From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up

Operating a small business or franchise (or opening a new one) during these unprecedented times is definitely a challenge. We know - we're a small business, too! From the Ground Up - Powered by Tenet Financial Group - brings together thought experts in a variety of small business fields such as funding, franchising, marketing, sales, and lead generation to discuss real-time issues and real-time solutions.

Episodes

July 16, 2024 30 mins

Join TFG Director of Development, Sam Phelps, as he interviews Franchise Show Director and Franchise Assembly Co-Founder, Michael Hyam about all things franchising This episode is overflowing with value!!

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Join one of our Senior Consultants, Dave Woggon, as he interviews our Founder, Derrick Skogsberg. They'll dive into how Derrick used his 401(k) to start his own business to help other entrepreneurs do the same.

 

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January 24, 2023 12 mins

Business valuation is required for ROBS funding. Today we introduce our sister company TFG Valuation Services so we can control the level of service provided to our clients! We want to ensure consistency and accuracy and this will provide that process! 

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Today we talk to Abid Abedi, Founder, and CEO of iCode. iCode immerses students in a hands-on curriculum that prepares them for the workforce of the future. Our personal mentoring provides a fun and rewarding experience through year-round classes and camps. 

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In this episode of From The Ground Up, we talk to Tracy “Mrs JDog” Flanagan. Co-founder of JDog brands. JDog brand's mission is putting Veterans and Veteran Families into business ownership.

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In today's episode, we connect with Paul Rocchio, Vice President, Development & Member Services, International Franchise Association. He gives us an update on all things IFA!
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Are tradeshows coming back? Today we talk with Michael Hyam about this and learn that they are stronger than ever! Don't miss this show.

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We connected with Earsa Jackson, with Clark Hill PLC, to get an update on topics related to financial performance representations (FPRs). We also break this topic down to help people looking at franchising better understand why they matter.

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In our most intriguing podcast to date, we talk with Michael Seid, Founder and Managing Director of MSA Worldwide. Michael shares his savvy of the franchise industry, his time co-writing with Dave Thomas, franchise legend and Wendy’s Founder, the pandemic's impact, and introduces us to his passion for more than 15 years - social franchising. Whether you're a veteran franchisor or just starting, you don't want to miss this episode! 

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In this episode, we talk with the Senior Vice President of Gulf Coast Small Business Lending: Jim Frey. Disclaimer: Since this recording, there have been updates to some of the information about the SBA lending. Please refer to the SBAs website for the latest information.
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January 18, 2021 34 mins
In this episode, we talk to the CEO of FranServe, Alesia Visconti. Alesia shares some of the ways FranServe adapted through Covid and excited about looking forward to 2021.
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Derrick Skogsberg and David Martin with Tenet Financial Group check-in with James Franks and Josh Wall with Urban Air Adventure Parks!
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On this episode of From The Ground Up, we talk about how the airline industry has seen massive disruption and discuss ways furloughed pilots and industry insiders could develop robust side-hustles to help ride out the storm.
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Today we talk with veteran sales and executive coach, Bill Brakemeier. Bill shares some tips and insights into why coaching is beneficial and some common misperceptions about how to apply it!

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From The Ground Up connects with Jamie Hogan from Specialized Accounting Services (SAS) to hear the latest about what's happening in the CPA business world in 2020.
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Jesse Johnstone - fibrenew.com, gives us an inside look into how his brand and franchisees have been doing in recent months.

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In this episode, we connect with franchising legend and IFA Hall of Famer, Jim Amos.

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On this episode of From The Ground Up, Derrick Skogsberg talks with Jack Johnson, CEO of The Franchise Insiders. Are people buying, what are some of the opportunities in the new C19 environment and why you should use a franchise consultant to help navigate this path to small business ownership!

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Derrick Skogsberg connects with Art Coley with CGI and Turner Gaw with North State Bank to provide some insights on the current franchise development landscape with regards to deals and funding!

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