Entrepreneurship Through Franchising

In the world of entrepreneurship, funding is often a critical hurdle that aspiring business owners must overcome. In this insightful podcast episode, Ty interviews Brandon Lusk from Benetrends, a leading provider of funding solutions for entrepreneurs. Brandon shares his journey, the challenges and opportunities in franchise funding, and valuable lessons learned from his experiences. Understanding...

The conversation covers Lisa Welko's journey from dental hygienist to business owner, consultant, and multi-unit franchise owner. It delves into the nuances of starting a business, buying an existing business, and exploring franchise opportunities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding personal goals and lifestyle preferences when considering business ownership. The conversatio...

Restaurants look like the obvious franchise choice—but they’re often the hardest to get right. Ty McBride interviews Robert Haar, a former restaurant owner and franchise development executive turned franchise broker, about the realities behind restaurant franchising, buying existing businesses, and what aspiring entrepreneurs need to understand before leaving their W-2 job. With experience spannin...

Marketing is one of the most common—and most costly—mistakes new business buyers make. In this episode of Entrepreneurship Through Franchising , host Ty McBride is joined by Bruce Dell, CEO of StructureM , to unpack what buyers and franchisees need to understand about marketing before they invest. From acquiring legacy businesses with outdated digital assets to launching franchises with proven sys...

Most people looking at franchising don’t realize how much the right guide can change the outcome—or how easy it is to chase a “passive income” fantasy that doesn’t exist. In this episode of Entrepreneurship Through Franchising, franchise consultant Brett Ethridge (Franchises for Fathers) breaks down what brokers actually do, how to avoid bad franchises, and the real difference between buying an ex...

Buying a business, franchising, or entrepreneurship through acquisition can cost you years—and hundreds of thousands of dollars—if you don’t have the right guide, ask the right questions, and avoid getting sold instead of advised. GUEST CONTACT – GILBERT SAGUID Website: https://veteransfranchisegroup.com Email: gilbert@veteransfranchisegroup.com LinkedIn: Search “Gilbert Saguid” HOST CONTACT – TY...

Most new business owners treat insurance like a boring afterthought—until it wipes out a year of profit in a single day. I know, because it happened to me. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST - WADE MILWARD https://www.protectmyfranchise.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST – TY MCBRIDE LinkedIn:   / tymcbrideokc   Preservan Franchise Info: gopreservan.com On today’s episode of Entrepreneurship Through Franchising, we’re...

Most people exploring entrepreneurship don’t realize how different buying an existing business (ETA) is from investing in a franchise (ETF)—or how easily one wrong decision can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode, we break down how to properly evaluate franchise opportunities and why navigating this process alone is one of the biggest risks first-time buyers take. CONNECT WITH T...

Why Franchise Systems Beat “Dusty Binder” Businesses — The Hidden Power of Modern Ops Manuals Most people comparing buying a business to investing in a franchise overlook the system you’re actually buying. In this episode, Ty McBride and operations manual expert Bryan Garner reveal why strong documentation—not luck, hustle, or intuition—is the real engine behind predictable success. CONNECT WITH T...