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Selling an Existing Play It Again Sports Franchise with Rick Bauman
How do you go from a conservative CPA career to owning the #1 hockey retail store in Washington—without ever having laced up a pair of skates?
In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin is joined by Rick Bauman to pull back the curtain on a 35-year journey in the franchise world. Rick didn't just survive in retail; he dominated the "Play It Again Sports" system by leaning into adaptability, pioneering rental models, and knowing exactly when to exit at the top of his game.
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that is "sellable" from day one, this conversation is…
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