Jim and Diane share their journey of franchise ownership, passing the business on as a family legacy, and now lead the International Franchise Development efforts for Tutor Doctor. This episode features great highlights about: - The tutoring business - The role of the business owner - Staffing simplicity Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

Meet Brian and Jason Miller of Patrice & Associates. This father and son duo are experts with decades of experience in recruiting. They know exactly who will be successful owning a staffing business, and the training programs that go into perfect execution. In this episode you will hear about: - Patrice & Associates stunning growth during the pandemic - Pivots into virtual relationship development - 2022 goals they have their franchise owners to be more successful Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

Amy LeClerc is laser-focused on building a great franchise. And making sure that the path to expansion is clearly marked for her owners. She cut her teeth with a New York advertising agency, and loved the opportunity to build a story with brands that make a big impact. In this episode, Amy and I discuss: - Why it's easy for her to recognize a great brand and build customer loyalty - Expanding across the country with faith in the right Pioneering owners who are taking huge risks - Building a franchise where owners leverage their organizational skills, not practice the trade itself Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

Morgan Schnabl is full of curiosity and the entrepreneurial spirit. Morgan's career and business trajectory are far from "normal" for those who start in the corporate world. Not one to get pegged and stuck in a corner, Morgan has allowed her curiosity to drive her ambitions to build and grow businesses. In the episode, Morgan and I discuss: - Why family and spousal support are vital when the chips are down - How being willing to make bad decisions allowed her to learn FASTER - How building a franchise concept was her intention from the very beginning. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

In this episode, Kate Reithel shares her journey from retail to entrepreneurship, how the pandemic impacted her business, and her thoughts on having a seasonal business. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

If you ever wondered if you could take the leap, this is the episode for you. Pamela Belyn is the perfect guest to have this conversation with as she is a real person who made the transition from corporate to independent entrepreneurship. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

The Stanfords are franchisors of Club Pilates. They are enjoying the freedom of being business owners as they are taking steps to shift the culture of business practices. Jennifer and Mitchell both can agree that this venture was worth the leap. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

Steve and Melinda Gladin share insights on making a financially stable career change. In this episode, Steve and Melinda Gladin share their unique journey into the pet care business. New decisions are best supported when the finances are stable. The Gladins are the founders and CEO of Fetch! Pet Care. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

Trent joined FranChoice in 2013 and has served the company in many capacities since then, including managing the selection process for new franchisors, training and supporting the efforts of new and existing consultants, and has trained dozens of franchise developers. He has also gained experience creating sales systems that assist the franchisor in effectively delivering information to candidates in a very efficient manner. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC

Paul Flick shares how our businesses can be better served with the use of technology for scaling. In addition, Paul shares his journey to take the leap from Canada to the US to pursue a career in business. Credits: Hosted by Meg Schmitz Produced by Kacia Huynh and Porsha Williams Gates of Porshanality Media, LLC Editing by Kacia Huynh of Porshanality Media, LLC