Not every franchise is the right fit—and choosing the wrong one could cost you more than money. In this episode of Franchise Fridays, Jeff Dudan walks you through the lifestyle advantage of franchise ownership and the 6 decision filters every entrepreneur should consider before buying a business. Whether you're seeking flexibility, financial freedom, or a business that aligns with your schedule and strengths—this is your blueprint to choosing the right franchise, not just any franchise.

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00:00:00 The Lifestyle Power of Franchising 00:00:40 Why Fit Matters More Than Flash 00:01:35 Filter #1 – Total Investment: Money, Time & Energy 00:03:00 Filter #2 – How Fast Do You Need ROI? 00:04:10 Filter #3 – Do You Need Personal Income? 00:05:25 Filter #4 – What Role Do You Want to Play? 00:06:50 Filter #5 – Fixed Location vs. Mobile Service 00:08:15 Filter #6 – What Hours Are You Willing to Work? 00:09:45 Aligning Business with Lifestyle 00:10:30 Learn More + Free Book Offer #FranchiseFridays #JeffDudan #BusinessOwnership #FranchiseLifestyle #HomeFrontBrands

What do horse manure, pilot school, Paulownia trees, and billion-dollar investments have in common? Steve Distante. In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan sits down with Steve Distante—impact investor, founder of Vanderbilt Financial Group, and author of Entrepreneur Land. From starting his first hustle selling horse poop to building a sustainable empire focused on purpose over profit, Steve opens up about leadership, culture, and navigating risk as an entrepreneur. Discover how he turned frustration with corporate greed into a mission to change the world through sustainable finance. He shares lessons from building a 400-acre Paulownia farm, stories about entrepreneurial betrayal, the DNA of impact-driven businesses, and how to harness your full potential at any stage in life. 💥 Get ready for real talk on: Impact investing vs. traditional finance Why born entrepreneurs are different than made ones How to start a business at 50 and win Building culture that outlasts crisis When it’s time to bet on yourself 📚 Learn more about Steve

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00:00:00 – Intro: Who Is Steve Distante? 00:01:38 – Born vs. Made Entrepreneurs 00:03:36 – Immersion & Learning Fast 00:05:00 – Why I Wrote Entrepreneur Land 00:08:05 – Meta Glasses & Be My Eyes 00:11:06 – Betrayal in Business 00:15:40 – Obsession & Entrepreneur DNA 00:20:08 – Farming Paulownia Trees 00:23:43 – Capitalism With Heart 00:26:34 – Bite, Growl, Lick Leadership 00:28:37 – Betting on Yourself 00:31:20 – Family, Jealousy & Success 00:34:01 – When to Take Big Risks 00:37:49 – Focus & Discipline 00:42:19 – Design a Life You Love 00:48:42 – Culture & ESOPs 00:52:40 – Leadership vs. Management 00:56:29 – Power of Peer Groups 01:00:47 – Cutting Costs vs. Growing 01:02:07 – Dream Business Idea 01:04:22 – Final Advice from Steve #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #Leadership #BusinessTips #SteveDistante #JeffDudan #Franchising #PurposeDrivenBusiness #OnTheHomefront

Smart Ways to Fund Your Franchise (And What Most People Miss) Most people think franchising is too expensive—until they learn how the smartest owners fund their businesses. In this Franchise Fridays episode, Jeff Dudan breaks down 6 proven ways to finance your franchise—including strategies you’ve likely never considered. Whether you're working with savings, exploring SBA loans, or curious about using your 401(k) without penalties, this is the playbook you didn’t know you needed. ✅ You’ll learn: The pros and cons of paying cash How HELOCs and SBA loans really work A creative strategy called ROBS that lets you use retirement funds And why choosing the wrong funding method could crush your business before it opens 🎯 Ready to start your franchise journey the smart way? Click the links below to: 📘 Get a FREE copy of Jeff’s book Discernment below 🏠 Explore franchise opportunities with HomeFront Brands 💡 Learn how to build something scalable, profitable, and built to last 👇 Let’s build your future—starting now.

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00:00:00 How Most People Get Franchise Funding Wrong 00:00:40 Why Funding Strategy Matters 00:01:25 Option 1: Cash – Quick but Risky 00:02:20 Option 2: HELOC – Using Home Equity 00:03:15 Option 3: Traditional Bank Loans 00:04:10 Option 4: SBA Loans for First-Time Owners 00:05:10 Option 5: ROBS – Use Your 401(k) Without Penalties 00:06:25 Option 6: Creative + Alternative Funding Methods 00:07:25 Final Thoughts + Free Resources #FranchiseFridays #JeffDudan #FranchiseFunding #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseTips #FranchiseOpportunity #BusinessOwnership #HomeFrontBrands #StartupFunding #SmallBusinessTips