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What does it take to turn a passion for fitness into a thriving business—and then franchise it successfully across the country? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Devan Gonzalez, fitness entrepreneur and co-founder of Strive 11 Fitness, to explore how he turned his love of coaching […]

Thinking about selling your business?  In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell shares her personal experience of selling her first business, a successful franchise she ran for eight years. Whether you’re a current business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, learning about the process of selling a business is crucial.  Shannon walks […]

Non-Food Franchising Is At An All Time High With Franchise Expert Jon Ostenson | Ep #96 Have you ever considered buying into a franchise? Have you dreamed of owning your own business, but you think you are not ready or just don’t have enough experience to be successful? I have national franchise broker Jon Ostenson […]

Franchising 101 with Franchise Expert Patrick Findaro | Ep #65 Are you thinking about starting a business for your second act career? Have you considered franchising? Shannon Russell sits down with franchise expert Patrick Findaro of Vetted Biz and Visa Franchise on Episode #65 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast to discuss franchising 101. Patrick has interviewed […]

As the founder of Second Act Success, I help women in unresolved careers pivot toward a second act, so they can produce a balanced life of abundance. By working with clients, we map out a plan to get them from where they are to where they want to be. If you are wondering what my […]

Jewelry to Fitness with Megan Goldschein | Ep #12 From the Jewelry Industry to the Fitness World, Megan Goldschein shares her success story with us on this episode of Second Act Success! Megan began her career in New York City’s Jewelry District on the wholesale and logistics side of the industry. She struggled finding her […]

Should You Consider a Franchise? For many women, their second act comes in the form of entrepreneurship – starting their own business, being their own boss. This can range from a one-woman etsy shop to as large as their imagination can take them. But starting your own business from scratch can be daunting. Let’s take […]