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Season 18

Jan. 26, 2026

Franchise Investing: Both Sides of the Table with Daniel Collins

You've been sold a lie about franchising. Everyone thinks it's the safe bet, proven system, established brand, guaranteed success. Just sign and watch the money roll in, right? Wrong. In this episode, Dan Collins and I tear a...

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Jan. 19, 2026

Understanding Financial Bubbles: Lessons from History with Venture Ca…

The Bubble Question: Are You Investing or Gambling? Every generation believes this time is different—until the bubble bursts. From tech stocks to crypto, markets have a long history of swinging between irrational euphoria and...

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Jan. 13, 2026

The Franchise Revolution: Building Wealth with Proven Systems with Cl…

The Great Debate: Build from Scratch or Buy the System? Most entrepreneurs face a fork in the road: Do you spend years building a brand from the ground up, or do you leverage a proven system to leapfrog the struggle? This epi...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Startup Finance & Growth Stage Capital with Eric Fi…

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just curious about the startup ecosystem, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and behind-the-scenes insights. Listen (or watch) as Karen Rands sits down with Eric Fiegoli...

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