Welcome to Pursuit of Profit, the franchise business podcast hosted by Cliff Nonnenmacher, franchise consultant, co-founder of Franocity, and co-author of "Beyond the Brand." Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights for aspiring franchisees, multi-unit operators, franchisors, and entrepreneurs who are serious about building wealth through franchising. Cliff shares real-world strategies on buying a franchise, running a franchise business, and scaling for long-term success. No fluff, just straight talk. Together with his business partner and fellow co-author Justin Guevara, Cliff has helped hundreds of people navigate the world of franchising through Franocity's 100% free consulting services. Their mission is simple: help you achieve financial freedom through franchise ownership and live your life fearlessly.
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Welcome to Pursuit of Profit, the franchise business podcast hosted by Cliff Nonnenmacher, franchise consultant, co-founder of Franocity, and co-author of "Beyond the Brand." Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights for aspiring franchisees, multi-unit operators, franchisors, and entrepreneurs who are serious about building wealth through franchising. Cliff shares real-world strategies on buying a franchise, running a franchise business, and scaling for long-term success. No fluff, just straight talk. Together with his business partner and fellow co-author Justin Guevara, Cliff has helped hundreds of people navigate the world of franchising through Franocity's 100% free consulting services. Their mission is simple: help you achieve financial freedom through franchise ownership and live your life fearlessly.
Franchise Funding Secrets 2: Turn Your 401(k) Into a Business—Without Penalties or Taxes | Benetrends Explains ROBS Plus
Pursuit of Profit: The Franchise Business Podcast
59 minutes
1 month ago
Franchise Funding Secrets 2: Turn Your 401(k) Into a Business—Without Penalties or Taxes | Benetrends Explains ROBS Plus
Episode 104: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff talks with Scott Thorell CFO of Benetrends and Kristen Gordon, senior consultant at Benetrends. If funding is holding you back from becoming a franchisee, then this podcast is for you. Scott and Kristen talk about the ROBS (Rollovers as Business Startups) and ROBS Plus - transforming your retirement into a business. Listen up...
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:01 - What is Benetrends?
03:29 - What is ROBS? How does it work?
15:04 - What is the ROBS Plus?
21:01 - Why a C Corporation?
23:20 - Multiple classes of stock
32:23 - How is this a tax-free transaction?
37:35 - When you sell the business?
43:50 - Peter Thiel story
48:44 - Common questions
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Links:
Benetrends
Innovative Financing booklet - email cliffn@franocity.com
Watch the Pursuit of Profit on YouTube!
Connect with Cliff and Justin:
🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/
📷 Instagram - /franocity
👍 Facebook - /franocity
💼 LinkedIn - /cliffnonnenmacher
💼 LinkedIn - /justinguevara
* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity
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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff pulls no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.
Pursuit of Profit: The Franchise Business Podcast
Welcome to Pursuit of Profit, the franchise business podcast hosted by Cliff Nonnenmacher, franchise consultant, co-founder of Franocity, and co-author of "Beyond the Brand." Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights for aspiring franchisees, multi-unit operators, franchisors, and entrepreneurs who are serious about building wealth through franchising. Cliff shares real-world strategies on buying a franchise, running a franchise business, and scaling for long-term success. No fluff, just straight talk. Together with his business partner and fellow co-author Justin Guevara, Cliff has helped hundreds of people navigate the world of franchising through Franocity's 100% free consulting services. Their mission is simple: help you achieve financial freedom through franchise ownership and live your life fearlessly.
