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Have you always dreamed about being an entrepreneur and owning your own business? Join Greg Macchia, a certified franchise consultant, as he interviews franchise industry pros to dissect, explore and discover franchise ownership.
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Joining me today is Ron HoltRon is the Founder of Pink Zebra Moving. Pink Zebra Moving provides unique and remarkable experiences for people in need of professional local moving services. Pink Zebra Moving is disrupting the local moving industry by delivering a better, more positive customer experience. From a free meal delivered the night before a move to surprise gifts left behind after a move, Pink Zebra Moving makes the moving experience fun for its customers. Ron was also the founder of Two Maids & A Mop, a cleaning franchise. In 2013 he was named to the 40 Under 40 list of University of Georgia alumni.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Ron Holt from Pink Zebra Moving.
Joining me today is Rich Peter & Spencer Jackson.Rich is the CEO and Spencer is the Director of Franchise Development of Mobility Plus.Mobility Plus the #1 Mobility Solutions Franchise, you have the opportunity to provide mobility equipment and home access solutions to veterans, seniors, the disabled, and caregivers of your community. With products such as scooters, ramps, and lifts, you are providing solutions to all users to safely navigate their home and independently "go where they want to go".I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Rich & Spencer from Mobility Plus.
Joining me today is Dan Claps and Zach Nolte.Dan is the CEO and Zach is the COO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration. It's exciting for two franchise industry veterans to be launching Voda as business partners. Voda Cleaning & Restoration is elevating the standards of cleaning & restoration across the nation .Voda is a concept that practically offers TWO FRANCHISES IN ONE: Carpet and floor cleaning services produces consistent and predictable revenue immediately, which drives brand awareness and leads for higher revenue, insurance-paid restoration jobs.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Dan & Zach from Voda Cleaning and Restoration.
Joining me today is Aaron HarperAaron is the CEO and owner of Rolling Suds. Rolling Suds is the premier franchise for residential and commercial power washing. Using a proprietary method for power washing, The Professional Wash Method, Rolling Suds franchisees can move twice as fast with more efficacy than other power washers. After years of helping hundreds of entrepreneurs find their path to business ownership, Aaron decided to take everything he learned in franchising and work toward becoming franchisor. He started searching for a service business he wanted to franchise. It was crucial that the business was recession resistant, had high margins, and a business that filled a need for both commercial and residential customers. Most importantly, he wanted the opportunity to build a team focused entirely on the franchisee experience. After evaluating dozens of businesses, Aaron believes he found the right one. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Aaron Harper from Rolling Suds.
Joining me today is Mark AmeryMark is also the Founder of Feels Like Friday Service Brands, parent company to multiple Home Service Brands including, Toodaloo Pest Control and Puddle Pool Services which we are discussing today. Puddle Pool Services has taken an industry in dire need of a clean up and streamlined it with a professional, modern, and technical approach.The Puddle Brand allows all their Franchise Partners the ability to run their entire business from their smart phone with Puddle’s in-house app. All of their clients receive top notch service with their "All In" price structure so there are no hidden fees. Their E-Reports have all of the service details, real time photos and GPS location trackers that give their clients the service they have never dreamed of having.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Mark Amery from Puddle Pool Services. Remember….. Grab Life by the Cannonballs!
Joining me today is Jeff DudanJeff is the Chairman and CEO of HomeFront Brands. Jeff is a seasoned business builder, Undercover Boss, and former college football player. He went to Florida to paint in the wake of Hurricane Andrew and two years later launched AdvantaClean, a national restoration franchise that had 240 locations in 37 states when Jeff exited the company in 2019. He is a published author, podcaster, Forbes contributor, speaker, and consultant to emerging brands.Homefront Brands is an organization that holds a number of emerging residential and light commercial property service franchised brands. Through their network of growth partners, leading support systems, and in-house consumer acquisition and customer care services, they accelerate growth for founders and their franchisees.Homefront Brands exist to inspire entrepreneurs to take action and positively impact communities, franchisees, employees, and families. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Jeff Dudan from HomeFront Brands.
Joining me today is Thomas Fremont. Thomas is the Director of Franchise Development with HHO Carbon Clean Systems. HHO Carbon Clean Systems offers mobile preventative maintenance services for all internal combustion engines (gas and diesel) improving fuel economy, increasing performance, lengthening the life of critical engine components, lowering emissions, and most importantly saving customers money. For the cost of a premium oil change or a high efficiency air filter, HHO saves customers 9% on average for fuel expenses along with decreased breakdowns and downtime. With little to no competition in U.S. markets, HHO is a first to market opportunity. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Thomas Fremont from HHO Carbon Clean Systems.
Joining the show today is Des Stephens. Des is the dynamic owner/operator of Mosquito Shield in northwest Los Angeles. Des grew up in a family of both franchisees and franchisors and was recently featured in Top Women in Franchising. Des is on track to set a record for first-year sales records. The decision to purchase her franchise in April 2021 has indeed changed her life, allowing her to focus on her personal core values of health, happiness, and service.As a former D1 student athlete, Des is now encouraging other women to make their own bold statements through business ownership.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Des Stephens of Mosquito Shield Northwest Los Angeles.
Joining the show today is Charlie Jebran. Charlie is the Co-Founder of the accounting firm, Jebran and Associates.Charlie has a unique perspective on franchise ownership and a wealth of knowledge to share as he was a multi unit franchisee of Dunkin Donuts as well as an accountant. Having gained so much knowledge by running his two stores, Charlie began to provide advisory and tax services to operators of a variety of franchises. He currently provides advisory services to franchisees of over 100 locations in the nation. Charlie is also the author of an upcoming book on franchise ownership. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Charlie Jebran
Joining me today is Maya Ratcliff, Maya is the Founder of Hawaii Fluid ArtHawaii Fluid Art is a unique retail establishment that features an art gallery in the front and an art studio in the back.No experience is needed for the students and everyone is guaranteed to create a beautiful one of a kind piece of fluid art in class.Small groups, large groups, birthday parties, and corporate events are offered at Hawaii Fluid Art.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Maya Ratcliff from Hawaii Fluid Art
Joining the show today is Michelle Rowan, Michelle is the President and COO of Franchise Business Review.Franchise Business Review is a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, employee engagement, franchise buyer experiences and end-customer satisfaction.The firm works with hundreds of today’s top franchises to share best practices in franchise relations and operations.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Michelle Rowan from Franchise Business Review
Joining the show today is Cliff Kennedy, Cliff is the CEO of Frios Gourmet Pops. Cliff has a cool story to share as he went from a Frios franchisee to buying out Frios and becoming the franchisor. Frios offers a low-cost, simple, mobile franchise system that sells prepackaged popsicles. The flexibility and low cost of entry allows more people to realize their dream of owning their own business. Their tie-dye wrapped vans called “Sweet Rides” create a unique experience for their customers across the country. Frios franchisees are able to work multiple events in a day as well as have wholesale accounts in their territory.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Cliff Kennedy from Frios Gourmet Pops.
Joining me today is Patrick Brennan, Patrick is the Director of Client Services at N-Compass TV. N-Compass TV's Dealers are in 25 states and 90 Markets with over 2,900 indoor digital displays nationwide, N-Compass TV is the largest owner-operated indoor billboard network in North America.N-Compass TV is disrupting the Indoor Digital Billboard industry by providing a proven model for entrepreneurs to build a revenue generating business in a billion dollar industry.On the Indoor Billboard side, they show their dealers how to partner with busy local hotspots, organized by neighborhoods, to host a screen and then sell advertising. They connect communities by sharing local businesses’ stories. On the Digital Marketing side, they help their dealers identify good prospects, provide webinars, and implement solutions all local business owners need to be found by customers.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Patrick Brennan from N-Compass TV
Joining me today is Adenah BayohAdenah truly embodies the American dream. Escaping the civil war in her native country of Liberia at age 13, Adenah emigrated to the U.S. and has since become a successful entrepreneur. Having grown into a multi-unit owner of IHOP in her home state of New Jersey. After becoming a successful real estate developer, she decided to launch Cornbread in late 2017. Cornbread is a fast casual, farm-to-table soul food concept. Investing in people and developing the communities where she conducts business are at the forefront of all of Adenah’s business ventures. For Adenah, economic development through her work means getting a chance to improve and empower communities. This is evident through the many giving back programs run at many of Adenah’s restaurants from providing free space to nonprofits for community events to providing free meals to disadvantaged veterans.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Adenah Bayoh
Joining me today is Nick-Anthony Zamucen, the founder and CEO of Best Option Restoration.Prior to founding Best Option Restoration, Nick was the founder of another successful franchise brand called Bio-One. Nick was awarded Top 40 CEO's Under 40 from Business Diversity Magazine 2013. He is also a 3x published author, business strategist, and an award winning serial entrepreneur that has had tremendous success in various business ventures.Best Option Restoration is a trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry. They offer water, mold and sewage remediation as well as fire damage and storm damage restoration including contents cleaning. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Nick-Anthony Zamucen from Best Option Restoration.
Joining me today is LynnAnn Zazzali. LynnAnn is a former public school teacher who shares her entrepreneurial journey of becoming an award winning multi-unit franchise owner with The Learning Experience. The Learning Experience is one of America’s fastest growing childcare franchises, currently ranked No. 68 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500. They are recognized leaders in the daycare and early education industry—with over 450 centers open or under development.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with LynnAnn Zazzali.
Joining me today is Brian Beers. Brian is the President of Prenlyn Automotive Group. Prenlyn Automotive Group is family-run business that operates franchised Midas shops throughout the Philadelphia & New Jersey region. They now own & operate 30 locations and are continuing to expand through acquisition. Brian is also the creator and host of the podcast “Business with Beers”. His mission is to inspire entrepreneurs to accelerate the expansion of their business to create wealth & time freedom.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Brian Beers.
Joining me today is Charlie Graves, the CEO of Athletic Republic. Prior to becoming CEO, Charlie had a decorated career as an entrepreneur and in athletics as he was an Olympic-level swimmer and professional triathlete.Athletic Republic is the industry leader in evidence-based sports performance training, offering programs appropriate for athletes of all ages. Over ONE MILLION athletes have taken advantage of individualized sport-specific training programs designed to enhance their speed, power, agility and sensory skills to gain more than just a step on their competition. Athletic Republic helps franchise owners turn their passion for sports performance training into a profitable business venture. Athletic Republic’s performance sports training network totals 100 facilities throughout North America, Japan, North Korea and Australia.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Charlie Graves from Athletic Republic.
Joining the show today is Marleen Zhik, the President of Eight Turn Crepe. Eight Turn Crepe is a Japanese fast casual creperie concept. Their crepes are made with high quality, organic or locally sourced ingredients that are naturally 100% gluten-free. They offer an array of both sweet and savory menu items. Eight Turn Crepe has been in business almost a decade and franchising since 2019. One location offers 5 different revenue streams; dine-in, take-out, delivery, a perfect on-the go handheld food for festivals and pop-ups of all kinds, not to mention a booming catering business. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Marleen Zhik from Eight Turn Crepe.
Joining me today is Co-Founder and CEO from Salty Dawg Pet Salon, John Kanski.Kanski founded Salty Dawg Pet Salon in 2018, when he noticed that typical grooming shops took his Springer Spaniel behind closed doors and left her in an anxious state during her visit. Kanski, a Paul Mitchell School owner with locations across four states, dreamed of redefining the grooming experience by creating an expedited process to teach licensed hairstylists and barbers to groom animals. Turning his dream into a reality, Kanski teamed up with Winn Claybaugh, founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education (the franchisor of 100+ cosmetology and/or barbering schools operating under the Paul Mitchell School brand), and Gary Ratner, a lifelong expert in the beauty industry with over 40 years of experience in retail, real estate, store operations, and franchising.I hope you enjoy today's discussion with John Kanski from SAlty Dawg Pet Salon
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