Modern Business

In the much-anticipated return to our Millennial Monthly segment, host Zack Fishman chats with Outer Banks Boil Company CEO/Founder, Matt Khouri. In this segment, we discuss how Matt attracts young families to try low-country boils, how he garners interest from Millennial franchise candidates, the ways they educate consumers about their alternative dining experience and how they adjusted their model to mirror consumer tastes.

In this edition of Emerging and Essential, we catch up with franchise veteran and Director of Franchise Development for Fleet Clean USA, Dale Waite. Dale walks us through the founding story of Fleet Clean, why the mobile fleet washing business is essential to American businesses, some examples of Millennial franchisees and some tools they provide to help make their franchisees successful. To learn more about Fleet Clean, check out www.ownfc.com!

In this next episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack hops on with the freshly-crowned Entrepreneur Top 100 New Franchise receipt, Jason Revere of Honest Abe Roofing. We talk about the importance of a brand in a fragmented space, how technology has helped set them apart from their competitors and why there is never a better time to get into the roofing industry.

In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack sits down with fellow podcaster and friend of the podcast, Joe Malmuth, the newly-minted Managing Director of Franchise Development for Batteries Plus Bulbs. In this segment, we talk about how why he was drawn to BPB, what technologies they have used to pivot during COVID, why speciality retail is poised for explosive growth and some innovative new ideas for the future of franchise development.

In this Modrn Business segment, Zack talks all things essential with US Lawns CEO, Ken Hutcheson. We discuss how his brand has adapted their business operations to the pandemic, how he is keeping his team positive through quarantine and where he sees the commercial landscaping industry going post-COVID.

In another episode of Emerging & Essential, Zack sits down with Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions, Tim Conn. We discuss how his commercial cleaning brand has pivoted due to COVID-19, how they have used technology to stay nimble through the pandemic and where he sees his industry playing a role in how we do business in the future.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack speaks with Jeremiah Ice’s Director of Brand Development, Devin Schneider. We cover how their brand turns net promoters into real promoters, some great ways they are giving back to the communities they serve and what sets them apart from their competitors in the franchise space.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack chats with Jad Buckman, Business Development Manager for Epcon Communities. Epcon is one of the few brands to be firing on all cylinders despite the pandemic; we discuss how they have changed their business model to expand their franchisee talent pool, how they are spreading the word about their niche concept and what type of candidate succeeds at Epcon.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack talks to Pirtek USA’s Franchise Development Manager, Nick Ridgway. We discuss how Pirtek has adapted to COVID-19, what type of candidate goes into the hydraulics business (the answer may surprise you) and how they speak to these candidates to get them interested in their brand.

In this Modrn Business episode, we can finally bring you one thing we haven’t had in a while: normalcy! We talk to InXpress’s EVP of Franchise Development & Onboarding, (and friend of the podcast), Christina Chambers. Zack and Christina discuss exciting new technological developments for InXpress, what their ideal franchise candidate is, the all-important DHL partnership and why (in this host’s opinion) there is never a better time to get into the global shipping and logistics business.

In another episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack gets together with the newest brand on the block, PetWellClinic, to discuss why they decided to franchise their veterinary urgent care business. We learn about how they use technology to set themselves apart from the PE-backed veterinary clinics, why this space is poised for massive growth in franchising and what competition they even have in franchising (hint: there’s none).

In another episode of Emerging and Essential, Ryan and Zack host avid Modrn Business listener, Rick Porter, CEO of Cinch IT. In this segment, we discuss how Cinch IT is disrupting the managed services space, how they have found their perfect franchise candidate and what changes they’ve made to their business model to succeed amidst COVID-19.

In this Emerging and Essential episode, Ryan and Zack speak with CEO of Bloomin’ Blinds, Kelsey Stuart. We go through how they use technology to set themselves apart, what Bloomin’ Blinds has done to pivot in this pandemic and the great story behind why Kelsey got into the window covering business.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, we talk with CEO of Kelly’s Roast Beef, Neil Newcomb. In this segment, we discuss how Kelly’s has been able to use their legacy branding to their advantage, how they are handling the COVID-19 crisis and what goals they have for the rest of 2020.

Glad to FINALLY host todays guest, Founder & CEO of Franchise Payments Network & POLN8, Tom Epstein. He has been a friend and trusted advisor to me for a long time in franchising. In this episode we mix on what Tom is seeing from a hard data standpoint because he is the credit card processor for many national brands across many sectors. Then we dive in to many topics that are extremely relevant for our audience right now, including: -Gift card programs that distribute cash to franchisees NOW -Loyalty and rewards programs that work -How to turn "net promoters" into "real promoters" -Mobile payments and ordering ahead -How to rally employees and customers around your brand -Changing consumer behaviors and things your brand can be working on to lay the foundation for a solid reopening and To claim your FREE BOOK (Man Up by Bedros Keullian or "Juggling Elephants" by Jones Loflin)email me at ryanh@rallio.com

Alex Oswiecinski is the Founder of Prospect Direct, a platform that uses a combination of data science, automation, and highly refined cold prospecting strategies to identify and deliver financially qualified prospects who are ready to look at your brand. Whether thats for a future date when the economy gets going again, or investing now, Prospect Direct is a very budget friendly way to keep your pipeline flowing. In this episode we first talk about the State of the union and dig in to the hard data of what sectors are still seeing a lot of action. This is done from a very non biased prospective, as Alex cares about arming franchisors with factual information. We also discuss: - advice on what brands should do (at minimum) to keep their pipeline growing - Prospect Direct, what is it & how does it work - and much more! Email me at Ryan@modrnbusiness.com if you would like to meet Alex or learn more. -Rh

Matt Friedman, founder and CEO of Wing Zone, and Justin engage in a spirited discussion about: -How and why Wing Zone sales are up since the start of the coronavirus crisis -How consumer expectations for restaurants are rapidly changing (and what that means for your marketing calendar) Why massive job loss and 401K value depletion may create a favorable labor market for the franchise industry -How franchisors need to evolve both to support existing franchisees and appeal to new partner candidates -How digital and social will play a more important role than ever in franchise lead generation efforts

In this special COVID-19 edition, co-host Zack Fishman chats with Tim Vogel, CEO/Founder of Scenthound on the podcast. In this refreshingly positive interview, we dive deep into how they are managing crisis amid this pandemic, how dogs are helping us through these crazy times, how his team is preparing for life after COVID-19 and why he believes Scenthound's tech-inspired heritage will position his brand for success in the future.

In this episode I first share what it was like having COVID 19 and deliver some inspiration for those that are fearful of catching the virus. Then I pivot to talk about what we (at Rallio.com) are seeing happen with the many franchise brands we serve, namely SLASHING paid ads budget and working on organic strategies.. Lastly I present a solution to the "algorithm problem" that marketers face: ACTIVATE your customers and employees to Rally around your brand and incentivize them to become "micro influencers" on their personal social profiles. Here is a link to me discussing my experience with COVID 19 in more detail on the "Success Made To Last" podcast: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/successmadetolast/2020/04/03/success-made-to-last-with-covid-19-survivor-ryan-hicks-host-of-biz-podcast

In this special Modrn Business Series, Emerging and Essential, co-host Zack Fishman talks to Hansel Lynn, the founder/CEO of theCoderSchool. In this segment, we discuss their pivot to remote coding for children, how to be nimble amid a crisis and some new discoveries theCoderSchool made during the pandemic that will allow them to move their brand forward post-COVID 19.