In this episode I interview President and Area developer of FocalPoint, Jason Weseman. Jason Weseman is a man of many talents, and the best of those is a coach/mentor. Each of his four kids have had the benefit of their dad being a hands-on dad and coaching their respective sports teams. How did Jason get the time to do all this? In this episode, we discuss the Three Pillars of business ownership: your wife, your life, and your money.

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

My guest on this episode is a true leader in the advancement of franchise systems. Josh Skolnick, Co-Founder and Chairman of HorsePower Brands, has a deep history in entrepreneurial activity. In this episode we discuss:
- The challenges and rewards of franchising
- The importance of listening to the customer and leadership
- Creating a foundation of transparency

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

What do you do when your forever job is eliminated? Melanie Ramos, formerly a Walt Disney World leader, shares her journey to discovering her best next move. In this episode we discuss:
- Finding a franchise option with flexibility
- Ramping up to profitability
- Tapping into support for success

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

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