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Tough Talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Jim Huddleston: Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Jim Huddleston grew up in a small mobile home park and was exposed to a wide variety of music through his father’s involvement in local country music bands. It was his love for music that led him to pursue a career in the industry, and after school, he could often be found jamming with musicians in his father’s barbershop. In 1985, Jim met his future wife, Alicia, and soon after enlisted in the military. After being reunited with Alicia in 2018 and with her unwavering support, Jim returned to his passion for music in 2020. Now, he is ready to share his unique sound and powerful message with the world. Inspired by his faith and experiences as a disabled veteran, who suffers from PTSD, Jim’s music is a reminder of the enduring power of the American spirit. He says, “America needs a voice now more than ever. Why shouldn’t that voice be ours?”
Tough talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Lara Mautz. Lara Mautz is a Registered Nurse and the Executive Director of Christ Clinic. She started with the clinic in 2012 as Clinic Manager and transitioned to Executive Director in 2017. Lara’s life experiences have positioned her uniquely to serve Christ Clinic and its patients with grace, acceptance, humbleness, perseverance, and most importantly, the gift of faith. www.ChristClinicKaty.org
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Eric Abts Eric is CEO and cofounder of Awakenings franchise. Awakenings is a metaphysical store that offers a variety of products and services to help people explore their spirituality and enhanced well being. Contact Info: 402.830.1425 franchise@awakeningsstore.com https://www.facebook.com/awakeningsstore www.awakeningsstore.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Donald Gigantino is a specialist in Business Credit with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has amassed a large network of clients and associates. Today he is Director of Finance at CapLadder where he ehlps small business owners get the tools they need to succeed. Contact Info: d.gigantino@capladder.com 786-758-4513 www.capladder.com Links: 6 Secret Steps - Free E-Book https://partners.capladder.com/leadmagnet1-home 9 Devastating Mistakes - Free E-Book https://partners.capladder.com/partner-leadmagnet2-home Book a call: https://partners.capladder.com/schedule-consultation-lead?fpr=linda19
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Angela is a wife, mother, coffee lover, and business owner, residing in her hometown of Magnolia, TX, with her husband, Kyle, and their 12-year-old daughter, Georgia. She stays busy with their six rescue dogs, homeschooling, and owning/operating multiple businesses. Angela is a former franchisee for an international children’s fitness and recreation business, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in teens and young adults, and a certified franchise consultant. Angela’s passion lies in empowering people to achieve their business ownership dreams through franchising. Being a franchise owner herself, she saw first-hand how it enhanced her family’s life in such a positive way that she now dedicates her career to helping others do the same. Contact info: Angela Thompson angela@freedomfran.com 936-297-0019 www.freedomfran.com Social Media Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomfranconsult/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freefranconsult/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfranchiseconsult/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Terry Kelm Terry is the President of Sunbelt Business Broker's Franchise Re-Sales program. Sunbelt is the largest business broker in North America. The Sunbelt Franchise Re-Sales program is specifically geared toward assisting franchise owners with their transition at the end of their business life cycle. Contact: Terry Kelm President Sunbelt Franchise Re-sales 888-484-0332 terry.kelm@sfrresales.com
Nathaniel Arnold is an author, entrepreneur, and respected church elder. He is the author of five fiction and nonfiction books and owner of His Glory Publishing. Nathaniel was led back to the Christian church while watching the battle of good and evil play out in his own life. His lifelong devotion to God provided the trust he needed to push through and publish his testimony. Nathaniel has over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, both as a broker and certified residential appraiser. He has written two novels and two books on real estate investing and wealth development. His fiction novel, The Genocide Files, was considered for film adaptation. Growing up in a racially conflicted period of the segregated south, Nathaniel migrated to the Washington, DC, area from Mobile, Alabama, as a pre-teen. He graduated from Columbia Union College with a BA in Psychology and built his career in real estate. Arnold has lived a full life of victories and setbacks, including two cancer diagnoses. A devoted husband, father, and elder, Arnold is also an active participator in life, spending his free time studying, teaching investment techniques to young people, and walking outdoors. His writings, fueled by his own real experiences, bring hope and wisdom to anyone questioning their own truth. You can find him regularly participating in book signings, television appearances, and radio programs.
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Dawn Callahan is an accomplished integrated marketing special list with over 20 years of experienc in the public and private sector. Throughout her career she has held several notable positions, including serving as Director of Communications for Walker's Legacy a national organization that supports Black women business owners. Contact Information: dawn@dawncallahan.com artisticsolutionsrevised.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfcallahan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnfcallahan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc IG: dawnfcallahan
Linda Ballesteros is a certified franchise consultant who helps aspiring entrepreneurs find the best franchise opportunities for their goals and budget. Whether you are looking for a low-cost, home-based, or high-growth franchise, Linda can guide you through the process of finding, evaluating, and securing the right one for you. Linda is passionate about franchising and loves to share her knowledge and expertise with others. She is also a Professional Life Coach, Goal Setting Coach, Mindfullness Coach, Law of Attraction Coach and a Career Coach. Linda is a speaker, an international best selling author and the host of All Things Franchising Radio Show. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and become your own boss, contact Linda today and let her help you find the opportunity that will help you build full spectrum wealth! Contact: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com www.mpowerfranchiseconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaballesteros/ 832-640-4922 Pronunciation of Ballesteros By-yes-TED-os
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Colette (TAPNGRL) Smethers who is a tapping practitioner and law of attraction teacher. She describes tapping as modern day technology for releasing stress and anxiety. Colette explains how tapping is amazing body & brain science that can be used for everything including stress, anxiety, fears, additions, business & career and much more. Contact Info: GOOGLE VOICE Phone# (this is the one I give out) 717-tapngrl (827-6475) Tapngrl email tapngrl77@gmail.com Website https://www.tapngrl.com/ Facebook Personal Colette Smethers https://www.facebook.com/colette.liose/ Facebook Business Page Tapngrl - Tapping into you https://www.facebook.com/Tapngrl Facebook Private Group Monthly Subscription Fee Tapping into YOU 2! with TAPNGRL, Care by Colette https://www.facebook.com/groups/5766345923463548 Instagram instagram.com/care_by_colettetapngrl/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Ann Ranson is an Intentional Coach and Non-profit Strategy Consultant and Facilitator. She helps you find your motivation and achieve success. Ann says that her gift is to see through the chaos and find the clearest path forward. Contact info: www.annranson.com ann@annranson.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Elizabeth is a psychic medium, Reiki Master/Teacher, hypnosis practitioner, radio show owner/producer/host of the Make It So Network channel on blogtalkradio.com, professional card reader, ordained minister, 3-time bestselling author and intuitive paranormal investigator with Crossing Paranormal Research team of North Texas. Her career changed in 1999 from the corporate world into metaphysics where she continues her private practice in North Texas and abroad. Her metaphysical classes and events are a great source of information for those starting out on their metaphysical journey. Contact Info: Phone or text - 214-454-0072 Email - elizabethharbin.me@gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethharbin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethHarbinEventPage https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharbinpsychic
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Nancy Friedman is the founder of the Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training. She has spoken at franchise conference and she has spent 40 years helping many franchisees communicate better with their customers. Social Media links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyfriedmanspeaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyFriedmanTelephoneDoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyfriedmanteldoc/ Contact INFO: Nancy Friedman (Chairman & Founder) Website: www.nancyfriedman.com Email. Nancy@telephonedoctor.com Phone (Central time) 314 276 1012
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Mason Boswell, founder of Integriserv Franchise Consulting. He shares how he helps people find a franchise concept that will allow them to create a life of time and financial freedom. Contact Info: (214)-901-6456 (Phone) masonifpg@gmail.com (Email) https://integriserv.com/ (Website) https://member.ifpg.org/profile/mboswell (Member Profile)
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Martha Savloff is a Master Health Coach and the founder of Inspire Weight Loss. Inspire Weight Loss is a franchise that not only helps their clients to successfully lose weight but to maintain their desired weight as well. Contact info- Martha Savloff https://inspireweightloss.com/ martha@inspireweightloss.com 954.649.4608
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Toni Harris Taylor is a motivational marketing speaker, trainer, coach and author. She has leveraged these skills to not only become a successful Network in Action franchisee but also an international multi unit franchisee. Contact: https://meetwithtoniharristaylor.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Chris Severs is a Certified Life Mastery Consultant with Brave Thinking Institute. Chris spcializes in helping entrepreneurs and business owners to build their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer more fulfilling lives. Contact info Email - chirs.severs@dreamsinbloomllc.com Phone - 832-377-7092 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chris.severs.5 Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/chris-severs-1873b2145
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Tim & Kimber Montgomery. Tim & Kimber are Directors of Franche Development for That 1 Painter. That 1 Painter was founded by Stephen Montgomery in 2011 and is a professional painting services franchise providing 18 different services. Conact: https://that1painter.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimbermontgomery5-- https://www.facebook.com/tim.montgomery.733 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimber-montgomery-5b1173243/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-montgomery-309a56254/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Jessica Swann Rymer is an attoney who specialized in trust and estate planning, probate, elder law, business entity formation and planning - including tax exempt entities. She works with individuals, families and businesses to achieve their financials family and charitable goals. Contact Info Phone: (281) 969-8911 Facsimile: (281) 966-1772 E-mail: jessica@jsrymerlaw.com Website: www.jsrymerlaw.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Scott Kubec has been with System4 Facility Service Management since 2008 and today he is thir Chief Operating Officr. System4 was founded in 2004 and started as a janitorial company. They have expanded their offering to provide full facility service management to their clients. Contact Info: Scott KubecEmail: skubec@system4.comWebsite: www.system4.comPhone: 440-409-2686LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kubec-224a0215/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/535908Company phone: 216-524-6100
Tough Talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Aaron Dranoff: Aaron is a licensed commercial pilot, a high school history teacher, founder of The Torah Guide, and author of “Judaism, the Messiah, and Jewish Identity.” During college, as a Jewish student Aaron developed a passion for understanding Jewish identity and what that meant for his life. That pursuit led him into conversations with professors of Judaic studies, Jewish History, and Jewish and Christian theology, and several rabbis, and ultimately that pursuit led him to Jesus.
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Josh Reed has been in franchise operations for 17 years with brands like Massage Envy, European Wax Center and The Joint Chiropractic. He is a membership model expert. Today he is the COO of Xtension Envy which is the first of its kind salon concept specializing in the same day installation, coloring, styling and maintenance of hair extensions. Contact: https://xtensionenvy.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Troy Thomas is a life long entrepreneur and has owned many businesses over his career. Currently Troy is a Partner in the franchise Paramount Tax and Accounting CPA Firm. Paramount delivers professional tax and accounting services for individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Contact: tthomas@paramount.tax www.paramount.tax
Tough Talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Michael Medico: Michael was born in New York City where he attended Power Memorial Academy. On graduation Mike joined the U.S. Navy and served stateside during the Viet Nam War. After being honorably discharged from the service, he attended Pace University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing and advertising. Michael spent the first ten years of his career at various advertising agencies until he founded a direct marketing advertising agency and served as its CEO for 35 years. He has written numerous articles published in various trade journals and has been a featured participant on business panel discussions and industry workshops. During his career in direct response, Michael has managed many television direct marketing campaigns for a wide range of products and brands that became very successful. Michael has been featured on the cover of Response Magazine and earned a triple platinum album award from Arista Records for his participation in the marketing Arista Records ‘Ultimate’ Music series. After the completion of The Sainted Trilogy, Michael spent some months adapting and completing The Sainted Trilogy as a four season/39-episode series for cable or streaming. In addition to ‘The Sainted Trilogy’, Michael has written the political satire titled ‘Absolutely. Positively, Genuine, Real Fake News’ that was also adapted as a Broadway Musical; a short story titled, ‘The Death of My Father’ and he is currently working on two new novels. Michael and his wife Joan have two sons, Anthony and Richard, daughters-in-law, Shannon and Christina and 6 grandchildren. Mike and Joan spend time between their homes in Northport, NY and Florida.
Tough Talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Gest Daisy Paige Daisy Paige is the author of Unexpected Moments with a foreword by Kirk Cameron. I share my life’s story of sexual, physical and emotional abuse from a young child until my adult years. I'm hoping to inspire others to know that they are not alone in their struggles or life’s circumstances and that God doesn't put you through more than you can handle. There were times I didn't want to or almost didn’t make it through but by the Grace of God I made it. Being the mother of three adult children that I couldn't be more proud of after all the things they've been through and witnessed. I believe I went through the things in my life to make me strong enough to face what is ahead of me. Recently diagnosed with a rare terminal neurological condition known as MSA or multiple system atrophy and only 4 out of every 100,000 people in the USA are diagnosed with it. 10% of all proceeds from the book go to charity researching a cure for it. My other goal is to create awareness of MSA.
Tough Talk Christain Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Bob May Bob May has been a teacher, a lawyer, a Texas District Judge, and an author, but his favorite position held is “Dad” and “Granddad Bob.” He loves God and people, and enjoys college football, art, nature, and keeping up with current events. He’s a Texan who now resides with his extraordinary wife on a beautiful hillside near Nashville, Tennessee. He writes his stories from his life experiences and the experiences of others. His children’s books are written to entertain children, and the adults who read to those children. Each book provides an opportunity to share values and discuss the decisions the characters have to make. Children will want to read or hear Bob’s books over and over. Learn more by going to https://authorbobmay.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Joel Gardner, Financial Advisor with C-Planning. Joel helps small business owners and self-employeed professionals build a plan to protect and grow wealth. Contact Jgardner@cplanning.com www.cplanning.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Phil Watson is VP of Business Development with Phenix Salon Suites. Phenix Salon Suites is the fastset growing salon suite concept in the US. They have over 330 locations nationwide and looking to expand to Sweden, England, Australia, New Zealand and more Contact: Philip’s phone number: 770-670-1223 Philip’s email: pwatson@phenixsalonsuites.com https://phenixsalonsuites.com/
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: PJ Bombard became the youngest Chevrolet dealer in 1992. In 2016 he had a dream to produce an affordable and reliable low speed electric truck. His dream is now a reality! He is brand ambassador of eTruck Online franchise. Contact: www.etruck-online.com
Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: Linda@MpowerFranchiseConsulting.com Today's Guest: Tom Dufore is the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky has been helping owners franchise their businesses for more than 15 years. Contact https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/
