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Michael Browning, Founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of his platform of companies which houses the world's best franchise brands to help kids learn, play, and grow. Michael shares his experience as the Founder and CEO of Urban Air Adventure Park, the world's preeminent family indoor adventure park and how that led to the platform he is currently running focused on youth enrichment and education with companies including Snapology, The Little Gym, Premier Martial Arts, Class 101, XP League, and Sylvan Learning Centers. Browning discusses the importance of in-person experiences, the resilience of the youth enrichment industry and the potential for franchising in various sectors. Have pen and paper ready! You don't want to miss a minute of this great episode with so much to learn and be inspired by. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.To learn more about Michael Browning and Unleashed Brands:https://www.instagram.com/unleashed.brands/https://www.linkedin.com/company/unleashed-brands/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69oZnNYjSc3oplv1-WSR0Qhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrowningjr/https://www.UnleashedBrands.comSponsored by ACORNS. Head to acorns.com/KARA or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com or @KaraGoldin on all networks.Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/546

Michael Browning, Founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of his platform of companies which houses the world's best franchise brands to help kids learn, play, and grow. Michael shares his experience as the Founder and CEO of Urban Air Adventure Park, the world's preeminent family indoor adventure park and how that led to the platform he is currently running focused on youth enrichment and education with companies including Snapology, The Little Gym, Premier Martial Arts, Class 101, XP League, and Sylvan Learning Centers. Browning discusses the importance of in-person experiences, the resilience of the youth enrichment industry and the potential for franchising in various sectors. Have pen and paper ready! You don't want to miss a minute of this great episode with so much to learn and be inspired by. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. To learn more about Michael Browning and Unleashed Brands: https://www.instagram.com/unleashed.brands/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/unleashed-brands/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69oZnNYjSc3oplv1-WSR0Q https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrowningjr/ https://www.UnleashedBrands.com Sponsored by ACORNS. Head to acorns.com/KARA or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com or @KaraGoldin on all networks. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/546 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Philip Cutler, the CEO of Paper, an educational support system implemented by some school districts in an effort to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Also on the show, Lillian has a conversation with Chastity Heyward, owner of Sylvan Learning Center in Murrieta. Chastity talks about their tutoring methods and a partnership her center has entered with the non-profit, School On Wheels. To learn more about Paper, visit paper.co You can learn more about Sylvan Learning Centers at sylvanlearning.com . Enter your zip code and you'll be directed to a Sylvan Learning Center near you.

Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Philip Cutler, the CEO of Paper, an educational support system implemented by some school districts in an effort to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Also on the show, Lillian has a conversation with Chastity Heyward, owner of Sylvan Learning Center in Murrieta. Chastity talks about their tutoring methods and a partnership her center has entered with the non-profit, School On Wheels. To learn more about Paper, visit paper.co You can learn more about Sylvan Learning Centers at sylvanlearning.com . Enter your zip code and you'll be directed to a Sylvan Learning Center near you.

After a year of virtual learning, kids all over the country are excited about heading back to school.  Kim Teixeira, Owner of Sylvan Learning Centers in Chesapeake and Suffolk, joined our crew to discuss how to help our kids prepare fro the transition back to in-person learning.While some kids have excelled at online learning, for many others it has been a struggle filled with frustration and stress. In fact, a new trend termed “the Covid learning loss” shows how many children have lost some of the information skills that they have needed to build on (similar to what happens during the long summer break) in order to be successful in the upcoming standardized tests.Sylvan Learning Centers is a prescriptive learning program which partners with parents in order to identify and help strengthen students’ weaknesses. This helps relieve anxiety, build confidence which aids greatly, especially during the upcoming  SOL tests.If your children are not going back virtually, they can still benefit greatly from working with Sylvan to assess their progress, any issues or difficult areas they may have, and help strengthen any weak areas.So, if you are concerned about how to help your child be more successful in school, relieve anxiety, or you just want to make sure they are on the right track, make sure to give Kim at Sylvan Learning Centers of Chesapeake and Suffolk a call at (757) 447-3690.For More Information:sylvanlearning.com/us/Chesapeake-vahttps://www.facebook.com/SylvanLearningTo watch this week’s entire episode of Living 757, click here!And if you would like to see someone featured on the show, please send a message to Share@Living757.com and you may just see them here soon!

John Matthews is the president and CEO of Gray Cat Enterprises, a management consulting firm that specializes in retail consulting for multiunit operations; interim divisional or general management leadership; consumer marketing for companies launching products in the retail sector; and strategic project management. John's clients have included Quiznos, Sylvan Learning Centers, Starbucks, Global Partners, Potbelly Sandwiches, The Body Shop, Deluxe, Hungry Howie's Pizza, Burt's Bees, and many more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you have a passion for helping others? if so find out how your experiences can help others. in this episode of Don't Burn The Day learn more about life coaching as a great business opportunity for people with disabilities Joining Don't Burn The Day is Liz venendaal is a Fowler International Academy Certified Professional Coach, Certified Disaster Recovery Coach and Certified Master Trainer. As a woman living with cerebral palsy, she has built her career around her passion for helping others who feel limited by their circumstances. She has created her home-based coaching business while balancing the needs of her three beautiful children as a stay-at-home mom. ​ Liz is also the Director of Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching's We Live Without Limits division. She and Fowler International's Founder, Berry Fowler, (who is also the founder of Sylvan® Learning Centers) see the tremendous need for rewarding, profitable career options for individuals whose circumstances require home-based work. Liz has personally felt this limitation first-hand and feels such joy to have found coaching. Now, through FIA's We Live Without Limits division, Liz provides remote coach training to others who want to break through that barrier just as she has and begin their own successful life coaching business from home. Liz graduated summa cum lade from the New York Institute of Technology with a bachelors degree in the professional studies of business, behavioral sciences and communication arts. Liz has additional training and certification in alcohol and substance abuse counseling (CASAC-T) and applied suicide intervention skills (ASIST). Prior to the birth of her children, Liz worked for a non-profit mental heath association in her local county. There she saw first-hand the positive impact that active listening, support and encouragement can have on the lives of others. Liz feels compelled to raise awareness and help expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Towards those efforts, Liz has volunteered on local committees including the Network of Women with Disabilities, Accessible Long Island and Universal Design Long Island. She is also a published author whose work has been featured by HBO, The Cerebral Palsy Foundation and The Mighty. She and her husband raise their son and twin daughters in Liz’s hometown on Long Island, New York. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dbtd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dbtd/support

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:Peter Komendowski of the Partnership for A Healthy Iowa discusses his agency's efforts to teach critical thinking skills to young people to better prepare them for productive personal and business lives.Former U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner tells us why Congress needs to act to protect multi-employer pensions, so Iowa workers do not lose benefits.In this week's "Business Profile", April Samp, co-owner of Sylvan Learning Centers in Iowa, shares information about expansion of their services in light of more "learning from home" in the wake of the pandemic.For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented with support from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (iowaabi.org)

Dr. Scott Dell with Francis Marion University in South Carolina joined us for this episode of Where Accountants Go, the Accounting Careers Podcast.  Everyone says they want “variety” in their careers, but I will challenge you to find a career with more variety than Scott's.  In this episode we touch on entrepreneurship in many, many industries, public accounting, teaching, and even a little industry accounting as well. Dr. Dell started his career in public accounting, but quickly realized that he wanted something different.  Fast forward a few years and he was well into his entrepreneurial journey.  Scott's background is so diverse that I'm sure we missed a few things, but his business endeavors include training in the IT space, a cheesecake restaurant, and owning a Dish Network sales company to name just a few.  However, one theme that runs through all of it is that he enjoys teaching.  He started as an adjunct professor many years ago and has continued to enjoy teaching throughout his career.  He has been the Accounting Program Director for another university in the past, and most recently had joined Francis Marion University as an accounting professor in 2019. A few of Dr. Dell's more recent endeavors include… Joining the founder of Sylvan Learning Centers as a partner in a new venture helping  job seekers make a “killer” first impression when asked the question “Tell me about yourself”: www.IntroEDGE.com A new start-up venture in the job search space: MyCareerOpportunity.com A new book, “Your Complete Guide to Succeeding With LinkedIn”. Visit Amazon for more details:  https://www.amazon.com/Your-COMPLETE-Guide-SUCCEEDING-LinkedIn/dp/B08B37VVV1/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=scott+dell&qid=1592921987&sr=8-3 If you would like to connect with Dr. Scott Dell, please connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdell/ PS:  Make sure you check out the Harley picture as well… yet another of Scott's interests.  

School aged children, from K-12 and from colleges and universities, were abruptly sent home and the world shifted to online learning during the pandemic of Covid-19. Most educators, students and parents were ill equipped for the change.In this episode, Chris is joined by Jessica Rollins, Owner & Executive Director, Sylvan Learning Centers of Mid-Michigan, to discuss the challenges, and more importantly some resources, for learning at home.

School aged children, from K-12 and from colleges and universities, were abruptly sent home and the world shifted to online learning during the pandemic of Covid-19. Most educators, students and parents were ill equipped for the change. In this episode, Chris is joined by Jessica Rollins, Owner & Executive Director, Sylvan Learning Centers of Mid-Michigan, to discuss the challenges, and more importantly some resources, for learning at home.

Jeffrey Mosher spoke with Jessica Rollins, co-owner of Locally-owned Sylvan of Mid-Michigan, which has locations in Lansing and Jackson, has developed a number of free resources for parents and is now offering programs to support families struggling with the shift to online education.

SURVIVAL OF THE BLOOD by Beth Bristow Charles Stuart came to Scotland seeking support to dethrone England’s King George II and replace him with his father, James Stuart. If the Highlanders will join his uprising, his promise to them is freedom from English tyranny, as well as guns, artillery and provisions for the battle. However, when the Battle of Culloden began, weary Highlanders had no weapons or food. They faced the King’s British Army who were trained, armed and ready for battle. Those Highlanders who were not killed were taken prisoner. Janet Cameron’s husband Ewan, captured by British soldiers has died. Janet, unaware of his death, desperately searches for him. Barely escaping capture themselves, Janet and her six-year old nephew, Daniel Cameron, must return to the ruins of their Highland home where the family’s inheritance is hidden. Janet fears Daniel is the last surviving male of the Highland Cameron Clan. Their trip will be a perilous one as the King’s son, The Duke of Cumberland, called “The Butcher” has given orders to find and kill all Highlanders. Thousands of the King’s soldiers, determined to find and capture Charles Edward Stuart, are searching the Highlands. Janet must return home to uncover what is rightfully hers in order to survive and protect the dying Cameron Highlander line. Beth was born in south west Missouri where she graduated High school and attended Missouri State College. After moving to Seattle Washington, Beth worked for that state as a Social Worker. She returned to West Plains and served as City Clerk for five years, finally returning to Social Work for the State of Missouri, specializing in Adoption until she retired. Beth and her husband owned and operated three Sylvan Learning Centers during the first few years of the 21st Century, finally retiring again in 2009. Now she and husband Ken lead small groups on tours to Scotland and Ireland. During her travels in Scotland she became aware of a kindred spirit and found out she had Scottish heritage on both parents’ sides. She is an avid reader and started studying Scottish history which she came to love and which led to her writing her first historic novel “Survival of the Blood”, a story about the last Jacobite uprising and its’ fateful end. A sequel, “Tragedy of the Blood” came into being and was published in December 2019. Right now she is researching a third novel about life during the early years of settlement in Australia. During her free time, she delights her 7,000 followers with short stories on her Facebook blog “Scotland, Beloved Country”. Readers can also follow Beth’s journeys on her website, www.bethbristowauthor.com https://www.pageturner.us/bookstore/survival-of-the-blood/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/bbristow.mp3

In this episode we talk with Kari Weigel of the Sylvan Learning Centers in North Dakota. Kari was awarded the SBA Small Business Person of the year award in 2018, and it was no fluke. You will see why in this podcast! Kari is a dedicated owner to a company that serves a huge need in the state. Kari talks about how she go started and how she is able to keep going at such a high rate. We also dive a bit into the work life balance and how she keeps everything fun! Sylvan Learning Center: We have tutoring programs for math, algebra, reading, writing, study skills and more! At Sylvan, you get the best in certified teachers and interactive technology, so your child feels fully engaged and gets the exact learning he or she needs. We also have a team of college-readiness experts ready to help teens with individual SAT and ACT test prep. When school's out, Sylvan's in! If you're looking for ways to introduce your child to new and fun experiences, our camps and workshops not only engage the mind, but are designed to have a lasting impact outside the classroom. We have great options for school breaks, summer camps and special weekends. We offer a small group environment, your child can bring friends or make new ones. https://locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/fargo-nd 

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology. He has a Master’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months. His former clients include the founder of Sylvan Learning Centers and The Little Gym, the vice president of Costco, and a former vice president of MSN. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition. He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology. In This Episode We Discuss The recent systematic review and meta-analysis that James co-authored on training frequency and strength gain Volume for strength & hypertrophy: how many sets should you do? How much difference does a calorie surplus make for muscle gain? How much difference does a calorie surplus make for strength? What variables outside of training volume drive results? healthiq.com/sigma

RESET RADIO SHOW Episode 1 BERRY FOWLER EDUCATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR Jacqui and Sifu talk to Berry Fowler, former founder and chairman of Sylvan Learning Centers and educational entrepreneurship. Subscribe to RESET. Click here now: https://goo.gl/PVHfAm Listen to the RESET Live Radio Show on Thursday at 10 PM EST here: http://power911wtyj.com/ RESET with Jacqui Phillips: Author, TV & Radio Producer / Host, Lifestyle Expert, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Certified Professional Coach & Sifu Karl Romain Martial Arts World Champion, Author, Entrepreneur, TV & Radio Producer / Host and Certified Master Coach. We help people RESET their lives, believe in themselves, break the shackles in their lives that are holding them back and have spiritual weight-loss so they can find their unique divine purpose in life. Watch our new YouTube Series Video every Saturday. Watch our Facebook Live Show on Thursday at 9 PM EST here: https://goo.gl/aAqC9R Listen to the RESET Live Radio Show on Thursday at 10 PM EST here: http://power911wtyj.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Fan Page: https://goo.gl/aAqC9R Twitter: https://twitter.com/RESETUtoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetutoday Website: http://jacquiphillips.tv/

This week David had the pleasure of being joined by James Krieger.  James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University.  He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months.  His former clients include the founder of Sylvan Learning Centers and The Little Gym, the vice president of Costco, and a former vice president of MSN. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition.  He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American journal of clinical nutrition and the Journal of applied physiology.  n his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand.  James is also the former science editor for Pure Power Magazine, and the former editor for Journal of Pure Power, both publications that delivered scientific, but lay-friendly, information on training and nutrition to athletes and coaches.  In addition, James has given over 75 lectures on fitness-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals, and has been a speaker at major events such as the AFPT Conference and NSCA Personal Training Conference.  In fact, James has been involved in the health, nutrition, and fitness field for over 20 years, and has written over 500 articles.  He is a strong believer in an evidence-based, scientific approach to body transformation and health. James and David discuss:   Topic 1:  Insulin & fat oxidation   Q1. What is the difference between fat oxidation and fat loss? Is fat oxidation a good indicator of subsequent fat loss? Q2. Is controlling insulin the key to fat loss? By keeping insulin low will we increase fat loss?     Q4. How important is protein intake pre & post workout? Does the anabolic window exist?   Topic 3:  Mentality and Critical thinking.   Q5. What is confirmation bias? How important is openly and genuinely considering opinions/ arguments which are contradictory to your own beliefs?   Q6. What is a strawman? How prevalent are strawman arguments in the health industry and how do we spot them?    Q7. What are the most important elements of true critical thinking and interpretation?    For full show-notes: www.hpascience.com/episode29

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology, LLC. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months. His former weight loss clients include the founder of Sylvan Learning Centers and The Little Gym, the vice president of Costco, and a former vice president of MSN. He has given over 75 lectures on weight loss-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals. In this podcast, James and I discuss anthropometry. Some of the things we discuss are:  1. What is anthropometry and what are the most common methods to use in regards to body composition? 2. People often talk about these being measurements, but are they really measurements? 3. What seems to be the most reliable methods for predicting body fat? 4. Skinfolds measurements and Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) are two of the most popular methods to use. What are the pros and cons of using these methods? 5. DEXA is often mentioned as the gold standard when it comes measuring body composition, is this true or does it also have its limitations?

In this episode, I asked Ace questions like: 05:25 Why is buying a business more profitable than building a business from scratch? 08:15 How can someone buy an existing business with no money down? 13:30 Ace describes his revenue sharing model with his clients 14:20 How can you grow a business, then sell it for maximum value? 17:00 What's one of the biggest mistakes you've ever made buying or selling a business? Resources mentioned in this episode: -The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries -Slack -LinkedIn Groups -Alvin's Favorite Books: Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire Ace Chapman Links: -AceChapman.com -Ace Chapman on Snapchat: Ace.Chapman -Ace Chapman email: ace[at]acechapman[dot]com -Ace Chapman on: Instagram/Twitter - @acechapman -YouTube: search - Ace Chapman Ace Chapman's Bio Rescuing small businesses is all the rage on television. Whether it's Jon Taffer with Bar Rescue, or Tabitha Coffey's Salon Takeover. Despite the fact that none of them do it, these TV shows are fueling interest in a new trend. Move over Real Estate Flippers, Ace Chapman is building a nationwide group of business flippers. Ace bought his first business at 19 with some savings from a summer job and caught the business buying bug. He leveraged $3,000 he saved working the summer before college into buying a business for $70,000. Over the last 16 years he has bought 40 businesses. Everything ranging from a Mortgage Company to a Clothing Retailer. And right now he is seeing an explosion in the market for businesses under $2,000,000. "There are millions of Baby Boomer business owners who will bring their business to market in the next decade so they can retire. During the recession, many baby boomers wanted to sell their company but decided to hold off until better economic times." At the same time many entrepreneurs are realizing the risks associated with starting from scratch are too high and are deciding to buy an existing profitable business instead. Business sales saw a spike in 2013. While we saw a 68% increase in 2013 according to BizBuySell.com, business brokers expect 2014 to be even bigger. And while private equity firms are well positioned to take advantage of this increase in inventory, very few are paying attention to what Ace calls the Micro-Private Equity Market. Ace began working with first time business buyers of business buyers and helping them find, do due diligence, and finance small business acquisitions. "I have had a lot of people who find me and ask to invest in my deals. I'd rather show you what I am doing than take your money and have to split my returns." Since starting his network of business buyers, he has helped members close deals all over the country. From 2 Sylvan Learning Centers in Seattle, to a software company in Pittsburgh and from a fitness gym in Huntsville, to a Catholic retailer in South Dakota, these were all deals done in recent months by the network. Business buyers are attracted to buying a business instead of starting one for obvious reasons. It's easier to get financing to buy an existing business than to start a new one. Bankers and investors are more comfortable in dealing with businesses which already have proven work results. Starting a new business requires investments in a period of 3 to 6 months, and many entrepreneurs never get to the period of earning. When buying an existing business you have an idea of what your salary is going to be on day one. Business buyers do not have to go through hiring and training new employees, developing operation systems, and marketing plans. They start day one improving the business instead of building each department from scratch. Still Ace says buying a business is risky, especially if you do not know what you are doing. "Whenever you are buying a business you are looking at the past, there is no guarantee that those numbers reflect the future", says Chapman. "You should find a business broker or advisor who has your best interest at heart. The more experience you and your advisors have, the easier it is to find the hidden landmines in any business.

Rescuing small businesses is all the rage on television. Whether its Jon Taffer with Bar Rescue, or Tabitha Coffey’s Salon Takeover. Despite the fact that none of them do it, these TV shows are fueling interest in a new trend. Move over Real Estate Flippers, Ace Chapman is building a nationwide group of business flippers. Ace bought his first business at 19 with some savings from a summer job and caught the business buying bug. He leveraged $3,000 he saved working the summer before college into buying a business for $70,000. Over the last 16 years he has bought 40 businesses. Everything ranging from a Mortgage Company to a Clothing Retailer. And right now he is seeing an explosion in the market for businesses under $2,000,000. “There are millions of Baby Boomer business owners who will bring their business to market in the next decade so they can retire. During the recession, many baby boomers wanted to sell their company but decided to hold off until better economic times.” At the same time many entrepreneurs are realizing the risks associated with starting from scratch are too high and are deciding to buy an existing profitable business instead. Business sales saw a spike in 2013. While we saw a 68% increase in 2013 according to BizBuySell.com, business brokers expect 2014 to be even bigger. And while private equity firms are well positioned to take advantage of this increase in inventory, very few are paying attention to what Ace calls the Micro Private Equity Market. Ace began working with first time business buyers of business buyers and helping them find, do due diligence, and finance small business acquisitions. “I have had a lot of people who find me and ask to invest in my deals. I’d rather show you what I am doing than take your money and have to split my returns.” Since starting his network of business buyers he has helped members close deals all over the country. From 2 Sylvan Learning Centers in Seattle, to a Software Company in Pittsburgh and from a Fitness Gym in Huntsville to a Catholic Retailer in South Dakota were deals done in recent months by the network. Business buyers are attracted to buying a business instead of starting one for obvious reasons. ● It’s easier to get financing to buy an existing business than to start the new one. Bankers and investors are more comfortable in dealing with businesses which already have a proven work results. ● Starting a new business requires investments in a period of 3 to 6 months, and many entrepreneurs never get to the period of earning. When buying an assisting business you have an idea of what your salary is going to be day one. ● Business buyers do not have to go through hiring and training new employees, developing operation systems, and marketing plans. They start day one improving the business instead of building each department from scratch.   Still, Mr. Chapman says buying a business is risky, especially if you do not know what you are doing. “Whenever you are buying a business you are looking at the past, there is no guarantee that those numbers reflect the future”, says Chapman. “You should find a business broker or advisor who has your best interest at heart. The more experience you and your advisors have the easier it is to find the hidden landmines in any business.” Check out more of Ace:

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology, LLC. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months. His former weight loss clients include the founder of Sylvan Learning Centers and The Little Gym, the vice president of Costco, and a former vice president of MSN. He has given over 75 lectures on weight loss-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals. http://weightology.net In this podcast, James and I discuss carbohydrates and insulin and how it effects fatloss.

Segment 1: Berry Fowler is recognized as one of the world's leading educational entrepreneurs. Berry founded Sylvan® Learning Centers and The Little Gym® International, Inc. In 2008, Berry began offering Certified Professional Coach courses and quickly became the world's leader in providing online coach training and certification. Today, the Fowler International Academy of Professional Life Coaching continues to offer the finest in professional life coach training to motivated individuals with a genuine desire to help others.Segment 2: Gina Willoughby is an Organizational Development expert, master facilitator, corporate trainer, keynote speaker and executive coach. For over 15 years Gina Willoughby has worked with 100's of dynamic teams, transforming companies and empowering people to achieve and reach new heights of success with amazing results. Segment 3: Jon Mertz is an entrepreneur focused on leadership and career development through his online community, Thin Difference, and is also vice president of marketing for Corepoint Health. Jon is the author of Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders. Segment 4: How to Get UnstuckSegment 5: Ron Carson is the founder and CEO of Carson Wealth. He is the author of The Sustainable Edge: 15 Minutes a Week to a Richer Entrepreneurial Life. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

VOICE OVER ACTOR | EDITOR - Have you seen the hit television show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and possibly remember that episode with the video game everyone got addicted to called "Kwazy Cupcakes?" Well, they actually MADE the game and Trevor Jones is the whacky voice on the game! In case that doesn't ring a bell, chances are you've definitely heard his voice on national TV spots for HUGE movies such as: Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cars 2, Captain America, SpiderMan 2, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Wreck It Ralph and many, many others. He's also the voice of a Muppet's campaign featuring 50 spots currently airing on Disney Jr. His additional work includes commercials for: Coke, SAP, Sylvan Learning Centers, Rogaine and Pepsi. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What is a scratch voice over? Who do you recommend for the best VO training? Can you ever make millions of dollars being a voiceover actor? Is it true that most of the jobs that VO actors get are by word-of-mouth? If so, how do you get into the fold or clique, so to speak? Can you tell us about any websites that offer work for VO actors? WEBSITE: TrevorJonesVO.com

VOICE OVER ACTOR | EDITOR - Have you seen the hit television show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and possibly remember that episode with the video game everyone got addicted to called "Kwazy Cupcakes?" Well, they actually MADE the game and Trevor Jones is the whacky voice on the game! In case that doesn't ring a bell, chances are you've definitely heard his voice on national TV spots for HUGE movies such as: Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cars 2, Captain America, SpiderMan 2, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Wreck It Ralph and many, many others. He's also the voice of a Muppet's campaign featuring 50 spots currently airing on Disney Jr. His additional work includes commercials for: Coke, SAP, Sylvan Learning Centers, Rogaine and Pepsi. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What is a scratch voice over? Who do you recommend for the best VO training? Can you ever make millions of dollars being a voiceover actor? Is it true that most of the jobs that VO actors get are by word-of-mouth? If so, how do you get into the fold or clique, so to speak? Can you tell us about any websites that offer work for VO actors? WEBSITE: TrevorJonesVO.com

On July 19, 2003, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would largely eliminate the Federal government's role in K-12 education and expand the number of charter schools in the United States. H.R. 5: Student Success Act's stated purpose is to undo a portion of the 2009 stimulus bill (the American Recovery and Re-Investment Act) called Race to the Top, along with a program that Race to the Top helped enact in most of the United States. Common Core Race to the Top was a $4.35 billion contest between the States. Financial prizes were awarded to states based on school performance, teacher performance, data reporting, among other factors; one of the most critical factors was the adoption of Common Core standards. Common Core standards are national minimum standards for English and math education that are intended to be adopted by the entire country. The standards were cleverly implemented. In 2009, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers wrote the standards and then copyrighted the text. By copyrighting the text, the authors ensured that the standards could not be changed by individual states after their adoption, which in effect, created a national standard. The next step was to get the states to adopt the standards. That's where Race to the Top came in. In order to be eligible to participate in the Race to the Top contests, States had to adopt the Common Core standards. All but five states did; Texas, Virginia, Alaska, and Nebraska refused to participate. Minnesota adopted English standards, but not math. Essentially, the States had a choice whether or not they would participate in implementing a national standard for education; Race to the Top gave the States incentives and the push mostly worked. [caption id="attachment_820" align="aligncenter" width="645"] Common Core has been adopted in most states[/caption] Since then, a concentrated effort to stop Common Core has emerged; Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma legislatures are actively trying to stop implementation. H.R. 5 would help the haters get rid of the Common Core national standards and put control of education policy firmly in the hands of individual states: States can only receive Federal money if they have developed standards for reading, math, and science and have students take annual math and reading tests. The Secretary of Education must approve a State's plan within 120 days. If it disapproves, the Federal government can't list specific things the State should change. The Federal government is prohibited from directly or indirectly forcing or incentivizing the adoption of national standards, specifically Common  Core. (TITLE V) In fact, the bill aimed to take the Federal government out of all aspects of education: No State would need Federal approval for academic standards to receive Federal money (TITLE V) The Federal government can't influence a State's choice of curriculum (TITLE V) The Federal government can't test students or teachers. (TITLE V) States will fill out their own annual report cards. (Section 111) New school programs would not be required to work specifically with Head Start and other government pre-school programs (Section 115) Charter Schools One aspect of Race to the Top would continue, however, is the provision lifting the caps on the number of charter schools. In fact, the expansion of charter schools is a clearly stated goal of H.R. 5: "It is the purpose of this subpart to - (2) provide financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools; (3) expand the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the nation; (page 257) Charter schools are sort-of public schools; they are funded by our taxpayer money but they are exempt from some education standards. Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine, described them as "publicly funded institutions run by private entities according to their own rules." Charter schools are allowed to create their own curriculum and often are not required to provide student services such as transportation and meals like the traditional public schools. Funding for charter schools is determined state by state, but often the states fund charter schools by diverting money away from the traditional public school district where the new charter school is built. Charter schools are not allowed to charge tuition or use taxpayer money to upgrade their facilities. Unlike traditional public schools, there are avenues for private profit to be made in the charter school system. Charter schools - whether started by a non-profit, university, or our government- can be managed by for-profit corporations. Highlights of H.R. 5 TITLE III: "Parental Engagement & Local Flexibility" expands the charter school system Charter schools will get as much money as public schools States must pass a law giving charter schools money per student to be eligible for Federal grants No limit on the number or percentage of schools that can be charter schools "Individuals directly involved in the operation of charter schools" need to be consulted by the State while they are developing rules and regulations 15% of funding can be used for facilities and instructional materials Public money will be used to attract private money for property and construction Evaluations will be done on how the government distributed money to charter schools, not what the charter schools do with the money Makes it easier to overhaul entire education systems: Section 115 allows local governments to change their entire education systems; currently, this can only be done in districts where over 40% of the students are from low-income families New programs can be provided by for-profit businesses. Lowers qualification and accountability standards: Data used to evaluate schools would only have to be "evidence based" instead of "scientifically based research" (throughout the bill) Teachers need to be "effective" instead of "highly qualified" (throughout the bill) Repeals minimum qualifications for teachers (Section 119) Gives public money for setting up teacher evaluations systems and furthering teacher education in States; the process can be privatized. (TITLE II) Schools teaching teachers can't be required to have degree-holding faculty, restrictions on infrastructure spending, or accreditation (TITLE II) Addresses some of the criticisms of charter schools: Provides public money for transportation and nutrition services (Section 105) Provides public money for expanding charter school programs for kids with disabilities (Section 131) Provides public money for programs for kids who need to learn English; the administration can be privatized (Section 131) Gives charter school and private businesses a larger role in State education policies : Federal money can only go to states with an educational plan that will be written in part by "public charter school representatives, private sector employers, and entrepreneurs." (Section 111) "Peer review boards" will be created to monitor charter schools. 10-35% of the boards must be "representatives of private sector employers". Federal government employees are prohibited from participating (Section 111) Advisory boards that review regulations will have seats for charter school representatives, charter school teachers, and private school representatives (Section 151) Local governments need to let private schools help write the programs that how much public money private schools get; local governments must explain any disagreements in writing and an appeal process will be established for private schools (Section 120) Expands public funding for education services provided by for-profit organizations: Eliminates a requirement that 90% of funds are to go towards "free public education" - this is called the "maintenance of effort" requirement (Section 121) Provides grants of at least $500,000 to organizations that teach "family engagement policies" (TITLE III) Provides grants to "non-governmental entities" which can be public or private organizations, faith-based organizations, or businesses to "increase academic achievement" of public school students (TITLE III) Provides public money for after school, summer school, and tutoring - both online and on-campus (Section 105, TITLE III) Provides public money for private school students, including tutoring (Section 120) Provides public money to private schools based on the number of students enrolled instead of their number of low-income students, unless this is illegal in that State and this can be waived (Section 120) Creates an ombudsman to make sure private schools get their new, increased share of public money (Section 120) The task of administering public funds can be privatized by the States (Section 120) Ideological provisions: Repeals grants for the Close Up Foundation, which teaches high school students about the democratic process (Section 141) Federal government can't require the distribution of "scientifically or medically false" materials or prohibit the distribution of "scientifically or medically true" materials (TITLE V) Federal money can't be used for sex education that doesn't teach abstinence (TITLE V) Federal money can't pay for contraceptive programs (TITLE V) Local governments accepting Federal money need to give the names, addresses, and phone numbers of high school students to military recruiters unless the parents opt-out in writing. The opt-out expires on the student's 18th birthday (TITLE V) Links to Information & Music Presented in This Episode Intro and Exit Music: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Music: Save Our School by Children of Selsted CE Primary School (found on Music Alley by mevio) ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council's) education page Edison Learning (a school management company that has recently switched its focus to testing, summer school, and tutoring) has 4 lobbyists working for them this year. Sylvan Learning Centers (tutoring services) has 5 lobbyists working for them this year. Rosetta Stone (language learning software) has 7 lobbyists working for them this year. Representatives Quoted in This Episode Rep. Virginia ("Grandma") Foxx of North Carolina  

October 3.Andrew: Adventures in College Planning Part1 (of 3)   Strategies: Family Tax Return and SAT/ ACT Preparation. Episode's information: It's been a few weeks since we first met Andrew and it's time to get rolling! Andrew is a real high school student (name changed). He is an average, every day teen whose family signed up on September 12 to go through the College Planning Relief program. Before go further, we'll present who Andrew is, why he needs help and what we plan on doing to help him and his family realize the dream of a college education. We'll cover how the family tax return fits into the college planning picture and we'll detail SAT/ ACT preparation and the dramatic effect test scores can have on the cost of college. Over the course of 3 months, Synergy Alliance for Financial Education (S.A.F.E) & Charlotte View 2011 will document and broadcast every strategy introduced to a real family as part of the college planning process. A month by month breakdown is provided as part of the description of the episode to give listeners a basic outline to follow. Email: info@safemoneyIQ.com. Office: 5960 Fairview Road Suite 400. Charlotte, NC 28210  Phone: 888-936-8527

We are excited to meet with the UFood Grill franchise opportunity.  The most important thing at UFood Grill is taste, hands down! Their chef has designed a broad menu of better-for-you versions of traditional favorites and innovative original creations. They take a back-to-basics approach to tasty, healthful cooking, where everything we serve is rooted in quality—from choice meats, to natural and organic ingredients, fresh produce, whole grains, and light cheeses and dressings. All of their menu items are baked, grilled or steamed. Nothing is fried—we don't even have fryers in their restaurants!   We have the pleasure of speaking with George Naddaff – Chairman and CEO to UFood Grill. George Naddaff is considered by many to be the “Guru of Franchising”. He developed Boston Chicken/Boston Market into a national franchise brand and in 1992 sold it to a group of Blockbuster Video executives. In 1993 he shared in its record-setting IPO (143% first-day increase). Naddaff has founded and/or been significantly involved with several other successful concepts including: Mulberry Child Care Centers, which had over 90 company-owned childcare centers when it was sold to KinderCare; Sylvan Learning Centers, the nation's leading after-school learning facilities; Ranch*1, a New York-based chain of grilled chicken sandwich restaurants; Living and Learning Schools, which operated more than 50 upscale childcare facilities and was sold to KinderCare; VR Business Brokers, the nation's largest business brokerage franchise with over 350 offices, which was acquired in 1986 by Christies, London. Naddaff began his career in food service when he co-founded International Foods, which operated 19 KFC franchises in the Boston area and was sold in 1970.