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Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Eric Abts Eric is CEO and cofounder of Awakenings franchise. Awakenings is a metaphysical store that offers a variety of products and services to help people explore their spirituality and enhanced well being. Contact Info: 402.830.1425 franchise@awakeningsstore.com https://www.facebook.com/awakeningsstore www.awakeningsstore.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Donald Gigantino is a specialist in Business Credit with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has amassed a large network of clients and associates. Today he is Director of Finance at CapLadder where he ehlps small business owners get the tools they need to succeed. Contact Info: d.gigantino@capladder.com 786-758-4513 www.capladder.com Links: 6 Secret Steps - Free E-Book https://partners.capladder.com/leadmagnet1-home 9 Devastating Mistakes - Free E-Book https://partners.capladder.com/partner-leadmagnet2-home Book a call: https://partners.capladder.com/schedule-consultation-lead?fpr=linda19
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Angela Thompson Angela is a wife, mother, coffee lover, and business owner, residing in her hometown of Magnolia, TX, with her husband, Kyle, and their 12-year-old daughter, Georgia. She stays busy with their six rescue dogs, homeschooling, and owning/operating multiple businesses. Angela is a former franchisee for an international children's fitness and recreation business, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in teens and young adults, and a certified franchise consultant. Angela's passion lies in empowering people to achieve their business ownership dreams through franchising. Being a franchise owner herself, she saw first-hand how it enhanced her family's life in such a positive way that she now dedicates her career to helping others do the same. Contact info: Angela Thompson angela@freedomfran.com 936-297-0019 www.freedomfran.com Social Media Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomfranconsult/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freefranconsult/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfranchiseconsult/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Terry Kelm Terry is the President of Sunbelt Business Broker's Franchise Re-Sales program. Sunbelt is the largest business broker in North America. The Sunbelt Franchise Re-Sales program is specifically geared toward assisting franchise owners with their transition at the end of their business life cycle. Contact: Terry Kelm President Sunbelt Franchise Re-sales 888-484-0332 terry.kelm@sfrresales.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: John Kanski co-founder of Salty Dawg. He has been the CEO since inception. He is also the owner of Paul Mitchell Schools located in Illinois, Texas, Georgia and Wisconsin. Winn Claybough is the founder, co-owner and dean of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education. He is franchisor of more than 100 cosmetology and barbering schools across the US. Winn is also the author of the book "Be Nice (or else). Contact info: Salty Dawg https://saltydawgpetsalon.com/ Winn Claybaugh https://www.winnclaybaugh.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Dawn Callahan is an accomplished integrated marketing special list with over 20 years of experienc in the public and private sector. Throughout her career she has held several notable positions, including serving as Director of Communications for Walker's Legacy a national organization that supports Black women business owners. Contact Information: dawn@dawncallahan.com artisticsolutionsrevised.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfcallahan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnfcallahan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc IG: dawnfcallahan
Linda Ballesteros is a certified franchise consultant who helps aspiring entrepreneurs find the best franchise opportunities for their goals and budget. Whether you are looking for a low-cost, home-based, or high-growth franchise, Linda can guide you through the process of finding, evaluating, and securing the right one for you. Linda is passionate about franchising and loves to share her knowledge and expertise with others. She is also a Professional Life Coach, Goal Setting Coach, Mindfullness Coach, Law of Attraction Coach and a Career Coach. Linda is a speaker, an international best selling author and the host of All Things Franchising Radio Show. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and become your own boss, contact Linda today and let her help you find the opportunity that will help you build full spectrum wealth! Contact: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com www.mpowerfranchiseconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaballesteros/ 832-640-4922 Pronunciation of Ballesteros By-yes-TED-os
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Colette (TAPNGRL) Smethers who is a tapping practitioner and law of attraction teacher. She describes tapping as modern day technology for releasing stress and anxiety. Colette explains how tapping is amazing body & brain science that can be used for everything including stress, anxiety, fears, additions, business & career and much more. Contact Info: GOOGLE VOICE Phone# (this is the one I give out) 717-tapngrl (827-6475) Tapngrl email tapngrl77@gmail.com Website https://www.tapngrl.com/ Facebook Personal Colette Smethers https://www.facebook.com/colette.liose/ Facebook Business Page Tapngrl - Tapping into you https://www.facebook.com/Tapngrl Facebook Private Group Monthly Subscription Fee Tapping into YOU 2! with TAPNGRL, Care by Colette https://www.facebook.com/groups/5766345923463548 Instagram instagram.com/care_by_colettetapngrl/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Ann Ranson is an Intentional Coach and Non-profit Strategy Consultant and Facilitator. She helps you find your motivation and achieve success. Ann says that her gift is to see through the chaos and find the clearest path forward. Contact info: www.annranson.com ann@annranson.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Elizabeth is a psychic medium, Reiki Master/Teacher, hypnosis practitioner, radio show owner/producer/host of the Make It So Network channel on blogtalkradio.com, professional card reader, ordained minister, 3-time bestselling author and intuitive paranormal investigator with Crossing Paranormal Research team of North Texas. Her career changed in 1999 from the corporate world into metaphysics where she continues her private practice in North Texas and abroad. Her metaphysical classes and events are a great source of information for those starting out on their metaphysical journey. Contact Info: Phone or text - 214-454-0072 Email - elizabethharbin.me@gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethharbin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethHarbinEventPage https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharbinpsychic
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Nancy Friedman is the founder of the Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training. She has spoken at franchise conference and she has spent 40 years helping many franchisees communicate better with their customers. Social Media links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyfriedmanspeaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyFriedmanTelephoneDoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyfriedmanteldoc/ Contact INFO: Nancy Friedman (Chairman & Founder) Website: www.nancyfriedman.com Email. Nancy@telephonedoctor.com Phone (Central time) 314 276 1012
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Mason Boswell, founder of Integriserv Franchise Consulting. He shares how he helps people find a franchise concept that will allow them to create a life of time and financial freedom. Contact Info: (214)-901-6456 (Phone) masonifpg@gmail.com (Email) https://integriserv.com/ (Website) https://member.ifpg.org/profile/mboswell (Member Profile)
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Martha Savloff is a Master Health Coach and the founder of Inspire Weight Loss. Inspire Weight Loss is a franchise that not only helps their clients to successfully lose weight but to maintain their desired weight as well. Contact info- Martha Savloff https://inspireweightloss.com/ martha@inspireweightloss.com 954.649.4608
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Toni Harris Taylor is a motivational marketing speaker, trainer, coach and author. She has leveraged these skills to not only become a successful Network in Action franchisee but also an international multi unit franchisee. Contact: https://meetwithtoniharristaylor.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Chris Severs is a Certified Life Mastery Consultant with Brave Thinking Institute. Chris spcializes in helping entrepreneurs and business owners to build their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer more fulfilling lives. Contact info Email - chirs.severs@dreamsinbloomllc.com Phone - 832-377-7092 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chris.severs.5 Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/chris-severs-1873b2145
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Tim & Kimber Montgomery. Tim & Kimber are Directors of Franche Development for That 1 Painter. That 1 Painter was founded by Stephen Montgomery in 2011 and is a professional painting services franchise providing 18 different services. Conact: https://that1painter.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimbermontgomery5-- https://www.facebook.com/tim.montgomery.733 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimber-montgomery-5b1173243/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-montgomery-309a56254/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Jessica Swann Rymer is an attoney who specialized in trust and estate planning, probate, elder law, business entity formation and planning - including tax exempt entities. She works with individuals, families and businesses to achieve their financials family and charitable goals. Contact Info Phone: (281) 969-8911 Facsimile: (281) 966-1772 E-mail: jessica@jsrymerlaw.com Website: www.jsrymerlaw.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Scott Kubec has been with System4 Facility Service Management since 2008 and today he is thir Chief Operating Officr. System4 was founded in 2004 and started as a janitorial company. They have expanded their offering to provide full facility service management to their clients. Contact Info: Scott KubecEmail: skubec@system4.comWebsite: www.system4.comPhone: 440-409-2686LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kubec-224a0215/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/535908Company phone: 216-524-6100
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Josh Reed has been in franchise operations for 17 years with brands like Massage Envy, European Wax Center and The Joint Chiropractic. He is a membership model expert. Today he is the COO of Xtension Envy which is the first of its kind salon concept specializing in the same day installation, coloring, styling and maintenance of hair extensions. Contact: https://xtensionenvy.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Troy Thomas is a life long entrepreneur and has owned many businesses over his career. Currently Troy is a Partner in the franchise Paramount Tax and Accounting CPA Firm. Paramount delivers professional tax and accounting services for individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Contact: tthomas@paramount.tax www.paramount.tax
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Joel Gardner, Financial Advisor with C-Planning. Joel helps small business owners and self-employeed professionals build a plan to protect and grow wealth. Contact Jgardner@cplanning.com www.cplanning.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Phil Watson is VP of Business Development with Phenix Salon Suites. Phenix Salon Suites is the fastset growing salon suite concept in the US. They have over 330 locations nationwide and looking to expand to Sweden, England, Australia, New Zealand and more Contact: Philip's phone number: 770-670-1223 Philip's email: pwatson@phenixsalonsuites.com https://phenixsalonsuites.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: PJ Bombard became the youngest Chevrolet dealer in 1992. In 2016 he had a dream to produce an affordable and reliable low speed electric truck. His dream is now a reality! He is brand ambassador of eTruck Online franchise. Contact: www.etruck-online.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Tom Dufore is the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky has been helping owners franchise their businesses for more than 15 years. Contact https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: David and Laura Greenwood are the founders of Owl Be There which is a senior advisory service franchise. Owl Be There improves the lives of seniors by helping them and their family navigate the maze of senior housing and care options. Contact www.owlbethere.com www.owlbetherefranchise.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Greg Aguirre is President of Capital Rivers Commercial Real Estate started his career in the home building industry handling site aquisitions and entitlements for both a private builder and a large national building. He soon learned that his true passion was in retail commercial real estate. https://capitalrivers.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Greg Ault is the founder and agency owner of Paramount Bookkeeping Services with over 30 years of corporate accounting experience. He founded Paramount in 2016 with a straightforward idea in mind - that all small and medium sizes business owners have the information they need to make smarter business decisions. Contact info: www.paramountbookkeeping.net
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Darnell Jackson started her career with 100% Chiropractic in 2015 as a Chiropractic Assistant. Today she is Franchise Sales Liaison. 100% Chiropractic provides unique opportunities for both doctors and non doctors to invest in a full service wellness clinic that offers cutting edge chiropractic care, massage therapy and a full line of quality nutritional supplements. https://100percentchiropractic.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Toni Harris Taylor is a motivational marketing speaker, trainer, coach and author. She leveraged these skills to not only become a successful Network in Action franchisee but an international multi unity franchisee. Contact info: https://meetwithtoniharristaylor.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Schuyler Reidel is the founder of Reidel Law Firm. He has a passion for helping businesses thrive and assisting owner to reach their full potential. His firm embodies the values that he finds important in any business relationship: Accessibility Efficiency Depedability Contact info: https://www.reidellawfirm.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Mike Brown As a former franchise owner Mike has the knowledge and experience to help others navigate the best ways to protect, grow and exit their business. He has seen how most people have a financial "junk drawer" which has been created by purchasing financial products as a result of life events. Contact info: Mobile: 617-594-0908 | Email: mike.r.brown@cplanning.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Michael White is President of Venture X which is a United Franchise Group brand. Venture X is more than a shared office space - it's a place where businesses launch, develope and grow. Contact Info: 919-641-2543 mwhite@ufgcorp.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Russ Jacque started in franchising in 2004. Today he is the Director of Franchise Development with Bio One. Bio One sets the industry standard when it comes to bio hazad, crime scene and hoarding cleanup. When terrible things happen Bio One is called in because they have the knowledge and experience plus they handle all situations with care. Entrepreneur Magazine named them as one of the Best Franchises in the nation in 2021. Contact Info: Russ Jacque (254) 498-5176 russ.jacque@biooneinc.com www.biooneinc.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Mike Poast has been in sales and business development for over 25 years. Today he is director of franchise sales with H7. H7 is a networking franchise that teaches people how to create champions for oneself, win-win scenerios and serving others before asking for anything in return. Contact Info: mike.poast@h7network.com 513.515.3276 linkedin.com/in/mikepoast www.h7network.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: David Leopold is a multi-faceted business leader with over 25 years of experience across several industries, including officer and senior management positions in Fortune 500 companies in the insurance and telecommunications industry. In 2018, David joined Criterium Engineers following his decision to acquire the company and oversee its day-to-day management. As the company's President, David is directly involved in setting the strategic and operational direction for the company. He oversees the firm's marketing, growth, and diversification with a passion for building, developing and retaining high performing teams and affiliates that help clients and partners achieve their goals. Contact info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-leopold/ www.theengineeringfranchise.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Rhyan Finch is the broker, owner, and founder of 1st Class Real Estate and 1st Class Franchising. In 2005, Rhyan became a licensed real estate agent with a nationally known franchise firm in Virginia Beach and quickly exploded as he gained 100+ listings on the market after finding his niche in short sales! Rhyan became certified in Distressed Properties, Short Sales, & Foreclosures. As a new agent, Rhyan had great success and earned the Re/Max International 100% Club in 2007 and 2008. Now in 2022, as CEO and Principal Broker, he has led the company to rank in the top 4% of real estate companies in the Hampton Roads area, over 900 agents, and 60+ locations nationwide. His powerful leadership, knowledge, and desire to excel has proven a track record of success for exponential growth. Rhyan started this company with one goal on his heart - to change lives so here at 1st Class Real Estate, our mission is to “change lives and sell a few homes along the way…”. Contact information Rhyan@1stclassagents.com 757-504-4636 Website - https://1stclassrealestate.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Heath Falzarano Former School Teacher Coach and Athlete. Currently President and Majority owner of Naturals2Go a Vendtech International Brand, and also Co-Owner of Healthy snacks vending 716Snacks in Buffalo NY. Since my time as a teacher and a coach, to my current role as President and majority owner of Naturals2Go and Vendtech International, I have always been passionate about helping people reach their potential and get what they want. Our core focus at Naturals2Go, is helping our Owner-Operators build a business that allows them to achieve their personal goals, create more freedom and choices. The process starts with truly identifying what you want, your "why". From there, we help you build a business model to achieve this—and we're there to support you along the way. Voted as FBA's Best Business Opportunity for 10 Years Running, we have helped thousands of people start the business of their dreams. We would love the opportunity to help you do the same. The first step is identifying what success looks like for you, and then we will help you build the plan. Contact Info: https://www.naturals2go.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Walter Hill Jr. is a second-generation entrepreneur from Petersburg, Virginia, where his father owned three small businesses: an auto body shop, an ESSO service station, and a fuel oil delivery service. After working with his father and attending the University of Maryland, Walter moved to Los Angeles, where he became a notable leader in the brand-marketing industry. The companies he led were recognized by both customers and the industry for exemplary service, ethics, and value to customers. Walter has served on the boards of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, The Mattel Children's Hospital Board at UCLA, and The Eras Center, a school for children with learning disabilities. He is an avid runner and enjoys golf with his wife, Bonnie. They have three daughters and twelve grandchildren. Links: https://walterhilljr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/officialwalterhilljr/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-hill-jr-258b1546/ https://www.facebook.com/officialwalterhilljr
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Michelle Wright has worked in the banking industry for over 25 years. She has been an SBA lender for the last 19 years and is currently with Allegiance Bank in the Houston, Tx area.
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Brad Stevenson is an accomplished executive business leader with 23 years experieence in a variety of sales, marketing, and management roles in the beverage industry. Currently Brad serves as the chief development officer for Neighborly. Neighborly is the world's larget parent company of 29 home services brands with more than 4,800 franchises in 9 countries. https://www.neighborly.com/
Master Networker, Radio Personality, Speaker and Author Linda Ballesteros joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Linda shares the art and science of networking and building long-lasting, meaningful and profitable relationships. I don't want to give away all of her tips and tricks - suffice it to say there is a precise ‘recipe' for successful network. A few of the ingredients include: insatiable curiosity, never speaking first, throwing away your elevator pitch … and oh so much more. You will find this interview enticing, enlightening and entertaining – I promise.
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Robert Purvin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD). AAFD is the oldest and largest generic direct member franchise association. Since it's organization in May 1992 the AAFD has grown to over 5,000 members representing more than 14,000 franchise units from more than 100 franchise systems. https://www.aafd.org/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Yolanda Stevenson founded Taxi Mom in 2004 because she struggled to find safe and reliable transportation for her children plus she also saw that need among other parents. Taxi Mom is a unique private shuttle offering many types of transportation based on the needs of each community. https://www.taximom.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Tom Matzen has started some 89 businesses of his own. Eight of those saw 7 figure and beyond in earnings. His personal coaching clients have generated more than 100 million in sales in dozens of industries. Contact https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommatzen/
Join us as we welcome Lisa Smith, of Dragon Investigation Group, PLLC, to our show. And a little later, Linda Ballesteros, of Mpower Franchise Consulting, will be joining us. You can catch us on the [...]
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Timothy Washburn has been an RV for over 25 years. Today he is director of Health Technology Integration with Electronic Caregivers which is a cutting edge virtual healthcare solutions provider. https://electroniccaregiver.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Nick Pepitone and his wife Megan are Area Developers for Clean Juice franchise for Texas and Louisiana. Clean Juice is a nutrition and wellness franchise not just a juice bar. Contact info. nick.pepitone@cleanjuice.com https://www.cleanjuice.com/ Clean Juice Franchise Opportunities
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Mike Prince has been in franchising since 2003. Today he is VP of Franchise Development for United Water Restoration Group which is a full service restoration company that specializes in delivering a best in class customer service experience. Contact info: https://unitedwaterrestoration.com Office: +1 386-523-9642 mprince@uwrgfranchise.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/princey24/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Kelsey Stuart is the CEO and co-founder of Bloomin' Blinds franchise. He has spent much of his time focused on the marketing and growth of the company. Bloomin' Blinds is a mobile sdervice that brings sales, installation and repair of window coverings directly to the client. Contact Kelsey Stuart CEO/Founder 214-995-1062 Kelsey.stuart@bloominblinds.com Social Media Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.stuart.94 Facebook (Bloomin' Blinds): https://www.facebook.com/BloominBlindsFranchiseCorp Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/kstuart0311/ Instagram (Bloomin' Blinds): https://www.instagram.com/bloominblinds/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Jeff Provost is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer with SmartBooks Franchise, a new franchise concept that provides finance executives with an alternative to the traditional solo consulting path and enables them to provide outsourced finance, accounting, payroll, hr and tax services to small business owners. Jeff has been a franchise supplier for a few years, is actively pursuing his Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) certification and is excited to enter the next phase of his journey as a Franchisor.