Franchise Interviews
543 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship.
People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com
We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. Live shows can be heard on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday at 10AM EST, 7AM PST. It's no problem if you can't listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives.
To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott.
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Network In Action Franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews
September 03, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 38.7 MBWe are meeting Scott Talley, CEO and founder of Network in Action. Network In Action Franchise (NIA) applies innovative principles to an industry that has long needed an update! There are an estimated 28 million small business in the United States and every one of them needs some type of marketing plan. According to their research if a business just has the funds for one marketing effort, networking provides the greatest return on investment! Network In Action, a Houston-based networking fra...
The uBreakiFix Franchise Opportunity on Franchise Interviews
August 27, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 51.3 MBWe are meeting with Brynson Smith. Brynson is a sales and franchise consultant with a strong background in helping entrepreneurs break into the world of franchising, as well as helping established franchise owners diversify their portfolio. Brynson is the Director of Franchise Sales for uBreakiFix, an electronic device repair franchise. uBreakiFix is obsessed with gadgets and gizmos. They are the folks standing in line on launch day waiting for the latest smartphone or gaming console. They ...
iSoldIt Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
August 25, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 56 MBiSold It was founded so that everyone-from individuals, to businesses, to fundraising organizations-would have an easy way to sell merchandise on eBay. Like many service stores personalized attention, reliability, and expert skills is what is important at iSold It. Their business formula rests on the idea that busy people and small businesses want exceptional service to help manage their affairs. We are meeting with William Fikhman of the franchise iSold it on Ebay. William is one of the...
Lori Karpan, Multi- Award Winning Management Consultant
August 13, 2020 12:30 - 31 minutes - 28.2 MBDid you miss our interview with Lori Karpman? Lori founded the wildly successful “Zyng Noodlery” franchise for which she garnered several prestigious marketing & branding awards including the pinnacle award from the Ontario Advertising Assn & the Canadian Franchise Association for “Outstanding Overall Corporate Image”. Lori Karpman is a seasoned, multi- award-winning management consultant (and former attorney) specializing in multi-unit business development and professional coaching and trai...
Lapels Dry Cleaning Meets with Franchise Interviews
August 06, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30 MBWe are meeting with Kevin Dubois, Chief Executive Officer, Lapels Dry Cleaning. As the CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning, Kevin Dubois has more than 25 years in the franchise industry, the last 15 with Lapels. Over that time, Lapels Dry Cleaning has pioneered an eco-friendly dry-cleaning experience through a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative. By utilizing the latest technology in equipment and GreenEarth solutions, Lapels is one ...
Franchising the Education Industry
July 30, 2020 12:30 - 51 minutes - 46.1 MBOne of the hot topics in many towns across America is education. Some states have gone to all online learning while others are using a hybrid approach. This trend has resulted in a need for supplemental education services. Education franchises typically have high margins and are in high demand. Today you are going to hear two interviews from franchises in the education industry. First, we will play our interview with the Code Ninjas franchise opportunity. Code Ninjas® is the world’s la...
Stop The Saboteurs: Conquer Negative Thoughts that Hurt Your Revenue & Your Brand
July 23, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MBWe are meeting with Paula Hope, the President of Booked Solid. Paula helps business professionals, and their teams, create the revenue they deserve. Through the strategic development of a referral/personal marketing plan which includes online activities, Booked Solid business professionals learn to create, manage and leverage their social capital (their personal good will) into a system that will grow their revenue for themselves and their firms.Paula consults and develops referral partner ...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the My EyeLab Franchise Opportunity
July 16, 2020 11:30 - 25 minutes - 22 MBWe are meeting with Mike Wootton, the VP of Franchise Development for My EyeLab. My EyeLab is a state-of-the-art optical lab franchise best known for their high-tech approach to keep costs low for customers and franchisees alike. My EyeLab is the fastest growing optical retailer in the country and they have performed over 800,000 telehealth exams using their revolutionary telehealth technology.
Franchising the Cleaning Industry
July 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBSome recent studies show cleaning service franchises see COVID-19 spike in business. Several franchises such as 360Clean have created a specialized program to help their customers return to work with a Peace of Mind as it relates to COVID-19 and the safety of their employees and customers. 360 Clean will thoroughly disinfect your office and the Touch Surfaces. These surfaces are the key pathway for the spread of germs in any facility and include, but are not limited to: Door Handles, desks...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Bonchon Franchise Opportunity
July 02, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26 MBBonchon created their signature sauce in Korea back in 2002, and have kept their original recipe ever since. Every piece of Bonchon chicken is double-fried, then hand brushed with their signature sauce. Bonchon was created to satisfy a craving. A craving for nostalgia and familiarity. A craving for the indulgent taste of authentic, flavorful, crunchy, Korean fried chicken accompanied with a variety of unique pan Asian comfort foods. In the beginning, there were few places to satisfy this ...
Staycation and Pools - Our Interview with CEO of Poolwerx, John O' Brien
June 25, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBWe start today's show with a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. In Part Two, we will play our interview with the Poolwerx franchise opportunity. I was recently asked by one of my business students what industries have seen an increase in demand in 2020. One of those industries are pools with more people staying home and less people heading to the beach. Founded in 1992, Poolwerx is one of the world’s largest pool and hot tub / spa maintenance providers. You will he...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Fruitive Franchise Opportunity
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MBWe are meeting with Gregg Rozeboom, the CEO and founder of Fruitive. Fruitive is a whole food, plant-based restaurant franchise that’s actually in the middle of some pretty exciting expansions. Your health and happiness are what matters to Fruitive. At Fruitive, they strive to be better for you. No matter where you are on your health journey, their wholesome ingredients support taking you to the next level. "My goal with Fruitive was to create something good for my family, for our community...
Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back The Joint Chiropractic Franchise Opportunity
June 11, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 44.6 MBWe are welcoming back Peter Holt of The Joint Chiropractic franchise. The Joint Chiropractic revolutionized the $15 billion chiropractic industry by making chiropractic care more accessible, convenient and affordable than ever before. Founded in 1999, The Joint has grown to more than 460 locations throughout the country, helping millions of people in the process find relief from neck and back pain. The rapid success of The Joint, now the fastest growing chiropractic franchise in the nation, ...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Silverback Self Defense Franchise
June 04, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.1 MBSilverback Self Defense is a professional self defense company that specializes in group, corporate, and individual training classes. Founded and owned by Robert Webre, Silverback Self Defense is passionate about helping people learn how to protect themselves and save lives. With solid leadership at our back and proven operational practices propelling us forward, Silverback Self Defense is eager to introduce the rest of the States to our customizable training programs through franchi...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Pearle Vision Franchise Opportunity
May 28, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34 MBIf you want to be part of a healthcare brand that has built its success by putting patients first, explore the Pearle Vision franchise opportunity.Pearle Vision is one of the largest optical retailers in North America, with more than 500 EyeCare Centers across the United States and Canada, many owned and operated locally by franchise owners. The brand has more than 30 years’ experience in franchising, and although Pearle Vision is a healthcare franchise, you do not need a medical backgroun...
Memorial Day Show - Let's Talk Entrepreneurship
May 21, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 40.9 MBIn part 1, we are meeting with entrepreneur and the founder of the BBQ Cleaner Jeffrey Krentzman. Jeff discusses the following: What are some of the pros and cons you encounter as your own boss? What is the hardest part of starting your own business? In your own business, what are some of things you feel you have done right that can be applied to someone else looking to start a business? What advice would you give to someone whose looking at being their own boss? Where should they even st...
Branding - Franchise Interviews Meets With The Marketing Doctor, John Tantillo
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MBThere are two key elements you receive when buying a franchise: They include a system and a brand. Today we have the honor of speaking with award winning marketing professional, lecturer and teacher, Dr. John Tantillo. Dr. Tantillo (aka The Marketing Doctor) is a trained applied research psychologist who is internationally known for his expertise at diagnosing the factors that impact target markets. The Marketing Dr. wants to share his knowledge with individuals and businesses so they will...
Two Must Read Books Before Memorial or Labor Day
May 07, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49 MBThis week we are discussing two must read books before Memorial or Labor Day. We begin the show with Danny Lyon, author of The Colour of My Underwear is Blue. With over 60 marathons and 20 years of business experience,Danny Lyon shares why people create such varying levels of business and personal success. Lyon reveals the secrets of the success "high-flyers", the "turnaround artists", the "comfort zone dwellers", and the "give-ups". No matter where you are in your life right now, Ly...
Franchise Interviews Roundtable Session
April 30, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBToday’s podcast features a roundtable session with three franchise experts. You will hear from franchise expert Jim Coen. Jim suggested most people know what they like but they don’t necessarily know what would be a good franchise opportunity for themselves. He explains why. In addition, we have franchise expert and veteran Craig Slavin. Craig has 5 decades of experience in all aspects of the franchising. Craig suggests, “Just because you can afford the airplane doesn't mean you should be t...
Swimming with the Sharks
April 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBSwimming with the Sharks Today we are going to play clips from two franchises that appeared on one of our favorite shows…Shark Tank. When Michael and Babz Barnett saw a tweet from ABC scouting contestants for new TV show, Shark Tank, six years ago, they had no idea what they’d be walking into. In fact, they saw the premier episode in their hotel room the night before their own taping. But despite the lack of familiarity with the sharks entrepreneurs have today, they presented their concept,...
The American Dream
April 16, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.9 MBOne of the most frequent questions I get is what is our most popular podcast to date. Interestingly, it came from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast with Tony Lutfi…over 44,000 views to date. His advice to our listeners was priceless. We are going to play our whole interview with Tony Lutfi who achieved the American dream through franchising.
Women and Franchising
April 09, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 37.6 MBSeveral years ago, I was inspired to conduct a study on women in franchising based on my interview with Gigi Butler. The study was titled, “Women Entrepreneurs and the Influence of Gender on Successful Franchising". The study was published in the Global Journal of Entrepreneurship. This study explores the influence of gender on franchise business ownership. Here is a link to the study. https://www.igbr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GJE_Vol_2_No_1_2018.pdf Today you will hear our int...
Martin J. McDermott on Military Veterans & Franchising
April 02, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 32.8 MBIt recently occurred to me I haven’t shared with our listeners what else I do in addition to Franchise Interviews. I am a full-time professor and course leader for several marketing courses at Purdue University Global. I am excited to share some exciting news. For the last several years, I have been working on a paper that was published in The Qualitative Report Journal. The Qualitative Report is a Q1 ranked journal on Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR). Q1 to Q4 refer to journal ranki...
Overcoming Fear with Steve Pavlina
March 26, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 48.8 MBSeveral years ago, one of my peers Elzie Flenard introduced me to motivational speaker Steve Pavlina. Steve produced a number of great podcasts available to the public (uncopyright) on motivation, entrepreneurship and life balance. This podcast discusses how to overcome fear. We will start the show with a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast, featuring hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes.
Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs with Craig Cody
March 19, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBWe start today with our most recent Great Quotes in Franchising podcast and discuss why franchising is like taking an open book test. Next we discuss tax tips with Craig Cody. As a Certified Tax CoachTM, Craig Cody belongs to a select group of practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies in order to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon...
Bridging the Gap for Franchise Employers - Global Talent Solutions (GTS)
March 12, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Mike Ruiz, President of Global Talent Solutions (GTS). Global Talent Solutions helps bridge this gap for franchise employers, whose sector contributes 3 percent of the U.S. GDP. He and his company are driving an incredible amount of employment activity in the franchise space. Its talent acquisition takes a candidate-centric approach by being more efficient, less antiquated and systematic. GTS is helping franchise employers nail interviews - as...
Just in Time for Tax Season - Franchise Interviews Meets with the ATAX Franchise
March 05, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe are meeting with Rafael Alvarez, the founder of ATax. ATAX is a full-service income tax preparation business that represents and caters services toward the Hispanic community. Services include bookkeeping and accounting, driver's license assistance, notary services, and insurance analysis helping to educate the community on the steps they need to take to ensure citizenship and financial success in the economy. Every ATAX franchisee has the ability to offer supplemental services as part of...
Every Business Has A Story - Our Interview with Laura Coe of Snapology
February 27, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 31.4 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Laura Coe of Snapology. Snapology is a low cost, home-based, mobile business teaching robotics and STEAM principles through classes, camps, parties and other events. At Snapology, they understand that children are meant to learn through play. When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes and they show a greater interest in school. If kids are happy, then parents are happy and you...
Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back Charles Bonfiglio of Tint World
February 20, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.1 MBWe are welcoming back Charles Bonfiglio, CEO and President of Tint World. Charles left Brooklyn, NY when he was 21 years for Florida to pursue his dreams of entrepreneurship. Since 1982 Tint World® has provided high-quality window tinting and vehicle accessories to people who love their cars. With a wide selection of automotive products and services, clean, attractive facilities, and superior customer service, Tint World® has become America's favorite place for auto styling and marine styli...
Franchise Interviews Meets with Sophie Nguyen of So Gold Marketing
February 13, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBHi everyone and welcome to a very special edition of Franchise Interviews. Our theme over the last several weeks has been social media marketing for franchisors and franchisees. Today, we are meeting with Sophie Nguyen, CEO of So Gold Marketing. Sophie decided to pursue a career as a social media consultant back in 2013. She kicked off her professional experience managing Purdue University’s social media accounts for 3 years. Connecting with students, having real-time conversations via soci...
Franchise Interviews Meets with Cassidy Crail, Co-founder of C Squared Social
February 06, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 41.3 MBWe are meeting with Cassidy Crail, the Co-founder of C Squared Social. Cassidy is going to discuss the history of C Squared Social, how many franchise brands are starting to look at millennials, and how C Squared Social helps franchisors reach this large market of potential new franchise owners. C Squared Social is the expert in targeted digital advertising. They use their proprietary Four Point Targeting Method to get your message in front of the people you are looking for on all the most...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the U.S. Lawn Franchise Opportunity
January 23, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 42.6 MBWe are meeting with Ken Hutcheson, President of U.S. Lawns. All of US Lawn’s landscaping professionals have a genuine commitment to improving communities and improving lives every day, which is a big reason they became part of the Network to begin with. From the Home Office in Orlando, FL, community leaders across the United States are selectively onboarded and trained to do business proudly displaying the U.S. Lawns star. Right now, there are over 250 U.S. Lawns locations throughout the c...
Franchise Interviews Meets Bill McPherson of AlphaGraphics
January 16, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBWe are meeting with Bill McPherson, the vice president of franchise development at AlphaGraphics, the global company that offers printing and marketing solutions at nearly 300 locations around the world. Bill is a franchise veteran with nearly 30 years of executive and sales experience.. He’s also a Certified Franchise Executive and frequent IFA speaker/contributor. In Part Two, we will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Franchise Interviews - Hiring A Business Coach: Success Handler
January 01, 2020 23:30 - 40 minutes - 35.8 MBSpecial New Year's Day Show We thought we would start 2020 with a vintage show on motivation. David Handler is a professional business coach who specializes in helping leaders find clarity and take action to achieve their goals. Much like sports coaches, he shows clients how to compete at the highest levels in their industries. David served as a senior executive and founder of several organizations, championing talent development as an essential key to producing extraordinary business resul...
FranchiseInterviews Ends & Begins Year w/ Motivational Speaker Steve Pavlina
December 26, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBSeveral years ago, one of my peers Elzie Flenard introduced me to motivational speaker Steve Pavlina. Steve produced a number of great podcasts available to the public (uncopyright) on motivation, entrepreneurship and life balance. For example, which patterns help us grow faster and squeeze more juice out of life? Which patterns slow us down or cause stagnation? Steve answered these questions in his book Personal Development for Smart People, published by Hay House in 2008. Listening to St...
FranchiseInterviews Ends & Begins theYear w/ Motivational Speaker Steve Pavlina
December 26, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBSeveral years ago, one of my peers Elzie Flenard introduced me to motivational speaker Steve Pavlina. Steve produced a number of great podcasts available to the public (uncopyright) on motivation, entrepreneurship and life balance. For example, which patterns help us grow faster and squeeze more juice out of life? Which patterns slow us down or cause stagnation? Steve answered these questions in his book Personal Development for Smart People, published by Hay House in 2008. Listening to St...
Let's Talk Franchising with Chris Simnick, Founder of Synergy Franchise Group
December 19, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBToday marks our 653nd show…Our special guest today is Chris Simnick, founder of the Synergy Franchise Group. With over 40 years of experience as an independent businessman, franchisee, and franchiser, including fifteen years of international experience in launching and assisting franchise systems in Europe and the Pacific Rim, Chris Simnick knows the ins and outs of franchising, and how to establish and fine tune operations to ensure a profitable business at start-up, stability, or maturi...
Franchise Interviews & Nancy Friedman - The Millennial Entrepreneurs
December 12, 2019 15:00 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MBNot long ago, I came across several interesting articles written by the Telephone Doctor Nancy Friedman on the Millennials. One article was called, “Millennials + Customer Service. An Oxymoron? Or Great Generation?” and “Do We Owe the Millennials an Apology?”. Nancy and I discuss this fascinating topic. Here is one of the scenarios Nancy encountered. A young gal, about 25, preparing to sit in one of her presentations at the NAR conference in DC came up to her with arms crossed and in a...
Franchise Interviews Meets Aziz Tejpar, Founder of the Envirologik Franchise
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MBWith communities and businesses becoming more aggressive in their fight against drain and sewage problems caused by FOG (fats, oils and grease) and other organic matter, EnviroLogik, the expert in commercial drain line and odor control solutions, is set to pave the way to stronger, healthier and more conscious city systems. Not just an industry leader, but an industry disrupter, EnviroLogik is positioned to see massive growth as the brand announces the launch of its first-to-market franchise...
Franchise Interviews Celebrates Thanksgiving, 13th Anniversary, and 650 podcasts
November 28, 2019 14:30 - 50 minutes - 45.5 MBToday Franchise Interviews celebrates Thanksgiving, our 650th podcast, and 13th year anniversary. We start our show with our most recent Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. Today’s Great Quote in Franchising comes from Joseph Berger – President of You’ve Got Maids, Joseph has a unique perspective on the franchise industry as the residential cleaning concept was founded by his parents, Frank and Cynthia Berger. Joseph discusses why franchising is similar to taking an open book test. Next w...
Franchise Interviews Meets with Brandon Ezra, Founder & CEO of Grand Welcome
November 21, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBWe are meeting Brandon Ezra, Founder and CEO of Grand Welcome, the leading vacation rental management franchise. With the vacation rental segment is looking stronger than ever - over $13 billion in 2018 with a projected annual growth rate of 7.2% Grand Welcome is capitalizing on the growing trend. The popular vacation rental management company combines quality and consistency while tailoring every home to suit every type of visitor. It offers fully-stocked vacation rentals available thr...
Franchise Interviews Meets Inger Nicolaisen, Founder of Nikita Hair Franchise
November 14, 2019 14:30 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBWe are meeting with Inger Nicolaisen the founder of Nikita Hair…an international hair salon chain with 150+ locations across Europe and recent franchise expansion to the United States. Inger is a prominent figure in Norway, most known from the Norwegian television series The Candidate in 2004, which was the Norwegian version of the American series, The Apprentice. Nikita Hair supports the foundation, A Hand to Children. This organization provides help and assistance to children. The involv...
From Wall Street to Franchisees to Franchisors - Thrillz Franchise Opportunity
November 07, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 31.8 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting Rob and Lisa Cannon - Founders of Thrillz, the world’s first high-flying adventure park. The Cannons recognized the growing demand for indoor family entertainment as a great business opportunity. After successful careers in finance and 3 years as franchisees of an indoor trampoline park, they pulled together a world-class team to create the next generation of adventure parks. In August of 2018, Thrillz opened its doors in Danbury, CT.
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Madabolic Franchise Opportunity
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBWe are meeting with Brandon Cullen, Chief Concept Officer of MADabolic (strength and conditioning gym for athletes) … MADabolic Inc. delivers unparalleled Strength and Conditioning to an oversaturated cardio-focused market. Backed by science and years of athletic experience, Protocol M.A.D.’s signature combination of fat-torching intervals will enable you to carve a lean, athletic physique. Their distinctive interval system, Protocol M.A.D., is crafted entirely around work-to-rest ratios. T...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the You've Got Maids Franchise Opportunity
October 24, 2019 14:00 - 44 minutes - 39.8 MBWe are meeting with Joseph Berger - President of You’ve Got Maids, Joseph has a unique perspective on the franchise industry as the residential cleaning concept was founded by his parents, Frank and Cynthia Berger. Joseph will discuss the You Got Maids franchise, the benefits of working in a family run business and his best advice for maintaining a healthy professional and personal relationship with those you work with. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Sushi Sake Franchise Opportunity
October 17, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.9 MBWe are meeting with Angel Aguayo Director of Operations at Sushi Sake. Sushi Sake, a Miami-based neighborhood sushi bar with 14-units is now franchising and already has two signed franchise agreements in Florida. Known for an expansive menu, dramatic longue inspired atmosphere and late-night hours, the founders Angel Aguayo and James Aguayo are now ready to take their fusion-inspired creation nationwide. Founded in 2009, the Aguayo brothers were ready to step out in the $12.8 billion mark...
Franchise Interviews Prime Time Edition - Franchising the Moving Industry
October 10, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBTonight, we discuss franchising the moving industry. We start the show with our latest podcast from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast from hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes. In Part Two, you will hear our interview with Dustin Black, Founder and CEO of Black Tie Moving. Dustin is no stranger to the moving industry. From the time he was a child, Black worked for his father’s moving company, learning the ins and outs of the industry while also getting a behind the curtain vie...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Shine Franchise Opportunity
October 03, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.3 MBWe have a great show today. We are meeting with Lee DeJonge, COO of Shine, a window care and holiday lighting franchise with 40 locations in 10 states. Lee is also a franchisee and just opened his sixth Shine location. But while window cleaning is Shine’s business, the mission is to make the world brighter by building successful businesses and creating opportunities for individuals to become leaders. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.
Franchise Interviews Meets with the House Doctors Franchise Opportunity
September 26, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.7 MBLast time we had House Doctors on the show was over a decade ago. Known as the trusted home improvement service, House Doctors offers a myriad of services from drywall and gutter repair to kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The House Doctors team of insured, bonded and uniformed handymen have a wide array of skillsets to tackle even the longest list of to-dos. With a one-year guarantee, prompt and precise service and a team of qualified craftsman and technicians, House Doctors is not only a h...
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Planet Smoothie Franchise Opportunity
September 19, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Planet Smoothie franchise began in Atlanta during the mid-1990s, when smoothies were first beginning to be seen as a food offering on their own rather than part of an extended menu. Up until then smoothies were almost completely associated with hardcore health fanatics — people who spent a lot of time at the gym and were fanatical about counting calories More Americans were looking to slim down and become healthier, a trend which continues through today, and smoothies became seen as a w...