Lance Freeman's guest appearances

Lance Freeman

RealClear Radio Hour

The Outdoor Scoreboard Fishing Podcast

The Franchise Academy Podcast

Mastering Fulfillment Podcast

CUNY TV's Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV

Franchise Secrets Podcast

Business from the Bass Boat

Christy Wilson Delk

Joe Mathews

Ryan Zink

Andrew Upshaw

Gary Findley

Greg Lukianoff

Kevin Kelly

Sugata Mitra

Daniel Boulud

Randi Weingarten

Mike Michalowicz

Klaus Grimm

Andrew Roberts

Ralph Nader

Michael Pack

OwlTail

Lance Freeman and I discuss how he qualified for the 2020 Bass Federation National Championship, how he won the event, and lastly, his mindset while fishing.This episode doesn't include much on the business side of fishing, but Lance just won a life changing event and I thought it would be great to have him on.Lance''s Instagram is attached below:https://www.instagram.com/lance_freeman/?hl=en

Lance Freeman and I discuss how he qualified for the 2020 Bass Federation National Championship, how he won the event, and lastly, his mindset while fishing. This episode doesn't include much on the business side of fishing, but Lance just won a life changing event and I thought it would be great to have him on. Lance''s Instagram is attached below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lance_freeman/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lance_freeman/?hl=en</a>

Lance Freeman, The 2020 Bass Federation National Champion

Lance Freeman of Xponential boutique fitness brands explains how they got to be the biggest and how they are striving to be the best in fitness.

Lance Freeman of Xponential boutique fitness brands explains how they got to be the biggest and how they are striving to be the best in fitness.

Xponential Fitness, Lance Freeman

This episode is the second in a two-part series all about buying a franchise!  In the first episode, we covered everything from how to start the process, to understanding the financial model and being able to intelligently converse with franchisees. Listen to this episode, with Lance Freeman, as we continue our discussion covering validation, ‘Discovery Day’, making a decision, and buying a franchise.  Outline of This Episode  [0:40] Wrapping up the validation process [1:05] Moving on to Discovery Day [4:30] Stories about getting kicked out of Discovery Day [10:38] The hard questions to ask [12:23] Issues that arise when you’re competing for a territory [18:40] Preparing funding for discovery day [21:48] Have a franchise attorney look over your agreement [25:26] What happens when you’re at the finish line [32:56] WHo has more to lose? The franchisor or franchisee? [35:47] Parting words of wisdom  From the validation process to Discovery Day Validation is where the rubber meets the road—you’ve been conversing with franchisees and have a good concept of the brand and the business. You’ve hopefully met many of the people you could be working with. At this point, you should have a good idea of whether or not you want to move forward to the next step, which is called Discovery Day. It’s typically a 1-2 day event where you meet with the executive team and CEO. Sometimes your spouse is invited to join. They want to get a good feel for who you are and if you have the mind for the business. A good representative or franchise consultant will only present you as a good fit for the company if they believe you are. If you make it to this part of the process, it’s time to take things seriously. The Do’s and Don'ts of Discovery Day You would be surprised how many people come into Discovery Day wholly unprepared and unprofessional. From hitting on team members to getting wasted, Lance has seen it all. Many people dig themselves a hole by being combative and argumentative. If you’re a professional and serious about the opportunity you’re being given, this is not the time to act like you’re at a college frat party. Also remember, this process is a two-way street. A candidate can do really well over phone calls and email communication but completely fall apart at the seams in-person. So what can you do to not be one of these people? Keep your anxiety and nervousness in check. Come prepared with solid questions, a willingness to learn, and show genuine interest in the company and people. This isn’t the time to play it cool and hide your interest. They want to feel you want to be there! Be prepared—you may have competition for your territory Though it may sound like I’m pushing a sale, I’ve started warning clients if they will have competition at Discovery Day. Sometimes, there are multiple candidates who would be a great fit for the franchise vying for the same territory. It’s better to know going in then be blind-sided when you see one or multiple other people show up. The hardest part is that an existing franchisee may swoop in and buy up the territory you were interested in. Unfortunately, when this happens, a franchisor is more likely to trust and go with their current successful franchisee. So if you’re up against stiff competition, what can you do to set yourself apart? You can come prepared with existing funding, showing that you’re pre-approved for a loan. Ask relevant questions that show a depth of knowledge about the industry and their franchise. Be respectful, be positive, and do not be negative or combative. Listen to the rest of the episode as we talk about how to land your perfect franchise deal and what you can do if an opportunity slips through your fingers. The Final Steps in Buying a Franchise So now Discovery Day is over and it went well. No one was competing for your territory, and the franchise let you know they’d love to have you on board. At this point in the process, you should have learned as much as possible and now feel comfortable with the business. You’re nervous, excited, and 99% sure you’re ready to move forward. So what is your next step? What should you expect? One recommendation is to do a legal review. Sit down with a franchise lawyer (not a bankruptcy or criminal lawyer) and review the franchise agreement/contract—make sure you understand what it’s saying and that there is no concerning phrasing to be questioned. If everything checks out and you’ve taken a couple of days to make sure this is the deal for you, accept the offer and buy your first franchise! Join us for the rest of the episode as we talk about cold feet, who has more to lose, and parting words of wisdom. Resources Mentioned  Franchise Disclosure Document St. Gregory Development Group  Connect with Lance  LinkedIn  Connect With Erik  Facebook LinkedIn 

This episode is the second in a two-part series all about buying a franchise! <a href="https://www.franchisesecrets.com/podcast/buying-a-franchise-an-inside-look-at-the-process-with-lance-freeman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In the first episode</a>, we covered everything from how to start the process, to understanding the financial model and being able to intelligently converse with franchisees. Listen to this episode, with Lance Freeman, as we continue our discussion covering validation, ‘Discovery Day’, making a decision, and buying a franchise.  Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[0:40] Wrapping up the validation process</li> <li>[1:05] Moving on to Discovery Day</li> <li>[4:30] Stories about getting kicked out of Discovery Day</li> <li>[10:38] The hard questions to ask</li> <li>[12:23] Issues that arise when you’re competing for a territory</li> <li>[18:40] Preparing funding for discovery day</li> <li>[21:48] Have a franchise attorney look over your agreement</li> <li>[25:26] What happens when you’re at the finish line</li> <li>[32:56] WHo has more to lose? The franchisor or franchisee?</li> <li>[35:47] Parting words of wisdom</li> </ul> From the validation process to Discovery Day Validation is where the rubber meets the road—you’ve been conversing with franchisees and have a good concept of the brand and the business. You’ve hopefully met many of the people you could be working with. At this point, you should have a good idea of whether or not you want to move forward to the next step, which is called Discovery Day. It’s typically a 1-2 day event where you meet with the executive team and CEO. Sometimes your spouse is invited to join. They want to get a good feel for who you are and if you have the mind for the business. A good representative or franchise consultant will only present you as a good fit for the company if they believe you are. If you make it to this part of the process, it’s time to take things seriously. The Do’s and Don'ts of Discovery Day You would be surprised how many people come into Discovery Day wholly unprepared and unprofessional. From hitting on team members to getting wasted, Lance has seen it all. Many people dig themselves a hole by being combative and argumentative. If you’re a professional and serious about the opportunity you’re being given, this is not the time to act like you’re at a college frat party. Also remember, this process is a two-way street. A candidate can do really well over phone calls and email communication but completely fall apart at the seams in-person. So what can you do to not be one of these people? Keep your anxiety and nervousness in check. Come prepared with solid questions, a willingness to learn, and show genuine interest in the company and people. This isn’t the time to play it cool and hide your interest. They want to feel you want to be there! Be prepared—you may have competition for your territory Though it may sound like I’m pushing a sale, I’ve started warning clients if they will have competition at Discovery Day. Sometimes, there are multiple candidates who would be a great fit for the franchise vying for the same territory. It’s better to know going in then be blind-sided when you see one or multiple other people show up. The hardest part is that an existing franchisee may swoop in and buy up the territory you were interested in. Unfortunately, when this happens, a franchisor is more likely to trust and go with their current successful franchisee. So if you’re up against stiff competition, what can you do to set yourself apart? You can come prepared with existing funding, showing that you’re pre-approved for a loan. Ask relevant questions that show a depth of knowledge about the industry and their franchise. Be respectful, be positive, and do not be negative or combative. Listen to the rest of the episode as we talk about how to land your perfect franchise deal and what you can do if an opportunity slips through your fingers. The Final Steps in Buying a Franchise So now Discovery Day is over and it went well. No one was competing for your territory, and the franchise let you know they’d love to have you on board. At this point in the process, you should have learned as much as possible and now feel comfortable with the business. You’re nervous, excited, and 99% sure you’re ready to move forward. So what is your next step? What should you expect? One recommendation is to do a legal review. Sit down with a franchise lawyer (not a bankruptcy or criminal lawyer) and review the franchise agreement/contract—make sure you understand what it’s saying and that there is no concerning phrasing to be questioned. If everything checks out and you’ve taken a couple of days to make sure this is the deal for you, accept the offer and buy your first franchise! Join us for the rest of the episode as we talk about cold feet, who has more to lose, and parting words of wisdom. Resources Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_disclosure_document" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Disclosure Document</a></li> <li><a href="http://stgdevelopmentgroup.com/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">St. Gregory Development Group</a></li> </ul> Connect with Lance <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-freeman-bb005958/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Connect With Erik <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

10: Buying A Franchise: The Final Decisions To Make, with Lance Freeman

In this episode of Franchise Secrets, we will talk about the step-by-step process of buying a franchise. Are you ready to purchase a franchise and want to know what the process looks like? Do you know what information to look for—and what they are looking for from you? From differentiating yourself from the crowd as a possible franchisee to understanding the franchise disclosure document, we have you covered with this insiders guide! Lance Freeman will be joining us today as our expert in the industry. Lance has navigated every area of the franchise sales process: working as a franchisee, a regional developer, and now President of Franchise Development at St. Gregory Development Group. This wealth of experience makes him uniquely qualified to walk us through the steps. Listen to part one of our two-part series with Lance now! Outline of This Episode  [0:30] introduction of Lance Freeman [3:27] Differences between the two lead types in franchising [6:45] The initial step: speaking to the president of the brand [10:00] The purpose of the initial phone call [15:33] Understanding everything entailed in your initial investment [19:50] Have a good understanding of your budget when you talk to a franchisee [23:10] The best way to become comfortable with the financial model  The two paths you can use to find franchise opportunities The first path—and possibly the quickest way—is to do a google search and locate franchise opportunities in your area of interest. Or perhaps you have a specific business you’ve wanted to become a part of. This is a more organic way of beginning the purchasing process. If you reach out to a particular franchise at this point you’ll most definitely feel as if you are being sold a product. The second means of locating a franchise opportunity is to reach out to a franchise consultant. If you’re newer to the process this can be a great step. They typically have connections in the field and experience doing exactly what you want to do. A consultant can help point you in the direction of the best fit for you. Listen on as we talk about the two options and help you decide which route to take. The first step you’ll take when seriously considering buying a franchise The beginning of this process can be very intimidating—it’s usually a conversation with the president of the brand you’re interested in. You need to look at this conversation as an immediate opportunity to gain insight into the business. More importantly, the president will want to get to know who you are, what your experience is, and what qualifies you as a prospective franchisee. You want to be prepared to discuss yourself in-depth, but also do your research into the brand. They want to speak to a candidate who has some knowledge in the business even if they are new to the entire process. A willingness to do hard work up-front and prove you are able to learn can go a long way. Keep listening as we discuss some of the things you can do to stand out in a selective process. Understand the financial model of the franchise you’re interested in The next step in the process is understanding the economic model for the business. A franchisor is required to provide you a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)—which we talk about  on this podcast. It contains all the legal things you need to be aware of. Section 5 covers the initial fees that may be incurred. Section 7 includes everything entailed in the initial investment of the business. Familiarize yourself with this document and this section. When you reach out to franchisees you can and should be able to discuss this in-depth. Understanding the numbers up front will act as good talking points and prove that you’re more than just a novice asking questions. Continue listening as talk about the sections in the FDD and how you can best understand them. Reach out to Franchisee’s and learn as much as you can When reaching out to someone who owns a franchise in the brand you are interested in, make sure you are accommodating and respectful of their time. Ask them if they’re able to squeeze you into their schedule. Be flexible. Remember, they are taking time out of their work or personal life and devoting it to you! When you connect with them be sure to ask specific questions. No one wants to hear, “So what do you make in a year?” Not only is it vague, but there is no good answer to that question because there are too many variables. Instead, focus your questions on what the role looks like day-to-day. How much time should you expect to invest in a week? How much support do you receive from the franchisor? Do you have a good understanding of the initial investment? Keep in mind, franchisees are mentally evaluating you as well. The more knowledgable you are, the more you stand out as a potential addition to their team. Listen to the rest of the episode as we cover the important questions to ask and what they are looking for. Resources Mentioned  Franchise Disclosure Document St. Gregory Development Group  Connect with Lance  LinkedIn  Connect With Erik  Facebook LinkedIn 

In this episode of Franchise Secrets, we will talk about the step-by-step process of buying a franchise. Are you ready to purchase a franchise and want to know what the process looks like? Do you know what information to look for—and what they are looking for from you? From differentiating yourself from the crowd as a possible franchisee to understanding the franchise disclosure document, we have you covered with this insiders guide! Lance Freeman will be joining us today as our expert in the industry. Lance has navigated every area of the franchise sales process: working as a franchisee, a regional developer, and now President of Franchise Development at St. Gregory Development Group. This wealth of experience makes him uniquely qualified to walk us through the steps. Listen to part one of our two-part series with Lance now! Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[0:30] introduction of Lance Freeman</li> <li>[3:27] Differences between the two lead types in franchising</li> <li>[6:45] The initial step: speaking to the president of the brand</li> <li>[10:00] The purpose of the initial phone call</li> <li>[15:33] Understanding everything entailed in your initial investment</li> <li>[19:50] Have a good understanding of your budget when you talk to a franchisee</li> <li>[23:10] The best way to become comfortable with the financial model</li> </ul> The two paths you can use to find franchise opportunities The first path—and possibly the quickest way—is to do a google search and locate franchise opportunities in your area of interest. Or perhaps you have a specific business you’ve wanted to become a part of. This is a more organic way of beginning the purchasing process. If you reach out to a particular franchise at this point you’ll most definitely feel as if you are being sold a product. The second means of locating a franchise opportunity is to reach out to a franchise consultant. If you’re newer to the process this can be a great step. They typically have connections in the field and experience doing exactly what you want to do. A consultant can help point you in the direction of the best fit for you. Listen on as we talk about the two options and help you decide which route to take. The first step you’ll take when seriously considering buying a franchise The beginning of this process can be very intimidating—it’s usually a conversation with the president of the brand you’re interested in. You need to look at this conversation as an immediate opportunity to gain insight into the business. More importantly, the president will want to get to know who you are, what your experience is, and what qualifies you as a prospective franchisee. You want to be prepared to discuss yourself in-depth, but also do your research into the brand. They want to speak to a candidate who has some knowledge in the business even if they are new to the entire process. A willingness to do hard work up-front and prove you are able to learn can go a long way. Keep listening as we discuss some of the things you can do to stand out in a selective process. Understand the financial model of the franchise you’re interested in The next step in the process is understanding the economic model for the business. A franchisor is required to provide you a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)—which we talk about <a href="https://www.franchisesecrets.com/podcast/want-to-create-a-franchise-address-these-legal-red-flags-first-with-lane-fisher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on this podcast.</a> It contains all the legal things you need to be aware of. Section 5 covers the initial fees that may be incurred. Section 7 includes everything entailed in the initial investment of the business. Familiarize yourself with this document and this section. When you reach out to franchisees you can and should be able to discuss this in-depth. Understanding the numbers up front will act as good talking points and prove that you’re more than just a novice asking questions. Continue listening as talk about the sections in the FDD and how you can best understand them. Reach out to Franchisee’s and learn as much as you can When reaching out to someone who owns a franchise in the brand you are interested in, make sure you are accommodating and respectful of their time. Ask them if they’re able to squeeze you into their schedule. Be flexible. Remember, they are taking time out of their work or personal life and devoting it to you! When you connect with them be sure to ask specific questions. No one wants to hear, “So what do you make in a year?” Not only is it vague, but there is no good answer to that question because there are too many variables. Instead, focus your questions on what the role looks like day-to-day. How much time should you expect to invest in a week? How much support do you receive from the franchisor? Do you have a good understanding of the initial investment? Keep in mind, franchisees are mentally evaluating you as well. The more knowledgable you are, the more you stand out as a potential addition to their team. Listen to the rest of the episode as we cover the important questions to ask and what they are looking for. Resources Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_disclosure_document" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Disclosure Document</a></li> <li><a href="http://stgdevelopmentgroup.com/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">St. Gregory Development Group</a></li> </ul> Connect with Lance <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-freeman-bb005958/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Connect With Erik <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

8: Buying A Franchise: An Inside Look At The Process, With Lance Freeman

Black ghetto can be a loaded term. The knee-jerk thought is of a place with rundown housing, high crime rates, family dissolution, unemployment. Bob's guest, Lance Freeman, sees the ghetto, with its long and troubled history, as a two-sided coin – and not all bad by any means. Freeman is a professor of urban planning at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, and he’s the author of a new book, “A Haven and a Hell: The Ghetto in Black America.”

Lance Freeman on The Ghetto in Black America

Special guest Lance Freeman joins Josh and Scott the discussion of deepening fulfillment in our intimate relationships including how to identify our own attachment or avoidance tendencies that show up.

Lance Freeman – Relational Fulfillment & Attachment Theory

This week Matt and Dave catch up on the FLW at Grand, the controversial tie-breaker win, FLW rumors, and Hartwell fantasy picks. Later on we're joined by Lance Freeman to get an update on asian carp fishing on KY lake. 

This week Matt and Dave catch up on the FLW at Grand, the controversial tie-breaker win, FLW rumors, and Hartwell fantasy picks. Later on we're joined by Lance Freeman to get an update on asian carp fishing on KY lake.

Hartwell Picks and Lance Freeman

Benjamin Powell

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