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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.

Sep 26, 2022

Meet Eric Schmitz of Crescent Grove Advisors.  Eric offers sage advice in this episode, targeted at the current financial climate and sound investment strategies.

Listen in as we discuss:

  • Current investment opportunities and mistakes investors make
  • The soothing role a good advisor offers to alleviate clients’...


Sep 22, 2022

I'm joined by my brilliant colleague, David Weaver, who shares

the same passions for the great outdoors and our weekend activities, as well as a deep love for our consulting businesses.  We’ve talked about raising goats and chickens, managing invasive species on our properties, and the fun of raising our kids to love...


Sep 15, 2022

My guest, Dr. Madan Kandula, is always pushing the boundaries in business and in medicine. He opened his first ENT clinic in 2004 after becoming disillusioned with the mainstream health care system. Now with more than a dozen locations in the Midwest, I was curious to learn how a medical doctor and surgeon became a...


Sep 8, 2022

If owning a busines was easy, everyone would have one. Owning and operating a franchise is just as challenging. Podcast host, Meg Schmitz shares her early experiences as a new franchise owner, mistakes made and learned lessons.