Modern Business

Bernard Birnbaum is the CEO of The Warrior Factory, an emerging franchise offering American Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course training and fun to kids and adults alike. In this episode, Bernard shares his thoughts on creating a brand community based on shared values and passions, the importance of aligning those values with hands-on franchise owners, and the opportunities and challenges of being a category-creator and educating the marketplace.

Today our guest on the podcast is Jones Loflin. Jones and I met at IFA 2020 in Orlando Florida as a booth neighbor! We got to talking and I knew I wanted to host him on the Podcast. Mr. Loflin is is a speaker, author and sought after trainer. His books include: Juggling Elephants, Always Growing, Getting to It, and Getting the Blue Ribbon. Focus areas include: work life balance, time management, leadership development, and adapting to change. A sample franchise clients he works with includes: Tractor Supply, Choice Hotels, Taco Johns, and Interim Healthcare One of his interesting pieces of past work that most folks in our audience would recognize: Jones worked as a “Trainer of Trainers” for the author of the best- selling book, Who Moved My Cheese? (involved training individuals from the US and other countries how to use the change model in their organizations) Based in North Carolina. Enjoy this episode as we explore all of the above, and get into topics ranging from: -Helping others with the struggle of

In this episode recorded on Friday March 20th 2020, we address the current reality head on, AND use some historical context to discuss when we expect to see a rebound in franchise growth. Obviously we have never before seen a crisis quite like this. However, we do have multiple crisis over the past four decades that have rocked the franchise world and sown massive unpredictability. Thus, we know how markets react to recessions and uncertainty. Using that context as a basis (and also looking at the COVID-19 numbers across the globe as this pandemic spreads with certain countries being affected months ahead of others)... we can rub the crystal ball and make some predictions. In this episode we address: -What is happening -How long do we think it will last and when do we think we will see growth again -What industries will bounce back -Who will not bounce back -What does a "survival plan" look like -Why its important to spend time on your long term strategy too -What is PE thinking -The effect on the workfor

For this episode of Modrn Business, co-host Zack Fishman hops on the phone with a hot new sushi concept sweeping South Florida, Sushi Sake. Zack and Sushi Sake's VP of Franchise Development, Junior Schwank, talk about how they use ghost kitchens to test out markets for expansion, how they use their Postmates partnership as an asset and their use of analytics to figure out where a location will succeed the best. To learn more about Sushi Sake, head over to sushisakemiami.com and click the franchise tab!

Our newest podcast, The Nexus, is hosted by Justin Mink (SVP of Sales at Scorpion) and explores the intersection of branding, culture, and marketing in the franchise industry. The franchise model presents unique challenges for leaders dedicated to building exceptional brands with world-class cultures. Each episode, Justin talk with franchise leaders whose teams masterfully execute brand-building and work to ensure that marketing bolsters the power of their brands across national and even global footprints. In this first episode of The Nexus, Justin explores how Alex Bingham, CEO of The Little Gym, has grown his brand over a span of more than 19 years in to a global powerhouse with hundreds of locations in 30+ countries. In a discussion recorded live on the floor of the 2020 IFA Convention, Alex talks about his passion for creating a culture that fosters healthy dissent and gives the thousands of people in the system a stake in the brand and their vision.

Bedros Keuilian is the Founder of Fit Body Bootcamp, a national fitness franchise with over 600 locations open. He is the author of MAN UP, a WSJ bestseller. He’s an Executive coach, has several elite masterminds, and is an incredibly talented marketer, entrepreneur, and authority in his industry that is really walking the talk while teaching others to do the same in. We recorded this episode at the IFA streaming booth in Orlando at IFA 2020. Topics we explored in depth in this great chat included: -Bedros incredible backstory -Life before Fit Body Bootcamp (running a personal Training Agency that taught trainers how to sell high ticket packages) -The evolution of Fit Body Bootcamp -Lead generation and digital marketing for both Consumer marketing and franchise development -Fit Body Bootcamp’s step by step process for franchise Development -Content strategy for running ads -How to weather personal and business “winters” -The Man Up book -“The Project” -Franchisor Mastermind Classes Email me to claim a FREE

In this episode, Ryan and Zack talk through a comprehensive breakdown of all major franchise conferences in 2020. If you want a text version of the conference list emailed to you, or to chat about any of these further / meet conference organizers, drop us a line! RyanH@rallio.com Zfish@fishmanpr.com Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever Contact Ben for Audio Editing needs: dbkliever@gmail.com

For this interview, co-host Zack Fishman jumps on the phone with Ken Osness, Belfor Franchise Group's VP of Franchise Development. We discuss their recent acquisition of HRI (Chem-Dry, N-Hance and Delta Disaster), their two newest brands under the Belfor umbrella (Plumberz and Packoutz), what they look for in a franchisee and great stories about Belfor's CEO. In this exclusive episode, Zack Fishman chats with VP of Franchise Development for Belfor Franchise Group, Ken Osness. In this episode, we talk through some exciting ways that the portfolio companies under Belfor differentiates themselves, some tools they provide for their franchisees in order to help them succeed and some big things on the horizon in 2020 (especially with their newly announced acquisition of Harris Research International, MB alums!)

In this Millennial Monthly edition of Modrn Business, host Zack Fishman sits down with the CDO and Co-Founder of Pedal Pub, Shane Dunn. We talk through the story behind how Shane got involved with Pedal Pub, some new technological innovations in the brand and some creative ways they cater to the Millennial consumer and to the young franchisees out there that want to strike off on their own.

This is a value packed episode that we recorded during our summer tour. On Day 26 we got to meet up with Darrell Johnson (CEO) and Edith Wiseman (President) from the FRANdata team to talk about data. In order to gain (and keep) an edge in business, especially in todays modern times, it pays to be on top of the data. This episode explores how these 30 year franchise industry veterans (and FRANdata) help the franchise sector as the "Forrester or Gartner of franchising". In the episode we get in to these questions/ topics and more: 1. How you got into franchising   2. FRANdata has been in the business for more than 30 years now, what are some of the changes you have seen over the last three decades?     3. Having consistently studied the performance and growth of more than 3800 brands across the years, What do you think franchisors should fear the most?      4. What are the most interesting questions that franchisors want you to answer?     5. People refer to FRANdata as the Forrester or Gartner of franchising

Co-host Zack Fishman catches up with power couple and fitness gurus Jackson & Deanna Loychuk to hear about all things 30 Minute Hit. In this segment, we hear the story behind 30 Minute Hit, how the Loychuks plan to stand out in a crowded boutique fitness space and some exciting plans for 2020.

In this episode we host the dynamic husband and wife duo Mary Kay and Mark Liston. Mary Kay is the president of Molly Maid, a neighborly brand company. She is on the IFA Franchise Relations Committee, and is the FRC representative on the 2020 convention committee. She is active in Franchise Business Network in Ann Arbor and also active in the Women in Franchising Network in Central Texas Mark Liston is in a new and exciting role at Neighborly brands (after serving as brand president of Glass Doctor) where he works with brands they acquire including Mosquito Joe, Window Genie and others. Mark was the past Chair of ICFE Board of Governors for 2 years. He is currently a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees and an IFA Board of Director. In this chat we dig in to: their leadership styles and how the compliment each-other, their current roles, Marks weekly blog (7 years strong!), ways to get involved in a deeper level in franchising AND a bit of competitive fun. Marks blog: https://markliston.wixsite.com

We really enjoyed sitting down with Jay Duke this past September while at Springboard Event for Emerging Franchisors. Jay has been in franchising for over 30 years and he is the National Managing Director at the #1 ranked accounting firm for franchise brands. We will have him back on a longer form episode but do not miss this one! If you want to reach Jay: jduke@bdo.com www.bdo.com Cheers! Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

In this Millennial Monthly edition of Modrn Business, host Zack Fishman sits down with the CEO of Wings Over, Dan Leyva. We talk through the story behind how Dan got involved, some new technological innovations in the brand and some creative ways they cater to the Millennial consumer.

In this really exciting episode, co-host Zack Fishman jumps on the phone with friends Paige Robinson (Director of Franchise Development) and Sean Hart (VP of Franchise Development) for American Family Care. In this discussion, we talk through what it’s like to be the biggest in an industry, ways they continue to stay nimble in a constantly evolving healthcare space and their growth plans for 2020.

While down in Miami Beach for vacation, Zack got to have lunch with an expert in international franchise development: Marc Mushkin, VP of International Sales & Development for CKE Restaurants (Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, for those who aren’t good with acronyms). In this discussion, Marc goes through his best practices for international development, which countries he has his eye on for extreme growth and some pitfalls you can avoid when trying to take your brand abroad. NOTE: the restaurant noise in the background wasn’t ideal, so please contact me if you’d like to be connected to Marc to learn more about international franchise development. Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @Zjfishman (insta too) @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

In this exclusive episode, Zack Fishman chats with Manager Director of O2E Brands, James Alisch. In this episode, we talk through some exciting ways that the portfolio companies under O2E differentiates themselves, how they plan to deal with the Amazon problem and some big things ahead for the portfolio companies in 2020 and beyond. Follow Us On Facebook and LinkedIn: @MODRNbusiness @RyanThomasHicks (insta too) @Zjfishman (insta too)

In his 9th guest hosted episode while we were on tour, IFPG President catches up with Justin Livingston of One Cannabis.

In his 8th guest hosted episode while we were on tour, IFPG President catches up with Jeff Odo of City Wide Franchising.

In this special interview with one of the F.com sponsors, Valyant AI’s CEO Rob Carpenter, we bring you one of the aspects of franchising this host definitely didn’t know much about: artificial intelligence. Rob provides insight on how AI is being used in franchising currently, how he believes it will evolve our space in the future and how franchisors/franchisees can be prepared for these drastic changes in technology. SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb VALYANT.AI: www.valyant.ai Imagine automating the order taking process at your restaurant and freeing your emplo