Heartland Franchise Guy

Doubted by many, but never by herself, this entrepreneurial author, publisher, and coffee roaster used that doubt - along with elbow grease and sheer grit - to fuel the achievement of her serial entrepreneur dream. 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...

Franchise Attorney David Hohman provides an overview on key franchise law considerations such as: When franchise ownership candidates should seek his advice; what he looks for within franchise agreements; why specializing in franchise law adds value to his clients; critical components of lease negotiations; and much more. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and comm...

Franchise business ownership made it possible for Xavier Vouin to fulfill his 20-year dream of bringing his family from Europe to the U.S. to live and work. 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....

When the mainstream banks cannot provide the loan for your new franchise, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), like Nebraska Enterprise Fund, may be a great alternative. NEF's Executive Director Jim Reiff joins us to explain their mission-driven approach to growing community-based small businesses. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video...

As franchise organizations grow, they may turn to, or sell to, private equity firms as a source of necessary growth capital. What does this mean for the franchisees within the system? We talk with an insider who has been a part of private equity's entrance into franchising, and discuss related considerations. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video produ...

Steve Beagelman, is a specialist in the area of franchising your existing business. We discuss the finer points of: Identifying if your business is a good candidate for franchising; what you can do to prepare for future franchising; and the steps, investments and timeline necessary to get it done. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production compan...

Latina entrepreneur Viviana Romero De Perez matched her personal passion for teaching STEAM & STEM training when she started her Challenge Island franchise in Milwaukee. Viviana shares her mission-driven Employee - To - Entrepreneur story with us. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the...

America's Small Business Development Centers: A free resource to entrepreneurs and business owners across the US, putting our tax dollars to good use, and often hiding in plain sight. Like franchises, they have locations in all major metros. So, two Business Consultants from one of their local Centers join us to describe the breadth of services available at no cost. A  Hurrdat Media Production . H...

Episode 2 with our Gurus of Franchise Relationships: Kay and Dr Thomsen illustrate how structured Franchisee Peer Performance Groups can optimize profitability, efficiencies, accountabilities, and overall satisfaction across franchise organizations. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the H...

How can franchisors and franchisees create highly effective relationships with each other? You should literally apply the same principles that make an effective, happy marriage. These industry thought leaders join us to explain some of the fundamental steps that both parties can take - steps that can sustain at all levels of growth. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media an...

Real Estate Investment is often paired with franchise investments in a well-diversified portfolio. The gold standard in real estate investment networking groups is REIA- the Real Estate Investors Association, and REIA functions a lot like a franchise licensing format. Omaha REIA Chapter owner, and real estate investor, Ted Kaasch joins us to share relevant trends and best practices. A  Hurrdat Med...

There's a lot of parallels between learning how to ride a bike, and starting your own business, as illustrated through my recent experience with my own son. Spoiler alert - franchises are the small business equivalent of training wheels. 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...

Carey Gille, Co-Founder and President of Franchise Fastlane, a leading national Franchise Sales Organization (FSO), describes the important role FSO's play in today's franchising world. She gets specific about how they identify Emerging Franchise Brands that have what it takes to be "The Next Big Thing" in franchising. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial v...

Dr. Dale Eesley is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Founder / Director of the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising (CIEF). We discuss an academic perspective on franchise opportunities, what is included within formal Franchise Curriculum, and why Franchise Education is an important part of their program. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and...

They opened their first niche fitness franchise location right in the middle of COVID - May 2020. Husband and wife co-owners Ryan and Sommer Hahn share their purpose-driven journey from that uncertain start up through preparation for their 3rd location to open within 2 years. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE....

In Part 2 of our Greg Cutchall franchise interview, we discuss his wins, losses, his specific keys to successfully growing a very large multi-brand / multi-state business conglomerate, and things of which he's most proud in his career. 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 N...

No one is more synonymous with franchising, and franchise ownership, in this region than Greg Cutchall. He's opened, developed or acquired over 120 restaurants, mostly franchises, in the past 30 years. In Part 1 of our talk, Greg shares the story of his circuitous road to entrepreneurship, and we learn what makes this Serial Entrepreneur tick. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digit...

Co-Founder Suzanne Geist, and Business Editor Charissa Hansen, discuss their new entrepreneurial pursuit with Nebraska Sunrise News. Hear how, and why, they're carving a new niche into a centuries-old industry - and what small business owners can gain and learn from NebraskaSunriseNews.com A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based...

The founder of Acton Academy Omaha - www.actonomaha.org - a school dedicated to developing young entrepreneurial Learners - describes how incredible business ownership traits that can be developed at an early age. And, when & why this Founder knew that this school was the business she HAD to start. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production c...

A detailed overview of the new, comprehensive platform of resources for aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow a business in our community. Scott Asmus is the Navigator, leading a team that's backed by NBDC and UNO. The platform's backbone - Sourcelink - is already being used successfully in other States, providing real promise that, THIS time, we have an entrepreneur resource repository that wi...

To get where you want to go in life - personally and professionally - think about what you want your life to look like at age 80. Not an easy exercise, but effective. Business Strategist & Coach Janelle Roker explains why planting a flag like that increases your chances dramatically of achieving much more than just 1 year or 5 year goals. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digita...

Keeping health insurance is a top reason for not going out on your own. Fortunately, there are viable solutions. Mark Schlange, Founder of Marketplace Nebraska, a broker of health insurance options for the self-employed, discusses available options, what's included, and how to determine the best options for you. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video pr...

Founders & co-owners of Vis Major Brewing discuss the myriad of challenges they've faced growing their business, and how they've adapted and persevered. They're not a franchise, yet they have valuable lessons for all entrepreneurs. How have they prepared themselves for those challenges? Their answer isn't what you'd expect. A  Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and com...

Master Franchisee Joe English, a Sculpture Hospitality Franchisee with the rights to develop locations in 7 states explains how the master franchisee (AKA Area Franchisee, Regional Developer) model differs from a traditional franchisee role - largely a hybrid between franchisor and franchisee roles, with optimal ability to scale. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and com...

Todd's career has spanned all corners of the financial sector, and touched numerous business categories. Learn how reading The 100 Year Life book awakened this entrepreneur to the realities of The Gig Economy, and how to improve his own retirement planning through integration of Gig Economy trends. Get more info and register for the FranNet Year-End Celebration  here! A  Hurrdat Media Production ....