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You've probably walked into a Subway or Taco Bell and thought, “Who owns this place?” Or maybe you've wondered how franchise owners actually make money and how much it really costs to open one.In this video, I break down how a franchise business actually works using Subway as the example. I'll show you exactly what franchising is, how the relationship between franchisors and franchisees works, what the real startup costs look like (spoiler: it's way more than just the franchise fee), and how franchisees make serious income.If you're thinking about buying a franchise, this video will give you the blueprint most people never see.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
What if the right franchise could pay you and your kids for decades to come?In this video, I'm breaking down the best franchise investments of 2025 based on real numbers, real margins, and real potential. If you're looking to build wealth (not just another job), this is where you start.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Chick-fil-A is the most profitable fast-food franchise in America… so why do smart investors walk away from it?In this video, I'm breaking down the hidden truth about Chick-fil-A's franchise model and why it might be a trap if you're looking to build real wealth and ownership. You'll learn how the numbers actually work, why getting accepted is harder than getting into Stanford, and why most operators are really just glorified employees.This isn't about income. It's about equity, control, and building something you actually own.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Is buying a franchise in 2025 a HUGE mistake?In this video, I'll show you exactly why 35% of franchise owners regret their decision, and how to make sure you're not one of them. The truth is, buying a franchise can either unlock freedom, wealth, and a new future or become the most expensive 9–5 you've ever had.This is what I wish I knew when I started and now, I'm sharing it with you so you can avoid the landmines and build a business that actually serves your life.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
What would you do if you were laid off just before the holidays… with a toddler at home… and your life savings on the line?In this episode, I sat down with Nina Hunter — a brand new franchise owner who went from being let go in corporate to launching THREE territories with a restoration franchise.We talk about how she overcame fear, what made her walk away from opening a $1.2M coffee shop, and how she ramped up her business faster than most people thought possible.Whether you're new to franchising, trying to escape corporate, or just want to hear the raw story of someone who went all-in — this is a powerful episode.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – From layoffs to franchise ownership05:32 – Her first job happened DURING franchise training12:10 – Why she passed on a $1.2M coffee shop investment17:28 – What it's like starting a franchise with no experience22:45 – Funding her business with ROBS & SBA29:30 – Juggling family, marketing, and a team of 537:05 – What it really takes to be profitable in year one44:02 – Her goals for hitting $1M in year one48:11 – Advice to moms, corporate pros, and franchise first-timers#FranchiseEmpire #ZeroToProfitablePodcast #FranchiseOwner #WomenInBusiness #FromCorporateToFranchise #VodaFranchise #EntrepreneurJourney #FranchiseAdvice #FranchiseFunding #FranchiseStartup------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
What makes someone leave a secure career, start a franchise, and take that leap just weeks before their second child is born?In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, I sit down with Patrick — a first-time franchisee and former executive at a major philanthropic organization. We talk about what it's really like starting a franchise from scratch, the systems that saved his sanity, how he funded the business, and why he picked Painter1 over a dozen other franchise brands.If you're considering franchising, thinking about leaving your job, or want to hear what it's like building a business with young kids at home — this conversation will hit hard.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Meet Patrick: From Corporate to Franchise Owner04:52 – Why He Chose Painter112:41 – The Real Story Behind Franchise Validation17:30 – Starting With No Industry Experience23:45 – Subcontractors vs Employees29:00 – How He Funded His Franchise34:15 – Building a Business With Systems & Support42:18 – Would He Do It All Over Again?48:03 – Advice to Aspiring Franchise Owners#FranchiseInterview #FranchiseEmpire #ZeroToProfitablePodcast #BuyingAFranchise #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseOwner #Painter1 #FranchiseFunding #FranchiseAdvice #BusinessSuccess------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Farris is a client of ours at Franchise Empire.Recently he purchased a cleaning & restoration franchise after 20+ years in corporate.I got the chance to sit down with him and talk about his journey, what he learned, and advice he has for up and coming entrepreneurs.Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!00:00 Taking the Leap into Business Ownership 02:46 From Banker to Franchisee 04:23 Why I Chose Voda Cleaning 06:44 Just Finished Training 09:07 Giving Back to the Community 12:16 Hiring My Operations Manager 17:11 How I Funded the Business 20:20 From Idea to Ownership 25:24 Validation and Due Diligence 31:21 My Daily Routine as a New Owner 35:54 How the Franchise Empire System Helped 40:32 Final Advice for Future Franchisees ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Greg and Julie are clients of ours at Franchise Empire.Recently, they officially became business owners!So I wanted to sit down with them and talk about their journey of finding, vetting, and buying a franchise.Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!00:00 - Leaving After 25 Years: Why It Was Time 01:38 - What Business Did We Start? 03:02 - Starting in the Offseason: Smart or Risky? 06:26 - Mistakes We Made Early On 08:48 - Why We Chose Power Washing & Home Services 11:26 - Our Career Backgrounds Before Franchising 17:03 - Why Start a Business When You Don't Have To? 22:19 - Discovering the Right Franchise & Funding with ROBS 30:22 - Building a Team & Losing Our First Hire 42:00 - Sales, BD Strategy & Building Early Traction ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Nancy and Troy are clients of ours at Franchise Empire.Nancy was a nurse for 35 years and finally quit her job and bought her first franchise.I got the chance to sit down with her and talk about their franchise purchase and journey throughout the process.Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!00:00 From Nurse to Franchise Owner 02:12 Why They Chose Assisting Hands 08:45 The Power of the Robs Strategy 11:42 Building the Team & Hiring Smart 17:05 Marketing, Mindset & Momentum 24:46 Lessons from Other Franchisees 32:42 Why a Franchise Was the Right Move 36:58 What's Next: Marketing & Automation 41:05 Advice to Future Owners ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Kareem is a franchsiee for Little Caesars and a coach here at Franchise Empire.After working together for a long time, we finally had the chance to meet in person and sit down to do a podcast.We talked about what it's like owning a Little Caesars, and why Kareem probably wouldn't buy a food franchise if he could do it all again.If you're looking to buy a franchise in 2025, I really recommend you watch this before choosing your franchise.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.00:00 - Introduction & Lessons from Buying a Franchise 01:20 - The Reality of Owning a Food Franchise 03:14 - Why Franchise Success Requires Multiple Locations 07:00 - Matching the Right Franchise to Your Personality 10:32 - How Kareem Became a Little Caesars Franchisee 15:26 - Buying a Franchise During the Pandemic 20:25 - The Hard Truth About Food Franchise Profit Margins 26:57 - Business Grants: A Game Changer for Owners 32:50 - How to Get Grants for Hiring Employees 41:21 - Key Takeaways & Final Advice ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
A little over a year ago I asked Bedros Keuilian to be on my podcast and here we are.I've been a fan of Bedros for a long time, invested in his coaching, and have looked up to the empire he's built.So it was an honor to sit down with him and chat about his journey as an entrepreneur.Whether you're a seasoned business owner or new to entrepreneurship, this episode has something for everyone.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Ryan Pineda is a former pro athlete who went from broke, flipping couches, to building a massive empire of multiple 7-figure businesses.I got the opportunity to sit down with him and talk about how he got started in entrepreneurship, his thoughts on the 2025 real estate market, his businesses, and his faith.This was an awesome episode so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Nick is traveling, Jan is sick - no time to produce a new episode in time. But fear not, we still have a giant archive of episodes that you may have forgotten or not even heard so far. So we picked five of our best episodes and link to them below so that you can re-visit them, or maybe you haven't even gotten around to listening to them yet. All episodes can be found on the major podcasting platforms but you can also listen to them directly on the websites below. Episode links The IS field has no passion (10 November 2021). Episode recorded together with , available at . Writing papers on how to write papers (12 October 2022). Episode available at . The big five theories from the last millennium (17 May 2023). Episode available at . Anything qualitative researchers write has been said before (13 September 2023). Episode recorded together with , available at . How to do a literature review (10 July 2024). Episode available at .
In this episode we cover:- A low cost franchise opportunity showing sales of $2.7 MILLION- A 7-figure resale opportunity in Florida- Why a former finance employee bought this surprising franchise- Can you actually make passive income with a franchise?And much, much more.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.** All numbers shown in this video are pulled either directly from the FDD from the franchisor or the resale listing.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In this episode we cover...A tech franchise with top franchisee doing $16 million in revenueResale opportunity that showed $2.5M in revenue in 202314 huge mistakes to avoid when buying a franchiseAnd much, much more...So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.NOTE: All numbers presented in this video are pulled directly from the FDD or the resale listing.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In this episode we dive into a BUNCH of franchise opportunities and tactical insights for owning a profitable franchise.We cover...* A B2B business doing an average of $1.37 million in sales* A resale business out of SC cash flowing $137k* How a former tech employee quit her job with no plan then found success with a franchiseAnd much, much more.** NOTE: All numbers listed in this video are pulled directly from the FDD or the resale listing.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Podcast Episode: Want to Speak Spanish All Day Long? Here Are 2 Words to Get You Started!Welcome to the Bilingual Family Podcast, where we make language learning simple, fun, and part of everyday life!In today's episode, we're sharing an easy yet powerful way to start using more Spanish at home—all with just two words: ¡Vamos! and ¿Quieres?What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How vamos (let's go) and ¿quieres? (do you want?) can unlock endless language opportunities✅ Simple sentence starters to weave Spanish into your daily routine✅ Practical examples for mealtime, playtime, and transitionsExamples You Can Use Right Away:•Vamos a comer. (Let's go eat.)•Vamos al parque. (Let's go to the park.)•¿Quieres agua? (Do you want water?)•¿Quieres jugar? (Do you want to play?)By starting with these two words, you can build on the vocabulary you already know and naturally increase Spanish use throughout the day!Resources & Links:
In this episode, we have a lot of great franchise opportunities we're breaking down.Including:* A restoration franchise that reports an average of $5.8 million in sales* A resale franchise in NC that does $740k in sales* Plus, how one couple skyrocketed to the top franchisees list in less than 12 monthsAnd much, much more.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.** All revenue/sales numbers are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor or the resale listing.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
If you could do anything for work, what would it be? In this episode, I challenge you to write down your ideal job—no judgment, no limits. Whether it's reading books while gardening or something that doesn't even exist yet, the first step is to get it all on paper. From there, you can begin shaping a realistic path toward your dream. Once you define it for yourself, you'll have a clearer vision to start pursuing it. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com
In today's episode we break down a ton of different franchise opportunities.** All sales/numbers mentioned in this video are either pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor or from the resale listingWe're going to cover...A low-cost franchise that shows an average sales of over $1 millionA resale business out of Maryland that pays the owners $190kHow this couple saved a MILLION dollars by avoiding this common mistakeHow much one guy makes from owning 13 juice bar locationsAnd much, much more.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In business, there's a phrase that goes something like this…The best marketer wins.It's typically not the best product that wins, or the smartest business owner.The businesses that make the most money become great at sales and marketing.Which is why this episode is so important, and it's the first of its kind.This podcast was led by our very own Director of Marketing Josh, who sits down with RJ Schultz who is the COO of blip who is a leader in digital billboard advertising.This episode is highly relevant to anyone who aspires to own a business, or currently owns a business.Remember, the best marketer wins.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Marc and his business partners accomplished something most entrepreneurs only dream of.They built an empire and exited for life-changing money.In this episode I sit down with Marc and talk about his strategy and how he built this massive empire and exited for a huge sum of money.This is a phenominal episode for anyone looking for the playbook to building a business and exiting for a mega payday.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Looking to buy a franchise in 2025? This is the perfect video for you.We dive into a couple of really lucrative franchise opportunities and break down what you should be looking for in a franchise.** All numbers shown in this video are pulled from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR the numbers listed in the resale listing.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In this episode we break down a couple of really unique franchise opportunities PLUS give you an inside look from a brand new franchisee on what it's really like owning a franchise.** All numbers shown in this video are from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR the numbers listed on the resale.If you're looking to buy a franchise in 2025, one of these franchise could be a great opportunity for you.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Today we're sharing one of our fan favorite episodes in case you missed it! This is such a valuable topic– I'm sharing how you can strategically use pre-sales in your business to sell more digital products and courses. Tune in to find out what pre-sales are, how you can benefit from them, and learn some simple strategies to help you get started! Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! Episode Highlights You're Likely Already Doing Pre-Sales [0:02:22] What is Pre-Sales and How Can it Benefit You? [0:03:45] A Simple Strategy to Get You Started [0:16:16] Where to Start On the Problem of Pricing [0:23:16] Remove Commitment From Low-Priced Digital Products [0:27:53] The Worst Case Scenario and Why You Should Act Now! [0:32:30] Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to bossproject.com/podcast.
In this episode we break down a few great franchise opportunities.NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR numbers listed by the resale franchise.We talk about an exciting resale opportunity in florida, a franchise that reports an average sales of $7.4 million, a super low-cost franchise that does $500k+ in sales, and a great case study of a "failure" who launched a new franchise and found success.If you're looking for the right franchise opportunity, this is the perfect episode for you.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In this episode, we break down a few great franchise opportunities. NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR numbers listed by the resale franchise. We talk about a "boring" business that does $2.5 MILLION in sales (and is relatively low cost, a unique resale opportunity in Nashville, and a few case studies of people who have bought and found success with a franchise. If you're looking for the right franchise opportunity, this is the perfect episode for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In this episode we break down a few great franchise opportunities.NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR numbers listed by the resale franchise.We talk about a senior care franchise raking in millions in sales each year, plus an amazing low-cost franchise opportunity, we even break down why this ONE franchise is seeing such extreme success so rapidly.If you're looking for the right franchise opportunity, this is the perfect episode for you.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
If you're looking for a franchise opportunity in the next 6-12 months, this is the episode for you.Me and Kevin sat down and broke down a few different franchise opportunities.Specifically, we covered:✅ Service Franchise shows $2.8M in sales on $200k start up costs✅ Franchise resale in Texas with BIG upside potential✅ Case Study with Franchisee and recurring revenue business✅ Couple buys Franchise resale doing $2M a year in salesNOTE: All of these numbers are either pulled from the most recent FDD or the numbers from that specific resale opportunity.Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Let's be honest, it's the holidays and you do not have the time to stress about what to post on Instagram this week. When used correctly, ChatGPT can be an incredible tool in your business, but instead of allowing ChatGPT to write boring, generic content for you, use it for inspiration and add your own unique twist. It isn't always easy to know exactly what to ask ChatGPT, that's why I'm sharing three prompts to help you get started. We'll discuss how to ethically use ChatGPT in your content, with real life applications to spark your creativity, so you can start creating content right now. In this episode we'll be covering:Why it's risky to use ChatGPT to create content for you and how to use it responsibly.The different ways to use the content prompts and hooks I share with you..Three ways to use ChatGPT responsibly in your content: Inspiration and Ideas, Content Repurposing, Tweaks and EditingQuick tips for using ChatGPT to help with market research and understanding your audience better (PS: You still need to do your own market research!)How to use ChatGPT for inspiration and ideas while adding your own unique spin. Spice up your content, take your existing content and use ChatGPT to make tweaks and edits.Reels in this episode:Hawaii Reel Other episodes you might have missed:Episode 014: Why Creating Specific Content Leads to Higher EngagementEpisode 035: Turning Inspiration into Unique and Original ContentEpisode 036: Maintaining Your Brand Identity When Everything is TrendyEpisode 037: Personalization is the Key to Your 2025 Content StrategySend a message!Sign up for Reels Lab Join the Social Squad Society Love this conversation? Tap the follow button so you never miss an episode.Connect with me over on Instagram!
In this episode, I got to sit down with a business owner with over 20 years of experience. We got to dive deep into the entrepreneurial experience and all the best strategies they've used over the years to find success. Plus, some of the obstacles/struggles they've ran into and how they overcame it. Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In this episode of the podcast, we're going to cover…. *For the top 25% of territory owners according to 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document ✅ Pool franchise with average PROFIT of $270k for top 25% (Low start up costs) ✅ Established graphics biz for sale (Avg reporting unit does $1.48M) ✅ New franchise saves millions in start up costs ✅ Franchise Owner who is opening 150 franchises with Drew Brees (NFL Hall of Famer) And much, much more. So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show! ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
In today's episode we're going to break down…✅ Service Franchise showing owner doing over $11M in Sales!✅ Affordable resale with SUPER strong franchise brand✅ Franchise Buyers acquire resale with STRONG cash flow✅ How to go from Employee to Entrepreneur Quickly & SafelyNo matter where you're at in the franchise process, this episode has something for you.So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
The enemy of clarity is chaos and confusion, especially for entrepreneurs. Clarity is the foundation of the successful business you want that you don't become a slave to. How many times have you misplaced files, forgot where or how to access things, or felt a lack of control over your email, files, systems, etc. In this episode, my guest Shawn Lemon is the King of digital organization. We chatted through some of the common issues entrepreneurs face that create confusion and chaos in their businesses and cause them to lose a couple of hours a day dealing with things in the business that do not create success. We talk about some key systems, processes, and tools for you to become more organized and experience a better sense of clarity, gain back more of your time to focus on what matters, and be able to do more of what you enjoy. He was also kind enough to provide access to a free organization guide, which you can grab for free at https://thedigitalorganizer.com/franchiseempire ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Interested in buying a resale franchise? You don't want to miss this episode. In today's episode, we're going to break down a resale franchise doing $2.5 MILLION in recurring revenue plus…✅ Ultra-low-cost franchise with recurring revenue✅ Business Partners buy TRUE Semi-Absentee business✅ Breakdown of the BEST Franchises to Buy (Franchise Empire Show)And much, much more… Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:
Online Courses Made Easy | How to Build, Launch, and Deliver Profitable Courses
Wondering how to find the time to get started? Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of creating your online course? In this episode, I break down 4 of my favorite time-saving tips to help you finally bring that course idea to life. I'm sharing the biggest hurdles that aspiring course creators face: finding the time to actually create a course. ✨Ready to create a course your audience will actually buy? But… You're struggling to build an audience and… create the right marketing messaging? Hop on the Waitlist for my next round of the 28 Day Course Clarity Jumpstart starts in January 2025! (
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10 Prepper Items to Get You Started - Ep 217 In this episode of Casual Preppers, we break down the top 10 essential items every beginner prepper should have to handle life's unexpected moments — or what we like to call "Your Personal Apocalypse." Forget the doomsday hype; we're talking about practical preparedness for everyday scenarios like car breakdowns, power outages, and unexpected emergencies. From multi-tools to emergency radios, water filters to first aid kits, we'll cover the basics that can help you feel more prepared, confident, and ready for whatever comes your way. Tune in and get started on building your own starter kit today! This Podcast is Sponsored By - M.A.D. Gear Co. makes Contingency Planners which help you make a plan for when SHTF. Use code CASUALPREPPERS for discount! https://madgear.shop/discount/CASUALPREPPERS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fcontingency-planners American Reserves is your trusted partner in emergency preparedness and independence. American Made. American owned. American Reserves. Shop now at https://www.americanreserves.com/ Battlbox - https://www.battlbox.com/pages/casualpreppers LMNT - https://drinkLMNT.com/casualpreppers Tac Pack - www.TacPack.com Surfshark - https://www.Surfshark.Deals/CasualPreppers Use code "CASUALPREPPERS" PREPPING - SURVIVAL - ENTERTAINMENT
Hello, beautiful Mamas, Back-to-school season is upon us, and that means one thing—chaos is about to knock on your door. But fear not! In this episode of *Meal Planning for Busy Moms*, we're diving into the magic of freezer prep. Imagine turning just one afternoon into weeks of dinner bliss, so you can tackle the school year with one less thing to stress about. We'll cover simple strategies, share a personal story, give you some starter recipes, and even throw in a real-life testimonial to get you inspired. Let's make dinner time as easy as grabbing a meal from your freezer! Recipes to Get You Started! **Hearty Beef Stew:** This stew is a freezer classic. It's packed with tender beef, veggies, and rich broth. Freeze in portions, and you'll have a comforting dinner ready to go on those chilly fall nights. **Chicken Enchiladas:** These cheesy, saucy enchiladas are perfect for freezing. Assemble them in a foil tray, freeze, and bake when you're ready for a fiesta in your kitchen. **Slow Cooker Pulled Pork:** Dump all the ingredients into a freezer bag, and on a busy day, throw it into the slow cooker. A few hours later, you've got tender, juicy pulled pork perfect for sandwiches or tacos. **Vegetable Lasagna:** Layer up this veggie-packed lasagna and freeze it before baking. When you're ready, pop it in the oven for a wholesome, meatless dinner. **Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry:** Pre-chop your veggies and marinate the chicken in a freezer bag. When you're ready to eat, just thaw, stir-fry, and serve with rice for a quick, healthy meal. I hope this episode truly blesses and inspires you! Xx Blaga If you loved today's tips and recipes, don't keep it to yourself – share this episode with a friend who could use some meal planning magic. And pretty please, leave me a review! It's the best way to let me know you're enjoying the content and helps other busy moms find this podcast. P.S. Looking to have a little 1:1 support with your meal planning? Would love to support you! I have a few spots left on my calendar for a FREE 15-minute assessment! Just shoot me an email and Let's chat! You can email me at busymamamealplanning@gmail.com P.P.S. Have you checked out ‘The Speedy Gourmet' yet? It's the app I've been building just for you. Imagine this: drag and drop to customize meal plans or create your own from over 200+ recipes, searchable by filters like proteins, episodes and cooking methods, makes planning a snap. Plus, an adaptable, clickable grocery list so you never miss a beat—or a beet! And because I love my podcast family, here's a special offer just for you. Try ‘The Speedy Gourmet' free for 14 days, and if you love it, it's just $3 a month with the code PODCAST. That's over 50% off the regular price! Head over to thespeedygourmet.org and start your free 14 day trial today. Become an insider and get weekly updates, meal plans with recipe links and exclusive insider trainings, plus resources and support that you won't find in the show! Email us: busymamamealplanning@gmail.com Have a question? Send me a DM @blagagoertzen
We must retain possession of ourselves. We must get a hold of ourselves. No matter what they do to us. No matter how unfair or frustrating life (and bullies) can be.Books Mentioned: Letters from a Stoic - Seneca - https://www.thepaintedporch.comMeditations - Marcus Aurelius - https://www.thepaintedporch.comCourage Under Fire - James Stockdale - https://www.thepaintedporch.comMans Search For Meaning - Viktor Frankl - https://www.thepaintedporch.comHardship and Happiness - Seneca - https://www.thepaintedporch.comLives of the Stoics - Ryan Holiday - https://www.thepaintedporch.comThe Enchiridion - Epictetus - https://www.thepaintedporch.comThat One Should Disdain Hardships - Musonius Rufus - https://www.thepaintedporch.comHow To Think Like A Roman Emperor - Donald Robertson - https://www.thepaintedporch.comOn The Shortness Of Life - Seneca - https://www.thepaintedporch.comThe Inner Citadel - Pierre Hadot - https://www.thepaintedporch.comThe Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday - https://www.thepaintedporch.comAmazon Prime Day is here! Discipline Is Destiny is over 50% off right now during Amazon Prime Day! But that's not the only book you can get on a great deal. Ego Is the Enemy and Stillness Is Key are 50% off, too! And you can grab those two titles, plus Obstacle Is the Way, as part of The Way, The Enemy, and The Key boxed set for almost 70% off. These deals end tomorrow so get them NOW while you can!
Today we talk about how to make cheese around three kinds of cheese that are wonderful to eat and from which to learn how to make cheese. Featured Event: Self Reliance Bootcamp, October 4 Sponsor 1: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Livestream Schedule (All Central Time) Tuesday Live with Blake Rymer, TN Mountain Farm, 12:30PM Tuesday Night with Angry Prepper, 8pm Friday Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck, 9:30am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Sad Canning Season So Far Home for a bit so doing “oldest first” from the freezers Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe All the DILL from DAWN Frugality Tip from Nicole Using a camper for lodging Operation Independence Hip Campers coming this week! Main topic of the Show: Three Soft Cheese To Get You Started Why Cheese? Why Homemade? A Brief History of Cheese (Visual Aid) How to get started - path of least resistance Milk, Culture, Acid, Calcium Chloride (1/4 teaspoon of powdered calcium chloride to 1/4 cup of water), Rennet, Cheese Cloth, Strainer, Instant read thermometer, measuring cups, pots, strainer Homemade Ricotta: ½ gallon mils, heated to 180-190. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir. Let cool. Strain and salt to taste Farmer's Cheese: Cream Cheese: ½ gallon mil heated to 180-190. Add ¼ cup vinegar and stir. Let cool. Strain. Mix in salt and herbs to taste Cream cheese upgrade: Vitamix Chevre: 1 gallon milk. Mesophilic culture, CaChl, rennet. Heat mild to 80-90. Stir in caChl, culture, then rennet. Let sit at 80 for 12 hours. Ish. Strain til the right consistency. Add 1tsp salt and mix in any herbs. Storing soft cheeses Sum it Up Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
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