Patrice Miles

Journey to Business Ownership - Freedom Friday Podcast

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Freedom Fridays is a weekly podcast everyday entrepreneurs share educational insights to help you explore what business ownership could look like for you. Hosted by Patrice Miles, Franchise Business Owner and Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, this series dives into real stories, practical resources, and clear guidance for anyone considering a transition from employee to entrepreneur. Whether you’re curious about starting a business, buying a business or investing in a franchise, this playlist will equip you with clarity & inspiration.

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ROBS Explained, Using Your 401(k) to Start a Business with Adam from Benetrends | Freedom Friday 18.12.2025 20:23

Welcome back to Freedom Friday on the Journey to Business Ownership podcast! In this episode, Patrice Miles sits down with Adam Robinson of Benetrends to break down one of the most misunderstood funding strategies in entrepreneurship: ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups).If you’ve ever wondered whether you can use retirement funds to start a business—without penalties or early withdrawal taxes—th...

Using a 401(k) to Buy a Business | Katie Marks’ Patrice & Associates Story 15.12.2025 16:15

Using a 401(k) to Buy a Business | Katie Marks’ Patrice & Associates StoryIn this Freedom Friday episode of Journey to Business Ownership, I’m talking with Katie Marks, franchise owner with Patrice & Associates and founder of K&G Recruiting. Katie spent years in corporate marketing and relationship management across multiple industries—financial payment solutions, warranty services, an...

Finding Purpose in Community | David Whistler’s Path to Business Ownership 15.12.2025 12:06

Finding Purpose in Community | David Whistler’s Path to Business OwnershipIn this Freedom Friday episode of Journey to Business Ownership, Patrice Miles sits down with David Whistler, franchise owner with Network In Action International, whose path to entrepreneurship has been anything but traditional. After working in 11 different industries—including construction, retail, healthcare, IT, and mor...

Bootstrapping a Business with $700: Fred Ott on Mindset, Grit & Growth | Freedom Friday 15.12.2025 13:12

Welcome back to Freedom Friday on the Journey to Business Ownership podcast! In this episode, Patrice Miles sits down with Fred Ott, co-owner of Mattingly & Ott Financial Accounting, to talk about what it really looks like to leave a W-2 job and build an independent business from the ground up. Fred shares his journey from working in investment and asset management to co-founding a bookkeeping...

From Corporate Layoff to Purpose-Driven Business: Jeff Crittenden | Freedom Friday 15.12.2025 18:34

In this episode, Patrice Miles sits down with Jeff Crittenden of Oasis Senior Advisors serving Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Jeff shares his journey from a long corporate career (and a scary layoff) to building a purpose-driven business that helps families navigate senior living with clarity, compassion, and zero pressure. Jeff breaks down how Oasis guides families through the process...

From Trading Floors to Fastest Labs: Mark Eddy’s Journey to Business Ownership | Freedom Friday 15.12.2025 18:13

Welcome back to Freedom Friday on the Journey to Business Ownership podcast! In this episode, Patrice Miles sits down with Mark Eddy, owner of Fastest Labs of East Louisville, to talk about his unique path from the Chicago trading floor to franchise ownership in Louisville. Mark shares his experience owning multiple businesses, why he chose Fastest Labs, how he and his wife split roles as business...