Taking Ownership

Taking Ownership

By Leh Meriwether and Reid TregoBusinessEntrepreneurshipManagement
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Taking Ownership episodes

  • 033 - Trusting the System with Franchisee of the Year Award Winner Len Silverman
    Leh and Reid interview Len Silverman, the International Franchise Association’s 2017 Franchisee of the Year award winner. He owns multiple Huntington Learning Center Franchise locations. Len discusses multiple aspects of his business journey, including how it started and later evolved into something much greater than himself. He also shares how his trust in the system and investment into one manager turned an under performing location into a top performer in his organization. Len wraps the show up by highlighting the impact his businesses have on their surrounding communities and how much he enjoys what he does.    
    51 min
  • 032 - From Software Developer to Expedia Cruise Franchisee
    In this show, Leh and Reid interview Vince Bonfanti, a proud franchisee of Expedia Cruises.  Before owning a franchise, he co-founded a software company that still exists today.  There came a point, however, where he wanted to try something different.  Since he did not want to build something from scratch again, he decided to look into franchise opportunities and landed on Expedia Cruises.  Tune in to hear his journey, what he learned along the way and what he loves best about being a Franchisee.  
    51 min
  • 030 - 5 Marketing Systems That Keep the Customers Coming

    Many people come up with good marketing ideas.  But, these marketing ideas often fail in the execution phase.  The best way to ensure that your marketing strategy is being executed is through the right marketing systems.  In this show, Reid and Leh discuss 5 marketing systems that help you keep the customers coming.

    32 min
  • 029 - 5 Accounting Systems You Should Have in Your Small Business
    In today's show, Leh and Reid talk about 5 must accounting systems that you should have in your business to help ensure its long term success (and make your life easier). If numbers tend you put you to sleep, still tune in. They bring this subject to life and generally discuss software that they have used to help them with their accounting.   Of course, if you are considering franchise ownership, the good thing is that franchisors have already developed accounting systems for you.  Not sure where to start in your franchise search? Just send us an email at [email protected].  We can help, and it does not cost you anything.
    47 min
  • 027 - Using Irrational Kindness in Business with Kevin Williams, Chick-fil-A Operator

    Leh and Reid had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Williams.  He   owns three Chick-fil-A store locations and takes joy in doing more than just selling a great chicken sandwich.  He loves to grow his organization through irrational kindness.  So much so, he decided to write a book called . . . Irrational Kindness, The Crazy Pursuit of an Extraordinary Life. In this show, Kevin shares with us his journey, shows how the Chick-fil-A franchise model is different, reveals how he pours into his employees, and leverages success to help his community.

    The book comes out January 12, 2021 and you can pre-order the book by clicking on this link.  

    55 min
  • 026 - How a Rocking Franchise Can Bring Purpose to its Owner and its Customers

    Leh and Reid had the pleasure of interviewing Gabriel Rudge, a proud owner of a School of Rock Franchise.  Despite his fantastic leadership position at Coca-Cola, Gab felt like something was missing.  When he looked at what the next 20 years of his life was going to be like, he realized that he wanted something more real . . . more tangible . . . something where he can see the difference he was making in others lives.  That is what let him to buying his franchise.  Even though he had a few bumps when he started, and he opened right before the pandemic, he is ready to buy another territory.  Join us as we talk to Gab about his journey into Francise ownership.

    54 min
  • 025 - The 8 HR Systems You Need to Help Your Business Grow

    In this show, Leh and Reid break down which HR systems you should have in place for your business starting with an Organizational Chart.  While this may seem silly if the business is just comprised of you, it is one of the best things you can do when it comes to growth and sustainability.  Tune in to find out what they mean.  From there, they also cover everything from hiring to firing and everything in between.  Put these 8 systems in place and you will not only have a healthier business, you will also have happier employees.

    35 min
  • 24 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Business Owners
    Reid and Leh had the honor and privilege of interviewing Scott Callaway, the Operations Manager of Be Pro Be Proud Georgia.  This organization is doing amazing things to help the next generation find their true calling.  Their efforts will spawn a whole new generation of entrepreneurs and small business owners.  And, their work is helping existing business owners find extremely qualified employees to help build their businesses and better serve their customers.  But, their message runs contrary to a narrative that we have been telling ourselves and our kids for too long.  The narrative has been that if you do not go to college, you can’t be successful.  The problem with that narrative (apart from being wrong) is that certain people have been gifted with a professional skill that does not require a 4 year degree to develop.  As a result, those folks go to college, incur a massive amount of debt, and then do nothing with their degree because they never should have been there in the first place.  This comes at a time when the Baby Boomer generation is leaving the professional skilled workforce by the thousands every week.  Scott shares his personal story and his passion for helping kids make the best decision for them.  Despite what many have been told, the smartest decision some kids can make is not going to college and instead pursuing their professional skill.  Those that do wind up flourishing and even grow a greater net worth than many of their collegiate counterparts.  
    1 hr 3 min

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Attorney Leh Meriwether and Franchise owner Reid Trego discuss the ins and outs of franchise and business ownership. They do not want you to make the mistake of buying a job. Instead, they want you…