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Latest episodes
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24 min
It's Never Too Late to Build the Life You Want
Welcome to Episode 122 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! Hosts Sara Waskow and Roxanne Rapske sit down with Mark Cunningham, a veteran business owner who left behind a 38-year insurance…
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25 min
How This Couple Left Corporate America to Build a Life They Love
Welcome to episode 121 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll learn how leaving corporate franchise leadership can lead to a successful entrepreneurial journey. Disco…
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20 min
The Real Cost of a Bad Lease
Welcome to Episode 120 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll hear how our special guest, Joseph Gozlan, approached commercial real estate after leaving a career in s…
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24 min
From Living in a Shop to Franchise President
Entrepreneurship, franchising, and business growth - Welcome to Episode 119 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! Hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow sit down with special guest Andrew Edw…
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26 min
Don’t Build a Business Alone
Welcome to episode 118 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! Discover how SCORE mentorship can empower small business owners and entrepreneurs as hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow sit do…
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30 min
From Safe Career to Risky Move (Worth It?)
Welcome to Episode 117 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! Join hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow as they sit down with special guest Laura Bradburn, owner of Outdoor Lighting Perspect…
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25 min
Think You Want Passive Income? Watch This First
Welcome to Episode 116 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! In this episode of Unpredicted Entrepreneur, hosts Sara Waskow and Roxanne Rapske sit down with Ryan Junk, CEO of Beam Light Sau…
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31 min
One Man's Pet Peeve Resulted in a National Franchise Brand
Welcome to Episode 115 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! In this episode, we’re excited to have Jesse Coslov, founder and CEO of The Dog Stop, as our special guest. Join Sara Waskow and…
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31 min
You Don’t Have to Love the Industry
Welcome to episode 114 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur. Today, you'll be hearing about the inspiring story of Joe and Jennifer Worrel, co-owners of Recoat Revolution DFW. After a sudde…
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25 min
Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Watch This First
Welcome to Episode 113 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! In this episode, hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow sit down with special guest Shay Kleinschmidt, VP of Lending at FranFund.…
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26 min
Using Transferable Skills to Build a Business That Matters
Welcome to Episode 112 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! If you're looking to be inspired by real stories of business ownership and franchising, you won’t want to miss this conversation…
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26 min
Culture Over Credentials: The True North Restoration Story
Ready to learn what truly sets successful franchises apart? In episode 111 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur, hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow sit down with brothers Justin Donat and…
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26 min
From Foster Care to Founder: Building a Business That Gives Back
In this episode of Unpredicted Entrepreneur, Mike Bahun, founder of Fundraising Universityshares his journey and how he's changing school fundraising. Discover innovative fundrais…
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27 min
The Franchise Advantage No One Puts in the FDD
Welcome to Episode 109 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur. Today's episode is a masterclass in entrepreneurial reinvention! Join hosts Sara Waskow and Roxanne Rapske as they welcome Mike…
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28 min
Fixing What Others Replaced: The Idea That Changed an Industry
Discover how Dan Frey turned a career setback into the national franchise The Glass Guru! Learn about entrepreneurship, franchising, and innovation in home improvement in this insp…
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27 min
Breaking the Golden Handcuffs: Mudar’s Leap Into Ownership
Ready to break free from the corporate world and redefine success? In Episode 107 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur, hosts Sara Waskow and Roxanne Rapske sit down with Mudar Sapatwalla,…
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27 min
From Stuck to Strong: How Tonya Rebuilt Purpose Through Franchising
Have you ever looked around and thought, “I can’t do this anymore?” That was the reality for our guest, Tonya Middleton, who faced underemployment, raising four kids, and feeling i…
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24 min
How A Tiny Room Became A Million Dollar Brand
In Episode 105 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur, we sit down with Brigham Dallas, the owner and CEO of Hello Sugar, for a conversation packed with hustle, innovation, and an incredible…
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27 min
How a Wedding Pizza Sparked a National Brand
Welcome to Episode 104 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! In this episode, hosts Sara Waskow and Roxanne Rapske sit down with Christian Buck (COO), Thomas Reinhard (CFO), and Cal Freatma…
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26 min
Burnout to Breakthrough: How Rod Rebuilt His Business and Himself
Welcome to Episode 103 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! In this must-listen podcast, we’re diving into franchising, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship with our incredible g…