Unpredicted Entrepreneur
Welcome to Unpredicted Entrepreneur, a show dedicated to Franchising and Franchise Consulting. Hosts, Sara Waskow: Twitter @FranNetSara LinkedIn Sara Waskow Roxanne Rapske: Twitter @franchisegenie LinkedIn Roxanne Rapske
Episodes
July 6, 2022 • 32 min
The great thing about finding the “right fit” with a franchise is you get to design your life the way you want it.
It’s important to understand what your role as the owner of the new business looks like.
We work to help you understand what it is you truly desire, then to help you find it. It’s not just about income or just about lifestyle.
It’s about both.
It’s important to understand what your role as the owner of the new business looks like.
We work to help you understand what it is you truly desire, then to help you find it. It’s not just about income or just about lifestyle.
It’s about both.
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July 6, 2022 • 22 min
It seems logical to try and do some things on your own to save some money when you’re getting started in business.
The issue with this is that there are so many legal documents available on the internet that may not be applicable to your company or the size of your business.
If something does go wrong and there is a lawsuit against you as an employer, it can be exorbitantly more costly on the back end to fix something that should h...
The issue with this is that there are so many legal documents available on the internet that may not be applicable to your company or the size of your business.
If something does go wrong and there is a lawsuit against you as an employer, it can be exorbitantly more costly on the back end to fix something that should h...
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July 6, 2022 • 25 min
We feel people go at this process backwards; they get online and they start looking for businesses they think they're attracted to for whatever reason.
These businesses may or may not be a good fit for them for a plethora of reasons. There are approximately 4,000 franchises out there, which can be daunting.
If you are using this process, you can end up feeling lost and frustrated.
These businesses may or may not be a good fit for them for a plethora of reasons. There are approximately 4,000 franchises out there, which can be daunting.
If you are using this process, you can end up feeling lost and frustrated.
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July 6, 2022 • 27 min
One of the things that will make a business sell successfully is having a business that will run without you.
In this case, Bobby was not involved in the day-to-day because he had built a great team of general managers.
That was actually the response the buyer was looking for. It impacted him being able to get a higher multiple on his sale. If you are super hands-on, there is a huge void left and a steep learning curve when the buy...
In this case, Bobby was not involved in the day-to-day because he had built a great team of general managers.
That was actually the response the buyer was looking for. It impacted him being able to get a higher multiple on his sale. If you are super hands-on, there is a huge void left and a steep learning curve when the buy...
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May 11, 2022 • 17 min
The biggest changes we see are how much the franchisors are doing at the corporate level to support the franchisees. In this scenario, all of the brands and franchisees within those brands are part of the same family.
This format creates a lot of franchise experience at the senior level. We are seeing a lot of combined effort and technology implemented to take things off of the plate of the franchise owners which allows them to do ...
This format creates a lot of franchise experience at the senior level. We are seeing a lot of combined effort and technology implemented to take things off of the plate of the franchise owners which allows them to do ...
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May 11, 2022 • 26 min
Owning my own business gave me a chance to meet and know people on a level I never, ever had a chance to do before; all different types of people.
I was much more interested in small business owners and developing relationships with them than any of my former corporate people. They're more genuine.
That was a real nice positive in owning and running a business for 10 years. My background of really enjoying assisting small busi...
I was much more interested in small business owners and developing relationships with them than any of my former corporate people. They're more genuine.
That was a real nice positive in owning and running a business for 10 years. My background of really enjoying assisting small busi...
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May 11, 2022 • 28 min
When I started my company, I noticed that there was a need for just tenant representation.
The origin of it started when my family wanted to open a restaurant business in Southlake about 13 years ago. They couldn’t find anyone to assist them with site selection.
They ended up going into a pretty bad lease that cost them money and had other challenges.
That experience made me realize that there are other entrepreneurs and franchisee...
The origin of it started when my family wanted to open a restaurant business in Southlake about 13 years ago. They couldn’t find anyone to assist them with site selection.
They ended up going into a pretty bad lease that cost them money and had other challenges.
That experience made me realize that there are other entrepreneurs and franchisee...
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May 11, 2022 • 33 min
If you are considering starting a business, buying a business or buying a franchise, America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are an excellent resource for you.
The SBDC is a division of the Small Business Administration.
There is so much to know and learn as one navigates business ownership. Sara and I would like to encourage you to take advantage of these types of resources that are available.
These services are paid f...
The SBDC is a division of the Small Business Administration.
There is so much to know and learn as one navigates business ownership. Sara and I would like to encourage you to take advantage of these types of resources that are available.
These services are paid f...
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March 9, 2022 • 32 min
Janet’s children were grown and out of the house. She needed to figure out her next step.
Janet had the support of her husband who saw how hard she worked and the long hours she put in for other people and their businesses. He wanted their family to reap the benefits of Janet’s strong work ethic.
Now, as a business owner, Janet is pursuing growing her own business and being a servant leader in her community. Congratulations, Janet!
Janet had the support of her husband who saw how hard she worked and the long hours she put in for other people and their businesses. He wanted their family to reap the benefits of Janet’s strong work ethic.
Now, as a business owner, Janet is pursuing growing her own business and being a servant leader in her community. Congratulations, Janet!
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February 9, 2022 • 29 min
In this episode @Ruth Agbaji shares her very personal story about her WHY.
Her first goal was to leave where she was raised, which she did through education. She worked hard and came to the U.S. on a scholarship to complete her Master’s at Tufts University.
After landing a great job at Microsoft, she still wanted more. Listen in to learn how entrepreneurship weaved in and out of her life until she finally took the plunge and fo...
Her first goal was to leave where she was raised, which she did through education. She worked hard and came to the U.S. on a scholarship to complete her Master’s at Tufts University.
After landing a great job at Microsoft, she still wanted more. Listen in to learn how entrepreneurship weaved in and out of her life until she finally took the plunge and fo...
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February 9, 2022 • 22 min
Naima is a pediatrician who decided to leave her career and open a franchise. Naima was juggling her career, being a mom, and taking care of other family members.
She realized that she wanted more control over her time and chose franchising to accomplish that goal.
Naima is a new owner of Challenge Island Franchise in southwest Fort Worth.
She realized that she wanted more control over her time and chose franchising to accomplish that goal.
Naima is a new owner of Challenge Island Franchise in southwest Fort Worth.
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January 18, 2022 • 26 min
John explained why he looked at franchising to plan his second corporate exit. John left corporate America for a start-up once before.
About 15 years and several acquisitions later, he found himself in another corporate role in a very large national company. He wanted to go out on his own again - for good this time.
So, he chose to open Workout Anytime franchise locations here in DFW.
About 15 years and several acquisitions later, he found himself in another corporate role in a very large national company. He wanted to go out on his own again - for good this time.
So, he chose to open Workout Anytime franchise locations here in DFW.
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January 13, 2022 • 27 min
In this episode, @Matthew McCollum and @Kamille McCollum share their experience of becoming a franchisee of a pilates studio, then a master franchisee of a residential cleaning business, and eventually, a franchisor.
Matt & Kamille share their learnings as franchisees and how that led to them ultimately owning a franchise company of their own. They did this all while Matt held a full-time job and with three young childre...
Matt & Kamille share their learnings as franchisees and how that led to them ultimately owning a franchise company of their own. They did this all while Matt held a full-time job and with three young childre...
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December 15, 2021 • 25 min
In this episode, Nathan Beal addresses his experience regarding what it takes to be a business owner and shares the examples he received growing up.
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December 8, 2021 • 26 min
In this episode we introduce you to Laura Canada Lewis, a Franchise Attorney. We asked Laura what the top three things are that a potential new franchisee should be aware of.
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November 22, 2021 • 23 min
In this episode, Holly Caplan, a confidence coach shares the negative outcomes of staying complacent and not making life changes that could involve risks. Tune in to hear her address this topic!
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November 10, 2021 • 28 min
In this episode we introduce you to a local family of business to business brands. Mark Jameson with Propelled Brands gives us an overview of their brands and we chat about how success looks different to each individual.
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November 10, 2021 • 24 min
Tune in to hear what Drew Martin has to say about his experience becoming a #Fitness Machine Technicians franchisee. Drew shares a lot of insight about what it’s like to be one of the first franchisees in an emerging brand.
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November 10, 2021 • 32 min
In this episode we introduce you to a local kids-oriented family of franchise brands. Our guest, Josh Wall, shares how he became involved in the franchise industry and what this franchisor looks for in potential future franchisees
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November 10, 2021 • 18 min
In this episode we introduce you to a true entrepreneur who owns several different businesses. Hear his valuable insights about the world of entrepreneurship.
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