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: Paul Linenberg is President of Gotcha Covered franchise which helps consumers and businesses across the US and Canada find the right window treatment for their style and their budget. www.gotchacovered.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: Dave Claflin is the founder and CEO of Fastest Labs which is a drug testing franchise.  They perform drug testing, alcohol testingm DNA testing, paternity testing and background checks www.fastestlabs.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: Micahel 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: Shannon Petteruti is the CEO of The DripBar franchise.  The DripBar offers many different intravenous vitamin drips that deliver essential nutrients right at the cellular level  

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: Melissa Kim Corter is a best selling author, intuitive business coach and clinical hypnotherapist certified in over 37 modalities. Her speciality is helping high achivers to overcome emotional and financial blocks with her evidence-based approval.  

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: Steve Parsons leads Franchise Development and Talent Acquisition for Security 101 which is a leader in the security industry and is viewed as one of the fastest growing commercial integrators 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: Megan Robinson who is a business and leadership coach with E Leader Experience.  Inspired by her own successful career in corporate and entrepreneur environments.  Megan makes leadership approachable and achievable for everyone, regardless of title, position or experience.  

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: Danny Park is the Founder of RoboThink which is a leading children's STEM education franchise with over 100 global location across 9 countries. In 2019 RoboThink won the Governor's Export award from the State of Illinois in recognition of it's achievements in global exporting.  

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 Hughes is the founder of Level Up Kids which is a STEM program with a mission to prepare children for the changing workplace of the future. Jeff has worked with students around the world for close to 20 years.  He is passionate about empowering students through education.

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: Andrew Gaviria works with Patriot Broadband which provides high speed internet for rural America.   They were on the Entrepreneur Magazine list of top 500 franchises in 2019.

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: Bruce Chamberlain has been in the franchise world for over 30 years as a franchisor, senior executive , and franchise consultant. Today he is the franchise developer for Klappenberger and Sons Painting and Handyman.

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: ChristyMetcalf and Jess Sato have seperately trained and coached individuals and organizations to help them improve performance and achieve desired results. They combined forces and now they are passionate about helping women tranistion from their 9-5 and build the life and business of their dreams  

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: Scott Groves has over 2 decades experience in the business growth, franchise development and the sales side of the window replacement industry. Today he is Vice President of National Expansion of Windows Direct USA which is a manufacturer-direct dealer of replacement windows, doors and bathroom remodeling products.

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: Andrew Hoffman is a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise owner.  He currently works to assist CAREshyft expand their brand.   CAREshyft is a home health care service for seniors who want to remain in their homes.  They have been featured in articles and on various news outlets as well.  

Tough Talk Chirstian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Joanie Shawhan: Joanie Shawhan is an ovarian cancer survivor, registered nurse, speaker, and Selah Awards Finalist for In Her Shoes: Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer. She has been a podcast, radio, and television guest. She speaks to medical students about ovarian cancer in the Survivors Teaching Students program. She co-founded an ovarian cancer group, The Fried Eggs—Sunny-Side Up. Publishing credits include: The Upper Room, Coping with Cancer Magazine, God Still Meets Needs, and Guidepost's Divine Interventions.

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: Mark McKeller who is National Area Developer and Franchisee with HomeVestors of America.  HomeVestors is the nations number one home buying company.  Mark started with HomeVestors 20 years ago in Atlanta and now buys houses and hold rentals in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas. In addition to buying houses Mark spends time coaching other franchisees on how to get the best deals for them and their sellers.  

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 Provost is the Chief Operating Officer with Smart Books which is a company that provides outsourced financial, accounting, payroll, HR and tax services to franchises and small business owners. He has worked with many types of businesses, from start-up to Fourtune 100 companies and everything in between. He especially loves being able to work directly with small business to help them run a healthy business. Website: https://smartbooks.com/industries/franchises

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: Genevieve Weeks discovered her passion for dance and ballet at a very young age. Today, she is the founder of Tutu School which is a boutique style ballet school that caters specifically to children 18 months to 8 years old.

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: With over a decade of industry experience, Matt Ferrer has worked with several organizations to improve and increase their respective sustainable track records. His more visible work includes launching the City of West Palm Beach’s Green Business Challenge, working with the City of Pittsburgh’s Better Building Challenge, and working to release the City of Fort Lauderdale’s first Building Energy Efficiency Plan. Matt holds a master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Pittsburgh and two bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florid