Free Agent with Meg Schmitz - Ep 3.10 Using Franchising As an Exit Strategy

Ep 3.10 Using Franchising As an Exit Strategy

11/10/22 • 39 min

Brian Garrison is significant in the world of franchising as the President and COO of Buzz Franchise Brands. Of greater importance is that Brian served for more than 22 years in the Navy with an impressive career in leadership, building teams and systems. He’s also a pilot, and knows the thrill of aviation as well as the dangers of active duty.

In this episode, Brian and I discuss;

The compelling arguments for franchising as an Exit Strategy
The transition from military life to civilian
How the military culture of team work is missing in the world of independent business ownership.

In this episode, Brian and I discuss;

The compelling arguments for franchising as an Exit Strategy
The transition from military life to civilian
How the military culture of team work is missing in the world of independent business ownership.

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Ep 3.9 Game Face On & Ready To Rock

A super dynamo in franchising, my interview with Cary Tober was further proof that once the Entrepreneurial Spirit hits the gene pool, it never goes away. It just gets stronger and more exhilarating!

In this episode, we discuss;

Becoming an entrepreneur during adolescence
Learning leadership and transparency through challenges
Rep M plans for continued exponential growth

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Ep. 3.11 How to Review Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

This week, I interviewed one of my favorite attorneys, Andrew Bleiman. In this episode, Andrew and I have a lively exchange around these topics:

Understanding the FDD: it’s just as important what is omitted as what is included
War/Horror Stories that are informative and meaningful to your potential investment
Red flags that you can find and research on your own about any franchise opportunity