Podcasts by Taking Ownership
Attorney Leh Meriwether and Franchise owner Reid Trego discuss the ins and outs of franchise and business ownership. They do not want you to make the mistake of buying a job. Instead, they want you to move your frame of reference. Rather than look at a business from the outside in, Leh and Reid want to teach you to look from the inside out.
Further podcasts by Leh Meriwether and Reid Trego
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033 - Trusting the System with Franchisee of the Year Award Winner Len Silverman from 2022-03-13T16:00
032 - From Software Developer to Expedia Cruise Franchisee from 2021-07-19T16:00
031 - Rebounding From the Pandemic - A Follow Up Interview from 2021-05-11T16:00
In this show, Leh and Reid had a one year check-up on a previous guest. John Hotaling came back on the show to talk about how he has faired through the pandemic and what new obstacles he is faci...
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030 - 5 Marketing Systems That Keep the Customers Coming from 2021-02-19T17:00
Many people come up with good marketing ideas. But, these marketing ideas often fail in the execution phase. The best way to ensure that your marketing strategy is being executed is through th...
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029 - 5 Accounting Systems You Should Have in Your Small Business from 2021-01-12T17:00
28 - Looking at the Challenges of Amazon Delivery Service Providers from 2021-01-02T17:00
In today's show, Leh and Reid explore the common objections they have heard to owning an Amazon DSP (Delivery Service Provider). It is a very interesting business model that is worth exploring. ...
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027 - Using Irrational Kindness in Business with Kevin Williams, Chick-fil-A Operator from 2020-11-12T17:00
Leh and Reid had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Williams. He owns three Chick-fil-A store locations and takes joy in doing more than just selling a great chicken sandwich. He loves to gr...
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026 - How a Rocking Franchise Can Bring Purpose to its Owner and its Customers from 2020-10-29T16:00
Leh and Reid had the pleasure of interviewing Gabriel Rudge, a proud owner of a School of...
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025 - The 8 HR Systems You Need to Help Your Business Grow from 2020-10-22T16:00
In this show, Leh and Reid break down which HR systems you should have in place for your business starting with an Organizational Chart. While this may seem silly if the business is just compri...
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24 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Business Owners from 2020-10-15T16:00
023 - Taking Ownership of Your Life to Succeed in Business with Dan Thrailkill from 2020-10-11T16:00
In this show, Leh and Reid interview Dan Thrailkill. This was a slightly different episode than past ...
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022 - Systems . . . What Are They and Why Franchises Succeed With Them from 2020-09-17T16:00
When you buy a franchise, one of the biggest values are the systems that have been developed. But why are they so valuable? In this show, we break down what we mean when we say 'systems'; why t...
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021 - Proof You Can Open a Franchise in the Middle of a Pandemic and Succeed! from 2020-09-03T16:00
Leh and Reid had the pleasure of interviewing Jarid Ison, the proud new franchisee owner of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. He had the courage to open his business in the middle of the C...
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020 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Work with a Franchise Consultant from 2020-08-27T16:00
If you are considering owning a franchise, but are afraid to engage the services of a franchise consultant over cost concerns, don't be. It costs you nothing, but not seeking the help of a fran...
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019 - Home Service Franchise Opportunities That Exist Today from 2020-08-20T16:00
In this episode, Leh and Reid discuss the franchise opportunities that exist today despite the current uncertainty in our world. They focus on the 'home service' side of franchises, many of whi...
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018 - Emerging Franchise Opportunities from 2020-08-06T17:29:29
When they sat down to put together this show, Leh and Reid kept reading one negative story after another. Fortunately, they hate negative news so they kept digging for something positive to dis...
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017 - What Kind of Franchise Fees Can I Expect to Pay And Why They Are Worth It from 2020-07-23T16:00
A listener recently asked what kind of franchise fees can they expect to pay when buying a franchise. In this show, Leh and Reid answer the question and discuss the most common franchise fees y...
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016 - Finding A Franchise that Matches Your Values with Tom Aagaard from 2020-07-09T16:00
Leh and Reid interview Tom Aagaard, a 20 year owner of multiple Great Clips franchise locations. He currently owns 42 locations and has had an interesting journey. Along the way, he actually o...
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015 - Franchises Come In All Shapes and Sizes from 2020-07-02T16:00
In today's show, Leh and Reid discuss the different types of franchises that are out there, including home based, retail based, and master franchises. When people think about franchises, often ...
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014 - 10 Common Franchise Misconceptions That Can Lead to Failure from 2020-06-22T16:00
In this show, Leh and Reid discuss 10 common misconceptions that can lead to failure when buying a franchise. They break down each one and explain how you can set yourself up for failure if you...
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013 - 8 Common Objections to Buying a Franchise from 2020-06-11T16:00
Leh and Reid explore the eight most common objections they see to buying a franchise. They discuss the validity of those objections and whether they should hold you back from becoming a franchi...
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012 - Working Your Way into Franchise Ownership - Interview with Franchisee Dave Miller from 2020-06-04T16:00
Leh and Reid interview 2 time franchise owner Dave Miller. Dave has a great story. He dropped out of college and started working in a Domino's Pizza. Just a few years later, he bought a Domin...
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011 - The Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur - An Interview with Dr. Eric Richards from 2020-05-28T16:00
010 - Franchisees Are Small Business Owners Too, but with An Extra Advantage Sometimes from 2020-05-21T19:01
In this episode, Leh and Reid discuss a popular misconception about franchisees. Some people see a franchise location as part of a 'big chain.' In reality, most of them are small business owne...
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009 - Franchises Are Not Just For The Big City from 2020-05-14T16:27:16
008 - The Cherokee Office of Economic Development - A Shining Example of Government Helping Small Business from 2020-05-07T17:04:58
007 - 9 Positive Things That Hopefully Come Out of This COVID19 Pandemic from 2020-05-01T17:00:32
Most small business owners we know are optimistic. They look at challenges and set backs as opportunities to learn and grow. In episode 7, Leh and Reid talk about 9 positive things they see as...
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006 - Interview with Cell Phone Repair Franchise Owner Chris Woodward from 2020-04-25T18:56:15
In this show, Leh and Reid interview Chris Woodward. Chris owns a Cell Phone Repair Franchise. Chris shared how he made the decision to purchase this franchise. Surprisingly, it was not his ...
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005 - Interview with Financial Advisor and Business Owner Tim Goodwin of Goodwin Investments Advisory from 2020-04-17T19:00
In today's show, Leh and Reid interview Tim Goodwin. Tim shares his inspirational story of how he got started with his business at a young age. He also shares what he and his team at Goodwin Inv...
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004 - Interview with Signarama Franchisee John Hotaling from 2020-04-07T01:15:49
In this episode, Reid and Leh interview John Hotaling, proud owner of a Signarama...
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002 - The Advantages of Owning a Franchise in the Middle of a Crisis from 2020-03-25T21:05:56
The COVID-19 virus is crushing not only our health system, but also our small businesses. Reid Trego knows this better than most. He bought a travel franchise 5 years ago. At the moment, he i...
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001 - Introduction to the Show from 2020-03-25T20:50:31
In the very first episode, Franchise owner Reid Trego and attorney Leh Meriwether introduce themselves and why they started this podcast, even though the world is in the middle of a pandemic.
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