Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

In this episode, Jacqueline Fairfax, a 19-year franchise developer of a full service insurance restoration company, shares her insight on the remarkable success of a former military serviceman turned franchisee, highlighting the powerful mission and rewarding purpose of Paul Davis' franchise model.

After Troy and Beau uncover the hidden potential of garages, they embark on a journey to revolutionize the industry, facing obstacles and unexpected growth along the way. Here's what Troy, Beau and I cover: 1. The Untapped Potential of the Garage Space: Discover how one business is transforming the home improvement sector by unlocking the potential of the garage. 2. Pioneering a New Franchise Model: Learn how Garage Kings has developed a franchise model and the lessons learned along the way. 3. Transformative Power of Floor Coating: learn how floor coating can transform a basement or patio and make it safe, dust-free, and waterproof. Troy Rainsberg and Beau Citron are the CEO and President, respectively, of Garage Kings, a home services brand that specializes in transforming garages into living spaces. They have worked together to perfect the floor coating system and expand their services to include cabinets and storage solutions.

In this episode of the Free Agent podcast, Meg Schmidt guides listeners through the complexities of entering into a business partnership, highlighting the importance of asking the right questions to ensure success.

In this episode, you will learn: 1. What do female partnerships have that males do not when it comes to franchise businesses? 2. What is the best way to ensure success in a business partnership? 3. How do spousal arrangements affect the decision to enter a franchise business?

Elisa Ruer guides aspiring business partners through the treacherous waters of collaboration and partnership, while avoiding the ugly pitfalls of legal entanglements and personal conflict. In this episode, you will learn: 1. The Benefits of Working with an Attorney When Forming a Business Partnership 2. How Franchising Can Offer a Lower Risk of Business Failure 3. The Importance of Protecting Yourself Legally in Marital and Business Partnerships.

Following a successful year in 2022, despite inflation driving up costs, Jason Olsen, Founder and CEO of Image Studios, is on a mission to recruit and retain the right Franchisees to build a resilient salon suite Franchise, while navigating the economic implications of inflation. Here's what Jason Olsen and I cover: 1. What is the economic outlook for 2023 and how is it impacting investments? 2. How does the salon suite industry offer entrepreneurs a semi-absentee business model? 3. How is inflation impacting businesses in the beauty industry?

After Franchoice achieved record-breaking success in 2022, Meg challenges aspiring entrepreneurs to bet on themselves and make the leap into franchising to gain control of their financial future and achieve life-changing results.

When Misty Cook, a former Marine Corps officer, bets on herself and starts a concierge business to help retired generals transition from military to civilian life, she discovers that her mission-critical mindset is the key to unlocking her clients' financial freedom.

You will learn the secret strategies successful military veterans have used to transition smoothly into civilian life.

When Meg Roberts, a force of nature in the world of franchising, stepped into the unknown and became the CEO and president of The Lash Lounge, she was pleasantly surprised. Meg's journey uncovers an emerging beauty and wellness innovation with explosive demand.

I continue my conversation with Sue Petrowich, who took the leap into franchise ownership after years of dedicating her life to teaching. She risked everything to gain financial freedom and became her own boss - only to face unexpected challenges and a thrilling successful journey full of zigs and zags. Sue Petrowich is a co-founder of Great Clips Salons. She is an experienced business owner who has been in the franchising world for over 20 years, and she is passionate about creating a culture of support and success for her employees.

In this episode of the podcast, Meg Schmitz spotlights Sue Petrowich, an ambitious former teacher who, with her husband Jim, took the bold leap into franchising to gain financial freedom -- only to find out it was much more difficult than she imagined. Sue Petrowich is a former public school teacher and co-owner of 20 Great Clips Salons. She and her husband Jim took the leap into business ownership and franchising, and Sue now serves as the CFO and head of marketing for the company.