Franchise Unfiltered

Highly Disruptable...Occasionally Warm and Friendly with Allan Young

Allan is a lifelong entrepreneur. At age 5 he began doing chores for his neighbors to earn a few cents here and there. Then, after a stint in the military where he learned some valuable skills, Allan continued his entrepreneurial journey, eventually founding ShelfGenie. His story of innovation and disruption is featured on this episode.

For more on Allan's latest venture check out resprself.com

 

Mindset Monday: Stoicism

Wd can learn a lot from the ancient greeks. Among their contributions that we still enjoy in modern society is Stoicism. In this episode, Wes explains how to endure hardship and unexpected events without feeling down on ourselves. 

Show Me the Money...Through Marketing and PR with Graham Chapman

When he was younger, Graham Chapman wanted to be a sports agent, like Jerry Maguire. Instead he became...Graham Chapman, which is good when you consider how well he built his PR and Marketing business. On some level, every business needs to market itself, and franchises are no exception. Graham provides some good info on that front. 

Mindset Monday: Fear Setting

"He who is not everyday conquering some fear, has not learned the secret to life."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Fear is a very human emotion. In life and business the fear of failure can hold us back. On the first edition of Mindset Monday, Wes talks about how to manage fear and use it to our advantage. 

How To Fund A Franchise, with the Franchise Funding Phenom: Storm Miller

Spend money to make money... That's a cliche that's true to an extent. But a common misconception out there is that you need to be a millionaire in order to start your own business. Thankfully Storm Miller is kind of a guru when it comes to funding franchises, and he shares some great insight on this episode. 

Scaling A Traditionally Unscalable Business: Heather Van Eyk, Shaking Up The World of Interior Design

She's a mother. She's an entrepreneur. She's an Interior Designer, a creative, a visionary and a franchiser. Heather Van Eyk can do a lot of things and it's no coincidence that Northwest Design House has been wild success. Check this episode out to see why Wes thinks she's one of the 'baddest entrepreneurs' he's ever met. 

Cleaning Your Way To Freedom...With Two Maids And A Mop

The Path to Financial Freedom often takes some weird twists and turns. That was definitely the case for Ron Holt who left a high paying job to start his own cleaning company. But it worked out, and his story is featured on this episode. 

Thrive...With the Most Interesting Man in the World

Dave Pazgan is the founder and managing partner of Thrive Brands. After the financial crash of 2007 and '08 Dave lost everything. Through business ownership he became even stronger and freer than he's ever been. Also, see why Wes thinks Dave might be the most interesting man in the world. 

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This is The Path 2 Freedom Podcast. If you've ever dreamed of being your own boss and having facial freedom, then this podcast will help. Franchise consultant Wes Barefoot shares insight about franchising and business ownership while chatting with an array of amazing guests across various industries.