What's happening in your home town today? That's exactly what Ryan Sneddon wanted to know after moving back to Annapolis, Maryland in 2020. Born of this desire for local news and updates, Ryan created the Naptown Scoop, a newsletter that features relevant stories, events, and businesses exclusive to the Annapolis area — delivered straight to subscribers, five days per week! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Ryan shares his entire journey from his first 100 subscribers to how the Naptown Scoop generates over $200,000 per year. Listen in for Ryan's insight on operations, marketing, content sourcing, monetization strategies, and more!

+ The Rise of Local Newsletters

+ Marketing Strategies and Facebook Ads

+ Referral Programs and Organic Growth

+ Operational Logistics

+ Content Sourcing

+ Monetization and Advertising

+ Challenges and Advice

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In this exciting episode of Millionaire University, the hosts welcome back Jon Ostenson, a renowned non-food franchising expert, for a deep dive into the untapped goldmine of franchise opportunities beyond the food industry. Together, they explore a variety of unique and often overlooked niches such as health and wellness, kids and youth programs, senior care, pet services, and home and property services. Jon unveils how these diverse franchise models can be incredibly lucrative and attractive, even for those without any prior experience in these fields. He highlights the robust support systems franchisors provide, the critical role of thorough market research, and how franchising can be a game-changing alternative to traditional career paths, offering immense income potential and scalability. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and step into the world of successful entrepreneurship.

+ Diving Deeper into Non-Food Franchising

+ Exploring Specific Franchise Opportunities

+ Health and Wellness Franchises

+ Fitness and Virtual Training Franchises

+ Mental Health and Longevity Franchises

+ Market Research and Franchise Success

+ Franchising in the Kids and Pet Spaces

+ Exploring Dog Training Business Opportunities

+ Complementary Business Ideas for Senior Care

+ Scalability and Legalities in Franchising

+ Diverse Franchising Examples and Success Stories

+ Home and Property Services Franchises

+ Franchising in the Tiny Homes Market

+Tax Benefits and Family Involvement in Franchising

For premier non-food franchise opportunities discussed in today's episode, check out Jon's company Franbridge Consulting!

If you missed the first episode of non-food franchising with Jon, Tune in to Episode 95. Non-Food Franchising 101 with Jon Ostenson HERE!

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From murder mystery quilting to succulent care, nothing is considered "too niche" when it comes to creating a profitable membership business! Brien Gearin hosts entrepreneur Vincent Pugliese for a second discussion as he shares various success stories of existing memberships that range from totally off-the-wall to a bit more mainstream. Want to learn why these membership models work? What types of content will keep your audience engaged? How to nurture real relationships with your raving fans? This episode offers valuable insights into everything from building community to sustaining long-term business growth. Plus, hear Vincent's single most important piece of advice that he would give to anyone starting their own membership!

+ Unique Memberships: Murder Mystery Quilting

+ Unique Memberships: Succulents and Sunshine

+ Unique Memberships: One Eye Membership

+ Unique Memberships: EntrePastors Membership

+ Common Memberships: Real Estate Investor Membership

+ The Value of Building Relationships and Community

+ Vincent's Most Important Piece of Advice

Connect with Vincent at MyMembershipFreedom.com or follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn!

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