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Work Opportunity Tax Credits
Heartland Franchise Guy - April 18, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesIf 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 yo...
Seasonal Franchises to Fit Investment Portfolios
Heartland Franchise Guy - April 11, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesBolting 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 ...
Franchises for Under $150,000 All-In
Heartland Franchise Guy - April 04, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutesAre 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 ...
The UnSTOPpable Franchisee Book
Heartland Franchise Guy - March 28, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesThis 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 ...
Networking to Build Your Business
Heartland Franchise Guy - March 21, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutesMartina 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....
He's an Accountant for Franchisees & A Franchisee Himself
Heartland Franchise Guy - March 14, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesLuke 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 thin...
I Just opened a 2nd Franchise Location - Here's What I Learned
Heartland Franchise Guy - March 07, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesAn 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....
The Long-Distance Franchisee - Living 464 Miles from My Franchise Location
Heartland Franchise Guy - February 28, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesHow 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 passio...
A Franchise Support Team Leader Shares His Experiences
Heartland Franchise Guy - February 21, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutesDave 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 Hur...
The Nebraska Microenterprise Tax Credit - What is it, and how to file for it
Heartland Franchise Guy - February 14, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutesRegina 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 ...
Franchise Advisory Councils - From the Franchisor's Perspective
Heartland Franchise Guy - February 07, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutesBrian 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 ...
Are Franchises Local? - YES, Says a Marketing Firm Who Should Know
Heartland Franchise Guy - January 31, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutesJames 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 franch...
Recession-Resistant Franchise Categories
Heartland Franchise Guy - January 24, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutesHistorically, 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...
Franchise Advisory Councils
Heartland Franchise Guy - January 17, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesMerri 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...
Franchisee-to-Franchisee Collaboration
Heartland Franchise Guy - January 10, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutesOften 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 competitio...
Final Franchise Due Diligence Step - Visiting the Franchisor (Part 2 of 2)
Heartland Franchise Guy - January 03, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutesPart 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, expectati...
Final Franchise Due Diligence Step - Visiting the Franchisor (Part 1)
Heartland Franchise Guy - December 27, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesPart 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, expectati...
From Franchisor Staff to Owner & Franchisee
Heartland Franchise Guy - December 20, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutesJay 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 franchis...
How Founders Benefit from 1 Million Cups
Heartland Franchise Guy - December 13, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesLevi 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 Med...
SBA's Local Entrepreneur Resources
Heartland Franchise Guy - December 06, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesDid 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 ...
SizeUp Nebraska Part 2 - A No-Cost Business Intelligence Decision-Making Tool
Heartland Franchise Guy - November 28, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutesPart 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...
SizeUp Nebraska Part 1 - A No-Cost Business Intelligence Decision-Making Tool
Heartland Franchise Guy - November 21, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutesThere'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 ...
Validation Discussions with Current Franchisees - Part 2
Heartland Franchise Guy - November 14, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesWhen 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 ...
Validation Discussions with Current Franchisees - Part 1
Heartland Franchise Guy - November 09, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutesWhen 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 comp...
How International Master Franchising Works
Heartland Franchise Guy - October 31, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutesWe 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 pr...
Preparing for Economic Downturns - A Review
Heartland Franchise Guy - October 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 minuteThe 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 a...
Lease Negotiation Best Practices
Heartland Franchise Guy - October 17, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutesAttorneys 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,...
What University Students Learn in Franchising Curriculum
Heartland Franchise Guy - October 10, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutesThe 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 Med...
Purchasing a Neighboring Franchisee's Territories
Heartland Franchise Guy - October 03, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutesA 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...
Serial Entrepreneur Meets Franchise Brokerage Process
Heartland Franchise Guy - September 26, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutesThe 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. Hurr...
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