Welcome to the Franchise Frontier, the podcast where we explore the evolving franchise landscape, dive into the latest industry trends, and share actionable tools and tactics to help you build and grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned franchisor, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of franchising, this is your go-to resource for insights, inspiration, and strategies to thrive.
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Franchisors Podcasts
You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest compa ...
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Welcome to the ChoiceBOSS Franchisor podcast. This is for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to learn how to franchise their business in a way so they have income from multiple locations giving them, time freedom to spend with the family, financial freedom to do what they want, and security from a competitor coming along and wiping out their single location income source.
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In this podcast series, we are shining the spotlight on the awesome clients for Franchise Marketing Systems “Your One Stop Shop for Everything Franchising”. Since 2009, FMS has been helping businesses by creating franchises out of their vision and helping them to grow exponentially! Want to create a franchise out of your business with the best franchise consulting company in America? Call Todd Abraham today for a Free Consultation: (423) 381-0925 EST.
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This podcast series spotlights Franchise Marketing Systems and why they are the best franchise consulting company in America and Canada to create a franchise out of your business model. If you are a business owner considering franchising your business model, call Todd Abraham at (423) 381-0925 EST for a Free, No Pressure Consultation.
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Welcome to The Franchise Scale Up Show hosted by Guy Coffey. Guy is an entrepreneur, franchise veteran, and co-founder of a successful franchise brand. Join Guy as he dives into real-world stories, strategies, and insights from inspiring entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders. Discover actionable advice on launching, scaling, and sustaining a meaningful business while thriving in life. From solo episodes breaking down simple, effective strategies to candid interviews uncovering ...
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The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising
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Internationally recognized speaker, personal business coach and Amazon best-selling franchise author Dr. John Hayes offers an honest look at everything involved in researching, evaluating and purchasing a franchise business. On this podcast, Dr. John P Hayes interviews Franchisors, Franchisees, and has solo episodes giving valuable advice in the Franchise Industry. Since 1979, John Hayes has worked in the franchise community as a consultant, franchisee and franchisor. He’s one of an elite gr ...
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The podcast that brings you expert advice, transparency, and clarity around franchise ownership, whether you're a prospective or existing franchisee or franchisor, or simply curious about the topic.
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If you’ve been wondering how to franchise your business or how to take your franchise company to the next level then this podcast is for you. My name is Dr. Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, and I’ve helping business leaders expand through franchising since 2003. I have personally advised more than 600 clients and thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs on franchising. I have seen and learned a lot during that time, and I will be sharing tips and tidbits about franchisi ...
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👔Founder - Brand Management Agency 🏢Working with businesses across Europe and Australia 🕺Looking for collaborations 🕵️Investor 🏗️Franchisor
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How to Take Control of YOUR Life, and Create FREEDOM for Yourself, Through Business Ownership
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Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business. Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquiringMinds Sign up for episode summaries at: https://acquiringminds.co
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Josh 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 t ...
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Franchising specialist Erik Van Horn reveals the secrets he uses as a franchisee, consultant, investor and entrepreneur. Join us every Tuesday to learn tactical and practical tools that will help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.
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Franchise Frankness is a resource for individuals interested in all things Franchising. With decades of collective real world experience, Tiffany Toliver, Steve Slowey, and Paul Giggi speak frankly about all aspects of the Franchise Process. This podcast contains information on how to Find, Buy, Build and Operate a Successful Franchise. Tiffany, Paul, and Steve also chat about what mistakes to avoid, what questions to ask the Franchisor, and how to speed through the process. To visit the blo ...
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The podcast is hosted by one of the top franchise development executives in North America, Don Schin. With 23 years of experience in all aspects of franchising, Don teaches all the ins and outs of selling franchises whether you’re a franchisor, a broker, a consultant, or a franchise development manager. Additionally with Don’s large network of some of the top marketers, trainers, and professional speakers in business, and his to the point/maximum punch interviewing style, you’ll never want t ...
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The Franchise Leaders Forum Podcast
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Welcome to "The Franchise Leaders Forum," the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs navigating the intricate world of franchising, brought to you by industry veterans Tracy Panase and Shannon Wilburn. This podcast is your go-to resource for franchise leadership insights, practical strategies to build and scale your franchise, and firsthand experiences from those who live and breathe franchising every day. Leading the conversation is Tracy Panase, the dynamic force behind the Just Between Friend ...
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Welcome to The Franchise Story Podcast! Where we give you access to the stories, mindsets, and lessons learned by high performing Franchisees and the Franchise Founders behind the brands that they invested in. Your Hosts are Erik VanHorn and Brian Holmes. We are multi – unit, multi – brand franchisees with 20+ years of experience building our own franchise businesses. This is a niche podcast for listeners who want to hear the stories of people who have used Franchising to create businesses t ...
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Welcome to the Jim's Group Podcast! Yes, Jim's does podcasting too! Join us each week as we bring you unfiltered and inspiring interviews with our franchisees, franchisors, and the man behind it all, Jim Penman. Experience the authentic journey of running a successful small business within the Jim's network. Our conversations are raw and unedited, giving you a genuine look into the challenges and triumphs of our community. Let the stories of our franchisees inspire and guide you towards maki ...
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"The Scale Podcast," where we dive deep into the world of franchising and scaling businesses. Each episode is packed with insights, strategies, and real-life success stories to help you navigate the challenges of expansion and build a thriving empire. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, join us as we explore the art of growth, from the initial steps of franchising to the intricacies of scaling across markets. Tune in to "The Scale Podcast" and unlock the secre ...
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Welcome to The Franchise Podcast, the official podcast of franchising, led by the award-winning Madeleine Zook. With over a decade of experience as a franchisor, franchisee, and supplier, Madeleine is here to shatter the status quo and unveil the unfiltered truth about the franchise world. Each episode dives deep with the industry's top executives, exposing the raw secrets behind their victories, dissecting brutal challenges, and revealing game-changing strategies that drive franchise growth ...
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Short form thought provoking, single topic, franchise business related podcasts. Critical information you can leverage when considering using proven National franchise brands to build a multi-generational family empire.
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Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 16th Season in 2025. Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT as he serves up discussions with weekly guests, who will talk about best practices for scaling their franchise businesses for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how to become involved in franchising. Rather, some life event ca ...
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The Biz-Network Channel offers the listener the opportunity to have a conversation about any business related subject in today's complex marketplace by engaging with your host, Ken Nichols. I have over 43 years of actual business ownership experience including 20 years in manufacturing, retail stores, and over 23 years in the Commercial Insurance & Risk Management business. My experience crosses over the multiple challenges facing business owners, and I have interacted with all sizes of comp ...
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My name is Zev Asch; welcome to The Entrepreneur Next Door Podcast. I've spent my entire career in what I call "the trenches of small business and entrepreneurship." I spent three decades as a successful corporate marketing executive in small and family-owned businesses, an academic career as a Graduate Marketing Professor and director of Entrepreneurship and leadership at Touro University Graduate School of Business, and over a decade as a business transformation coach. As an avid podcast l ...
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Co-hosted by the dynamic duo Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman, Modrn Business is an award-winning, interview-style podcast that spotlights franchising's brightest executives. Follow along each week as we uncover franchising's top technology trends, the hottest franchise industries to invest in, ways to improve your own franchise business and how to potentially become a franchisee.
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Whether you are a franchise company, franchise broker or other professional in the franchise space you will find solutions to the biggest challenges we all face around developing your brand, processes, profitability, marketing, leads and sales processes.
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Founder & CEO of Pure Green Franchise, Ross Franklin, interviews inspiring entrepreneurs to uncover habits of success. Find out more info about Pure Green Franchise at:https://puregreenfranchise.com/ and more information on Ross Franklin at: https://www.rossfranklin.com/
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Successful franchise owner and consultant Rakesh Sharma shares his vast knowledge and tricks of the trade to give you a jumpstart on your franchising game. Building a solid business doesn’t have to be complicated, filled with regret or trial and error. Subscribe and learn everything you need to know before jumping into the franchising business! New episode goes live every week! Whether you are completely new to the business world or just simply looking for an investment without sacrificing t ...
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Do you want to start a business from nothing? Is your goal to leave your corporate job and become a franchise owner? Are you already an entrepreneur or business person who is looking to learn more? If the answer is yes to any of those questions then you are at the right place! Steve and Dylan started their business from scratch while in college. With no money they hustled their way to a $1 million dollar local junk removal business and franchised the concept. After selling multiple units, th ...
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Property De-Constructed – A Collective Wisdom of all things Property and Real Estate
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We're all connected in life. We all have similar core necessities - food, water, air, shelter, health, love. Real Estate - it doesn't matter if it's for personal or business, to rent or buy - we need shelter and community which assists us fulfil our core necessities. Property De-Constructed is a collective wisdom of all things Property and Real Estate. Presented by hosts Pat Panetta of Tell Your Story Media and Mark Errichiello of Master Advocates Real Estate Services. Each episode breaks do ...
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Studio F: The Secret Weapon Franchisors Aren’t Using (Yet)
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Franchisors are drowning in stale Zooms, dead Facebook groups, and unread newsletters. Enter Studio F—our internal podcast model that turns franchise communication into binge-worthy, high-engagement episodes your system will actually consume. From peer-to-peer “masterclass” wins, to hiring/retention playbooks, to FAQ Unplugged that answers once and…
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Interview with Jim's Building Inspections Franchisor, Phil Smallman
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Thinking of leaving the building game? This is a must listen with Jim's Building Inspections Franchisor, Phil Smallman.
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275. How This Franchisor Is Standing Out in the Competitive Childcare Industry—Kristen Denzer, CEO, Tierra Encantada
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How does your business differentiate? How do you stand out from the noise in your industry? Our guest today is Kristen Denzer, who shares with us how she is standing out and making a difference in the childcare industry. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: "Don’t cling to a mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it." LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule you…
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She Almost Sold Her Franchise in 4 Months—Now She Runs a Multi-Brand Empire
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From Googling “Can you sell a franchise after 4 months?” to owning and scaling a multi-brand franchise empire, Anna Dey’s story is the ultimate masterclass in perseverance and smart growth. In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik sits down with Anna to uncover how she: -Survived brutal 2 a.m. shifts and near-burnout -Has owned and scaled brands …
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Through the Lens of Fear with Tony Perzow
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, we sit down with Tony Perzow, a world-class negotiation expert, author, and keynote speaker. Perzow shares his strategies for mastering negotiation, driving business value, and navigating high-stakes decision-making as a leader in the franchise and entrepreneurial space.…
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276. Gain Freedom From Capital Gains Tax Using a Deferred Sales Trust—Brett Swarts, CEO, Capital Gains Tax Solutions
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What are your tax plans for when you exit your business? Do you have one? Our guest today is Brett Swarts, is a capital gains and exit tax planning expert. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Write down what matters the most. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit …
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Deciding to Exit After 2 Years of Ownership
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Register for the webinar: Liquidity Options for Search Investors - Wed Sep 24th - https://bit.ly/48lptOc Jack Saville was asked if owning a small business was underutilizing his talents. The question prompted a big decision. Topics in Jack and Sam’s interview: Jack’s motivation to own something and take a risk You are always buying a job Linking up…
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The-Biz-Network- Guest, Tea Phillips- Founder & CEO of Metaflex Glove and ATS Innovations
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Send us a text Tea Phillis is the Founder & CEO of MetaFlex Glove and ATS Innovations, a company that specializes in health related products including the MetaFlex Glove that can help people suffering from a variety of conditions related to their hands. The products allows people to gain strength and be able to use their hands in a more productive …
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[86] How To Lead Without Selling Your Soul
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If you’re an aspiring manager, a seasoned leader looking to up your #leadership, or you're a member of the #neurodivergent or #lgbtq community, this episode is for you. In this inspiring conversation, Laurence shares her deeply personal journey—from studying film in Montreal to leading marketing for Vestas, the world’s largest wind energy company. …
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So Much Fun: The Buyer of Choice in a Fragmented Industry
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Register for the webinars: Liquidity Options for Search Investors - Wed Sep 24th - https://bit.ly/41WmQym Employee Issues & Non-Competes When Buying a Business - TODAY!- https://bit.ly/4nrvvkD Mark Anderegg built the largest private daycare business in New England. He loved the model so much he's doing it again. Topics in Mark’s interview: Raising …
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“From Gas Station Attendant to Franchise CEO: Shirin Behzadi’s Unexpected Journey”
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From exile at 17 to CEO of a billion-dollar franchise platform. Shirin Bezhadi’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable leadership. Hear how she scaled Budget Blinds/Home Franchise Concepts, survived a brain tumor, and turned adversity into her greatest advantage.📌 Key Takeaways Exile and hardship can fuel resilience and leadership…
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Building Strong Franchise Relationships w/ John Francis
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What happens when you grow up in a franchising family and spend your career helping others avoid the mistakes you saw firsthand? John Francis, better known as Johnny Franchise and the swiss army knife of franchising, has lived every role in the franchise world: franchisee, franchisor, executive, advisor, and board member. Today, he mentors 15–20 br…
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Franchise Your Business
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Send us a text Franchising can multiply your brand—but only if you’re truly ready. Move too soon, and you’ll burn equity, fail franchisees, and risk collapse. In this episode, I share the five critical questions every founder must answer before franchising their business. From testing your concept in multiple markets, to ensuring strong unit econom…
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From $5 an Hour to Majority Owner of a 200-Unit Franchise
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Jerry Pugh went from making $5 an hour as a paramedic to owning 19+ Workout Anytime gyms—and then shocked the franchise world by buying the entire 200-unit brand. Everyone said it was impossible. Private equity experts said no way. Yet Jerry made it happen and now leads the company as CEO. In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Jerry shares how he s…
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Matt Rathgeb, founder of Groovy Hues Painting, shares his journey from launching a new brand to scaling it across competitive markets on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.By HorsePower Brands
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From SBA Loan to High 8-Figure Exit
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Register for the webinar: Employee Issues & Non-Competes When Buying a Business - Thu Sep 18th - https://bit.ly/4mbU9EI Jerod Pierce bought an HVAC business with $500k of SDE. Five years later, private equity was desperate to buy him out. Topics in Jerod’s interview: Challenging upbringing in foster care Adaptability as a survival skill Joining the…
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Franchise Sales and Marketing Trends - September 2025
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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on September 12, 2025, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA. Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call Visit our website: https://bigsky…
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I wouldn't be here without Jim's Building Inspections! Interview with franchisee, Daniel Hills
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A raw and emotional interview with Jim's Building Inspections franchisee Daniel Hills who shares his full Jim's journey in full! He covers the business, services and also his mental health journey. We thank Daniel for coming into the studio and sharing his story in full.
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The Flywheel of Buying Businesses in a Single Region
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Register for the webinar: Buyer of Choice Series Pt 1: Building Your Personal Buyer Brand (in a Sea of Searchers) - TODAY!- https://bit.ly/46ntJLG Doug Lepisto has partnered with 7 searchers to acquire businesses strictly in Western Michigan. Momentum is building. Topics in Doug’s interview: Having one foot in academia, one in business Place-based …
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Carlos Hesano: Restoring More Than Homes at DRYmedic Restoration Services
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Carlos Hesano is the brand President of Authority Brands DRYmedic Restoration Services, a company that steps in… when life takes unexpected turns. Whether it’s water, fire, storm, or mold damage, DRYmedic is there 24/7 to helpfamilies and businesses recover, rebuild, and reclaim their lives. And, they’re not just about restoring properties — they’r…
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The man with 370 franchisees and growing! Interview with Bill Cobanoglu, Divisional Franchisor for Jim's Laundry Services
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Interview with one of our Jim's legends, Bill Cobangolu, who has more than 370 franchisees in his regions and division. Bill shares what makes Jim's unique and also everything you need to know about Jim's Laundry Services. To learn more about us, call 131 546 or www.jims.net
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Season 3 Trailer: The Franchise Scale Up Podcast with Guy Coffey
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Send us a text The toughest leap in franchising isn’t starting—it’s scaling from 10 to 100 units. That’s where most founders stall out, not because their concept is weak, but because chaos takes over. I’m Guy Coffey—franchisor, franchisee, and growth strategist. I know what it takes to scale without selling out, burning out, or losing control. In S…
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The Semi-Absentee Trap: My Most Expensive Business Lesson
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Thinking about starting a franchise while working full-time (and maybe raising a family too)? 🚀 In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Bobby Brennan shares his journey from employee → sweat equity partner → franchisee → “semi-absentee” owner. He reveals the real cost of chasing franchise ownership when your capacity is maxed out, the truth about fra…
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Shaping the Future of the Lawn Care Industry
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Brad Saunders, Brand President of Heroes Lawn Care, shares his journey from independent business ownership to leading one of the fastest-growing lawn care franchise brands on the newest episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.By HorsePower Brands
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274. Using Global Talent to Outpace Competition—Jon Matzner, Co-Founder, Sagan
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Have you thought about hiring help internationally in the past, but didn’t know how to do it? Or maybe you tried working through an international virtual staffing company and found it did not work out as you had hoped? Our guest today is Jon Matzner, and he shares how he helps business leaders hire top talent globally. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: The Bruce Ma…
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Bloomin' Blinds' Growth Journey - With Kristopher Stuart
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DESCRIPTION: John Hayes interviews Kristopher Stuart, Chief Information Officer of Blooming Blinds, on the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast. Stuart shares his accidental entry into franchising while seeking improved business opportunities. He traces the growth of Blooming Blinds from a family-owned retail business to a thriving franchise with 86 franchis…
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Hiring a CEO to Run Things (and Get Life Back)
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Register for the webinar: Buyer of Choice Series Pt 1: Building Your Personal Buyer Brand (in a Sea of Searchers) - Thu Sep 11th - https://bit.ly/4pcznI8 Jeremy Hunka bought a $2m cabinet business, and year one consumed him. Leadership had to evolve for things to improve. Topics in Jeremy’s interview: Buying a business at age 27 Rocky first day as …
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Meet Jenny and Con from Jim's Scratch & Dent Removal - Must listen!
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Jim's Scratch and Dent is a new division, however, the franchisees in this division are absolutely over the moon! Meet Con and Jenny who share their journey and what the franchise has been able to do for them and their family.
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4 Ways Prospects Derail a Sales Call—Jared Lockwood with Sandler
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You’ve probably been there before: the call is moving along, and suddenly the prospect takes things in a direction you didn’t expect. The agenda slips, time gets away, and you hang up realizing you didn’t get what you needed. It’s not just frustrating—it’s costly. This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we're joined by Jared Lockwo…
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Azeem Niazi walked away from the corporate grind to build a Bumble Bee Blinds Franchise of his own. Azeem shares what it’s really like transitioning from a structured 9-to-5 career into the dynamic world of business ownership on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.By HorsePower Brands
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He Built Club Pilates—Now He’s Back to Disrupt Franchising (Again)
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What happens when the guy who built Club Pilates, UFC Gym, and a multi-billion dollar franchise empire decides to start over? 👀 Enter Anthony Geisler and Sequel Brands—the “third choice” in franchising. Forget sold-out territories and underfunded startups… this is McDonald’s-level support with ground-floor access. In this episode, Anthony reveals: …
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A Few Hours Per Week, a Few States Away
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Register for the webinar: Love & Leverage: Lessons from Couples Who Acquired Together - TODAY! - https://bit.ly/4mBLyw5 Brett Maxam bought a concrete business with high 6 figures of earnings. Despite being a plane ride away, it's gone well. Topics in Brett’s interview: His desire to “run the show” after watching acquisitions up close Involving his …
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How to Build a Profitable Franchise Brand w/ Kevin Wilson
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What separates good franchisors from great ones? This episode unpacks the lessons behind building, scaling, and selling franchise brands that thrive long term. Kevin Wilson has spent his career at the intersection of strategy and franchising, turning ideas into nationally recognized brands and scaling businesses others thought couldn’t be scaled. F…
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Protecting Your Digital Assets: Paige Wiese on Scaling the Right Way
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Send us a text Digital marketing isn’t just about pretty websites or SEO campaigns. It’s about protecting the foundation of your business—your domains, logins, hosting, brand files, and the digital assets most entrepreneurs never think about until it’s too late. In this episode, I talk with Paige Wiese of Tree Ring Digital about how to build digita…
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Stop Being the Bottleneck: The Hard Truth Every Franchisee Must Hear
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Are you secretly holding your franchise back? In this episode, Erik reveals how he became the bottleneck in his own businesses—and the hard lessons that helped him break free. From scaling mistakes to fixing bad decisions, discover the truth every franchisee must face if they want to grow profitably. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – How franchisees sabotage t…
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How Franchising Transformed My Career - With Mary Thompson
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DESCRIPTION: John Hayes interviews Mary Thompson, CEO of BNI and chair of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, who shares her journey from the Marine Corps to franchising via a company called Cookies by Design. Thompson highlights the importance of franchising in developing her business skills and its transformative impact …
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273. The Secret Weapon of Lead Conversion: Landing Pages—Sahil Patel
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How is your website converting potential customers or franchise buyers for your business? When is the last time you checked? Our guest today is Sahil Patel, who is a landing page expert who shares with us the secrets he’s learned on how to optimize a landing page. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Create a great landing page that makes it easy for your customer to …
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The Joy & Pain of Buying a Tech Business
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Register for the webinar: Love & Leverage: Lessons from Couples Who Acquired Together - Thu Sep 4th - https://bit.ly/47PpZ6L Felipe Corcuera bought an automation company that didn't offer AI. Since ChatGPT was released, he has had to adapt. Topics in Felipe’s interview: Imperfect information in the lower middle market Pivoting from investing to ope…
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I am honored to be a part of Jim's! Interview with George Surace from Jim's Mowing
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George from Jim's Mowing is a young dad and shares everything you need to know about how you can work the business around your family.
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Fixing the Franchise Bottleneck: How Global Talent Solves Staffing, Systems, and Scale
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Tired of staffing headaches slowing down growth? We're joined by Wes Kauffman (FASTSIGNS multi-unit owner) and Binsi Das (Sagan). This webinar tells the real story of how global talent helped transform FASTSIGNS franchise operations and why this model is now being adopted across other franchise systems. This is a live recording originally recorded …
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$2 Million of Fun: Big Margins in Play Centers
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About fall conferences: Southeast Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Conference 2025 Buy Then Build Summit McguireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference M &A Launchpad's Fall Show (use ACQUIRINGMINDS for a discount) Despite tight search criteria, Daniel Batista found a business that excited him. The eye-popping margins were a bonus. Topics in Danie…
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20K Revenue month in the middle of winter! Interview with Enoh from Jim's Mowing
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Enoh did a video back for us in March 2025, so it was great for him to come into the studio and catch up about how his franchise experience has been. He also shares some great customer service tips and insights into the life of a small business owner!
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Fundraising Reimagined: Mike Bahun’s Journey from the Dugout to the Boardroom
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This week we welcome Mike Bahun, founder and CEO of Fundraising University. His journey into fundraising and franchising began as a high school coach, igniting his passion for enhancing resources for schools in need. Mike shares his vision to revolutionize fundraising through a service-based model that prioritizes the needs of students, teachers, a…
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Why Billionaires Invest DIFFERENTLY (And How You Can Too)
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Most investors are playing the wrong game. Billionaires? They treat investing like a business. In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik Van Horn sits down with Bob Fraser—entrepreneur, investor, and author of Invest Like a Billionaire—to uncover how the ultra-wealthy think differently, avoid risk, and build generational wealth. From bouncing back…
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272. Global Franchising Success—Keenan Fisher, Managing Partner, Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop
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Have you thought about expanding your company internationally? Going across an ocean or maybe a neighboring country? Our guest today is Keenan Fisher, and he shares with us how he is successfully expanding into new international markets. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: What you want now vs. what you want later. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise…
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Creating Effective Marketing Strategies - With Jack Monson
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DESCRIPTION: John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, interviews Jack Monson, Chief Growth Officer at Thunder Lee Marketing and host of the Social Geek podcast. They delve into Monson's marketing and client acquisition roles, his franchising journey, and the significance of fostering enduring relationships in the franchise sector. The di…
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Stacking Small Acquisitions to $5m in Revenue
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About fall conferences: Southeast Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Conference 2025 Buy Then Build Summit McguireWoods Independent Sponsor Conference M &A Launchpad's Fall Show (use ACQUIRINGMINDS for a discount) Kyle Boyden & Jake Furfaro bought tiny cleaning companies, five times. While painful, it taught them ops & integration. Topics in Kyle…
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Sarah Moriarty, Director of Business Development at Benetrends, shares her journey and unpacks the funding options every entrepreneur should know.By HorsePower Brands
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Why would independent tradies join Jim's Bathrooms?
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Meet Sam and Alex who share the Jim's Bathrooms difference and why they chose to be a part of the Jim's family.
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Chris Conner, president of Franchise Marketing Systems, interviews Todd Abraham
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About one of the best franchise opportunities in America. If you love the idea of a franchise that is one of the lowest priced, easiest to operate with the least amount of stress that also allows you to work from home, you want to listen to this interview. It also can be one of the most lucrative as well. For more information, call (423) 381-0925 f…
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