Heartland Franchise Guy

Midlands Business Journal Editor & CEO Andee Hoig talks about how entrepreneurs can best tell their own story to the world, with authenticity. Andee is an entrepreneur herself, several times over, and she speaks to her own experiences of perseverance as a fledgling publisher. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Om...

A #FanchiseOpportunity that makes a meaningful impact in communities. KidStrong Area Developer franchisee Dustin Sparks discusses how they help kids from Walking to 11 years "Win at Life." As Dustin says, We make better kids for the planet, by building physical and emotional fitness. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based i...

A new source of small business funding is now available, through a federal funding initiative, which can make it easier for a banker to say yes to your loan request. And, may make it easier to fund a business that services rural areas, other underserved areas, and/or has a female business owner or someone from a qualified minority category. Jim Reiff of Nebraska Enterprise Fund explains this new S...

If you haven't yet watched Episode 1 of our Children's Business Fair winners from last week, you will after you watch this group of 8-16 year old entrepreneurial prodigies!!! Sometimes the unvarnished, unfettered, and refreshing perspective of a child is exactly what we need to hear to get us back on track. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video pr...

With all the bad news in today's news cycle, this 2-episode set is going to reassure you that our future is in good hands. This Episode #1 includes two sets of sibling co-owners, who each won Grand Prize Awards in the recent Children's Business Fair. Sharing their stories and passions about being small business owners, you will be amazed by the eloquence and emotional intelligence of these future...

If you are a small business franchise owner, Work Opportunity Tax Credits could put thousands of $$ to your bottom line, for every qualifying employee. Many of your current staff recruits may qualify for this credit. AND, it costs you nothing to determine how much you could save when you work with services like Mancon Tax Incentive Services. We talk with Mancon's CEO on this episode. A  Hurrd...

Bolting on additional business opportunities is a big part of how franchises meet the needs of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. Today we talk with entrepreneur Kyle Kinstler about seasonal #franchiseopportunities that complement his existing fall-winter business, as he searches for ways to retain valuable employees year-round. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media...

Are there legitimate #FranchiseOpportunities available for under $150,000? Luke Schulte of Handyman Connection Franchise describes a solid example of an entire business category that meets this criteria. 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...

This experienced franchise professional has been a franchisee, master franchisee, franchisor, Canadian franchising guru, and franchise consultant. Gary interviewed top performing franchisees, and their franchisors, and wrote a book about what these top performers all have in common. He shares highlights of the new book, The UnSTOPpable Franchisee, on #HeartlandFranchiseGuy. A  Hurrdat Media P...

Martina Niemeyer is a Market President for Center Sphere, and a networking expert. Investing time into purposefully-structured networking organizations can create great R.O.I. when done properly, and frustration when not. We discuss how to WIN in networking. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more pod...

Luke is a Unicorn when it comes to franchising background. He owns multiple franchises, owns an accounting firm that specializes in helping local franchisees, and he's deeply embedded with multiple large franchisor organizations. What does he look for in a franchise? What does Luke think all great franchisors do well? What common mistakes should new franchisees avoid? His answer are not what you'd...

An unvarnished perspective on opening a 2nd franchise location, from a #franchise owner who recently opened his second location - RJ Meade with Goldfish Swim School. RJ discusses his motivations, challenges, and learning experiences - right as he is in the midst of multi-unit expansion. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company base...

How is it possible that someone can actually successfully own a #franchise that is located hundreds of miles from their home? RJ Meade has accomplished just that, and talks about some hard lessons learned, best practices for long-distance franchise ownership, and sticking to your passions & goals. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video producti...

Dave has worked in franchisor headquarters for years, leading support teams that help franchisees with both daily tactical support and long-term strategic support. He's see the good and the bad in #franchising, and shares knowledge that will benefit #franchisors and #franchisees. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Om...

Regina Krebs is a recognized expert on The Nebraska Advantage Microenterprise Tax Credit. She not only helps business owners and their accountants / advisors qualify for and obtain this Tax Credit, but has been an advocate, expert witness in the Unicameral, and extensive speaker on the maintenance and expansion of this small business tax credit. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is...

Brian Petranick, a franchisor CEO who created and led the implementation of a Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) within a growing franchise system, and shares the headquarter's perspective on what it takes to build an effective and productive FAC. Brian was the CEO and head of operations from the time Right at Home was at 0 franchise locations through 700+ global locations. He knows a thing or two a...

James and Mari of Kreativ Element, a marketing firm with expertise in supporting locally owned & operated franchise owners, share their insights and perspective on why there is confusion about franchises being truly local, and their experiences that illustrate just how local most franchise locations really are. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial...

Historically, franchises are known for weathering recessions and economic downturns better than most independent businesses. Beyond that, there are categories of franchise businesses that, by their nature, tend to be far more resilient to economic fluctuations. Franchisee, former master franchisee, and franchise broker Merri Cronk discussed what these are, and why franchising and certain industrie...

Merri is the Chairperson of a Franchise Advisory Council (FAC). She shares about what an effective FAC looks like, why they exist, and how they benefit both franchisors and franchisees. 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 service...

Often the greatest value of being a franchise owner is the collaboration with peers across your own franchise system - other owners who literally walk in the same shoes as you. Fellow #franchisee Todd Pfister and I discuss how best practice sharing, spirited debates, friendly competition, and working through challenges together have helped improve our overall performance and franchise experience....

Part 2: When your due diligence with #FranchiseOpportunities is reaching a successful end, the final step is often the in-person visit to the franchisor's headquarters. It's the culmination of substantial research and mutual interviews. In this 2-part episode, we discuss tips, expectations, and best practices in order to optimize the effectiveness of this crucial research step. A  Hurrdat Med...

Part 1: When your due diligence with #FranchiseOpportunities is reaching a successful end, the final step is often the in-person visit to the franchisor's headquarters. It's the culmination of substantial research and mutual interviews. In this 2-part episode, we discuss tips, expectations, and best practices in order to optimize the effectiveness of this crucial research step. A  Hurrdat Med...

Jay Durmaskin experienced a vey successful career working as a staff member on internal compliance, support and operations for several franchise systems, helping them grow from small to very large systems. Then, he took the leap, researched #franchiseopportunities, and became a franchisee in an industry different from what he had worked within. He shares why he transitioned, his motivations, and h...

Levi Cermak, long-time local volunteer facilitator for the 1 Million Cups coffee meet-ups, shares how 1 Million Cups provides a unique vetting platform, networking connections, resources, and support systems for #founders, #startups, and #entrepreneurs around the country. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE....

Did you know that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers an array of #SmallBusinessSupport resources to #entrepreneurs - far more than their loan guarantee programs - often delivered through district office professionals who live & work in our communities? A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE...