I once bought a business with just $25,000 down and it generated $200,000 in profit within 12 months. I’ve repeated variations of this deal 27 times.In this episode, I break down the underground market most people never see—profitable bu...

Most franchisees sign without realizing how much is actually negotiable. In this episode, I break down the hidden leverage points brands don’t talk about—territory flexibility, fee reductions, liquidated damages (including the claus...

How do I manage 35+ locations without burning out? Systems. In this episode, I break down the exact structure I use to run multiple businesses without chaos, how to build processes that actually stick, and why systems—not hustle—are...

You don’t need millions to get started—you need the right capital strategy. In this episode, I break down how to raise money with minimal downside, including debt vs. equity, SBA loans, seller financing, and the structure I use to p...

One of my locations went from losing $11K in a quarter to making $71K the next—same shop, same market, completely different outcome. In this episode, I break down the four percentages every owner must watch, how to reverse-engineer ...

Three clear reasons why choosing a franchise over a small business might be the smarter move in 2025. In this episode, I break down the advantages most people overlook—and how the right franchise can give you structure, support, and...

My friend bought a failing gym while working there as a trainer—and turned it into a cash-printing machine. In this episode, I break down his actual P&L, what was broken when he took over, and the specific changes that took the ...

A mosquito control business doing over $1M sounds great—until the off-season hits. In this episode, I break down a real P&L from an actual franchise, the cash flow challenge most owners ignore, and how I’d scale it to $2M while ...

Most people look at franchises all wrong—they see it as buying a job. In this episode, I break down why the real wealth comes from scaling, not selling. You’ll learn how to stack cash flow, multiply locations using the copy-paste mo...

Scaling sounds exciting until you start losing control. In this episode, I share the exact playbook I used to grow from 2 locations to 35, doing $50M in revenue. You’ll learn the systems to put in place before you grow, why letting ...

Bed Bath & Beyond went bankrupt, shut down 1,500 stores, and turned into a meme stock. Now Marcus Lemonis is bringing it back—as a franchise. In this episode, I break down the new model, what went wrong the first time, and wheth...

I started with $130K in 2016 and built a $50M business without a single outside investor. In this episode, I break down every deal that got me there — how I acquired 40+ franchise locations, the financing structures I used, and the ...

How long will it take for your franchise to replace your income? In this episode, I break down the exact calculation that shows you when your business crosses that line — and the one factor that can either cut your timeline in half or double it...

A business making $430K a year selling for $350K sounds too good to be true — and with Amazon delivery routes, it just might be.In this episode, I pull real listings and break down what’s really behind those numbers. You’ll learn what yo...

Hire a manager, train them for weeks… then they quit. Now you’re back at square one, doing everything yourself. Sound familiar?In this episode, I break down the system I use across 40+ locations to stop constant turnover. You’ll learn wh...

Buying an existing franchise looks like the perfect shortcut—cash flow on day one, a team already in place, and systems ready to run. But after 30+ acquisitions, I can tell you most people do it wrong.In this episode, I share why 29 of m...

A friend recently asked me if FedEx routes are worth buying, so I broke down the real numbers. On paper, they look amazing: established brand, steady cash flow, weekly payments. But in this episode, I show you why these rou...

Shaquille O’Neal didn’t build his $500M empire on the court—he built it by buying boring franchises.In this episode, I break down Shaq’s exact playbook and show you how everyday entrepreneurs are using the same strategy to grow 7- and 8-...

I sold a business for $1. Not $100k. Not $10k. One dollar.Why? Because I fell for the “semi-absentee” franchise lie — the one that promises you passive income in just 5–10 hours a week while keeping your job.It’s complete BS. And ...

Most people have no idea how brutal buying a franchise really is. One mistake can cost you everything — I’ve seen it, I’ve made it, and I’ve helped dozens of people avoid it. In this episode, I walk you through the exact process top...

Most business owners think they’re delegating—when really, they’re just babysitting. In this episode, I share how I broke free from the “check-in, fix-it, redo-it” trap, the power of hiring true “send-delete employees,” and the mind...

Franchising isn’t plug-and-play—it’s still a real business. In this episode, we break down the traits of successful franchise owners, the red flags that signal trouble, and the mindset shifts every employee-turned-owner has to make. 

The habits that built my $50M/year business weren’t flashy—they were disciplined.In this episode, I share the simple money rules I followed: avoiding lifestyle creep, automating savings, reinvesting in assets (not toys), using debt strat...

You see franchises every day. You eat at them. Buy from them. Maybe you even dream of owning one. You think they are all just fast food, or you need to be rich to own one. What you thought you knew about franchising is WRONG! 

Most businesses fail NOT because of a bad idea but because of one critical issue that’s luckily fixable.