Heartland Franchise Guy

Part 2: There's a new tool available to our entrepreneurial small business community - SizeUp Nebraska. It levels the business analytics playing field. SizeUp is available in many metro communities. Thanks to an investment from OPPD, it's now available in Eastern Nebraska as well. Mario Ubalde and James Caraway demo the capabilities for us, including: Comparing your business' ranking / projections...

There's a new tool available to our entrepreneurial small business community - SizeUp Nebraska. It levels the business analytics playing field. SizeUp is available in many metro communities. Thanks to an investment from OPPD, it's now available in Eastern Nebraska as well. Mario Ubalde and James Caraway demo the capabilities for us, including: Comparing your business' ranking / projections to indu...

When researching #FranchiseOpportunities, a crucial step in your due diligence is speaking with current franchise owners. This week we cover the when, what and why of constructing and executing productive discussions with those 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 Hurrd...

When researching franchise opportunities, a crucial step is speaking with current franchise owners. This week we cover the when, what and why of optimal discussions with those 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 serv...

We literally travel (virtually) to the other side of the world to hear perspective and advice on how international franchising gets done. Daryl Sahli, 9 years into a successful run as Right at Home's international master franchise for all of Australia, shares his experiences, thought processes, and advice for franchises considering international expansion, as well as for professionals who may want...

The message we heard several months ago from economic, finance, #franchising, and business guru Jim Canfield resonates even louder in the present. Moreover, there are varying, and contradictory, economic pressures and indicators in play across the entire economic landscape. So what is an aspiring/existing business owner to do? Jim provides sage advice and guidance, based upon real-world experience...

Attorneys from Abrahams, Kaslow and Cassman LLP share their expertise on the finer points of lease negotiation for a business location, how to navigate the negotiation of a lease, the right advisors whom entrepreneurs should surround themselves with in order to create favorable results, and pitfalls to avoid. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video...

The University of Nebraska Lincoln's School of Business recently launched a class dedicated to the study of franchising. We interview this entire pioneer class on their experience, and lessons they've learned in their first few months of studying the franchising industry. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE....

A growth/scaling opportunity that is unique to #franchising is the purchase of another franchisee's territories within the same franchise brand. #FranchiseOpportunities and expansion of your portfolio of holdings can often come from within, as Express Employment Professionals franchisee Bernie Inbody illustrates. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial vi...

The most hilarious podcast I've ever recorded! Gabe takes his business seriously, but does not take himself too seriously. This becomes evident as he discusses his own experiencing working through the franchise opportunity research process with FranNet. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts...

One thing franchising does well is to bring professionalism, standardization and replicable best practices into well-established, yet fragmented, cottage industries, that do not have a reputation for such characteristics. McDonalds & Wendy's did this in food. Massage Envy did it with massage services. This franchise founder is doing it now with exterior facility services. A  Hurrdat Media...

The 4th quarter is right around the corner. How are you doing on your annual goals? How do you stay motived and hit those goals, while staying fresh and realistic about setting next year's goal? Van Deeb has literally written the book on this. And, he has walked the talk. We get real about how to make this happen, year after year. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media...

Rob Sherrick shares how Voluntary Benefits, which can come at little or no cost to local franchise owners, are utilized as a differential recruitment & retention tool. That, and additional value-added products, come with full-service administration that can make for headache-free implementation and ongoing administration. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and...

There is a lot of financial forecasting information at your fingertips when researching franchise opportunities. Here's how you gather that information into a sound, cohesive Pro Forma with accurate 1-3 year projections. Spoiler Alert - we'll show you a really slick CPA-developed tool that saves tons of time and increases accuracy. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital medi...

A crucial component of owning most businesses is when. and how, to sell the asset you have built. Jeff, owner of ExitBig, an Exit Strategy Specialty firm, talks with us about the options available, quantifying your business' value, how to decide about and prepare for a sale, and much more. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company b...

VetFran is a valued-added program for military veterans who want to join a franchise system. Lou and Patrick, from the franchisor integral to founding VetFran 30+ years ago, discuss the features, benefits, and value of VetFran. 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 Netw...

As we approach the celebration of our Country's Independence, there is A LOT going on in our country, and our world. A time of "Adversity" defines it well. So what does our history say about how entrepreneurship fares during such times? 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 M...

Matthew Haller, President & CEO of the International Franchise Association joins us to discuss why franchising is all about locally owned and operated small businesses. 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 Hu...

Local entrepreneur, Angela Schroeder - who has persevered through a lifetime of challenges - shares her unique story, and her entrepreneurial inspiration for completing a book titled The Courageous Mind . 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 abou...

A recession is coming. We talk with nationally-recognized business strategist, finance expert, and franchise industry advisor Jim Canfield, who shares his perspective on prior downturns, what to expect next, why franchises tend to fair better than most in these times, and how to respond. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company bas...

Rich is one of the many veterans who have become small business franchise owners. A VetRepreneur. We discuss his transition from military life to civilian business owner, the unique challenges and opportunities involved, and why skills developed in service to our country tend to set veterans up for franchising success. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commerc...

From police sergeant to health & wellness entrepreneur, this is Ben's story. The common thread is service to the community, and his transition from first responder to small business owners had its challenges, but also highlighted numerous transferrable skills for those who make such a transition. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video productio...

Multi-Brand Platform Franchise Systems are not new to the industry, but these co-founders are doing it with a truly unique approach. 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 ht...

This franchise power couple will never have to say, "I wish I would have done my own thing sooner." At twenty-something, they took the plunge and have never looked back. 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 Hurrd...

Ever since The Colonel's 11 Secret Herbs & Spices, proprietary products & services have been a part of franchising. But some, like this Home Improvement franchise, include Patented products and applications. Learn how it all started for these Inventor Entrepreneurs, and how those patents drive local franchisee bottom-line performance. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a d...