The Starks Lounge

004. Everything You Don't Know About Real Estate: Steve talks to an industry expert about commercial real estate

In this episode Calvin Holland from Avison Young is in the Starks lounge talking with Steve about commercial real estate. Most entrepreneurs new to the world of commercial real estate have a lot of preconceived notions from their experience in the residential market. This episode is a great starting block for anyone interested in how these deals actually get done!

003. Pearls of Wisdom: Steve talks about how to buy and run a successful small business

In this episode Steve is hanging out in the Starks lounge solo. He gives some great insight on what most people don't know about financing a small business. He shares some of the things he's learned about how to asses risk when buying a business, why "fit" is so critical, the anatomy of a small business and so much more.

002. Angela Cote: The DNA of a top performing franchisee

In this episode we're joined by Angela Cote, a thought leader and expert in the franchising space. Angela's company AC Inc. consults with some of North America's largest (and hottest new) franchise systems. She gives tremendous insights on what she feels is "The DNA of a top performing franchisee."

001. Sam Samad: The journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship.

In this episode we talk with Sam Samad, one our of newest franchisees. Sam is an MBA with a successful corporate career that chose to join our team in 2020. Learn about his views on timing and the covid pandemic, why Starks was right for him, and his views on investing and the time value of money.