In this episode of the All Things Considered Franchising podcast, host Scotty Milas interviews Jamie Krasnov. Jamie is the CEO of Apex Leadership Company, a franchise that specializes in fundraising for elementary and middle schools. With a background in private equity, Jamie recognized the need for a more effective and impactful fundraising solution for schools. He is passionate about giving back to the community and helping schools raise the necessary funds to provide quality education and resources for students. Jamie's leadership has helped Apex raise an average of $60 million per year nationally, making a significant difference in schools across the country.

Jamie shares his journey from private equity to becoming the CEO of a franchise that focuses on fundraising for schools. He tells Scotty, "We have franchisees in LA that have raised $30 million over the course of the last couple of years for several elementary schools in their community. I mean, that kind of money builds new buildings. It changes the experience inside the community." He then explains how Apex's unique program helps schools raise significantly more funds than traditional methods, such as selling cookies and candy.

In addition, Jamie emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and how franchising allows entrepreneurs to make a positive impact while also building a profitable business. He explains to Scotty, "Franchising is this wonderful model for our industry that allows us to deliver both the human capital, rally the community, and also the technology that comes from scale and solves a big, big problem in our country."

Finally, Jamie highlights to Scotty the key characteristics of successful franchisees and the value of working with a consultant during the franchise evaluation process.

Key Takeaways:

• Apex Leadership Company is a franchise that helps elementary and middle schools raise funds through a character and leadership program followed by a fun run. This program raises an average of $50,000 per school, significantly more than traditional fundraising methods.


• Franchising offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to make a positive impact in their communities while also building a successful business. Apex franchisees have raised millions of dollars for schools, allowing them to invest in STEM education programs and other resources.


• Successful franchisees in the Apex Leadership Company possess the ability to build relationships, resonate with the company's mission, and have the drive to build their own business. These characteristics, along with the support provided by Apex, contribute to their success.


• Working with a consultant during the franchise evaluation process can be beneficial in finding the right franchise opportunity. Consultants like Scotty Miles can provide guidance and help prospective franchisees make informed decisions.

Scotty Milas can be reached at scott@scottmilasfranchisecoach.com and at (860)751-9126.

Jamie Krasnov can be reached at www.apexleadershipco.com/

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