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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 6.21: From Small Town Kid to Franchise Tycoon

Feb 20, 2025

From law school dropout to franchise mogul, Erik Van Horn shares his unconventional journey on the Free Agent podcast! Discover how a chance iced tea meeting led to a $20,000 franchise investment.  Learn Erik's secrets to successful exits and the impact of private equity. Tune in to hear his no-nonsense advice...

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Ep. 6.20 Position Your Business Today for a Profitable Sale

Feb 13, 2025

In this episode of The Free Agent Podcast, host Meg Schmitz welcomes back fractional CFO and financial expert Lynn Corazzi to break down the key metrics every business owner needs to track. Learn how to spot financial red flags and avoid costly mistakes to maximize your business's value and set yourself up for a...

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Ep 6.19 Weathering Life's Storms: One Woman's Journey into Franchise Ownership

Feb 6, 2025

In this episode of the Free Agent Podcast, Jennifer Eastman shares her bold journey from running a family moving business to launching Assisted Living Locators—right in the middle of a pandemic. She opens up about navigating uncertainty, building a people-first business, and why strong relationships were key to...

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