It’s not hard to find a place that will help your child excel in coding in any strip mall in suburbia. However, how in-depth do those coding schools actually go when it comes to helping students truly cultivate various skill sets in technology? Do they offer verticals like esports?

If the answer is no, then you’ll need to check out the Techie Factory. Based out of Dallas, TX, they are focused on helping kids in all areas of technology, like animation, coding, DJ’ing, esports, and so much more! 

Freddie Halstead, President and CEO of Techie Factory joins Megan Van Petten in this episode of Esports Connected to discuss what makes Techie Factory so different, and why he is so excited about this amazing opportunity to help build the next generation of gamers and esports enthusiasts.

To learn more about Techie Factory, visit: https://techiefactory.com/

The Esports Connected Podcast was created by the Esports Trade Association. To find out more, visit: https://esportsta.org/

Full Episode Breakdown:

2:39 – Freddie talks about Techie Factory, and what makes them so different in thew world of learning coding.

4:41 – Freddie talks about why adding esports to the model of their business was so important.

6:36 – Why it was important for Freddie to be part of the Esports Trade Association, and why he understands the power of relationships.

8:50 – What is gaming like for kids like Freddie’s daughter, and how much of it has changed since earlier generations.

11:15 – Freddie talks about Techie Factory’s game plan of connecting with school districts and helping to make an impact.

15:03 – The ins and outs of understanding the franchise model, and why it can be such a great option for people.

22:19 – How many franchises can be supported, and is there a limit to what can be done?

24:37 – What happens when someone is interested, but would need help in securing funding and financing?

26:16 – How has COVID affected their business, and did they have to change the model based on the pandemic.

30:03 – Why owner-operators can usually see faster success.

34:07 – What the process of starting your first franchise is like, and how they’ve made it so simple.

41:58 – A fun fact about Freddie and his college athletic career.