Modern Fundraising for Schools: Inside the Scalable Franchise Model of Fundraising U

Path 2 Freedom

In this episode, Wes sits down with Mike Bahun, founder and CEO of Fundraising University, a fast-growing franchise that's transforming the way schools and sports teams raise money.

Mike shares how he turned his coaching background and entrepreneurial drive into a scalable business model that’s helped raise over $11 million for schools—while building a high-retention, high-impact franchise system.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why traditional school fundraisers are broken

✅ How Fundraising U’s service-based model raises more, faster

✅ The franchise opportunity and what makes it scalable

✅ Mike’s journey from pro baseball to business ownership

✅ How Fundraising U is helping schools meet critical funding needs

Whether you're a parent, coach, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone exploring franchise ownership, this conversation is packed with value.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

🌐 Fundraising University: https://fundraisingu.net

🎧 Coaching Matters Podcast: https://coachingmatters.org

7 Steps to Owning a Franchise:

https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising

If you would like to learn more about this particular franchise opportunity or discuss franchise ownership in general - feel free to use the link to my calendar below to schedule a free, no-obligation introductory meeting.

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