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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.

Oct 30, 2025

She's not waiting for permission — she's building her own stage. Instead of chasing overnight success—Josalyn’s chasing proof that betting on herself is worth it. This episode is for every high achiever who’s tired of talking about freedom and finally ready to get their hands dirty.


Oct 23, 2025

In this milestone episode, we celebrate one year of IMAGE Studios Wauwatosa—a hub where beauty, wellness, and entrepreneurship collide. 🥳 But this isn't just about a grand opening. It's a spotlight on what happens when bold vision meets real opportunity.

Makayla, a first-time entrepreneur, shares her leap from...


Oct 16, 2025

When the system breaks you down, some people shrink. Others rise. Samantha is walking away from a healthcare career that's eating away at her time, her health, and her spirit. She's building Skinship Esthetic Spa inside IMAGE Studios Wauwatosa — creating a future where beauty professionals don't just...


Oct 9, 2025

Behind the polished brand lives the mess—marriage stress, deal drama, and founders numbing instead of feeling. Meg and Jaime White strip away the armor to discuss "divorce version one," choosing each other again, and reordering their lives as: self → partnership → business.
Trade optics for alignment and watch...


Oct 2, 2025

Life doesn't wait for your business plan— and business doesn't stop for life.  In this episode, you'll hear Meg describe her upcoming surgeries, dealing with aging parents, and the biggest shock of putting her beloved young dog into hospice care.  Personal issues have collided with Meg's empire-building, and they are...