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June 29, 2023

How Fran Fund Can Help You Secure Funding for Your Franchise Business

Are you considering starting a franchise business but unsure how to secure the necessary funding? I sit down with Shirley Kitchen, the Director of Business Development for Fran Fund, to discuss funding strategies for franchise businesses. Shirley and...

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June 22, 2023

From Chaos to Clarity: How EOS Can Save Your Business

In this episode of "The Franchisee Freedom Podcast," I, Wes, speak with Justin Mink, a professional EOS implementer, and franchisee, about the benefits of implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in businesses. I share my experience us...

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June 15, 2023

Franchise Agreements: The Good, The Bad, and The Negotiable w/Houston…

In this podcast episode, I interview Houston Barnes, a franchise attorney, about the importance of having a specialist review franchise agreements before signing. Barnes explains that franchise agreements are legal documents that govern every aspect ...

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June 8, 2023

How Can Lifestyle Investing Help You Buy Back Your Time?

​​In this episode of the Path to Freedom podcast, I interview Justin Donald, author of "The Lifestyle Investor," about his concept of lifestyle investing and achieving financial freedom through investing in passive income-generating assets. Justin sh...

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June 1, 2023

Trash Talk with Brian Scudamore: Turning Junk into Gold

In this episode of the Path to Freedom podcast, I interview Brian Scudamore, founder, and CEO of O2E Brands, which includes 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, Shack Shine, and You Move Me. Brian shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a j...

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May 25, 2023

Understanding Your Vision and Taking Risks W/Adam Rice

In this episode of the Path to Freedom podcast, I interview Adam Rice, the founder of ISI Elite Training, about his journey and the story behind his successful fitness franchise. Adam shares his personal story of being an overweight kid and how that ...

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May 18, 2023

Achieving Success: The Seven Lessons You Need to Know

In this podcast episode on the Path to Freedom Podcast, I interview Jack Daly, a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has built six companies from scratch into national firms. The conversation centers around the importance of sales in business and c...

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May 11, 2023

People Are Removing Hair With Sugar!?

In this episode, I interview Danielle Correia, founder, and CEO of Sugaring LA, a franchise concept in the beauty industry that offers an all-natural, organic method of hair removal called sugaring. Danielle explains the benefits of sugaring over wax...

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May 4, 2023

Franchising for Freedom: How Owning a Franchise Can Change Your Life

In this podcast episode, I share my experience setting fitness goals and hiring a virtual trainer from Superhuman to achieve them. I also emphasize the importance of seeking guidance and support when trying to achieve challenging goals and investing ...

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April 20, 2023

Pour Your Own: The Revolutionary Self-Serve Taproom Franchise

In episode 122 of the podcast, I interview Rich Moyer, the founder and CEO of Hopin Brands, a self-serve alcohol taproom franchise business. Rich explains the concept of the business, its potential as a franchise opportunity, and the challenges of ru...

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April 13, 2023

Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs

In this podcast episode, the host welcomes Alex Breuckmann, author of "Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs," a book that offers 11 powerful lessons to thrive in business and lead a balanced life. The book is divided into three themes: hard skills, im...

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April 5, 2023

The Power of AI in Pet Grooming: How Splash and Dash Stays Ahead of t…

This podcast episode features an interview with Dan Barton, the founder, and CEO of Splash and Dash, a dog grooming service with a membership concept. Dan explains the unique features of Splash and Dash, the benefits of working with an emerging brand...

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March 30, 2023

Building an Empire on Pilates W/David Schuck

In this episode, we have a special guest, David Schuck, who will share his journey of becoming a successful Pilates franchise owner.   David is an experienced entrepreneur who had a passion for health and fitness. He decided to combine his business s...

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March 23, 2023

Building a Garage Empire w/ Troy Rainsberg

In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Troy Rainsberg, the CEO of Garage Kings, a highly successful company that specializes in creating your garage into the best room in your house. Troy shares with us his inspirin...

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March 16, 2023

How To Increase Your Income Through Diversifying w/Patrick Grimes

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we explore ways to diversify your income and gain financial freedom. In today's episode, we'll be diving into two key strategies that can help you achieve your financial goals: real estate and energ...

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March 9, 2023

How To Grow Your Brand Aggressively W/ Zach Beutler

Welcome to this week’s podcast episode, where we sit down with Chris Beutler, a successful entrepreneur and franchise owner with a unique strategy for growing his business. In this insightful conversation, we explore the key principles that have help...

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March 2, 2023

How Stretching Got Me Out Of Corporate America

In this inspiring podcast, we introduce Henry Gonzales, who worked building robots for the medical field until he decided to pursue his passion for health and helping others. Henry shares his story of becoming a franchisee of a popular stretching fra...

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Feb. 23, 2023

The Marks of A Good Franchisee

In this video, I explore the key traits that mark what successful franchisees all share with Rick Mayo, the Franchisor of Alloy Personal Training   I bring an interesting perspective on what it takes to be a good franchisee because not only do I wear...

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Feb. 16, 2023

One Mindset EVERY Entrepreneur Should Have

In this podcast, we focus on how to have the right mentality in order to crush your goals.    Our mindset plays a crucial role in determining our success in achieving our goals. A good mindset can help us stay focused, motivated, and persistent.   A ...

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Feb. 9, 2023

Why many entrepreneurs love franchises

Starting a business from scratch can have many hiccups and challenges that need to be ironed out.   Why not skip those challenges and consider the benefits of buying a franchise?   With a proven business model, established brand recognition, and supp...

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Feb. 2, 2023

She Puts the Fun In Funding

Starting a franchise can be a major investment, but there are many ways to secure funding. 🤑   This video will explore various strategies for financing your franchise, including loans, grants, and investments.   We'll also introduce you to Shirley Ke...

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Jan. 26, 2023

Simple and Effective Business Strategy to BEAT OUT COMPETITORS

In this video, we discuss why providing a positive customer experience is the key to success in business.   We explore the various strategies and techniques companies can use to give customers the best experience possible.   Whether you're just start...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Finding the Advantages in the Current Economy

Back from a week-long conference with franchise brands, tune in to learn why franchisors are so excited about 2023, even in the present, slower economy. There may never be a 'perfect' time to start a business, but there are several advantages to expl...

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Jan. 12, 2023

Thinking Bigger in 2023

We have a lot in store for the Path 2 Freedom podcast in 2023! We are thinking bigger and expanding to include a variety of guests from franchisors, franchisees and beyond. The goal is to provide additional content for all freedom seekers alike! Gear...

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