Podcasts
Ian Nairn / August 17, 2026
PODCASTS
The Schooley Mitchell Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with leading professionals to share their knowledge and help you take the next step on your professional path.
Episode 7 - The Ramp-Up & Cash Flow Mindset
In this episode, Mike DeBoer and founder Dennis Schooley discuss the critical importance of a prudent cash flow mindset during the initial phase of a business venture. They emphasize that while the temptation for immediate rewards is strong, focusing on long-term sustainability and avoiding the trap of instant gratification is essential for building lasting success and stability in a new career.
Episode 6 - Passion & Success
In this episode of The Schooley Mitchell Podcast, host Mike DeBoer and founder Dennis Schooley explore the nuanced relationship between personal passion and entrepreneurial success. They contend that while emotional commitment to one's work is valuable, relying solely on a hobby or specific interest— such as sports, cooking, or a particular service can be a strategic mistake if it lacks a rigorous business model.
Episode 5 - Embracing Uncertainty
In this Schooley Mitchell podcast, Mike DeBoer and Dennis Schooley discuss overcoming "election dread" and economic uncertainty. They argue that waiting for "normal" times is counterproductive to achieving career goals. Instead, they advise focusing on essential business models, balancing logic with emotion, and acting decisively on long-term professional dreams.
Episode 4 - Happiness
In this episode of The Schooley Mitchell Podcast, Dennis Schooley joins Mike DeBoer to discuss the importance of happiness and personal fulfillment in one's career. They emphasize that individuals are responsible for their own happiness, advocating for a purpose-driven mindset to overcome fear and take control of one's professional destiny and future
Episode 3 - Get, Satisfy, Keep, and Grow
In this episode of the Schooley Mitchell Podcast, host Mike DeBoer interviews company founder Dennis Schooley to discuss the "Get, Satisfy, Keep, and Grow" philosophy, which serves as a fundamental framework for business success. Throughout the discussion, Dennis stresses that execution is king. It is not enough to simply have strategies; one must break them down into specific, tactical steps to ensure actual, long-term success.
Episode 2 - Exit Strategies
In this episode of The Schooley Mitchell Podcast, host Mike DeBoer and founder Dennis Schooley discuss the critical importance of having a clear exit strategy when evaluating franchise opportunities. They emphasize that while many candidates focus primarily on initial revenue and income, true long-term success involves building a valuable, sellable asset.
Episode 1 - Franchising
This inaugural episode of The Schooley Mitchell Podcast features host Mike DeBoer and founder Dennis Schooley discussing the fundamentals of franchising as a growth strategy and a career path for entrepreneurs.
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