Tough Talk Radio Network

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Jorgen Stricharz is the marketing director for USA Ninja Challenge. USA Ninja Challenge is a fitness program for kids and teens that teaches them teamwork, confidence, strength and coordination.   The began franchising in 2015 and today they have 16 gyms across the US.

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Micah Logan is a career entrepreneur.  He began his career as a personal trainer in 2003.  Over the lasdt 17 years he has not only worked with 100s of clients and trained more than 20,000 hours, he also built one of Boston's most reputable fitness and wellness companies.  In 202 Michah decided to franchise his personal training studio concept and launched Meld Fitness and Wellness.  

Tough Talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Laurie Herbers: Laurie Herbers is an Empowerment Coach and Author. Her recent book is Second Chances How I Turned Hate into Love and Found My Purpose. In her youth she struggled in abuse and trauma, carrying the pain forth into adulthood. Hating life was her home and daily struggle until the day she decided to change her thoughts and beliefs and pursued love with a fervor that superseded everything else. Now her mission is to guide over a million individuals into the fullness of love so they can pursue their purpose with passion and love. She is passionate about others never having to go another day feeling worthless, unwanted, unloved, feeling guilt, shame, pain, and judgment. Everything she does is done in love and believes in honoring all life. She is passionate about leading others to truth, their purpose and falling into love with life, every aspect of it. Her number one goal in life is to change the world through a movement of love f

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Kevin Drudge is a Certified Franchise Executive and has been in franchising for over 24 years.   Currently, he is Vice President of Franchise Development with Grand Welcome. Grand Welcome is one of the leading vacation rental management businesses in America.

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Jonathan Meyer is a former firefighter paramedic.  After a serious injury that prevented him from returning to the job he loved.  He had to quickly find another source of income.  He is now Partner and Head of Sales and Prospecting at Syntacz. Syntacz is a full service prospecting agency.

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Adam Rice is the founder and CEO of ISI (Iron Sharpens Iron) Elite Training franchise. Cary Tober is the Director of Franchise Development with ISI. ISI provides a total body workout and it is designed to bea a 50 minute workout for all fitness levels.  ISI has 11 units open in 4 states with another 34 unites under active development agreements.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Maria and Pete Joukor are the founders of inq Tattoo which is a premium tattoo boutique franchise. The flagship boutique opened in Alexandria, Virginia in 2019 and is now expanding nationwide.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Justin Kaiser is a creative big picture visionary, entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies.  He is currently the CEO and cofounder of Solar Grids which is a solar franchise with 15 franchise locations since May 2020.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Marcie is a lead Business Consultant with Naturals 2Go.  Naturals 2Go is a healthy snack and drink vending machine company which offers business opportunities for those interested in a full time or passive income options. http://naturals2go.com/ marcieolinger@gmail.com 

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Eric Killian, CPA is a second generation CPA firm owner and the founder of The Fitness CPA. He was also the CFO and a board member of a national fitness franchise which he helped to grow to 17 locations across 5 states. www.TheFitnessCPA.com

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Don Schin spent 23 years with 2 leading Fortune 500 companies.  In 2000 he left the corporate "rat race" to step out on his own.  Don owned 3 master franchise territories for Action COACH.  Action Coach is the world's #1 business coaching firm with 900 coaches in over 50 countries.  Today Don is the CEO of Action Coqach North America as well as being a speaker and author. Actioncoach.com donschin@actioncoach.com  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Kevin West is the Founder and President of Redbox Plus of Houston Southwest.  He was the first Redbox Plus franchise to launch in Texas in 2019. Redbox Plus provides dumpster and portable toilet combinations commonly seen on construction sites. This is a one of a kind system that gives franchisees a competitive advantage in a thriving industry

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Carey Gille is President of Franchise Fast lane.  She is a serial entrepreneur having co-founded 4 different start-ups through out her career. Fast Lane is a full service franchise development provider.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Michael Reeder is a CPA and the managing shareholder of Swartz Reeder Advisors which is a CPA firm in the Chicago area that provides value to both the franchise buying candidate and the franchisee consultant. Contact info michaelreeder@swartzreeder.com  www.swartzreeder.com T: 847.241.5800 M: 847.302.3397

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Laura Lewis is Managing Partner of Canada Lewis and Associates.  Her practice includes all aspects of the firm's areas of specialization with a focus on franchise law. She is nationallyn recognized for her legal expertise as a Franchise Times Legal Eagle, a Super Lawyer Rising Star and a Lawyers of Distinction as well as a Best Lawyer in Dallas, Tx.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Laurie Spivach comes from an arts background receiving a BA in dance from Michigan State University in 1980.  She and her husband founded Blue Earth Painting which is still successful today.  In 2003 she opened Goodbye Graffiti Seattle as a licensee of Goodbye Graffiti Vancouver BC Canada.  In 2017 she acquired the license to franchise the Goodbye Graffiti brand in the US.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Belina Nerberg is the President and CEO of 1Heart Caregivers Service. Randy Clarito is the Vice President of Franchise Development of 1Heart Caregivers Service 1Heart Caregivers Service is one of the fastest growing in home care services companies.

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Rick Moore is CEO of Action Coach Canada.  He is in his third decade of working with business owners to achieve their dreams and goals. The concept of business coaching was pioneered in 1993 by Brad Sugars, founder of Action Coach franchise.  

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Tim Evankovich has been in franchising for more than 2 decades.  He is the CEO of Oasis Senior Advisors which is a dedicated provider for those seeking senior living options like assisted living, independent living and memory care.

Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Jeff Oddo is CEO of City Wide franchise.  In 1961 his father launched City Wide Maintenance to provide Kansas City businesses quality janitorial services.  Today, City Wide is a management company in the building maintenance industry.