Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

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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.

Ep 3.16 Grace Under Pressure Part 2

Dec 29, 2022

I continue my conversation with Sue Petrowich, who took the leap into franchise ownership after years of dedicating her life to teaching. She risked everything to gain financial freedom and became her own boss - only to face unexpected challenges and a thrilling successful journey full of zigs and zags.

Sue Petrowich...

Ep 3.15 Grace Under Pressure Part 1

Dec 22, 2022

In this episode of the podcast, Meg Schmitz spotlights Sue Petrowich, an ambitious former teacher who, with her husband Jim, took the bold leap into franchising to gain financial freedom -- only to find out it was much more difficult than she imagined.

Sue Petrowich is a former public school teacher and co-owner of 20...

Ep 3.14 Rick Mayo on Taming Your Inner Entrepreneur to Create a Successful Franchise

Dec 15, 2022

Alloy Personal Fitness is the perfect way to get in shape and take control of your destiny.

Here's what I cover with Rick Mayo in this episode:
1. How Rick Mayo's company, Alloy Personal Fitness, differentiates itself in the fitness industry
2. The importance of simplicity in a franchise concept
3. How discipline and...

Ep 3.13 Unlock the Secrets to Franchise Success with Jamie Izaks

Dec 1, 2022

When Jamie Izaks, President of Northbrook Illinois and All Points PR, joins Meg Schmitz on the Free Agent podcast to discuss taking control of your future, he highlights the importance of a good PR partner, emphasizing the need for infrastructure and momentary ambition for franchisees to reach their desired success.