{"podcast":{"title":"Coffee with Jon - Think Big. Get Unstuck. Grow Your Business","slug":"coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729","podcast_index_feed_id":521729,"rss_url":"https://thinkbusiness.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://jondwoskin.com/jons-think-business-podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/b/5/b/6b5baeb4c822714016c3140a3186d450/CoffeeWithJon-AlbumArt-2026-08b1-20260818-tv4n9px6g1.jpg","author":"Jon Dwoskin","episode_count":2927,"summary":"Coffee with Jon -Formerly THINK Business Deep, soulful conversations with executives, managers, and sales professionals who are making a real difference — in their companies, their communities, and within themselves. Inspired by the legendary Larry King, Coffee with Jon brings you 1:1 interviews built around curiosity, authenticity, and the art of truly listening. Like King, host Jon Dwoskin puts the guest and their journey at the center of every conversation — asking the questions that uncover not just what people do, but why they do it, and what drives them to show up and lead the way they do. Every episode is a chance to see the bigger picture, shift your perspective, and find the spark that moves you to your own next level. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and let's - Get Unstuck & THINK BIG!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T14:17:29.739610+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729"},"episode":{"title":"Jon Ostenson on AI Proof Your Franchise The Smarter Path to Business Ownership","slug":"jon-ostenson-on-ai-proof-your-franchise-the-smarter-path-to-business-ownership","published_at":"2026-08-11T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729/jon-ostenson-on-ai-proof-your-franchise-the-smarter-path-to-business-ownership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729","url":"https://thinkbusiness.libsyn.com/jon-ostenson-on-ai-proof-your-franchise-the-smarter-path-to-business-ownership","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thinkbusiness/Jon_Dwoskin_Coffee_with_Jon_Jon_Ostenson_JG_7-1-2026.mp3?dest-id=620882","summary":"Most people think franchising is the easy path to business ownership. It's not. But it might be a smart path. I sat down with John Ostenson — top 1% franchise broker and CEO of FranBridge Consulting — and here's what stood out: 3 Takeaways: 1. AI-proof your investment. The smart money is flowing into trades and home services — businesses AI can use but never replace. 2. Activity breeds activity. Stop waiting for the perfect time. It doesn't exist. Start moving toward option A or B — option C shows up when you're in motion. 3. Your first hire in that key seat can make or break everything. Good isn't good enough. One A-player running your franchise while you keep your day job changes the entire trajectory. --- Jon Ostenson is a top 1% national franchise broker, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area he has coined as 'Non-Food Franchising'. Having served as the President of an Inc. 500 franchise system and now as a multi-brand franchisee, himself, Jon is uniquely positioned to educate others on franchising and franchise selection. Jon serves as CEO of FranBridge Consulting and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and investors explore business ownership and investment opportunities. Jon is the author of the book \"Non-Food Franchising'' and is a frequent contributor and thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200+ locations. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The…","meta_description":"Most people think franchising is the easy path to business ownership. It's not. But it might be a smart path. 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