Unpredicted Entrepreneur
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It's Never Too Late to Build the Life You Want (opens the original)
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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 career to reinvent himself through franchising and entrepreneurship. Mark shares his inspiring journey, his experience with owning the top laundromat in Dallas/Fort Worth, and building a new legacy with Black Optix Tint. In this episode, you'll hear about: - Transitioning from a long-standing corporate career to entre
How This Couple Left Corporate America to Build a Life They Love (opens the original)
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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. Discover the realities of building your own business from the ground up. Craig and Kristen Jooste share the raw details behind their decision to quit their corporate roles. This conversation explores the actual risks, the long hours required, and the trade-offs they made to gain control over their professional lives. If you
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