Heartland Franchise Guy

Three Years Later, HFG's very first guest shares her journey to small business franchise success, and the fortitude needed to routinely make the hard, but imperative, changes that will get you there. This is our last recording of The Heartland Franchise Guy, at least for now, with a message and lessons that we hope keep you motivated to achieve new levels of success. This is another Hurrdat Media...

Remember when using the internet for daily purchases seemed strange? When calling a Taxi was the only option? Depending upon your age, you may or may not remember, because our Gig Economy, with improved options for self-directed decision making, has changed everything. And NOW, Self-Directed franchise brokerage / franchise match-making has also arrived! It's called MyQualiFYI - an AI-enabled tool...

There's an old commercial that ends with "I liked it so much, that I bought the company." That guy was already a millionaire. The Ericksons, however, were just a regular hard-working couple who recognized that franchises can help you train yourself to become a highly successful owner if you start on the inside. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network...

There's a reason that Human Capital - recruiting & retaining your business' team - has been a constant theme of our episodes. There's nothing of greater importance, assuming you want to actually grow a business instead of building a 1-person 'practice'. Chad discusses a unique set of resources that help you attract and retain that talent. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat...

Abusive Childhood. First newspaper route at age 10. Sole supporter of his younger siblings by 16. When his adolescent peers drove a Camaro, he drove a bicycle. John had every reason to blame life for giving him a bad lot. Instead, he turned it into fuel. Fuel that gave birth to an empire of entrepreneurship, underpinned by a life-long commitment to help others of similarly disadvantaged childhoods...

Abusive Childhood. First newspaper route at age 10. Sole supporter of his younger siblings by 16. When his adolescent peers drove a Camaro, he drove a bicycle. John had every reason to blame life for giving him a bad lot. Instead, he turned it into fuel. Fuel that gave birth to an empire of entrepreneurship, underpinned by a life-long commitment to help others of similarly disadvantaged childhoods...

It's easy to make ethical business decisions when there's no cost, and no pushback. But Bev has spent a lifetime studying and teaching how leaders can monetize and prioritize making the most challenging and consequential ethical decisions. Her findings are so powerful, she founded The Business Ethics Alliance and has been inducted into The Business Hall of Fame. This is another Hurrdat Media Produ...

13 years ago, JD was inspired to not just start up his own business, but to create a charitable movement that changes the lives of the most vulnerable children on the planet. Deaf Child Hope International was born. It worked, all with private donations. We discuss this entrepreneur's servant leadership, lessons learned, and how true passion inspires some to move mountains. This is another Hurrdat...

Most business start-ups - franchise or not - need a physical location to operate. Whether it's office, retail, or industrial sector, it's important to understand what the market looks like, to set expectations for your interactions with landlords, and to understand how to find viable commercial real estate options. Commercial Realtor Regi Powell - also an experienced business and franchise owner -...

Jeff was an area developer franchisee for many years. From his experience inside franchise systems, he developed the FranSurvey product, which is a franchisee satisfaction measurement tool that franchisors can utilize to improve many facets of their organization - including optimal relationships with their local franchise owners. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a&nb...

These award-winning young entrepreneurs have an unvarnished perspective on what it means to be a business owner, what motivation looks like, and how to deal with fear of failure. Listening to their perspective might remind you of what you told yourself before all the noise of adulthood, and "how things are supposed to be", began fogging our perspectives. This is another Hurrdat Media Production.&n...

Ryan is a leader on the learning and support team at what is now a large national franchise organization. We discuss the proactive steps, priorities, and strategies that can be taken to ensure a franchisor's culture remains intact as a franchise system grows from small to large. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Oma...

Here's a great resource for understanding the impact - nationally and by state - that the franchising industry has on our economy. We navigate this user-friendly tool and discuss the underlying research behind this data. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and...

Certain #entrepreneur's stories need no introduction. That's the case with Jennifer Lea's astonishing ride into business ownership. If you made a movie script about it, nobody would believe it actually happened. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn mo...

Myself and Gabriel Ruiz, both local #franchise owners, discuss our involvement in a fundraiser that helps get local homeless and at-risk veterans off the street and connected to the assistance they need. It's called the #50MileMarch, it's not for the light-hearted, and all 117,500 steps we march are a way to help the local community that has helped build our businesses. 22 Veterans take their own...

Just like everything else in the world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting, influencing, enhancing, and changing many things in #franchising. And that's not changing any time soon. Franchise Marketing Executive, and savvy AI Implementor, Will Fraker discusses real-life changes that AI has already made in the field, how franchise systems and franchisees are already using AI tools to enhance...

Jay & Angelia Froscheiser, the owners of 1, then 2, then 3, and now 4 locations of Club Pilates studios discuss their stories and best practices learned from expansion through both acquisition of another franchisee's locations and purchase of an additional territory/studio. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omah...

The government spends $Billions and $Billions on for-profit contractor services every year. And they always pay their bills. But to participate and win contracts, you must know the important processes and nuance of this unique purchasing segment. Veronica and Daniel from the APEX Accelerator, a program of Nebraska's Small Business Development Centers, stop by to talk about the FREE advice, guidanc...

Husband and wife Tom and Donna Riedl found the franchise they wanted - 101Mobility. Tom's job was outsourced, so the easy decision was that he'd run the franchise to start. The tough decision was "When's the right time for Donna to join the business full time?" We discuss their #franchisee story, and their solution, on this episode. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital med...

Jesse DePriest - Vistage Chair | Lean Transformation Coach | Growth Guru | Certified Process Optimizer - knows a thing or two about how leaders and #entrepreneurs can optimize effectiveness within their teams, and within themselves. He drops a steady stream of knowledge bombs on us today, derived from his decades of real-world experience. Don't hit Fast Forward on this one, or you may miss somethi...

A brief, patriotic poem for Independence Day in the U.S.A. Inspired by my son's Perseverance poem last week, I decided the 4th of July week is the right time to release a piece that I penned not too long ago. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more...

Cayden's short poem, a valuable lesson for anyone reflecting on their career and accomplishments during the holiday week. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Rachel Stender, Group VP for a Full-Service Franchise Growth organization called REP'M, explains what they do, how they help elevate both franchisors and franchisees, and she digs into their own competitive differentiators. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network...

Aligning Your Professional Future with what you truly Want and Need is more effective when you embrace professional assistance. Brianna Haun, founder of Align Consulting, is an entrepreneur who helps aspiring entrepreneurs and "stuck" professionals align with what they truly want and need in life. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production c...

We have a dynamic funding and financing environment out there at this moment, for #FranchiseOpportunities and small businesses overall. Our national lending expert breaks down what has changed in recent months, what has NOT changed, and alternatives to consider if you are seeking start-up and/or expansion capital. Wendy and her company have been through decades of funding franchises during all typ...