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  • ABC Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran on Georgia Business Radio

    ABC Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran on Georgia Business Radio
    Jun 18 2023
    ABC Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran on Georgia Business Radio “Shark Tank” Co-Host and entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran is teaming up with Catherine Hernandez-Blades of Aflac to examine some important ways that small businesses especially businesses owned by women and consumers can stretch their dollars and stay competitive in the marketplace. They’ll also share information about new Aflac small-business solutions designed to help ease the burden of benefits administrators. Barbara Corcoran | Catherine Hernandez-Blades Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1000 loan to start The Corcoran Group. As one of the “Sharks” on ABC’s hit TV show, SHARK TANK, Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in twenty-two businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success. Her newest book, SHARK TALES, takes you behind the scenes of her life and business and her ‘seen on TV’ venture capitalism. Barbara is famously brash and blunt, bold and courageous, and a brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent (often invisible to others). Shark Tales How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business The inspiring true story of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran--and her best advice for anyone starting a business. After failing at twenty-two jobs, Barbara Corcoran borrowed $1,000 from a boyfriend, quit her job as a diner waitress, and started a tiny real estate office in New York City. Using the unconventional lessons she learned from her homemaker mom, she gradually built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show. Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, "If she can do it, so can I." Nothing would make Barbara happier.   About Catherine Hernandez-Blades: Hernandez-Blades is SVP, chief brand and communications officer at Aflac, a company which has made the Ethisphere list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies list 12 times and counting. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AFLAC SMALL BUSINESS HAPPINESS REPORT: INSURANCE: 27% of employees would like more affordable health care coverage FINANCES: 55% think the greatest challenge when working at a small business is financial (related to salary and health care expenses) HAPPINESS: 87% think working at a small business is more fun than a large business BARBARA – YOU TURNED A THOUSAND-DOLLAR LOAN INTO A BILLION-DOLLAR REAL ESTATE EMPIRE. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE LESSONS YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS? CATHERINE – IT APPEARS SMALL BUSINESSES ARE IN A GOOD POSITION. CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT SOME OF THE KEY FINDINGS FROM THE HAPPINESS REPORT? BARBARA – WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR A WOMAN STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS? CATHERINE – WHAT SHOULD COMPANIES FOCUS ON WHEN DECIDING WHAT BENEFITS TO OFFER? BARBARA – DOES OFFERING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS MAKE FINANCIAL SENSE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES? For More Information, Visit: http://www.Aflac.com/HappinessReport Georgia Business Radio Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. Relevant content on current business trends live from the Pro Business Channel studios in Atlanta. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads. Show Hosts: Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer Pro Business Channel Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people.
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    10 mins
  • On Franchise Business Radio are two tenured franchise professionals with HomeVestors of America to give us perspective on a Franchisor Level and on a Franchisee level

    On Franchise Business Radio are two tenured franchise professionals with HomeVestors of America to give us perspective on a Franchisor Level and on a Franchisee level
    May 5 2023
    Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 David Hicks, the CEO of Dallas-based HomeVestors, better recognized for their marketing message and the original “We Buy Ugly Houses” company. With more than 1,100 franchises in 170 markets across the country. David joined the company in 2005 as director of franchise systems and developed a process for coaching franchisees.       Don Cameron has been a We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee since 2005.  His goal has been to grow his business every year and he has been extremely fortunate to have been recognized as the HomeVestors franchise of the year 5 of the past 10 years.  Don originally joined HomeVestors to grow his business by becoming part of a nationally recognized brand and to take advantage of the fact that HomeVestors allows franchisees to focus on buying houses - something he has proven to be very successful at doing. Since becoming a franchisee in 2005, Don has purchased more than 1,500-2,000 homes from local sellers. Interview Questions Asked: Tell me a little bit about HomeVestors and the work your franchise does? How is HomeVestors different from a traditional real estate business? Tell me a bit about your time with HomeVestors and the work you have done for homeowners in the South Florida market. What is the biggest benefit a homeowner who wants to sell gets in working with HomeVestors? When you first saw the home that was later designated as the Ugliest House of the Year, what was your reaction and if you could renovate it to a point in which it was livable again? What was some of the work that you and your team put into the house, and what were the biggest challenges? Can you tell me a bit about the final outcome of helping the previous homeowner out of a bad situation by offering cash for the house and then renovating it for a new homeowner? What are some of the characteristics you look for in an ideal franchisee?   Learn more about “The Ugliest House of the Year” and this man, Don Cameron, a franchisee, orchestrated a dramatic turnaround. He then provided a home to a young family, and donated $20,000 so other families could afford homes.  HOW IT GOT UGLY: There was a single candle lit outside on the back patio of a single story ranch house in Hollywood, Florida. The wind blew the candle over onto a rug, which caught fire, and within minutes the 1,035-square-foot home was engulfed in flames. extensive smoke damage extensive structural damage the home was unlivable the owner did not want to spend any time or money to repair it. HOW IT GOT PRETTY: Cameron bought the house “as is” Gave the homeowner instant money without having to make repairs prior to the sale He then completed a full renovation that included extensive work and upgrades on: drywall electric plumbing paint floors landscaping FAMILIES BENEFIT - $20,000: Cameron then sold the house to a family with a young child They appreciated being able to move in without needing to do any work to the house or property Thrilled with the total makeover of the home Now enjoys being able to host family and friends in their first home and large backyard As an added bonus, Don Cameron and HomeVestors recently made a $20,000 donation to the local Habitat for Humanity, a global non-profit housing organization, to support its mission to help families in need of decent and affordable housing. Don Cameron: Cameron has worked on many similar projects as one of HomeVestors’ longest tenured and most successful franchisees. His group owns five franchises in the South Florida market He buys and sells more than 200 houses per year
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    30 mins
  • John Quattrocchi Interviewed on Franchise Business Radio about Financial Jargon, Tax Advantages, Building a Proforma and more…

    John Quattrocchi Interviewed on Franchise Business Radio about Financial Jargon, Tax Advantages, Building a Proforma and more…
    Apr 28 2023
    Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or call Pam at 847-970-8765 Bio: John Quattrocchi is a CPA and the owner of Corporate Financial Options and offers a complete end to end outsourced service for book-keeping, taxes, accounting and financial management. His CFO level work, eliminates these burdens from business owners, which is a big relief. Admittedly, some business owners operate with a handicap, because they have insufficient, incomplete and inaccurate financial information. John Q has devised a system that provides information in a manner that corrects potential operating inefficiencies, poor cash flow management with a focus on higher return on investment. Learn more by going to his Web Site: www.CorporateFinancialOptions.com Podcast Topics: --ROI…what are we really talking about when we throw around the term Return on Investment? --What does it mean when a Zor says that you break even in 5-6 months? Or start cash flowing in 5-6 months? --Another common acronym: EBITDA? And the difference between EBITDA vs Net Profit? --When considering a franchise…can you give a simple overview of how to build a proforma? --New Franchisee: How should a prospective franchisee structure their business. Explain LLC, S-Corp, etc. *Business Owner Benefits / Tax Advantages. *What are classic Tax Write Offs or Tax Protections. *Can I write off my Franchise Fee? *Growing Your Business: How can someone scale and leverage their first franchise unit into a 2nd or 3rd unit? Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising.  As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them.  The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.      Franchise Business Radio Show Host Pamela Currie   along side her dog Indy the shows official mascot! Made possible in part by... Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation. ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });
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    30 mins
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