Franchise Euphoria
409 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsJosh Brown, an Indiana-based franchise attorney and entrepreneur, shares his insights, strategies, frameworks, and best practices gained through more than 15 years of experience in the franchising industry. Franchise Euphoria sheds light on how to design the right business plan for you and your business, avoid the most common and costly mistakes, manage growth, and achieve your business dreams. You will hear from leading franchise and business experts as well as many franchisors who are in the process of growing their franchised businesses. Josh’s approach to business and the franchise world is honest, real, and authentic.
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Missed Opportunities
February 12, 2015 21:03 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBMissed Opportunities Today’s tip is a incredibly valuable one for franchisees. And it may be one that you have not thought about. I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately. I’m talking about marketing, social media, and online presence. There is a BIG, BIG mistake that franchisors and franchisees alike are making in the franchise space. It is easy to overlook but just as easy to fix. Find out what I am talking and how you can take advantage of this opportunity. Feedback Have any sug...
Three Things To Watch Out For In Your Franchise Agreement
February 05, 2015 23:20 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBIn my legal practice I come across many issues in the franchise space. Many of these can be avoided if you do your homework ahead of time (which is why I always urge people to have representation before signing an agreement). There are three very common issues in franchising that if not taken care of up front can really come back to bite you later on. These involve territory, termination, and trade mark. Don't make the costly mistake of not fully understanding what you are signing. Listen i...
Achieve Financial Wellness!
January 29, 2015 16:48 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBFinancial wellness is not only about today but also about your future and the future of your business. Today I have the amazing Peter Dunn, Pete the Planner, on the show. Learn the difference between financial wellness and financial planning, the only piece of financial advice you need to hear, and how common sense can lead you on the path to financial wellness. About Peter Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner is an award-winning comedian and an award-winning financial mind. He’s the author...
What Inbound Marketing Can Do For Your Franchise
January 22, 2015 17:43 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBAre you buying ads to get customers only to have to buy more ads to get more customers? Feel like you are that annoying guy on the corner yelling here I am, buy my product? It can be a frustrating and endless cycle. The good news is that you can break that cycle with inbound marketing. Inbound marketing builds a level of trust and authority with potential clients that brings them in, keeps them coming back, and has them spreading the word about your business for you. Not sure what inbound ma...
Best of Franchise Euphoria: Michael E. Gerber
January 16, 2015 00:47 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBA year ago I had the awesome pleasure of recording one of my all-time favorite interviews. I am talking about the incredible Michael Gerber. Today I am sharing this amazing interview with you again. Listen for the first time or listen again because Michael Gerber will get you on the right path for success in 2015. Enjoy! It was a thrill of a lifetime to have Mr. Michael E. Gerber on my podcast. During the course of our discussion, Michael touches on so many important topics related to the...
Financial Success with Roger Whitney
January 08, 2015 19:26 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBAre you making good financial decisions for you and your business? Do you know what you should be focusing on to not only grow your business but also to work toward your retirement? Today I have the Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney, on the show. We talk about these questions and so much more. You won’t want to miss out. About Roger I’m Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man. I’m here to answer your retirement questions. Over the last 24 years, I’ve had real-world experience helping ...
Make 2015 Your Year!
January 01, 2015 19:10 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBMake 2015 Your Year! Happy New Year everyone! For the first episode of 2015 I wanted something extra special and extra inspiring. I want 2015 to be your year. I want you to overcome your fears and the obstacles holding you back. To inspire you to make the leap this year I have Ace Chapman joining me. Listen in to hear his awesome story and get inspired to make 2015 your year! AboutAce "As a kid I was crazy enough to believe that anything is possible and now as an adult I know anything...
We All F*Ups
December 18, 2014 19:41 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever f*ed up in your franchise. You are not alone. Even great franchisees occasionally f*up. The hard part is these mistakes can be very costly. Today I have Jean Kuhn, author of F*Ups: Franchisee Screw-Ups That Can Cost You Thousands, joining me. Learn what mistakes others have made so you can avoid the pain and cost to your business. About Jean “I bought two existing franchises that were struggling. No one else would touch them. I turned them into cash generating machines in l...
How To Create More Time And More Profit
December 12, 2014 14:14 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBAre you working 70 hour work weeks? Doing everything yourself? Exhausted from working in your business and ready to work on it instead? Tim Francis has been in that same spot and he joins me today on Franchise Euphoria to teach you what you can do to remedy that situation and increase your profits while you are at it. Learn how he managed to avoid burnout, free up his time, and increase his profits and how you can do that same. Listen in now! About Tim Tim Francis is an entrepreneu...
Kate Taylor from Entrepreneur.com
December 04, 2014 15:22 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBKate Taylor from Entreprenuer.com This week I have the pleasure of talking with Kate Taylor from Entrepreneur.com. As a staff writer from the franchise section of entrepreneur.com she covers all things franchise. We go over franchising from top to bottom discussing not only the good but also the bad. Awesome interview with an awesome lady. Don’t miss out. About Kate Kate Taylor is a staff writer who covers franchises for Entrepreneur.com. Related areas of interest include chain res...
How Videos and E-Learning Can Give You the Edge You Need
November 26, 2014 19:01 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBThe average attention span used to be about 7 minutes. Today it is even shorter, making it harder and harder and to attract and keep the attention of customers. Jeff Long discusses how you can use videos and e-learning in your business to increase traffic to your site, keep their attention, and keep them coming back. About Jeff Jeff is the owner of True Focus Media. True Focus Media "helps you focus your message to your market through media". They create engaging videos, flexible web...
From a Hamburger Stand to a Top 200 Franchise Executive - with Art Coley, Jr.
November 20, 2014 00:41 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBArt launched a hamburger stand at the age of 15. He turned this into a succesful family business by implementing franchise-like systems into the daily operations of the business. Art has utilized this model in several businesses since, and has had a very successful career in franchising. We discuss many interesting things in this interview not the least of which is why buying a franchise is not a free pass to success. And what to do to make yourself succesful in life and business. Art is...
How to Turn Your Dream Into A Successful Franchise with Debbie Blacher
November 13, 2014 14:38 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBMany of us have a business idea or even a business dream. Taking those first few steps to make that a reality is scary and there are always people around that will question the risks you are taking. This can easily lead you to question yourself. Debbie Blacher faced this situation and moved ahead with her idea for providing wholesome food for school children. After spending years in corporate life feeling unfulfilled she is now happy and highly successful running her business that has grown ...
Creating Amazing Systems and Integrating Them Into Your Business
November 06, 2014 01:01 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB“Everything starts with a vision.” This episode is all about systems creation and integration. This is a key element to the success of any business. Joining me on this episode to share his expertise is Rick Day from Businessbyday.com. We will be diving right in and Rick will be sharing some amazing tips that you can start using today! Enjoy! About Rick “After I built and sold my second business for multiple millions of dollars, someone asked me an interesting question. “What are yo...
Can You Still Cook Fries?
October 30, 2014 20:28 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBThis past weekend I heard an interview with Don Thompson, the CEO of McDonald’s. I was absolutely fascinated by his interview. As president of the largest restaurant franchise in the world (over 35,000 locations) he will still occasionally stop by a location and go back into the kitchen and start cooking. He can still do every aspect of every job within the restaurant. Can you perform every job in your business or the business you want to buy? And why does this matter? Listen in to hear the...
Getting Unstuck with Frank Gustafson
October 24, 2014 17:02 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBGetting Unstuck with Frank Gustafson Feeling stuck can occur in any career, whether you are working part time or bringing in six figures. The question is how to get unstuck? Frank Gustafson joins me in this episode from One Bold Move to give us some answers to this question. Tune in to learn how to identify your passions and strengths and get started at getting unstuck today! About Frank “Born and raised in Dallas Texas, spent 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserves. Married for 25 years to...
Immigration and Franchising
October 21, 2014 23:19 - 26 minutes - 37 MBImmigration and Franchising Immigration and franchising have more in common than you might first expect. Franchising is a great way for foreign nationals to start business here in the U.S. and an often untapped market channel for franchisors. Mark Deal, the host of US immigration Podcast and founder of Foreign Investor Resource Group, joins me for this interesting episode of Franchise Euphoria. Tune in to learn some of the ins and outs of immigration and franchising. About Mark Mark ...
Avoiding Start Up Mistakes with Susan Baroncini-Moe
October 16, 2014 20:41 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBSusan Baroncini-Moe, author of Business in Blue Jeans joins me for this episode of Franchise Euphoria. Susan shares with us a ton of business tips to help you get your business on the right track for success. She is fun and full of insight from how to identify your target market to how to do digital media the right way. Listen in to learn more. About Interviewee Susan is the author of the bestselling, Business in Blue Jeans: How to Have a Successful Business on Your Own Terms, in Your Own ...
Business Essentials To Run and Grow Your Business - with Omar Zenhom and Nicole Baldinu
October 14, 2014 18:35 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBAre you ready to get a complete business education for $100. You should be. Omar Zenhom and Nicole Baldinu from $100 MBA join me in this episode. They focus on business principles essential to running and growing a franchise and business. About Omar and Nicole Omar loves rooting for the underdog and telling it like it is. He is the business brains behind the operation with over 14 years of business building experience. An educator & university manager for 13 years. Omar attended Wharton bu...
How Collaboration Will Help Your Business Grow - with Jared Easley
October 09, 2014 19:46 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB“Stop chasing influential people and start becoming an influencer yourself.” Are you ready to starve your doubts and learn how successful entrepreneurs and high achievers overcome self-doubt? Want to learn one of the most important keys to success of all entrepreneurs? Jared Easley joins me in this episode of Franchise Euphoria. Jared shares how building genuine relationships and collaboration will increase your business success. About Jared Jared is the Co-Founder of the Podcast Mo...
Find Your "Freak" Within to Prosper In Life and Business -with Chris Brogan
October 07, 2014 15:39 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB“True business magic and personal success comes when you embrace your freakiness.” Chris Brogan joins me in this episode. Chris is a dynamic entrepreneur that encourages you to embrace your inner freak. You must fall in love with your business. To truly do this you need to embrace who you are, inner freak and all. When you figure out who you are you can figure out what business is the right fit for you. About Chris The leading authority on owning the game you most want to win. ...
Growing Your Business To A Franchise With Kevin Ortner
October 02, 2014 17:46 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBKevin Ortner Kevin Ortner joins me today with a unique perspective on franchising. He is both a franchisor and a franchisee with Renters Warehouse. He walks us through expanding the business to a second location through franchising to over a dozen states across the country. About Kevin Renters Warehouse is Minnesota's largest, highest rated, and most reviewed Professional Landlord and Property Management Firm. They currently manage nearly $1 Billion in residential real estate, and e...
Creating Systems That Actually Work
September 30, 2014 21:03 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBHaving systems in your business not only makes you more efficient but ultimately makes you more profitable. Today’s episode is all about creating systems for your business that actually work. It is going to especially be helpful for entrepreneurs that are just getting started and want to create franchise-like systems for their business along with entrepreneurs who may have already started but are looking to grow their business through a franchise-like model. You cannot do so without creating...
How Your URL Is Setting You Up To Be Sued & How to Fix It
September 24, 2014 22:15 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBYour URL, state business registration, and a trademark are three very different things. Just because a name is available for a URL and even a business registration does not mean that you have the right to use that name. A lot of small business owners who are just starting out often get confused on these three things. This can be a pricey mistake that can cost you thousands. Don’t make this mistake. Listen in to learn the differences between the three and how to make sure you can use the n...
Why You Will Likely Fail In Franchising…And How To Stop It From Happening
September 23, 2014 18:50 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBI am a huge proponent of franchising....when it is done right. All too often, though, it is done wrong. People focus on the wrong things (i.e. the hottest franchise, or how to make a quick buck, or they assume they know about a franchise when they really don't). You need to be careful when considering franchise options. You must pay attention to the important things, and forget about all the rest when making a decision to buy. Listen in to learn 4 ways to give yourself a better chance a...
Veteran On the Move
September 18, 2014 15:02 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBI recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joe Crane from Veteran on the Move. I enjoyed it so much that I had to share it with you. Joe Crane is founder and host of Veteran On the Move podcast. He acts as a pathfinder to freedom, guiding veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship by interviewing today’s most influential people in the world of entrepreneurship. Veteran on the Move features interviews with veteran entrepreneurs, start-ups, educators, experts and information o...
Stop Complicating Your Business!
September 16, 2014 22:26 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBSimple businesses work, and they work well. Often when we start a business we start with a clear vision in our head of what that business will look like. But once we start getting into the process of working in the business and dealing with the day to day aspects of the business things can start to get complicated. Listen in to learn 3 things you can do to stop complicating your business. Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do...
Stop Dreaming, Start Doing
September 11, 2014 14:45 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBDreams can be interesting, scary, exciting, terrifying, or just plain bizarre. The only thing consistent about dreams is that everybody has them. In fact, researchers have found that most people have multiple dreams each night, yet often can't remember them. Many studies have been done about the phenomenon of dreaming. For instance, why do we forget most of our dreams? Why are some of our dreams not in color? Do men and women dream differently? Do animals dream? Can you control your ...
What Does Your Business Stand For?
September 09, 2014 22:24 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBEvery customer or client interaction that you have creates some sort of experience with an emotional component. It can be good or it can be bad. So, how do you deliver your services that will drive a positive experience? Howard Schultz said: Care more than others think wise, Risk more than others think safe, Dream more than others think practical, Expect more than others think possible. Listen in to learn how you can deliver a positive experience to your customers today. Feedback ...
Should I Buy A Franchise Or Start My Own Business
September 04, 2014 21:18 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBMany people ask me if they should buy a franchise or start their own business. It seems a simple enough question but it is actually very complicated and loaded with many considerations. Listen in as I go over some of these considerations. It will definitely give you something to think about. Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a mom...
4 Ways Creative Franchisees Prosper
September 02, 2014 23:47 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBMany people erroneously believe that franchising strips away all creativity from the entrepreneur turned franchisee. Good franchising, though, provides the system, process, and brand while simultaneously allowing the owner to utilize creativity to drive local awareness, build an online reputation, and create a culture that attracts good employees. In this episode, I cover 4 ways franchise owners can unleash their creativity to help their franchises prosper. Contact Us Josh@franchiseeupho...
Taking Control of Your Cash Flow with Philip Campbell
August 28, 2014 17:06 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBPhilip Campbell One of most important aspects of any business is the financial side. It is also one of the most dreaded aspects and because of that many do not have a clear understanding of it. This can be a crucial mistake. Philip discusses this complicated topic and shows how you can easily take control of your finances before they take control of you. About Philip Philip has over 30 years of experience in the business world. He has served as an officer in a number of growing compani...
The Perfect Time To Seek Out a Franchise Consultant - with The Franchise King
August 26, 2014 20:26 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you decided that a franchise opportunity is the right business opportunity for you but not sure what your next step should be? Most often people turn to the internet to start their search for the right business. This is NOT the place to start. Listen in as the Franchise King talks about how to find the right franchise opportunity for you. About Joel Joel Libava, The Franchise King, is a franchise ownership advisor. He teaches time-tested and proven techniques that enable today’s pro...
The Perfect Time To Seek Out a Franchise Consultant - with The Franchise King
August 26, 2014 20:26 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you decided that a franchise opportunity is the right business opportunity for you but not sure what your next step should be? Most often people turn to the internet to start their search for the right business. This is NOT the place to start. Listen in as the Franchise King talks about how to find the right franchise opportunity for you. About Joel Joel Libava, The Franchise King, is a franchise ownership advisor. He teaches time-tested and proven techniques that enable today’s pro...
What Podcasting Can Do For Your Business
August 21, 2014 19:40 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBAs a business owner podcasting may not be the first thing on your mind, but maybe it should be. Podcasting is a digital medium that can be leveraged to add revenue streams for your business. Last weekend I attended Podcast Movement 2014, an international conference dedicated completely to podcasting (the first of its kind). It was an amazing conference and I left fired up to make this podcast even better and maybe to convince some of you that podcasting can be a great and profitable adventur...
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Big Business
August 18, 2014 23:59 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBAs entrepreneurs, we sometimes get caught in the trap of thinking that we can only learn from other entrepreneurs. This is not true. There are many people and businesses that you can and should learn from, including big business. This is not an "us" v. "them" game. Every big business at one point in time was a small business. And most CEO's have had some if not many entrepreneurial ventures or experiences. But most importantly, big businesses usually understand process, systems and orga...
**BONUS** - Meet My New Awesome Co-Host, Joe!
August 14, 2014 01:11 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBExciting things going on here at Franchise Euphoria! I have been talking about bringing on a co-host for a while now and today is the day. I can’t wait for you to meet Joe Levin. Joe is a long-time friend of mine and we are so excited to start working together here on the podcast. Listen in to learn more about Joe, his background, our history and most importantly how he is going to add even more value to you on your journey. I can promise you this…things are NOT going to be dull around here...
Should I Diversify My Franchise Investment
August 12, 2014 18:34 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBWondering if you should diversify your franchise investment is a great problem to have. It means that you have probably had some success with your current franchise business and are looking to expand. The question is, should you purchase another unit of the franchise that you already own or should you buy a completely different business. This can be a very complex issue. Listen in to hear 4 questions you should consider while figuring out if you want to diversify or not. Feedback Have a...
How Much Does It Cost To Turn Your Business Into A Franchise?
August 07, 2014 18:51 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBSo many business owners these days are wondering about the cost of franchising their business. There is no one simple answer to this question. Tune in, though, as I outline the process I go through to help turn a business into a franchise, and speak to the cost associated with franchising a business. Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please ...
Daddy, Is That A Lobster?
August 05, 2014 16:09 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBI learned a great lesson from my daughter this weekend. As we were walking outside, she pointed out a stick and she asked me “Is that a lobster?” My first reaction was “No, it’s just a stick” but when I took a closer look I could indeed see what looked like a lobster. As business owners and managers we often perceive things in a certain way. This can actually be detrimental. Getting new perspectives can change your outlook on your business. Listen in to learn three ways to identify and unlea...
How To Grow Responsibly and Profitably
July 31, 2014 15:31 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBBusinesses with 20 employees or less make up approximately 98% of all small businesses in the United States. This is obviously a significant number. Yet, the vast majority of them don't take the time, energy, and focus to think inward and outward before growing and scaling their business. This episode of Franchise Euphoria is all about the importance of focusing on the What, Where, How & Why of your business. Learn how focusing on these key metrics can be the formula to help you scale an...
Is Your Personality Holding You Back From Business Success?
July 29, 2014 16:40 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBPersonality is often overlooked when purchasing a franchise. As entrepreneurs, we are often solely focused on the bottom line. This focus on the bottom line sometimes makes us lose sight of what we are personally bringing to the business and how our personalities have an impact on our business success. This can be a huge mistake. Listen in to hear 5 ways to identify your unique personality strengths and weaknesses and what kind of imp act this has on your business. Resources From the Show...
Is Your Business a Franchise In Disguise
July 24, 2014 15:06 - 19 minutes - 27 MBI love learning about different businesses and how they are growing and scaling. Many expand through licensing or franchising. Oftentimes the business owner has spent years fine tuning their brand, product, and services and are enjoying success when someone asks if you are willing to franchise or license. This can be a complicated issue and things can quickly become confusing. Listen in to find out if your business is a franchise in disguise. Feedback Have any suggestions for future sh...
Seeing the Big Picture with Kevin Cope
July 21, 2014 20:15 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBKevin Cope joins me today to discuss his best-selling book Seeing the Big Picture. Passion is great for business but you also need to develop business acumen to be truly successful. Kevin calls this “No Profit, No Purpose”. And he deep dives into the 5 key metrics that you, the entrepreneur, MUST pay attention to, understand and implement for your business to be successful! Amazing Give-Away Chance to win Kevin's incredible book.....FREE! The first ten people to email me and tell me Kev...
5 Reasons To Run Your Business Like a Franchise
July 17, 2014 16:44 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBFranchising is not right for every business. However, every business can benefit from implementing franchise-like systems. Tune in as I discuss 5 primary reasons why you should run your business like a franchise! Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means w...
A $40,000 Franchise Lessson
July 15, 2014 18:56 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBI’ve spoken on the importance of due diligence more than once but you really cannot short change it. It can really come back to bite you. Tune in to learn the $40,000 franchise lesson that you can hopefully avoid & a list of "must ask" questions before you buy a franchise! Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a ...
6 Things To Consider BEFORE You Buy A Franchise
July 10, 2014 18:05 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBThe best franchise systems take years to fine tuning their systems, processes, brand, and marketing. This allows the franchisees to follow a script and hopefully prosper. Of course, this is the best case scenario. Unfortunately what often happens is that there is a lack of systems, infrastructure, and processes. These franchises can still make money but it is important to understand that making money is only one part of a franchise. You need the systems and support that a good franchise ...
6 Things To Look For In Your Franchise Disclosure Document & Why You Should Care
July 08, 2014 17:15 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBThe FDD is a huge legal document that some people only glance at and never truly understand. Others dismiss it as not being all that important. This misunderstood and sometimes overlooked document is crucial in understanding just what circumstances you are entering into when buying a franchise. Listen in to learn 6 key things to look for in your FDD and why they are so important. Episode Resources Entrepreneuronfire.com Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions o...
Interview with Legal Marketing Made Easy
July 03, 2014 19:19 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBHappy early 4th of July. No regular episode today but I hope you enjoy this interview I did with Legal Marketing Made Easy. They focus on attorneys and law firms that are doing marketing in unique and effective ways. Listen in to get insight into how I handle marketing and how you can apply them to your own business to differentiate you from your competition. Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leav...
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT & When is Franchising a Bad Idea?
July 01, 2014 17:51 - 17 minutes - 24 MBBig news here at Franchise Euphoria. We have some very exciting things that will be happening very shortly. Don’t miss this big announcement. Along with the big announcement I will also discuss when franchising is bad idea. People come to me that want to grow. The key to growth is being in a position to do it in a responsible, profitable, and effective way. Listen in to learn when franchising is not a good idea and what you can do to get your business into the position to expand. Feedback...