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. 8.3 When The Call Is Clear But The Path Is Messy Part 2

Jan 29, 2026

In Part 2 of Meg’s conversation with Melinda Emerson, the focus shifts from why to who you become after you buy a business. They talk candidly about the identity corporate life creates — titles, distance from the work, and the quiet arrogance that can follow you into ownership. Melinda explains why real owners roll...

Ep 8.2 When The Call Is Clear But The Path Is Messy Part 1

Jan 22, 2026

When the call is clear but the path feels messy, most people mistake discomfort for a stop sign.

In this episode, Meg sits down with Melinda Emerson (SmallBizLady) to explore what happens after momentary ambition fades—when faith, fear, and real-world pressure collide.

Melinda shares how losing control of her...

Ep 8.1 Don't Quit The Mission

Jan 15, 2026

In this episode, Bill shares how he went from SEAL training to buying a 65-year-old manufacturing company, navigating turnover, building a high-performance team, and using automation to help people earn more—not get replaced. He also opens up about stepping into (and back out of) politics, and why lifelong...