Franchise Interviews

The State of Staffing America's workforce is changing as more and more people are looking for flexibility that part-time work provides. In 2006, the staffing industry generated approximately $87 billion in sales; 2.9 million people per day are employed by staffing companies. Over the next decade, the U.S. staffing industry will be one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and businesses; people can chose when, where and how they want to work. Companies whose workforces are comprised of 10% or more flexible workers realize better financial growth. 66% of staffing employees say flexible work time is important to them. 90% of client businesses say staffing firms provide the flexibility to stay fully staffed during busy times. 75% of business customers say the quality of employees recruited from staffing firms is the same as or better than the quality of their regular employees. And Nobody Else is Doing it like 10 til 2.

On November 7 and 8, Marty McDermott presented "The Franchise Alternative to the Collegiate Entrepreneur" at the CEO National convention in Chicago. Over 1600 people attended the event. Marty will deliver this presentation to our loyal audience of listeners.

Don and Marty are celebrating two years and our 100th show of Franchise Interviews. Don and Marty talk about the last two years. We will talk about highlights from the last 100 shows, what we learned, what is ahead for the next two years and even some funny moments from the show. You will also here clips from legends in franchising like · Jim Rudolph, CEO of Rita’s Water Ice franchise opportunity · The legendary Michael Gerber · Hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes · John Hewitt, founder of Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax franchise opportunity · George Naddaff, founder of Boston Market franchise opportunity · Kevin Hein, one of the top franchise attorneys in the country. Don’t miss this two-hour special of Franchise Interviews! Hear parts 1 and 2 of this encore edition.

AdviCoach specializes in coaching, advising, mentoring, training and facilitating business solutions to companies at every stage of the business process. By working with you as a business coach, the AdviCoach will help you identify and understand which core problems are putting your business at risk. As an adviser, the AdviCoach will provide you with rapid impact solutions to help overcome obstacles and move your business to the next level.

Decor and you – Shirley Warrington – VP Franchise Development Decor & You is a dynamic interior decorating franchise, a rapidly growing and changing business with national headquarters comfortably situated midway between Boston and New York City, in Southbury, Connecticut (population 28,000.) Decor&You is part of the global home furnishings industry where sales top $200 billion each year.

We are meeting with Bruce Violette of the Business Partner franchise opportunity. Your local Business Partner is a team of experienced marketing professionals with expertise in all areas of marketing communications. Business Partner is here to simplify your life and save you time and money by providing a single source alternative never offered before in this market.

If you are a big listener to our show, you know that financing a franchise opportunity has been a little more challenging. Learn How to Prepare for a Franchise Business Loan from Comerica Bank, the Nation’s Leading Small Business Lender James Stolt, VP of Small Business Administration Lending division of Comerica Bank discusses the lending program and tells listeners how to prepare for a successful loan application.

In part 2, Dana dives deeper into training for new franchisees as well as what she looks for in her franchisees.

If you are a frequent listener to our radio show, you know that the growth in the home health care industry has been exponential. Today you will learn about the successful AristoCare franchise system & an opportunity that may be right for you. Franchisor Dana Rambow, founder and CEO of AristoCare, shares with you the history of her home health agency and the franchise system that has brought its franchisees proven success. Discover if this opportunity is right for you.

In part 2, Ryan dives deeper into why it is critical to work with a location expert in choosing your franchise location.

You have heard the expression...Location, Location, Location. Ryan Cunningham is the founder and President of the national firm of Javelin Solutions. Prior to launching Javelin Solutions, Mr. Cunningham was a twenty-year veteran of the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, in the role of Executive Vice President. Javelin Solutions develops and implements comprehensive real estate strategies for new and established franchise concepts. Working exclusively in the Franchise industry with a vast network of qualified commercial real estate brokers, Javelin Solutions provides national coverage and support across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Six Step Site Selection Process developed by the company President, Ryan Cunningham, provides site selection support and management of all phases of the process, from market analysis and strategic planning to Lease review and negotiation.

The Entrepreneur’s Source – Brian Miller, President The Entrepreneur’s Source is ranked among the top consulting franchises in the country.” -Entrepreneur Magazine Our Performance Enhancement Team and consultants have extensive experience in all aspects of franchise and business success. Unlike others, we’re totally objective. When we say, “Your success is our only business,” we mean it. We use a time-tested process to help generate success for our clients.

We are meeting with Peter Baldine, the Chief Development Officer for Moran Industries. In 1956, Dennis Moran founded Moran Industries based on a simple statement: "Americans depend on their cars, and they can depend on us." For over 50 years, Americans have relied on our professionalism and industry expertise to service their cars and maintain them on a regular basis. Moran offers several highly respected and recognized brands that have exceeded our customers' expectations for over 50 years. Each of these brands is a trusted name with a proven, award winning operating system and a support program that is among the best in the industry!

This is part two of our interview with Jerome Williams and Boyton Weeks of Fantastic Sams. With over 1350 salons, Fantastic Sams is one of the country’s largest full-service hair care franchises. Their salons have earned a reputation for offering quality hair care services to the entire family, while our company offers over 30 years of experience in hair care and business management to our franchisees.

Who says that owning your own hair salon business can’t be fun? Their franchisees across the country believe the social atmosphere of a Fantastic Sams creates an environment that’s fun, entertaining, and rewarding. Today you will hear from master franchisees to Fantastic Sam’s Jerome Williams and Boyton Weeks.

October 2, 2008 we are meeting with William Fikhman of the franchise I Sold it on Ebay.William is one of the youngest franchisees for Isold it on Ebay as well as the country.

We have another fabulous Snell & Wilmer Attorney, Holly Shilliday,who has loads of helpful information to share with our audience on a really timely topic: Given today’s economic conditions, many businesses are heading into financial troubles, such as bankruptcy, and franchise systems are no exception. Holly will speak to our audience on how systems should: Prevent Bankruptcy: how to identify warning signs, how can franchisor get troubled franchisee back on track Protect Rights: what are the appropriate steps to protect the franchise system if bankruptcy is inevitable; what are the rights and responsibilities of the franchisor, franchisee and lender Handle Bankruptcy: what happens to a franchise agreement in this situation, how is relationship with the lender affected Holly Shilliday has represented and advised lenders and numerous franchisors in bankruptcy cases filed by franchisees and/or their guarantors.

In part two, Karol discusses a very important part of finding the right franchise and that is financial parameters.

Find the Perfect Franchise Opportunity with franchise consultant Karol Mercurio of Matchpoint Consulting Services. Karol shares with you how she helps her consulting clients weigh their options to find the perfect franchise opportunity. This is part 1 of a two segment interview.

We are meeting with Linda Searles of the Baby Power Franchise Concept. Linda Searles started the business in a church basement and now has turned it into a profitable franchise business and rewarding parent/child play experience. The business - Baby Power is a program for children ages six months to five years and their parents. The mission - to build a system of communication between families, through the Baby Power program, that lasts a lifetime. It all began back in 1974 when Linda personally developed and taught a progressive, developmentally appropriate gymnastic and musical parent/child play program for the local Adult School. Targeting children in the pre-school years, Baby Power's objective is to build confidence and promote child development, parent! child communication and bonding.