{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unpredicted Entrepreneur","title":"Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Watch This First","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1498,"description":"Welcome to Episode 113 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! In this episode, hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow sit down with special guest Shay Kleinschmidt, VP of Lending at FranFund. They dive into today’s lending environment, exploring real-world challenges like rising rates, tighter capital, and recent SBA shutdowns.\nTune in to get the latest insights on:-  What’s really happening in the lending landscape for business owners and franchisees-  How early default rates and smarter underwriting are impacting loans-  The importance of liquidity after closing and what that means for your funding strategy-  Tips for navigating SBA rules, the franchise directory, and preparing your business for success\nWhether you’re considering franchising or already on your entrepreneurial path, this episode is packed with information to help you prepare and protect yourself in uncertain times. \nSubscribe to the  @yourlocalfranchiseexperts YouTube channel.\nConnect with Sara -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarawaskow/ \nConnect with Roxanne -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannerapske/ \nWould you like to learn more about our FREE Franchising Resources? Use this link to receive all of the information: https://linktr.ee/Frannetdfw \nDiscover more about our franchise consulting services at https://www.frannet.com/\n#franchising #businesslending #entrepreneurship #sbaloans #businessfundingtips ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_VTav69M6OcxeyUpt0B_I_XkuEzJlI-wXGPE7qwiItA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MTcxLzE3MDM3/OTY2MjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}