Most people think franchise ownership is something you do later in life after climbing the corporate ladder. Brian Garvey proves otherwise.In this episode, Brian shares how he went from walking on at the University of Tennessee, to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to becoming a franchise owner at just 25 years old through Express Employment Professionals' Emerging Entrepreneur Program. We discuss mentorship, leadership, taking calculated risks, and why business ownership isn't just for experienced execu

Most people think real estate investing starts with houses.Brent Bowers built his business by focusing on something most investors completely ignore: land.In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Brent shares how he went from serving in the military to building a land investing business that generated enough income for him to leave the Army, create financial freedom, and help others do the same.We discuss land flipping, tax-delinquent properties, affordable housing, manufactured homes, cre

Most people think buying an existing business is the safer path.After all, why start from zero when you can buy something that already has revenue, employees, customers, and cash flow?But here’s the part many people miss: when you buy a profitable business, you’re often buying high. You’re paying a premium for something someone else already built. And if your goal is to eventually sell, you have to ask a much bigger question:Where does the upside come from?In this episode of Franchise Un

She was 23, miserable in her "dream job," and had never run a business in her life. Today, Anna Dey is a multi-brand, multi-unit franchisee who has owned six different franchise systems — and retired her parents in their 50s along the way.In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Anna breaks down exactly how she got started using her dad's ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) funds, how she went from sweaty owner-operator grinding 7 days a week to building a team that runs her businesses witho

Most people think committing to multiple franchise locations means opening all of them at once… and needing ALL the money upfront.That’s not how it works.In this video, we break down the truth about multi-unit franchising — including what actually happens when you commit to multiple locations, how development timelines really work, and why many experienced operators choose this strategy.If you’re considering franchise ownership, this is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.Wat

The wellness industry isn’t just growing—it’s exploding into a trillion-dollar global market. In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Wes sits down with Jeff Ono (Co-Founder & President of Pause Studio) and Lisa Tengbom (Strategic Oversight Director) to break down what’s driving this surge—and how Pause Studio is positioning itself within it.They unpack how modern lifestyles, increased stress, and a shift toward proactive health are fueling demand for recovery and wellness services. From cold