Freedom Fridays is a weekly podcast everyday entrepreneurs share educational insights to help you explore what business ownership could look like for you. Hosted by Patrice Miles, Franchise Business Owner and Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, this series dives into real stories, practical resources, and clear guidance for anyone considering a transition from employee to entrepreneur. Whether you’re curious about starting a business, buying a business or investing in a franchise, this playlist will equip you with clarity & inspiration.
Journey to Business Ownership - Freedom Friday Podcast
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Freedom Fridays is a weekly podcast everyday entrepreneurs share educational insights to help you explore what business ownership could look like for you. Hosted by Patrice Miles, Franchise Business Owner and Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, this series dives into real stories, practical resources, and clear guidance for anyone considering a transition from employee to entrepreneur. Whether you’re curious about starting a business, buying a business or investing in a franchise, this playlist will equip you with clarity & inspiration.
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June 18, 2026
SBA Loans Uncovered: What Every Aspiring Business Owner Needs to Know
<p>SBA Loans Uncovered: What Every Aspiring Business Owner Needs to Know | Freedom FridayAre you dreaming of owning a business but not sure how to fund it? In this episode of Freedom Friday: The Journey to Business Ownership, I sit down with Kurt Hummel, SBA Lending Expert at Central Bank, who has over 23 years of experience helping everyday people get the funding they need to become their own boss.Kurt breaks down everything you need to know about SBA loans — no fluff, no confusing bank jargon — just real, honest answers to the questions aspiring business owners ask most.In this episode we cover:✅ What an SBA loan actually is (hint: the SBA doesn't lend you the money!)✅ The most popular SBA loan — the 7A program — and what it covers✅ How much cash you actually need to get started (the 10% injection rule)✅ Credit score requirements — and what banks are REALLY looking at✅ SBA loan fees explained: packaging fees, guarantee fees & more✅ Interest rates — and why a community bank may get you a better deal✅ The difference between SBA loans and conventional loans✅ Why franchise startups have an advantage when applying✅ The documents you need to start the SBA loan process✅ What happens if your loan defaults (the truth about collateral & your home)✅ The #1 place Kurt says you should ALWAYS go first for financingWhether you're thinking about buying a franchise, acquiring an existing business, or starting something brand new — this episode is your roadmap to understanding how to fund your dream.🔗 Connect with Kurt Hummel — SBA Lending Expert, Central Bank:📧 khummel@centralbank.com📞 502-456-3839🌐 https://www.centralbank.com(Serving Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky & surrounding areas)🔗 Connect with Patrice Miles — Career Ownership Coach:🌐 Learn more about business ownership: http://journeytobusinessownership.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemiles/📅 Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://pmiles.esourcecoach.com/schedule-a-call/My coaching is 100% FREE — I work with aspiring business owners anywhere in the nation!🎙️ Find Freedom Friday on:▶️ YouTube🎵 Spotify🎵 Apple Podcasts👍 If this episode helped you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs a little encouragement today. Remember — freedom isn't just a dream, it's a choice!#SBALoans #FranchiseOwnership #BusinessOwnership #FreedomFriday #JourneyToBusinessOwnership #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #StartABusiness #SBALending #centralbank SBA Loans Uncovered: What Every Aspiring Business Owner Needs to Know</p>
June 9, 2026
Would You Work for You? How to Build a Workplace People Want to Stay In
<p>Would You Work for You? How to Build a Workplace People Want to Stay InWould you work for you? 🤔In this episode of Freedom Friday, I sit down with Dave Strange of Strange HR Consulting to tackle one of the most important questions every business owner needs to ask themselves — and most never do.Dave shares his unlikely journey from carrying $80,000 in cash through the Cincinnati airport to 23 years of HR across every industry imaginable — and how getting laid off in 2024 pushed him to finally launch the business he'd been dreaming about for a decade.Then we dive into the real stuff: why good people leave, what you're probably doing without realizing it, and the simple changes that can transform your culture overnight.🎯 What you'll learn:-Why inconsistency is silently killing your culture-How Dave cut turnover from 180% to 86% with two simple changes-What employees actually need more than a raise-Why growing your people — even if they leave — is your best move👉 Connect with Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestrange/Website: https://www.strangehrc.comEmail: dave@strangehrc.comFacebook: Strange HR Consulting👉 Connect with Patrice: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemiles/Free coaching: No cost, no catch — let's talk.Schedule a Discover Call: https://pmiles.esourcecoach.com/schedule-a-call/🎧 Find us on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts — search Journey to Business OwnershipDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a business owner who needs to hear this.Keep chasing purpose, not just a paycheck.Would You Work for You? How to Build a Workplace People Want to Stay In</p>
June 3, 2026
From Healthcare to Home Inspections | A 23-Year Career Change
<p>From Healthcare to Home Inspections | A 23-Year Career ChangeWhat does it take to walk away from a 23-year career… and start over?In this Freedom Friday episode of the Journey to Business Ownership podcast, Patrice Miles sits down with David Powell of Pillar to Post Home Inspectors to talk about his journey from healthcare administration to entrepreneurship.After more than two decades in the healthcare industry, David found himself burned out and ready for something different. But leaving behind a steady paycheck isn’t easy. In this conversation, he shares what led him to take the leap—and what it really looked like in those early days of building a business.In this episode, we cover:-Why David left a 23-year career in healthcare-How he chose franchising as his path into business ownership-The financial realities of starting a business (including the first 18–24 months)-The fears and emotions that come with leaving corporate-What freedom actually looks like as a business owner-How he’s now growing and scaling his businessIf you’ve ever wondered whether you could leave your career and build something of your own, this episode will give you a real, honest look at what that journey can look like.🔗 Connect with David Powell & Pillar to Post:🌐 https://davidpowell.pillartopost.com/📞 Office: 812-725-9221📱 Cell: 812-704-3540📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPowellPillarToPostHomeInspectors/🚀 Ready to Explore Business Ownership?If you're thinking about starting, buying, or investing in a business—but don’t know where to start—let’s connect.Patrice Miles is a Career Ownership Coach who provides free coaching, education, and guidance to help you explore your options with confidence.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemiles/ 🌐 https://JourneyToBusinessOwnership.com👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support more real stories from everyday entrepreneurs!From Healthcare to Home Inspections | A 23-Year Career Change</p>
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