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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.

Dec 30, 2021

Jim and Diane share their journey of franchise ownership, passing the business on as a family legacy, and now lead the International Franchise Development efforts for Tutor Doctor. This episode features great highlights about:
- The tutoring business
- The role of the business owner
- Staffing...


Dec 23, 2021

Meet Brian and Jason Miller of Patrice & Associates. This father and son duo are experts with decades of experience in recruiting. They know exactly who will be successful owning a staffing business, and the training programs that go into perfect execution. In this episode you will hear about:
- Patrice & Associates...


Dec 16, 2021

Amy LeClerc is laser-focused on building a great franchise. And making sure that the path to expansion is clearly marked for her owners. She cut her teeth with a New York advertising agency, and loved the opportunity to build a story with brands that make a big impact. In this episode, Amy and I discuss:
- Why it's easy...


Dec 9, 2021

Morgan Schnabl is full of curiosity and the entrepreneurial spirit. Morgan's career and business trajectory are far from "normal" for those who start in the corporate world. Not one to get pegged and stuck in a corner, Morgan has allowed her curiosity to drive her ambitions to build and grow businesses. In the episode,...


Nov 25, 2021

In this episode, Kate Reithel shares her journey from retail to entrepreneurship, how the pandemic impacted her business, and her thoughts on having a seasonal business.

Credits:
Hosted by Meg Schmitz
Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC
Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality...