In this episode, Wes sits down with Mike Bahun, founder and CEO of Fundraising University, a fast-growing franchise that's transforming the way schools and sports teams raise money.
Mike shares how he turned his coaching background and entrepreneurial drive into a scalable business model that’s helped raise over $11 million for schools—while building a high-retention, high-impact franchise system.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why traditional school fundraisers are broken
✅ How Fundraising U’s service-based model raises more, faster
✅ The franchise opportunity and what makes it scalable
✅ Mike’s journey from pro baseball to business ownership
✅ How Fundraising U is helping schools meet critical funding needs
Whether you're a parent, coach, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone exploring franchise ownership, this conversation is packed with value.
🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
🌐 Fundraising University: https://fundraisingu.net
🎧 Coaching Matters Podcast: https://coachingmatters.org
7 Steps to Owning a Franchise:
https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising
If you would like to learn more about this particular franchise opportunity or discuss franchise ownership in general - feel free to use the link to my calendar below to schedule a free, no-obligation introductory meeting.
https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes
Connect with Wes:
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/
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