In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and training processes that have benefitted the new 124 franchise locations that were added in 2023 and those who are stacking brands within PSB. He shares insights and examples of how Nesto works, how Kid's Lift is impacting local franchise partners, and the ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of FRIOS Gourmet Pops, about how he became a franchisee of FRIOS and then ended up buying out the franchisor. He talks about lessons he has learned from becoming a franchisor, how he supports his franchisees, the benefits of the FRIOS franchise opportunity, and how their organization has grown so rapidly to nearly 100 franchise locations since he became the CEO ..read more

In this episode, I talk with David Sauers, Founder and Co-Owner of Royal Restrooms about their unique franchise concept that has been in business for over twenty years. He shares his story about how they got started, lessons they've learned as they've grown across the country, some of his favorite experiences and memories as the brand has grown, and what he is most excited about seeing implemented in the future in the Royal Restrooms franchise ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp. Devan and his wife Morgan have build a remarkable franchise business located in 41 states with over 400 franchisees in 550 territories around the country. Devan shares their story about how they got started, how they grew their business so quickly, and the power of systems in accountability in helping their franchise partners succeed.  ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group about their numerous brands in the home restoration and home services industries. Doug shares how Belfor got started, how he became involved, why they're growing so quickly, and why the future is so bright in their market niche across numerous brands that have been acquired and developed ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Salter, who is the CEO of Caring Senior Service and Jeff Bevis, who is the COO of Caring Senior Service, about their experiences in the home health care market over the past 34 years that they have been in business (and in franchising since 2003). They share how they individually got started, how they got together, details about the opportunity within Caring Senior Service, and their outlook for the future ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Dan Collins, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Stretch Zone about their founder Jorden Gold, their concept and what is attracting franchisees to start a business with them, their incredible growth in recent years, and how they train and help franchisees to succeed ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Courtney Harmon who is the President of Emerging Brands, and in particular the two brands that they offer - Bluefrog Plumbing and Softroc®, which is a premier provider of poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing solutions in the United States. Courtney shares her story about how she got involved in franchising and the growth they're brands have experienced in the past few years. She shares details about the opportunities, their discovery process, and stories about franchisees who have shared how much they enjoy the culture and opportunities available through franchi ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Roger Martin, who is the CEO of Thrive More Brands about their brands RockBox Fitness, beem Light Sauna, and Leverage Nutrition. Roger shares his story about how he exited corporate America and got involved in the franchising industry and he and his partners have grown the Thrive More Brands family over the past several years. He shares more details about the benefits and opportunities available with RockBox Fitness and beem Light Sauna and why they've been growing so rapidly over the past few years.  ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Doug Schadle, CEO of Rhino 7 about the currently ten brands that they represent: Fetch! (Pet Care), Yardsweepers, Furry Land, Playful Pack, QC Kinetix, Door Renew, Spray Foam Genie, Silicoat Roofing, and 76 Fence. Doug shares his story about how he and his partner John Cohen, Jr. got started, how they decide which emerging franchisors to work with, and the patience and dedication it requires as a franchisor to help franchisees get a great start ..read more