Franchise Interviews

One of the key elements to being a successful franchisee is strong leadership skills. Today I am interviewing Dr. Simon Cleveland, one of the authors of There Is No Box: A Practical Guide for the Relatable Leader. Dr. Cleveland is a professor at Purdue Global Cleveland has decades of experience in complex, technical project management for organizations and companies the book investigates where leaders start, how they become boxed in upon entering the workforce, and finally how they can break through those boundaries to become a culturally agile leader and a meaningful contributor to our global society. There Is No Box is a practical guide for leaders who recognize how critical it is to draw outside the lines of typical guidance in order to rethink leadership development and gain competencies that make them more inclusive, culturally aware, and empowered to facilitate collaboration. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast  

We are meeting Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning - A Franchise that is about to open its 100th location shortly and has seen 4X revenue growth in the past 3 years alone. As a minority-owned business in a landscape that doesn’t typically see minority owners (Tanning/Skincare) and the holder of a commercial Real Estate Portfolio of over nine figures, Onyi’s success story has seen much adversity and much success, and he can provide some amazing detail as to how Glo is being built, the team building strengths of programs like employee franchise ownership programs and the realities of today’s market. Glo Tanning was voted NWA’s “Best of the Best”​ in 2015, 2016, & 2017! Whether you want a traditional suntan or a sunless spray tan, Glo Tanning is the place for you! Glo Tanning believes in giving their clients the best in everything – great prices, educated staff, advanced equipment, and high-quality products – and with plenty of options to customize your plan to achieve a gorgeous suntan or a natural-lookin

We are meeting Chris Walls, President and CEO of Go Mini’s.  Go Mini’s, is an innovative portable storage company offering a unique approach to the industry—using territories instead of physical locations, significantly reducing overhead costs. This flexible model not only benefits franchisees but also allows them to serve customers more effectively and efficiently! In Part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

I recently discovered Google’s latest AI innovation, NotebookLM. This new tool has generated a lot of excitement in both the tech and podcasting communities—and for good reason. Users can input any type of raw text, whether it’s a short story or article.  NotebookLM will transform it into a podcast. Each "podcast" features the same male and female voices, mimicking the tone and rhythm with natural-sounding filler words like “uhms” and “aahs” Occasionally, you might notice a glitch in the speech or repeated explanations from the virtual hosts. Curious about its capabilities, we decided to put NotebookLM to the test by inputting a recent article featuring Telephone Doctor Nancy Friedman and Dr. Martin J. McDermott. Give it a listen and ask yourself—if you weren’t told this was AI-generated, would you have known? Today’s podcast is a conversation of a podcast interview between Nancy Friedman, known as the "Telephone Doctor," and Dr. Martin J. McDermott, the owner of Franchise Interviews. The interview covers a

We are meeting with Rob Totten, VP of Franchise Development for Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, the leading provider of sustainable commercial kitchen services in the USA. Since its inception in 1996, Filta has positioned itself as the pioneering leader of active fryer management and environmental kitchen sustainability across the food and hospitality industries. Brought to North America in 2002 as a franchise concept, Filta is part of United Kingdom-based Franchise Brands (AIM: FRAN). The cornerstone of the company’s offering is FiltaFry, the complete fryer management service incorporating on-site micro-filtration as well as the removal, recycling, and replacement of cooking oil. Furthermore, the brand provides humidity control in cold storage devices through FiltaCool and prevents drain blockage through its grease-free drain foam brand FiltaDrain. Filta recently achieved the impressive milestone of recycling one billion pounds of cooking oil into biodiesel.  In part two, we play a clip from our pop

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - The Hallmark of Franchising - Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from franchise attorney Kevin Hein. Kevin discusses the hallmark in franchising and what makes a good franchise successful. Kevin Hein focuses his practice in franchising and product distribution law. Kevin is a partner in the Denver office.

We are meeting with Ryan Sawchuk, founder of ReUp Living, to discuss how ReUp is disrupting the real estate market, expansion through franchising, and plans to open an experience center in Las Vegas this fall. ReUp is a pre-listing solution for homeowners, buyers, and real estate agents that increases a home’s value by remodeling it with no risk or upfront costs before selling. Founded in 2021 by Ryan Sawchuk, ReUp began franchising in 2022 and has set out to transform the real estate process by updating tired homes with turnkey home improvements that require no upfront costs. Unlike traditional real estate transactions, ReUp covers the renovation costs and then splits the profit from increased home values, ensuring higher gains from real estate sales. The company can also simultaneously allow buyers to customize the new home while financing is closing. ReUp takes care of all renovation costs, sourcing, project management, and communication, while only using licensed and insured general contractors on all pr

We have a great show. We are meeting with Charles Furlough, President and CEO of Pillar To Post. Pillar To Post® is the #1 North American Home Inspection Franchise with more than 550+ locations in North America. Pillar To Post™ believes that home inspection is crucial in every homeownership story. A home inspection is designed to assess the home you are considering buying. From the roof to the foundation and everything in between, Pillar To Post’s™ home inspectors will evaluate the home's overall condition and provide you with a detailed report. TALKING POINTS: •         Industry Evolution: With 20+ years in the industry, Charles has witnessed significant technological advancements. He can provide a detailed look at how technology has reshaped home inspections, improving efficiency and accuracy, and what the future looks like for the industry. •         Leadership Insights: Charles shares his unique approach to leading through market changes, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and innovation. H

We have a great show.  We are meeting with Ryan Wimpey, the founder of TipTop K9, a company that provides families dog training, obedience, and manners training. Since 2008, Tip Top K9 has expanded to 18 locations across the U.S., and they have been shaping the dog training industry in unique ways.  Key Takeaways Ryan will share his journey of growing Tip Top K9 from a single location to a nationwide franchise. Detail how they have changed the dog training industry. Provide tips and advice to aspiring franchisees on identifying the right time to expand. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.   

We are meeting with Aicha Bascaro. Aicha is the Founder & CEO of the American Franchise Academy® (AFA) and a 30+ year veteran in the franchise industry. Aicha has lived in 14 countries working with master franchisor organizations, leading franchise companies, and managing franchise operations for brands like Domino’s Pizza, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Olive Garden. Her passion is working with franchise leaders focused on growth, financial and time freedom. Aicha is a coach, speaker, and author of Amazon Best-Selling books “The Franchise Fix” and “Multi-Unit Franchise Mastery”. The AFA is celebrating its 8th anniversary in 2024 and focuses on helping franchisees turn their one-unit franchise job into a multi-unit enterprise through systems that increase employee retention and productivity, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Her clients are from the US and around the world. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Should I go with a small or large franchise system? - One of the most popular emails we get from our listeners is should I go with a small or large franchise system. This was a clip with our interview with franchise expert and veteran Steve Beagleman. Steve eloquently address this popular question for our listeners.

Have you ever thought about running your own vacation rental business? We are meeting with Lukas Krause, the CEO of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, a leading vacation rental management company that’s been around for over 20 years, controlling the bookings of over 1,400 properties across 15 states. Some of the questions Lukas will address are the following: Why are more travelers looking at vacation rentals vs. hotels for their lodging needs? How is franchising making the vacation rental market more accessible? What are some of the growing hurdles that property owners face in the vacation rental market, and how is property management removing those hurdles and making homeowners successful? In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

We are meeting with Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar. Atomic Wings was created in 1989 to share authentic New York-style Buffalo wings. Now, with dozens of restaurants open in the U.S., Atomic Wings is setting its sights on nationwide growth. In addition to its existing locations, Atomic Wings targets New York, New Jersey, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. The brand is led by owners and brothers Zak and Ray Omar. Atomic Wings offers customers fresh, never frozen, natural, and hormone-free chicken wings hand-tossed in 14 proprietary sauces, a classic menu, a welcoming dining experience, and a commitment to quality. With a passion for authentic Buffalo wings and a dream to share them with the rest of the world, their delicious wings and signature sauces have made us a staple in NYC and beyond. Their fresh, never-frozen, hormone-free wings paired with any of our 14 sauces are guaranteed to blow your mind.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

This is our most listened to "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast to date. It comes from franchise expert Gary Ochiogrosso who answers a common question that we have been asked hundreds of times and that is, "What is the best franchise?" Gary also talks about the three legged stool of a successful.

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Read The E-Myth Revisited and Awakening The Entrepreneur Within - On this Great Quotes in Franchising podcast, the legendary Michael Gerber discusses why every aspiring entrepreneur must read The E-Myth Revisited and Awakening The Entrepreneur Within. The E-Myth is one of the most successful entrepreneurial books in history. Michael explains why on this edition.

Have you ever wanted to open a bar? We have a great show.  We are meeting with Roman Maliszewski, founder of Tapster, the groundbreaking self-serve taproom concept. Their tasting room franchise opportunity eliminates much of the overhead and headaches of a typical bar. It offers entrepreneurs a proven blueprint and ongoing support to deliver a true Tapster experience. Roman’s story is much more than just opening a bar. It’s a leap from a Princeton graduate to an advertising executive, a world traveler, and a BEERpreneur. His unique journey and industry knowledge have positioned Tapster at the forefront of a self-serve transformation within the bar industry! Here’s why Roman & Tapster are newsworthy: ·        From Vendor to Visionary: Roman transitioned from the tech side (Pour My Beer) to build Tapster. ·        Self-Serve Revolution: Tapster capitalizes on staffing shortages and consumer desire for unique experiences. ·        Future of Bars: Roman predicts a rise in craft cocktails on draft alongsi

Do you recall the days when people relied on maps to reach their destinations? Thankfully, we now have GPS technology. This insightful comparison comes from Chad Harrison, Franchise Development Representative at Authority Brands, and Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, Inc. They draw an analogy between GPS technology and maps in the context of franchising.

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Most people know what they like - This great quote in franchising came from Jim Coen who has been tagged Mr. Franchise. With decades of franchise, marketing, and entrepreneurial experience, and the owner of Franchise Perfection, Jim Coen, brings key skills to franchise consulting for those interested in buying a franchise.

We have a great show.  We are meeting with Bennett Maxwell, the Chairman of Dirty Dough. Dirty Dough uses centralized production with special machines to produce the world’s first 3-layer cookie. This technology also allows a franchise to open up at half the cost of the competition and half the labor while lowering ongoing costs. Other issues of waste, quality control, supply chain, etc., are handled on the corporate level, resulting in the simplest food franchise concept. Dirty Dough is growing rapidly and expanding across the country. Dirty Dough is a food franchise that specializes in unique and fun-to-eat cookies. Recipes are trademarked, meaning customers won’t find these flavors anywhere else. Dirty Dough stores are uniquely set up to be profitable in both large and small markets. With extremely low labor costs and high profit margins, their locations don’t need to sell as many cookies as our competitors to make the same profits. And selling these uniquely addicting cookies isn’t hard to do.

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Follow the System! - Julie Bennett is the author of the Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying and Owning a Franchise. Julie appeared as a guest on our weekly radio show Franchise Interviews. Her book is a must read for anyone looking to buy a franchise. Listen to the two quotes she references on this podcast.