Free Agent with Meg Schmitz
Inspiring conversations with real people who took the leap into business ownership, franchising, and freedom. Hosted by franchise guru, consultant and trusted small business advisor, Meg Schmitz. If you're looking to make the next phase of your life the best phase, this podcast is for you. From corporate refugees and executives tired of the desk job life, to entrepreneurs and investors looking for more support in their business journey, you'll hear from real people who stepped into the unknown, took control of their destiny and became their own boss.
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Ep. 7.21 Wellness Is the New Wealth: Lindsay Junk on EMS, Franchising, and the Longevity Shift
Think franchising equals full-time hustle? This episode flips that script. Meg sits down with Lindsay Junk, CEO of Body20, to reveal how tech-enabled fitness franchises offer high ROI without high effort. ✔️ Proven systems ✔️ Wellness trend alignment ✔️ Executive-level support If you're a high earner stuck at "what's n
Ep 7.20 Candor Over Hype: The Free-Agent Mindset for Building Saleable, Resilient Brands
In this episode, Meg Schmitz and PR legend Rhonda Sanderson cut through the hype and dig into the hard-earned lessons of business ownership and franchising. From Subway's scrappy beginnings to AI's looming future, they unpack how candor, care, and year-one grind transform shaky startups into resilient, saleable brands.
Is it smarter to buy a business with "instant" cash flow or build one from scratch? In this episode, Meg Schmitz and Josh Skolnick expose the brutal truth about control, risk, and what really drives long-term freedom. If you're wrestling with self-doubt and searching for the most reliable path to ownership, this conver
Ep 7.18 De-Risk the Leap: The 4-Pillar Blueprint that Turns 'New' into Profitable & Saleable
Tired of making millions for someone else while your soul shrinks in a cubicle? Rob & Nick of REPM break down how top execs can flip their skills into franchise ownership — with real systems, real support, and real ROI. If you're ready to stop renting your talent and start owning equity, this is the episode that shows
Ep 7.17 Inside the Franchise Playbook: Leadership Lessons for Executives Seeking Freedom
Leaving corporate for business ownership is thrilling—and terrifying. Verdine Baker, a franchise executive who’s guided hundreds of owners, shares what really happens when fear meets opportunity—and how resilience and culture create lasting success. With Meg Schmitz leading the conversation, senior executives will disc
Ep. 7.16 Anthony Geisler and Bob McQuillan on Building Sequel—Franchising's Next Major Force
Anthony Geisler, the force behind scaling Club Pilates from 12 to 1,300 units and taking Xponential Fitness public with a multibillion-dollar valuation, is back with a new play: Sequel Brands. Alongside industry veteran Bob McQuillan, he's building a wellness platform featuring Pilates Addiction, iFlex Stretch Studios,