Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

Meet Eric Schmitz of Crescent Grove Advisors. Eric offers sage advice in this episode, targeted at the current financial climate and sound investment strategies.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Current investment opportunities and mistakes investors make
• The soothing role a good advisor offers to alleviate clients' emotional reactions
• The benefits of franchising as a diversification strategy

I'm joined by my brilliant colleague, David Weaver, who shares

the same passions for the great outdoors and our weekend activities, as well as a deep love for our consulting businesses. We've talked about raising goats and chickens, managing invasive species on our properties, and the fun of raising our kids to love and protect nature.

Why does this matter? Freedom of choice in creating the life and lifestyle we want to enjoy.

Listen in as we discuss;

• The reward of freedom, both personal and professional, with the right investment
• Critical financial insights that motivate and inspire buyers today
• The beauty of creating financial success at an early age allowing a "retired" mindset

My guest, Dr. Madan Kandula, is always pushing the boundaries in business and in medicine. He opened his first ENT clinic in 2004 after becoming disillusioned with the mainstream health care system. Now with more than a dozen locations in the Midwest, I was curious to learn how a medical doctor and surgeon became a visionary entrepreneur who still sees patients while meticulously expanding his clinics.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Doing the right thing as Operator and Business Owner
• The Team includes his wife, a staunch supporter in all aspects of growth
• The fundamentals of franchising and how that benefitted his privately held clinics

If owning a busines was easy, everyone would have one. Owning and operating a franchise is just as challenging. Podcast host, Meg Schmitz shares her early experiences as a new franchise owner, mistakes made and learned lessons.

In this special edition episode, I speak with Jason Olson, Founder and CEO of IMAGE Studios. Without fanfare, we jumped right into the nitty gritty success story that is now a mature brand with more than 100 units purchased, and over 50 open or under construction.

Year over year, including the last 2 during the pandemic, IMAGE has delivered on their promises of franchisee support, unit growth and profitability. As a brand, Jason is building a value proposition for future franchisees that is the Triple Win:

no labor issues

unending consumer demand

no threats from economic, pandemic, or Amazon attacks.

My guest for this episode is none other than the Fabulous Dorris Burch. Dorris has quite an empire that embraces femininity and empowerment, and her mission is to inspire women to be so much more. Our inspiring topics today include: Feminine versus masculine energy The role that fashion played in building Dorris' image and career Dorris' start in business and building a narrative that unlocked her Unlimited Potential