franchising: Anirban's Story
Ep 6.7 Becoming Teflon: How Life Experience Creates Resilience and Toughness
Ep 6.6 From Corporate to Sugaring: An Accountant's Sweet Journey to Franchise Ownership
Ep 6.5 Funding Your Franchise Without Fear: Strategies for Smart Investing
Ep 6.4 Planning for the Silver Tsunami: Preparing to Launch a Senior Care Franchise
6.2 From Healthcare Exec to Gluten-Free Bakery Owner
6.1 Escaping Wall Street to Bake with Purpose
Ep 5.24 From Grassroots to Growth: One Nurse's Journey to Provide Compassionate End-of-Life Care
Ep 5.23 From Military Spouse to Mompreneur: Overcoming Loneliness and Pivoting to Profit
6.3 From Camo to CEO: An Army Vet's Journey to Entrepreneurship
Ep 5.22 Family, Finance, and Frozen Treats: My Calculated Leap Into Milkshake Factory Ownership
Ep 5.21 Reigniting My Entrepreneurial Flame with an Image Studios Franchise
Ep 5.20 From Retail Failure to Multi-Business Success w/ Dr. Shakkiah Curtis
Ep. 5.19 Navigating Risk and Resolving Conflicts in Franchising
Ep 5.18 From 1 to 35: An Attorney's Journey Into Franchise Investing
Ep 5.17 The Fine Line Between Brave and Crazy: Stepping Off the Corporate Ladder
Ep 5.16 How I Took Control of My Financial Future w/ Brad Herda
Ep 5.15 Business Unchained: The Power of B2b Franchising for Executives
Ep 5.14 From Scrappy Startup to Pioneering Franchisor
Ep 5.13 Relationship Rules for Romantic Business Partners
Ep 5.12 Family, Franchising & Finding Your Tribe
Ep 5.11 Quitting the Salon Empire for a Suite: How Downsizing Grew My Profits
5.10 Disrupting Waste Management with Technology
5.9 From Nurse to Entrepreneur
Ep 5.8 The Power of Persistence: Building Community Ties as a Small Business Owner
Ep 5.7 Corporate Refugees Take the Leap into Sweet Success
Ep 5.6 Insider Strategies to Thrive in Evolving Retail Landscapes
Ep 5.5 From Dancing to Drafting Contracts
Ep 5.4 Mindset, Motivation and Mailbox Money
Ep 5.3 Battling Darkness to Brewing Coffee: How This Veteran Found His Entrepreneurial Calling
Ep 5.2 Why You Need a Mediator Before a Divorce Lawyer
Ep 5.0 Entity Formation and Funding Strategies: A CPA Unpacks the Details
Ep 5.1 Balancing Business & Marriage - An Entrepreneur's Guide
Ep. 4.26 Navigating Franchise Challenges and Achieving Success
Ep. 4.25 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Anxiety: Kendall's Journey into Franchise Ownership
Ep 4.24 Franchisee Conversations: Learn directly from those who have walked the franchise path
Ep 4.23 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Greatness
Ep 4.22 From Dreams to Reality: How Franchising Transform Lives
Ep 4.21 From Family Business To Entrepreneurship
Ep 4.20 Entrepreneurial Spirit Meets Compassion
Ep 4.19 Breaking Away to a Path of Freedom and Flexibility
Ep 4.18 The Power of Passive Real Estate Investing with Jeremy Dryer
Ep 4.17 Strategies to Separate Personal and Business Credit w/ Andrew Cervenka
Ep 4.16 Mastering the Art of Business w/ Leighann Lovely
Ep: 4.15 Strengthening Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships w/ Carey Gille
Ep 4.14 From Criminology to Owning a Beauty Business w/ Melanie Richards
Ep 4.13 Breaking Barriers in Commerical Real Estate w/ Jackson Hill
Ep 4.12 Blingle! The Franchise with High Profit Margins
Ep 4.11 How Communication Drives Success w/ Whit Shepherd
Ep 4.10 How Heroes Lawn Care Franchise Achieves Rapid Growth - Jon Denton
Ep 4.9 Apex Support & Training for Franchises w/ Anthony Spagnola
Ep 4.8 Building Franchises That Last w/ Zack Beutler
Ep 4.7 Unveiling the Secrets to Work-Life Balance in Franchise Ownership
Ep 4.6 Home Services Franchise Freedom w/ Travis and Lou
Ep 4.5 What It's Like To Be Self- Employed w/ Ethan Chazin
Ep 4.4 From Data Analytics to Franchise Ownership: Brian Conrad's Journey
Ep 4.3 Benefits of Joining Premium Service Brands w/ Danielle Wright
Ep 4.2 Embracing Midlife Power with Jennifer Arthurton
Ep 4.1 Creating Freedom for Other with Graham Pulliam
Ep 3.30 Lime Painting Franchise Delivers Excellence
Ep 3.29 How to Make Yourself Irresistible on LinkedIn
Ep 3.28 How Floor Coverings International became the #1 Rated Flooring Company
Ep 3.27 From Navy Pilot to Businessowner
Ep 3.26 Differentiating Yourself in a Competitive Marketplace
Ep 3.25 The Power of Reinvention
Ep 3.24 Build an Empire with Paul Davis
Ep 3.23 Untapped Potential of the Garage Space
Ep 3.22 Pros and Cons of Partnering Up with Meg Schmitz
Ep 3.21 Partnership Agreements
Ep 3.20 IMAGE Studios Outperforms Industry Expectations in 2022
Ep 3.19 State Of Franchising In 2023
Ep 3.18 How to Transition from the Military to Entrepreneurship
Ep 3.17 How The Lash Lounge Is Revolutionizing The Beauty Industry
Ep 3.16 Grace Under Pressure Part 2
Ep 3.15 Grace Under Pressure Part 1
Ep 3.14 Rick Mayo on Taming Your Inner Entrepreneur to Create a Successful Franchise
Ep 3.13 Unlock the Secrets to Franchise Success with Jamie Izaks
Ep 3.12 No H2O: The Waterless Car Wash for a Cleaner Environment
Ep. 3.11 How to Review Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
Ep 3.10 Using Franchising As an Exit Strategy
Ep 3.9 Game Face On & Ready To Rock
Ep 3.8 Finding Confidence During Tumultuous Changes
Ep 3.7 Creating Insurmountable Strength Through Community
Ep 3.6 How To Spot Momentary Ambition
Ep 3.5 How Great Leadership Sets Emerging Franchisees Up For Success
Ep 3.4 Where Are The Consumer Dollars Going?
Ep 3.3 Insights That Inspire People To Buy
3.2 Executing Simple Things Lead To Success
Ep. 3.1 More Than a Conqueror
***Summer Bonus Episode with Jason Olsen
Ep 2.28 One Woman's Journey into FABULOUS
Ep 2.27 Amy Gardner
Ep 2.26 Laura Liss: The Cool Franchise Attorney
Ep 2.25 How Patty Farmer Built An International Empire
Ep 2.24 Rise of The Phoenix: Mike Morawski Lives To Tell How Success Leaves Clues
Ep 2.23 Business Secrets of a Confident Leader with Sharon Cupach
Ep 2.22 The Gooey, Chewy Stuff That Makes Franchise Owners Happy with Eric Martin
Ep 2.21 An Extensive Conversation About Diversification Through Business Ownership with Melissa VanderMel
Ep 2.20 Jolt Your Career: Finding Joy in Self Employment and Diversification with Teegan Bartos
Ep 2.19 The Decision that Led to 4-day Work Weeks with Jason Weseman
Ep 2.18 Welcome to the School of Hard Knocks with Josh Skolnick
Ep 2.17 What To Do Next: Rethinking Your Career Options with Melanie Ramos
Ep 2.16 How Pioneering a Franchise Created Growth Opportunities with Jim and Diane Wilson
Ep 2.15 How the Tight Market has Created Exponential Growth for Patrice & Associates with Brian and Jason Miller
Ep 2.14 Amy Leclerc Shares How She Made A Successful Pivot Into the Children's Market
Ep 2.13 Working on the Business with Grace and Resilience with Morgan Schnabl
Ep 2.12 Kate Reithel Leaves Retail Behind For A Shot At Franchising
Ep 2.11 Pamela Belyn Shares Her Leap From Corporate Attorney to Entrepreneur
Ep 2.10 Shifting Company Culture with Jennifer and Mitchell Stanford
Ep 2.9 Steve and Melinda Gladin Share Insights On Making A Financially Stable Career Change
Ep 2.8 Trent Halvorson Shares His Perspective on the Evolution of Franchising
Ep 2.7 How New Technology Can Be Implemented For Scaling Your Business
Ep 2.6 How Attorney Elisa Ruer helps Businesses Succeed From a Legal Perspective
Ep 2.5 Methods for Successful Franchise Execution and Acquisition
Ep 2.4 Building and Franchising with Creativity
Ep 2.3 The Confidence to Diversify with Multi Franchise Owner Tom Fielder
Ep 2.2 Savvy Investments with Your Retirement Funds
Ep 2.1 Growing Financial Footprints with Lance Freeman of Xponential Fitness
Ep 1.35 How to Strengthen Your Pivoting Muscle & Keep Your Business Viable in the Face of Disruption
Ep 1.34 From Basement to Boardroom: How One Couple Built the Handyman Service That Became a 200-Territory Franchise Empire
Ep 1.33 Ken Theiler on Franchising: How to Choose the Right Entrepreneurship Vehicle & Explore an Unfamiliar Industry
Ep 1.32 How an NFL Career Spring-boarded Brent Novoselsky into Business Leadership
Ep 1.31 Basil Bearer On How His Creative Talent Propelled Him Into Confident Business Ownership
Ep 1.30 How to Change the Stories & Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back w/Sue Schultz
Ep 1.29 Break Through Your Limits by Getting Out of Day-to-Day Work in Your Business w/Todd Ruedt
Ep 1.28 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Online Presence & Show Your Authentic Self w/Stacy Kaat
Ep 1.27 UNSTUCK: The Power of An Energized, Satisfied & Happy Workforce
Ep 1.26 How To Protect Everyone; Clients, Employees and Employer
Ep 1.25 Erin McCullough On Finding Stillness & Joy in Entrepreneurship
Ep 1.24 Terry McDougall On Maximizing the Overlap Between Professional Success & Personal Happiness
Ep 1.23 Patti Mara on Using a Crisis to Future-Proof your Business
Ep 1.22 Robert Krieghoff On Going From Uncertainty and Inconsistency to Entrepreneurial Staying Power
Ep 1.21 Andrea Enright on Taking Your LinkedIn from Resume to Relevant Resource
Ep 1.20 Howard Fox On How to Transition Your Most Valuable Skills Into Free Agency
Ep 1.19 Shaun & Jason Olsen on Moving From the Brink of Bankruptcy to High-Powered Franchisors
Ep 1.18 Kristin Carlson On The Power of Being an Athletic-Minded Business Owner
Ep 1.17 Debbie Harris On The Life-Changing Responsibility & Impact of Free Agency
Ep 1.16 Peter J. Layton On How to Nurture Your Entrepreneurship & Find Lasting Success
Ep 1.15 Barry Hintz On Business Leadership Lessons from the Military
Ep 1.14 Lynn Corazzi On Leveraging Data & Bringing Corporate Finance to Small Businesses
Ep 1.13 Chad Coe On The Business Ownership Secrets Of A Confident Leader
Ep 1.12 How Candace Spears Shifted Out of a Corporate Identity & Created a Path to Freedom
Ep 1.11 Patricia Leonard On Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Onto Your Runway to Success
Ep 1.10 Kirk Gramoll On Discovering the Franchise Opportunity For You
Ep 1.9 Dave Paeske On His Business Ownership Journey & Why He Chose the Franchise Model
Ep 1.8 John Tarnoff On Why Over 50 Is the Perfect Time for a Reinvention
Ep 1.7 Julie Silverman On The Biggest Business Insurance Concerns of the Pandemic
Ep 1.6 Ethan Chazin On Striking a Work-Life Balance With Conscious Prioritization (Part 2)
Ep 1.5 How Ethan Chazin Went From Dog-Eat-Dog Corporate to Fulfilling Free Agency (Part 1)
Ep 1.4 Dave Morbeck On The Challenges & Rewards of Running an Essential Business in the Pandemic
Ep 1.3 Andy Weins On Running an In-Demand Business & Meeting New Consumer Demands in a Pandemic
Ep 1.2 The Shift From Corporate America to Empowered Business Ownership w/Tamara Burkett (Part 2)
Ep 1.1 The Shift From Corporate America to Empowered Business Ownership w/Tamara Burkett (Part 1)