Ang & Rob Rants

Right off last week's episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski start to talk beyond what virtual reality is and rather get into how it can be used for things outside of entertainment (medicine, education, training, etc.). And, more importantly, they start to touch on the unique experience that people have to become business owners by opening their own Ctrl V location.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote surprises Robert Bruski in this episode and decides to talk about his franchise system, Ctrl V. They get into what virtual reality is and how it is accessible to every type of person - not just the gamer. They eventually start chatting up about uses for virtual reality in anticipation of the next episode.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Most businesses have only 3 choices for their future - Grow, Close, or Sell. So why do some business not pick one of those options and instead just stay stagnant? This is explicitly evident in the franchising industry. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss this hurdle in this episode that you're not going to want to miss. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté kicks off this episode with a toast using "V Bru" - Ctrl V's official beer, while her and Robert Bruski dive into the value of speakers and panellists at conferences. When people go to a conferences they are often looking for educational value in addition to the other ROI for their registration fee. But sometimes it isn't so. Tune in to hear more www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

This episode is heated and passionate. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a number of the irrelevant metrics that the franchising industry uses to determine success. Albeit, the vast majority of these metrics need to be saved for follow-up rants as they could go on forever. But, location count is one that sticks out specifically in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

There is a lot of talk about accountability lately. People think it means just getting your tasks done. But is that what it really means? We wager that it doesn't. Tune into watch Angela Coté and Robert Bruski breakdown the myth of accountability. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

So many people get burned when buying a franchise. Why is that? The nature of the franchise system ensures a proven business model is deployed. So why are people getting burned? There is one simple answer to this. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski dive into that question in this exciting episode. You'll have to tune in to find out why. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Everyone needs to have a difficult conversation or two within their lifetime. Whether it is business, personal, or otherwise, they aren't always easy, but they need to be done. So how do you navigate them? Angela Coté and Robert Bruski tackle this subject in this next riveting episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

On the heals of the IFA (International Franchise Association) Conference 2024, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a topic that came up on one of the roundtables - coaching coaches to think with a mindset of growth. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

There is so much buzz out there about artificial intelligence (AI). But often times people see so many cool things it can do but have a hard time figuring out how to apply it to what they specifically do. In this episode Angela Coté and Robert Bruski have a short chat about how they use AI (or see it). www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Apparently you only have a few seconds to catch someone's attention in social media. But what about in real life? The same thing applies. People make initial judgements and decisions based on first impressions. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss the importance of how credibility is associated with first impressions. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss how they independently set goals and targets (or maybe they don't?) during times of refresh like a New Year. Check out this episode for some great insight for a fresh start. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

As business leaders we are all called to give back. Although there may be business benefits to it, like PR, this isn't the reason why we are called to give back. It is our civil responsibility to support to communities that have built us and contribute to the less fortunate. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski get into that subject in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Do you ever look at your P&L and wonder how you seem to have a profit but have no idea where that money is? Or maybe you do all of your payouts simply based on what you have in your bank account and what you can afford at the moment? Well, this is very common. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski take this episode to discuss on you should put profit first! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about one of the biggest struggles that new franchisees and their franchisors are experiencing in today's world. And that is finding financing. There are loads of people that want to break out of the 9-5 grind and start their own business through franchising. But given the current economic situation and the height of interest rates, this is proving to be a tough thing. So what's next? Tune in to this episode to hear the chat. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Sometimes coaches need a little nudge with things that could help them along the way while helping their franchisees get out of working IN the business, and instead, get working ON the business. In this episode, hot off one of AC's recent roundtables, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat a bit about some of those tools. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Sometimes it's tough for a business owner, and even a franchisor, to get working on their business instead of in their business. This is all too common with franchisees as well. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get into some reasons behind this and how to get out of that cycle in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

What came first, the chicken or the egg? A question that has long puzzled many people. However, the same is also asked about courage or confidence. Which one comes first and what is the difference? Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get philosophical in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss some of their own personal key success factors that drive them forward toward accomplishment. Disclaimer - they only cover a few... otherwise the episode could have gone on for hours. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.comThey

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski are back for the second installment of a two-part special on FACs (Franchise Advisory Councils). In this episode, they talk about the election and things that could go wrong. Can't miss it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com