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Heartland Franchise Guy
Hosted by Hurrdat Media · EN
The Heartland Franchise Guy is your one-stop podcast for all things franchising in The Heartland region. Our podcasts provide education, resources, and advocacy for our local franchising field, and for local entrepreneurs looking to learn about the franchising field.
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Our Last Episode, For Now - Small Business Success Is A Series of Difficult & Necessary Changes
Dec 5, 202300:33:51Tap to summarizeThree Years Later, HFG's very first guest shares her journey to small business franchise success, and the fortitude needed to routinely make the hard, but imperative, changes that will get you there. This is our last recording of The Heartland Franchise Guy, at least for now, with a message and lessons that we hope keep you motivated to achieve new levels of success.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →EVERYTHNG is About to Change with How You Find Your Franchise - Introducing QualiFYI
Nov 21, 202300:18:08Tap to summarizeRemember when using the internet for daily purchases seemed strange? When calling a Taxi was the only option? Depending upon your age, you may or may not remember, because our Gig Economy, with improved options for self-directed decision making, has changed everything. And NOW, Self-Directed franchise brokerage / franchise match-making has also arrived! It's called MyQualiFYI - an AI-enabled tool that puts you in charge, and benchmarks you against decades of entrepreneurs who have researched #franchiseopportunities and subsequently became successful small business franchise owners, across all fields and industries of franchising.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →From Franchise HQ Staff to Franchisee
Nov 14, 202300:22:02Tap to summarizeThere's an old commercial that ends with "I liked it so much, that I bought the company." That guy was already a millionaire. The Ericksons, however, were just a regular hard-working couple who recognized that franchises can help you train yourself to become a highly successful owner if you start on the inside.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Human Capital Resources Available to Business Owners
Nov 7, 202300:23:05Tap to summarizeThere's a reason that Human Capital - recruiting & retaining your business' team - has been a constant theme of our episodes. There's nothing of greater importance, assuming you want to actually grow a business instead of building a 1-person 'practice'. Chad discusses a unique set of resources that help you attract and retain that talent.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →From The Ground Up - John Hoich's Entrepreneurial Story- Part 2
Oct 31, 202300:21:34Tap to summarizeAbusive Childhood. First newspaper route at age 10. Sole supporter of his younger siblings by 16. When his adolescent peers drove a Camaro, he drove a bicycle. John had every reason to blame life for giving him a bad lot. Instead, he turned it into fuel. Fuel that gave birth to an empire of entrepreneurship, underpinned by a life-long commitment to help others of similarly disadvantaged childhoods.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →From The Ground Up - John Hoich's Entrepreneurial Story - Part 1
Oct 24, 202300:24:08Tap to summarizeAbusive Childhood. First newspaper route at age 10. Sole supporter of his younger siblings by 16. When his adolescent peers drove a Camaro, he drove a bicycle. John had every reason to blame life for giving him a bad lot. Instead, he turned it into fuel. Fuel that gave birth to an empire of entrepreneurship, underpinned by a life-long commitment to help others of similarly disadvantaged childhoods.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Ethical Decision-Making Can Generate More Profit
Oct 17, 202300:25:59Tap to summarizeIt's easy to make ethical business decisions when there's no cost, and no pushback. But Bev has spent a lifetime studying and teaching how leaders can monetize and prioritize making the most challenging and consequential ethical decisions. Her findings are so powerful, she founded The Business Ethics Alliance and has been inducted into The Business Hall of Fame.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Charitable Entrepreneur, a Servant Leader, and His: Party With A Purpose
Oct 10, 202300:30:01Tap to summarize13 years ago, JD was inspired to not just start up his own business, but to create a charitable movement that changes the lives of the most vulnerable children on the planet. Deaf Child Hope International was born. It worked, all with private donations. We discuss this entrepreneur's servant leadership, lessons learned, and how true passion inspires some to move mountains.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Status of the Commercial Real Estate Market
Sep 26, 202300:20:57Tap to summarizeMost business start-ups - franchise or not - need a physical location to operate. Whether it's office, retail, or industrial sector, it's important to understand what the market looks like, to set expectations for your interactions with landlords, and to understand how to find viable commercial real estate options. Commercial Realtor Regi Powell - also an experienced business and franchise owner - talks about current vacancy rates across different geographies, and discusses the fundamentals of commercial real estate transactions.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →FranSurvey - Scientifically Measuring Franchisee Satisfaction
Sep 19, 202300:26:37Tap to summarizeJeff was an area developer franchisee for many years. From his experience inside franchise systems, he developed the FranSurvey product, which is a franchisee satisfaction measurement tool that franchisors can utilize to improve many facets of their organization - including optimal relationships with their local franchise owners.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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