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What is the most important thing to do when buying a franchise? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the best information of franchising due diligence comes from other franchisees.

The best business capital comes from customers. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why customers are the best source of capital because it comes from executing your business model.

The prime business fundamental is meeting customer expectations. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why maturity may be an advantage in balancing innovation with delivering on customer expectations.

What do all start-ups need to know regardless of age?John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the fundamentals of business ownership, which haven’t changed, even with all the new technology.

Franchises are a good start-up alternative, especially in a slow economy. Jim Wassell joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the operational and financial benefits of a franchise start-up, even in a slow economy.

Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to grow from a solopreneur to the next level by delegating and investing in your business.

You know how to sell your skill, but is your business structured for profit? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why skillpreneurs are also small business owners and need to create a sustainable structure.

How important are satisfaction and self-fulfilment for small business owners? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to explain how satisfaction and self-fulfilment should really be considered as a success indicator.

Are passion and persistence enough for small business ownership? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to bust the myth that the intangibles of passion and persistence are more important than delivering tangible customer value.

Many people are turning their skills in to a product they can sell instead of seeking employment. Gene Zaino joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues around choosing independent contracting over traditional employment, including pricing your work.