• #244: Can I Do My Own Bookkeeping, Interview with Megan Schmitke
    Jul 29 2025

    Megan Schmitke is a bookkeeping expert who works specifically with inventory-based businesses. Today, Megan and I are talking about what you should do if your business is a mess and you know you need a bookkeeper. How do you clean things up so you can move forward?

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    Take Megan's Bookkeeping Basics Course (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/bookkeeping-basics-course/)
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    25 mins
  • #243: Open to Buy: How To Figure It Out
    Jul 22 2025

    I've got great news for you: YOU can manage your Open to Buy without spending thousands of dollars on a program, without having an accountant on your team, without having a designated specific buyer - I'm talking you through the why and the how on today's episode!

    There's a simple formula and some really easy-to-use tools that you can start implementing today to create your Buying Budget. Let's go!

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    23 mins
  • #242: Creating a Level Up Mindset, Interview with Jennifer Kok
    Jul 15 2025

    Jennifer Kok is a small business consultant. Today, Jennifer and I are chatting about what happens in our minds when we get to the point where we need to grow, scale and expand our businesses. How do our minds sometimes get in the way of business, and what can we do to change up our way of thinking?

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    Website: https://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/
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    22 mins
  • #241: Is Franchising the Right Way for You to Scale, Interview with Shannon Wilburn
    Jul 8 2025

    I get questions about today's topic all the time. Shannon Wilburn and I are talking about using franchising to scale. How do you know when you're ready to scale? If you're not ready, what do you get in order? And once you're ready, how do you scale efficiently?

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonwilburn/
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    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franchise-leaders-forum-podcast/id1755397643

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    44 mins
  • #240: Money Mindset with Audrey Faust
    Jul 1 2025

    Audrey Faust is a financial coach for business owners. We're digging into the mindset behind making money and keeping it. You don't want to miss this conversation!

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    Unlock your path to profit with the free profit accelerator workbook 12 Secrets from an Expert CFO for Women Entrepreneurs
    In the Profit Accelerator Workbook, Audrey's sharing the exact secrets that have worked for her clients—women just like you—who have seen their profits skyrocket by 20-200% annually. These are actionable strategies that you can apply to your business, no matter its size or industry
    https://www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/12-secrets

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    18 mins
  • #239: Growing Your Team with Jamie Van Cuyk
    Jun 24 2025

    Jamie Van Cuyk and I are chatting about building a strong team. At the end of the day, we can't build our businesses by ourselves, we need good people working with us. Jamie's sharing her insights about how we can make the people part of our business more efficient.

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    Website – https://growingyourteam.com
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    35 mins
  • #238: Solving People Problems with Bethny Ricks
    Jun 17 2025

    Bethny Ricks is a CPO - a Chief People Officer. Today, I'm sharing a conversation I recently had with her about how to deal with and lead people well. During the episode, you'll hear about why it's important to be proactive instead of reactionary, learn how we move from being reactionary to proactive, and discover some of the tools we all need to have if we have people on our team.

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    Website - https://www.bethnyricks.com/

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    57 mins
  • #237: Buying a Franchise Concept, Interview with Tracy Panase
    Jun 10 2025

    Tracy Panase owns the Just Between Friends franchise brand. We're talking about her brand, what it's like to lead a multi-chain, multi-location company, and what it was like to buy the franchise system. Tune into a great conversation!

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/

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    27 mins