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You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a franchisee, and a franchise supplier.
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Today’s episode talks about artificial intelligence (AI). You have likely heard some of the buzz around artificial intelligence and AI, but have you started incorporating it into your business? Our guest today is Peter Guirguis, and he shares how there are simple ways to integrate artificial intelligence into marketing efforts, such as website chatbots.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Figuring out a starting point where AI fits for you. Try it out and see where it goes. AI is not going away.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://swiftpresssupport.comAttend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/peter-guirguis-b810691Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swiftpresssupport/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwiftpresswpABOUT OUR GUEST:Peter Guirguis, a seasoned digital expert, is the dynamic force behind Swift Press Support, a game-changing venture offering unparalleled technical support to WordPress website owners. With a rich history as the founder of Grace Digital Solutions, Peter has a proven track record in crafting exceptional websites for a diverse clientele, from businesses to personal brands. His commitment to excellence is evident in his ability to communicate intricate technical details to non-tech-savvy clients, ensuring they achieve their digital goals.  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you struggled with managing hourly staff? I can say that it is the number one pain point I hear from our clients. The constant struggle with managing and keeping quality staff, especially part-time and hourly employees. To help us with this challenge, we have brought back Scott Greenberg, who just released his newest book, Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top-Performing Team. In our episode Scott shares so many great ideas and nuggets about his newest book. If you want to here Scott’s previous interview, check out episode 172. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Hourly workers can do great things. But it starts with great management.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://scottgreenberg.com/Buy Scott's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Shift-Show-Struggling-Top-Performing/dp/1642011622Listen to Scott's previous interview, episode 172 here: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/how-to-become-a-wealthy-franchisee/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-greenberg-1b17539/https://www.facebook.com/MotivationalSpeakerScottGreenberghttps://twitter.com/GreenbergScotthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtq7im7wJJTJXjVN-CARsghttps://www.instagram.com/scottcgreenberg/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Scott Greenberg is a speaker, writer, and coach who helps franchisees grow their business. He has given presentations in all 50 U.S. states and throughout the world with clients including McDonald’s, the U.S. Air Force, TEDx, Allstate, Great Clips, RE/MAX, Salesforce, Nike, and countless others. Scott is the author of The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar as well as his newest book entitled Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top-Performing Team. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
How do you create trust in your organization? And how do balance trust with accountability? Can trust and accountability go together?  Our guest today is Dr. Andrew Temte, and he shares with some of the concepts from his books that teach about building organizational trust and accountability. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Customer success creates a word of mouth funnel that no marketing campaign can achieve.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.andrewtemte.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: Facebook - Andrew Temte - https://www.facebook.com/AndrewTemte1/LinkedIn - Andrew Temte - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atemte/Instagram - @AndrewTemte - https://www.instagram.com/andrewtemte/YouTube - @Andrew Temte - https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtemteABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional, author of two books—"Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire," and "The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows," and host of The Balancing Act podcast.A thought leader on issues related to organizational health, continuous improvement, and workforce reskilling, his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets. Dr. Temte has also served in the following professional positions at Kaplan: president and global head of corporate learning, interim president of Mount Washington College, and president of the Kaplan University (now Purdue Global) College of Business and Technology. This blend of higher education and professional education experience gives Dr. Temte a unique perspective over the issues surrounding the future of employment and workplace relevance.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Do you invest in the stock market? Have you bought stocks and sold at a loss or a profit? If you’re like me, the idea of buying individual stocks can seem like a daunting undertaking. Our guest today is Jason Brown, who is a stock market investor and teaches people how to manage their own personal investments into the stock market.*Please note, this podcast is not intended to provide investment advice. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: You are smarter than you think you are and that you can manage your own investments.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://thebrownreport.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:  LinkedIn: in/JasonBrown Instagram: @BrownReport Facebook: /TheBrownReport Youtube: @BrownReportABOUT OUR GUEST:Jason is the founder of The Brown Report and Power Trades University, has over a decade of stock & options trading experience, is a podcast host, and YouTuber. Jason believes anyone can profit from the stock market, even if they’ve lost money before. They just need to know how to identify the best time to buy and sell and the correct option strategies that can supercharge returns and minimize risk. Jason helps people go from nervous beginners to confident stocks & options traders. Jason, welcome to the show! ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you ever wondered what it might look like for you to sell hundreds of franchises in just a few years? How would you handle that growth?  Our guest today is David Graham, who built Code Ninjas and went from 0 franchises to more than 800 sold in just 5 years. He shares with us his tips and lessons learned on his franchise journey. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Build a great team and interpersonal connections.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.franchiczar.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/originalcoderABOUT OUR GUEST:David Graham is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of the Valhallan Esports Training franchise and its parent company, FranchiCzar. An experienced franchise expert, David previously founded Code Ninjas, the leading children’s coding education franchise, to more than 500 locations. Today, he leads multiple brands including Pinot’s Palette, a paint and sip franchise, and Iron 24,  a fitness franchise, in addition to Valhallan. Together, the family of brands totals more than 100 operational franchise locations in three countries. Valhallan is in its high-growth stage, with 30 units expected to be open by the end of 2023 and 100 by the end of 2024. Long-term projections call for 1,000 units or more globally. Combining a tech-forward business model with a people-centric vision, David leverages his franchising expertise to help other franchise owners build and grow their businesses.  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
What would you do if you had to rename your company? How would you name a new product or service you created? In today’s episode, we interview Alexandra Watkins, who shares with us her tried and true methods for branding, rebranding, and name creation.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It's not too late to change the name of your brand.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://eatmywords.com/ Get a copy of our guest's book: https://www.amazon.com/Hello-My-Name-Awesome-Create/dp/1523099984/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707515358&sr=8-5Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawatkinsABOUT OUR GUEST:Alexandra Watkins is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz. If you have ever eaten a Wendy’s Baconator, you have literally eaten the words. For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google. Her own "Name Hall of Fame" includes frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me, the Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, and Spanish language school Gringo Lingo. The vertical farming company she named Plenty was recently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies by Time Magazine.Alexandra is a former Author in Residence with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Her breakthrough creativity book, “Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,” was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine. She lives by the beach in her Barbie Dream House.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to add 1,000 new locations to your franchise system? Or, maybe you’ve wondered if it possible to hit such staggering numbers?Our guest today is Charles Watson, who is the CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café which now has more than 1,400 locations. And he shares with us how he has been part of the company growth adding more than 1,000 locations over the last 10 years. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People + Purpose + Process = Performance.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslyonwatson https://www.linkedin.com/company/tropical-smoothie-cafe/ ABOUT OUR GUEST:Charles Watson is the Chief Executive Officer for Tropical Smoothie Café and is currently in his 13th year with the brand. He has grown the Tropical Smoothie Cafe system to more than 1400 open locations, many of which were signed while he was in his previous role as Chief Development Officer until 2018. Charles focuses on the brand’s vision to Inspire Better in the lives of Tropical Smoothie café franchisees and guests alike. Charles enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children who view his role as “pretty ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
I’m wondering if you have some great employees that are not interested in starting their own business, but have some great ideas? How can you help harness those ideas and develop that talent? Our guest today is Luis Baez, and he shares with us his insights on helping business leaders implement intrapreneurship programs.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Think of yourself as an Olympic Athlete. At some point you can no longer compete as an athlete, but you can become a coach or trainer.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.luisbaez.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: Instagram: @itsluisbaezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/baezluis/https://www.facebook.com/itsluisbaezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/baezluis/https://www.luisbaez.com/videoaskABOUT OUR GUEST:Luis Báez is a Revenue Enablement Strategist + Sales Coach dedicated to serving executives and sales leaders at businesses.In 2017, after years of working in some of the biggest Silicon Valley startups (think LinkedIn, Google, Uber, Tesla, and more), Luis began to teach impassioned business owners how to scale their revenues and impact by creating and selling high-end offers. During that time, he was also invited to speak about leadership and personal branding at business schools across the country including Stanford, UC Berkeley and Bard.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
What do your hiring and onboarding processes look like? Do you have a recruiting strategy and an onboarding schedule? Our guest today is Brian Miller, CEO of one of the largest recruiting franchises in the United States, with roughly 200 franchises. Brian shares with us some of his tips and best practices for finding, hiring, and retaining employees.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Helping other people achieve the success they desire.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.patriceandassociates.com/For Franchise Information: https://patriceandassociatesfranchising.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.facebook.com/PatriceandAssociates/https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpatricecareershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/patrice-and-associates-franchising-inc/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Brian Miller joined Patrice & Associates in May 2014 as an equity partner, has expertise in all aspects of the Patrice & Associates model –staffing/recruiting & franchising. Brian’s extensive experience in franchise operations, development, strategic planning and marketing makes him a professional tour de force in the franchising industry. Brian has 25 years in franchising and16 years at a leading full-service staffing and recruiting industry franchisor, Snelling Staffing. Brian supports and enhances Patrice & Associates’ ongoing mission to connect the country’s most respected brands with the industry’s top culinary and managerial talent. His leadership will set the direction for aggressive global growth.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
If you’re listening in to our podcast, chances are that you are the founder of your business. But, there is a whole opportunity for folks who might be interested in entrepreneurship through acquisition.  Our guest today is Carl Lundberg, who is an expert at supporting people to become entrepreneurs through acquisition. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Delegate to create trust with your team and operational leverage.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.geraldedelman.com/Link discussed: www.searchfunder.comAttend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:ABOUT OUR GUEST:Carl Lundberg is a seasoned professional in the field of corporate finance and transaction services. As a Partner at Gerald Edelman LLP, Carl has gained extensive experience advising clients ranging from new entrepreneurs to large multi-national businesses, offering a wide range of business advice to nurture and promote their success. Carl has expertise in entrepreneurship through acquisition and search funds, company acquisitions in the UK, due diligence, debt funding for UK acquisitions, and management buy-ins.With a background in forensic accounting and expert witness services, Carl has advised clients on matters such as valuations, fundraising, and M&A. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an associate member of the Academy of Experts, regularly engaged as an expert witness in his areas of expertise. Carl is passionate about doing deals and providing his clients with a commercial mindset to solve their problems. He is not just an accountant but an all-around business adviser that genuinely cares about his clients and their success.For podcasts with an audience of anyone with an M&A strategy targeting UK acquisitions, Carl Lundberg would be a great fit. He has many years of experience in corporate finance, transaction services, and forensic accounting, making him a valuable resource for those navigating the complex landscape of UK acquisitions.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you thought about franchising your business and wondered what it might look like one year from now? Or maybe you’ve decided to franchise your business, and you’re trying to be prepared to make sure you take the right next steps.  Our guest today is Jeff Minder, who is a client we worked with to help him build his dog training franchise system. He launched his franchise efforts about a year ago, and he gives an inside look into how he has gone from zero franchises to nearly 10 over the last 15 months. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Teach the next generation how to understand business concepts.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.toptierk9.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.facebook.com/TopTierK9?ref=hlhttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffminder7785ABOUT OUR GUEST:Mr. Minder is an award winning teacher and entrepreneur with degrees in computer science, mathematics, Informational Systems Design, and Search & Rescue. He has been recognized by Dell Computers and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) in their entrepreneur of the year awards. Mr. Minder was a nominee to the Air Commando Hall of Fame, and was recognized as one of the top Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructors in the US Military. Mr. Minder has been mentioned in many books, articles and tv news segments pertaining to his past in the US Military and the accomplishments of Top Tier K9. As a business consultant and project manager, Mr. Minder has worked with several of the world’s largest and most successful companies including Lockheed Martin, Knowles Atomic Power Lab, and Motorola to name a few.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Happy New Year and Happy 2024! We hope that you celebrated with friends and loved ones.In this episode we compare what ChatGPT had to say about its top 5 business trends and compare that to Tom’s list of what he thinks will be trending in 2024. So, we are going to talk through the lists to compare.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759. 
This is an episode to review the most popular episodes of the 2023 podcast year. LINKS TO PODCAST EPISODES:Episode 153.  Matt Hill, One Tree Planted: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/one-tree-planted-making-global-impact/Episode 178. Brian Beers, Multi-unit Franchisee: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchising-how-ordinary-people-can-build-extraordinary-wealth/Episode 154. Jeffrey Klubeck, Get A Klu, Inc.: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/internal-accountability-brings-huge-change/Episode 176. Kenny Rose, FranShares: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/fractional-franchise-investing/Episode 156. Scott Breimhorst, Discover Strength Franchise: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/taking-the-leap-into-franchise-development/Episode 169. Luke Charlton, Jumpstart Your Funnel Pty. Ltd.: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/secret-to-creating-responsive-email-marketing-list/Episode 164. Justin Nassiri, Executive Presence (LinkedIn episode): https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/why-every-executive-needs-to-be-on-linkedin/ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759. 
Our guest today talks about a life-saving device to support the continued independence of an aging loved one. This is a great episode to get a conversation started if you are gathering for Christmas, New Year’s Day, or some weekend football games.  Our guest today is Jean Anne Booth, who shares with us her useful, life-saving, and stylish medical alert smartwatch called Kanega. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make decisions together to provide your aging loved one indepenence with dignity. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.unaliwear.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:@unaliwear@jeanannebooth http://www.linkedin.com/company/unaliwearhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanannebooth ABOUT OUR GUEST: After selling her previous semiconductor startups to Texas Instruments and Apple, and enjoying a brief stint at retirement, Jean Anne started UnaliWear in 2013 for and with her mother - to extend independence with dignity for millions of vulnerable people. Today, UnaliWear is scaling well!  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Do you run a seasonal business or thought about opening one? Or maybe you’ve wondered if you should franchise your seasonal home services business. If these thoughts have crossed your mind, today’s episode is for you. Our guest today is Michael Moorhouse, and he is the president of Mosquito Shield, which has nearly 400 locations around the country.  TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Take the leap into franchising.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://moshield.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoorhouse/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosquito-shieldABOUT OUR GUEST:Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service and one of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States. With a proven track record in sales, marketing and business development, he was instrumental in transforming Mosquito Shield from an innovative local service provider to the leading mosquito and tick control franchise brand. Michael’s expertise and extensive experience help him consistently build high-performance franchise teams through leadership, policies and procedures and accountability. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Can you take a 2-week, uninterrupted vacation?  If you can’t or don’t think you can, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Austin Netzley, who talks about his new book, The 2-Week Vacation Test.  TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Pick the date for your 2-week vacation to start.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://2x.co/Get a copy of our guest's book: https://www.amazon.com/2-Week-Vacation-Test-Successful-Business/dp/1734671858/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1701462930&sr=8-1Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/austingnetzley/https://www.facebook.com/scale2xhttps://www.instagram.com/netzley/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Austin Netzley is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, author, and business growth advisor with a passion for helping service-based business owners and entrepreneurs achieve remarkable success. As the Founder and CEO of 2X, Austin has empowered numerous 6- and 7-figure businesses to scale exponentially with the proven 2X Operating System (2XOS). Austin and his team have assisted private clients in generating over $255 Million in revenue within a span of three years. By helping business owners simplify their strategy, systemize their operations, and drive consistent, predictable growth, 2X delivers world-class results with their hands-on 1-on-1 coaching experience. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you ever run into a legislative or legal roadblock in your industry? Maybe it was some unnecessary regulation or a law that is more than 100 years old and irrelevant today.  Our guest today is Jen Legere, and she shares how she decided to take action in her local state to change the law to support her industry as well as provide a way to help grow her franchise system. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be creative in all areas of business and problem-solving.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.aplacetogrow.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social: https://www.facebook.com/aplace2growbrentwood https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-place-to-growhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-legere-59341014/https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.briggs.73ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jennifer Legere, founder, is a recognized innovator in holistic learning practices for children and sustainable business practices in early childhood education. Her background in natural science, math, early literacy, and business management is coupled with an enthusiastic approach to discovery and creativity. A Place to Grow was chosen as the 2022 NH SBA Woman Owned Business of the Year.   ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season coming into full swing, it is important to  remember that there are unfortunately nefarious people lurking around the internet. Our guest today is Neal Jardine, and he share switch us some tips to be cyber safer in our business, especially during this busy holiday season. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be proactive with your protecting your organization’s data following the 4 steps Neal recommended.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://boxxinsurance.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealjardine/https://www.linkedin.com/company/boxxinsurance/https://www.facebook.com/BOXXInsuranceInc/https://www.instagram.com/boxxinsurance/https://twitter.com/BoxxInsurance https://www.youtube.com/@boxxinsuranceABOUT OUR GUEST:Neal is the Global Cyber Risk Intelligence and Claims Director for BOXX Insurance. He is a recognized leader internationally, in the complexities of responding to cyber attacks including ransomware negotiation, privacy breach and data loss. Neal has adjusted insured and uninsured losses arising from over 400 cyber attacks and breaches internationally, including Asia, United States, Canada and Europe. A recognized expert he has presented to brokers, business leaders and insurers on issues related to cyber insurance and cyber risk management, assisting a wide range of industries, in their understanding of pre and post loss management and response to cyber events. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you thought about delegating more to your staff, but you have been too scared about what might happen? Or maybe you have tried delegating to your team in the past only to have it fail miserably. If you fall into one of these buckets, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Tina White, and she shares with us how empowering decision making to your employees becomes the fuel to your future growth.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Start with small decisions to build confidence for you and your employees.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.panoramicacademy.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinapwhite/https://www.facebook.com/PanoramicBusinessSolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7yitTZmP7ymDV65P7WgWAABOUT OUR GUEST:Tina White, founder of Panoramic Academy, is a dynamic entrepreneur, accountant, and coach. With a CPA background and hands-on AC business experience, she offers a unique mix of financial expertise and practical insight. Her mission is to empower home service and technician-turned-business-owner sectors. Tina's journey began with childhood curiosity in numbers, driving her to become a CPA. In 2010, she launched Panoramic Business Solutions, leveraging 20+ years of experience for business owners' financial independence. Tina's 2015 venture into an AC company gave her valuable entrepreneurial insights, transforming it into a prosperous enterprise. Her focus includes true profitability, finance, and systems. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Have you ever wondered how someone goes from zero franchises to a widely successful multi-unit operator? Well, if you have, today’s episode is for you.   Our guest today is Brian Beers,  a successful multi-unit franchisees, podcast host, and proud father.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Hire a business coach or franchise consultant to help you grow.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.brianbeers.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:Website: https://www.brianbeers.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbeersPodcast: https://businesswithbeers.buzzsprout.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianbeersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-t-beers/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Meet Brian Beers, a dynamic entrepreneur, podcast host, and proud father. Over the last few years, Brian and his brother have scaled their franchise auto repair business from 6 to 33 locations doing over $40M a year in revenue. Brian offers valuable insights into scaling a business and the rewards of multi-unit franchising. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
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