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Built4Profit™ is the podcast for entrepreneurs, franchisees, and franchisors who want to profit with purpose. Each episode uncovers the real stories: the wins, pivots, and lessons that fuel resilient, profitable businesses.
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#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #cortz #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, the hosts interview Dina Shinault, a #Cortz franchisee who operates in Palm Beach and Houston, about the rapid growth of pickleball and the business behind building, resurfacing, repainting, and maintaining outdoor courts (including #pickleball, #padel, and #basketball) for HOAs, homeowners, and government entities. Dina explains why she chose a non–brick-and-mortar #franchisemodel, describing a lo...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #wyndhamhotelsandresorts #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, hosts Elizabeth and Sha interview Tesh Patel, Senior Director of Franchise Development at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and unpack how the hotel industry is largely franchise-based and often owned by individuals, families, or partnerships. Patel explains his role developing Wyndham’s select-service brands in the Southeast, including La Quinta, Microtel, Hawthorne Suites, and the n...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #imagestudios #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode, hosts interview Meg Schmitz, former Great Clips owner who scaled to five locations by age 28, later sold, and now consults with individuals and investor groups on whether franchising fits their goals while also operating an Image Studio...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts Sha and Elizabeth break down the concept of a “CEO Day” and why it’s one of the most forward-thinking habits a business owner can implement. They explain how a CEO Day is not a catch-up or email day, but a dedicated ...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #idealsiding On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. Hosts sit down with Rick McCarthy of Ideal Siding Denver Boulder to talk about his journey from corporate consulting (Accenture and PwC) to building and operating a siding and exterior renovation business. Rick shares why he left the corporate path despite success, how...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode, hosts Elizabeth and Sha dive into an essential yet often overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship: paying yourself. They discuss the common mindset trap of delaying personal compensation, the emotional and psychological impacts, and practical strategies...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #zoomdrain #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts talk with Sam Marcisso from Zoom Drain New England. Sam shares his incredible journey from starting a plumbing and heating business at age 20, navigating through the 1989 recession, and overcoming the 2008...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #hotworx #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts discuss with Carmella Rogers about her transition from a corporate tech career to owning a Hotworx franchise in the Edge District of Memphis. Carmella shares her decision to leave her full-time job, t...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #friospops #podcast On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts delve into the world of gourmet popsicles with lifelong franchisee Matt Collins. Matt shares his transition from managing traditional brick-and-mortar franchises, like #wendys and #nukeseatery, to t...
On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts talk with Alis Rhymes, franchise owner of #KaminskiyCareAndRepair in the Raleigh-Durham area. Alis shares her inspiring journey from corporate leadership and personal loss to entrepreneurship, becoming the first female owner in the brand. She discusses the power of fa...
#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #pvolve #podcast Profit doesn’t come from working harder, but from preparing better. That starts with reviewing your numbers, your mindset and the stories you tell yourself before the year begins. On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. In this episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts talk with Lindsay Cohen, fr...
Profit doesn’t come from working harder, but from preparing better. That starts with reviewing your numbers, your mindset and the stories you tell yourself before the year begins. On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. 👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want. • Subscribe: @...
What does it really take to build a profitable, resilient business? On the Built4Profit Podcast, we unpack the strategies, systems, and mindset behind successful entrepreneurs and franchisees, turning experience into actionable insights. Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iq4profit/posts/?feedView=all Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethrosenbergmm/ Find Sha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shagrondin/&nbs...
Mark’s move from corporate life into the classroom-centered world of Ivybrook Academy is a story of purpose, timing, and alignment. After hitting what he calls a "forcing function", Mark began searching for a franchise that offered both meaningful work and strong operational support. In this episode, he shares what drew him to the preschool and early education space, how Ivybrook’s top-tier curriculum differentiates the brand, and why serving families has become the most rewarding part ...
Most entrepreneurs are working hard and still overpaying the IRS. In this episode of the Built4Profit Podcast, Sha and Elizabeth break down five powerful tax strategies that most small business owners and franchisees have never been taught, yet they can make a massive difference in your cash flow. This isn’t theory. These are the same strategies they use with clients to help them keep more of what they earn and build long-term wealth with intention, not guesswork. If you’ve ever f...
When you’ve lived through the heartbreak of watching a loved one decline, everything changes. In this moving Built4Profit Podcast episode, we sit down with Liza Cerame, an Assisted Living Locators franchisee whose father’s story led her to a powerful new mission of helping families navigate senior care with compassion, dignity, and guidance they can trust. This episode is a reminder that business can be deeply human. And sometimes our greatest purpose is born from our greatest pain.&nb...
From the music stage to the gym floor, Brave Williams’ story is proof that passion, discipline, and purpose can rewrite the script of your life. After touring with Beyoncé and starring in Netflix and BET films, Brave pivoted from entertainment to entrepreneurship. Today, she’s a powerhouse in the fitness industry! This conversation is equal parts inspiration and instruction for anyone ready to pivot with purpose. To learn more about Workout Anytime, visit: https://workout...
Who knew junk could be this inspiring? In this Built4Profit Podcast episode, we talk with Lucy, a Junk Luggers franchisee, about how this clever brand is cleaning up neighborhoods while protecting the planet. From curbside pickups to community donations, Junk Luggers is proof that business can be both profitable and purposeful. Lucy’s story is a reminder that when you align your business with your values, growth follows naturally. To learn more about Junk Luggers and get detail...
In this episode of Built4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Sha Grondin, co-founder of IQ4Profit, whose career spans from leading high-performing teams at a Fortune 100 company to guiding entrepreneurs toward financial freedom. Sha opens up about the leadership lessons that shaped her career, the mindset shifts she’s witnessed in clients, and the real-life balance between being a powerhouse businesswoman and a mom of five. Her insights go beyond numbers; they’re about building a life and busi...
What happens when entrepreneurship becomes a family affair? This Zoomin Groomin franchisee shares how their mobile pet grooming franchise brought flexibility, purpose, and profit into their home. We dig into the lessons their kids are learning by watching their parents build a business from the ground up, and the powerful ripple effect it’s had on their community. To learn more about Zoomin Groomin, visit: http://www.zoomingroomin.com/ Built4Profit™ is powered by IQ4Profi...
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