Franchise Interviews

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We have a great show today.  We are meeting with Jason Olsen, founder of Image Studios 360. Image Studios 360 is an exclusive franchise that provides modern, high-end salon studios at affordable rates to salon professionals. Their core values of creativity, freedom and success are the driving force that empower us collectively and embodies all that we do as professionals in this industry. They strive to improve the communities we live in with the creation, support and growth of independent franchisees across the country. Their concept is simple: we provide an incredible space an atmosphere through our franchise system; our people bring the passion, talent and clientèle to their space. Together, they create an intoxicating formula for success.  In part 2, we discuss what every entrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise on our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.  

We have a great show today.  We are meeting with Chris Seman, President of Caring Transitions. The world’s elderly population is growing, and people are living longer lives than ever before. At the same time, many seniors see their children and grandchildren consumed by busy schedules, long commutes, and their own day-to-day stresses. All these things mean that more and more, people need help with major lifestyle changes. That’s where Caring Transitions comes in. Caring Transitions is a low-cost, home-based franchise that allows you to help older adults and their families with major transitions. Rather than concentrate on one service, we focus on the full needs of our clients in this time of transition. By meeting all of their needs we exceed their expectations while maximizing revenue for our franchisees. Caring Transitions is the only national organization providing a comprehensive total solution for our clients:     Senior moving & transition services     Downsizing     Clean-out services     Hou

We are meeting with Amy Freeman and Penny Rehling of The Spice & Tea Exchange franchise. The Spice & Tea Exchange® was founded in 2008 with a vision to create a one-of-a-kind retail shopping experience. The company has franchise stores across the United States, providing guests with more than 140 spices and 75 exclusive hand-mixed blends, naturally-flavored sugars, salts from around the world and more than 30 exotic teas. The Spice & Tea Exchange sells gourmet seasonings and spices, cooking herbs, gourmet teas, sugars, sea salts, and special blends. Basically, if it's not in the store, it probably does not exist. Training is given for 2 weeks inside your store to effectively show you how to implement the franchise's proven techniques and procedures. You will learn about the product, marketing and everything in between. For more information, visit https://www.spiceandtea.com/. For franchising information, visit http://franchise.spiceandtea.com/.

We have a great show today.  We are meeting with Mike Porter of Bacon Bros. Public House.  Started in Greenville South Carolina, Bacon Bros. Public House features a straightforward, made-from-scratch menu. Bacon Bros. Public House's offer delicious, quality food at an incredible value. A cure room with a viewing window is located in an area of the dining room so guests can see what meats are curing. The decor is warm and rustic with recycled pallet wood throughout the dining room, a nice compliment to Bacon Bros.' accessible fare and is fitting with the restaurant’s recycled, local first theme. Simply put, Bacon Bros. is a best bet for a fun, relaxed dining experience with friends and family or to meet pals after work for small bites. The restaurant also offers a great selection of craft beers, cocktails and dynamic wine options. Every Business Has A Story Serial entrepreneurs Eric Bergelson and Mike Porter, along with Chef Anthony Gray and Jason Callaway, are the Bacon Brothers. Porter and Bergelson deci

We are meeting with Mike Feretti, CEO of the Great Harvest Bread Company Company. Great Harvest Bread Company, a 40-year-old bakery brand that makes bread “the way it was made in the Bible” – milled from whole grains every day on the premises of its local franchised bakeries Great Harvest Bread recently announced it will begin offering a “hub and spoke” bakery-café franchise opportunity. With the new model, franchisees can purchase a large territory that includes a single Great Harvest Bread Co. bakery operation, and as many café-only units as they desire in surrounding towns. The bakery locations would be equipped with ovens and ample space to produce and deliver the hand-milled breads to the nearby café-only locations throughout the day.   Great Harvest Company believes their success comes from a strong commitment to uphold the legacy and integrity of the Great Harvest brand. Great Harvest is about customer experience and the promise of phenomenal tasting food made with freshly-milled whole grains

We are meeting with the Devan Kline (Co-Founder/CEO)for Burn Boot Camp.  Devan shared his personal story and how it ultimately led to the Burn Boot Camp franchise. Their expert trainers are not only well equipped with creative workouts, but ready to coach you through all of the ups and downs that come with life. During their Burn Boot Camp “Focus Meetings,” you’ll be able to get personal with your trainer and address the obstacles that have hindered your personal growth in the past. Become a better all around person by strengthening your mind before strengthening your body. In part 2, we will hear a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We are meeting with Susan Boresow, President of TITLE Boxing Club.  The mission at TITLE Boxing Club is to be the best hour of someone’s day. For just one hour, you can beat up a bag, relieve stress and feel truly alive. TITLE Boxing Club’s high-intensity interval training workout sculpts bodies and burns calories like nothing you’ve experienced before. Their members love having trainers lead them through explosive boxing rounds where they deliver jab, cross, hook and uppercut combinations, working their entire body on our 100-pound heavy bags. Their experienced trainers don’t intimidate, but inspire you to become the champion of your life.   In part 2, we play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast".  

You may have heard the great expression, "Failing to plan is planning to fail!"  In order to receive the capital you need to fund your business’ growth, you must present an interested investor with a great pitch and a great plan. It must be an INVESTABLE business plan. It has to answer his or her risk concerns and show that you and your team will be able to properly grow the company from where it is today to where it needs to be in the next 3-10 years. Creating a business plan that gets funded requires a professional who can help you with business strategy as well as the writing process.  Listen to this interview with Business Plan expert Cheree Warrick.  In part 2, we play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast. 

Over the years, we interviewed some great authors on the topic of franchising.  Today we are meeting with Mitchell Levy.  Mitchell Levy is the AHA Guy of AHAthat.com and CEO and Thought Leader Architect at THiNKaha.com. He and his team make it easy for corporations to easily create compelling content that help turn their experts into recognized thought leaders. Mitchell is Amazon bestselling author with fifty six business books, contributor at Entrepreneur Magazine, has provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies. Mitchell has written social media enabled eBooks he offers for free. Mitchell discusses why more franchisors and franchisees should consider writing a book! In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast and explain why you can't paint the golden arches green.

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 12 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the 12th day of Christmas we ask Santa for the 360Clean franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! And that is coming right up on Franchise Interviews. 360clean, a rapidly growing specialized janitorial services firm.  The combination of its proven operating system and innovative franchise model makes the highly affordable and high-return 360clean opportunity an ideal option for eager entrepreneurs with two options, a unit franchisee or an area developer.  

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 11 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the eleventh day of Christmas we ask Santa for the Primrose Schools franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! Primrose is a trusted, private preschool organization that provides premier educational child care experiences for children and families. The schools serve children ranging in age from six weeks to six years old, and have after-school programs for children up to twelve years old.

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 10 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the tenth day of Christmas we ask Santa for a PRO Martial Arts franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! And that is coming right up on Franchise Interviews. PRO Martial Arts is about far more than kicking, punching and karate workouts. From kids to adults, from beginners to experts, from karate, to kickboxing and much more – every class at PRO Martial Arts includes a core focus on building confidence, staying safe, and developing character. PRO Martial Arts offers a cohesive blend of the best elements of traditional Korean martial arts. Incorporating elements of Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido, the system provides the opportunity to develop a potent blend of strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance, while learning effective and proven self-defense techniques in a fun and energizing environment.

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 9 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the ninth day of Christmas we ask Santa for the Fun Bus franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! And that is coming right up on Franchise Interviews. The Fun Bus has brought to life the philosophy to enhance children's lives by using FUN as a tool to their learning while providing a structured environment to teach FITNESS to the young child. At the same time, Fun Bus focuses on providing a positive environment, building self-esteem, perfecting coordination and motor skills, physical fitness, and social interaction. (Not to mention lots of FUN!)

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 8 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the eighth day of Christmas we ask Santa for the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the nation’s largest local moving company with more than 330 locations worldwide and 2,600 trucks on the road, moving people daily to their next steps in life. The company was built on strong Core Values that have created a local business feel fortified with a strong national, and now international, backbone. The Franchise Opportunity With more than 30 years of experience, five years of double-digit growth, and continuous year-over-year record growth, we continue leading the moving industry with innovative ideas and processes. Our vision is to provide business solutions and growth opportunities along with continuing to establish moving industry best practices for our franchise syste

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 7 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the seventh day of Christmas we ask Santa for the Stone Coat franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! And that is coming right up on Franchise Interviews. Stone Coat’s mission is to be recognized by builders, remodelers, architects and homeowners as a primary building material of choice in the construction industry by providing a quality, value added, green alternative stone product. Stone Coat Shared Values Faith and Family Integrity Quality Work Support Each Other Choose to do the right thing because it is the right thing to do Tell the truth Learn through mistakes

We have a great show today.  Today's podcast is Day 6 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the sixth day of Christmas we ask Santa for the Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! Expedia, Inc., the one of the biggest online travel companies in the world, has partnered with Expedia CruiseShipCenters to provide travelers a one stop shop for cruises and vacations. Expedia CruiseShipCenters was founded in 1987 and offers the best value in the industry with thousands of Cruise Consultants in several hundred franchise locations throughout North America.

We have a great show today.  Today is Day 5 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the fifth day of Christmas we ask Santa for the Aaron’s Sales and Lease franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! Aaron's is North America's leader in the sales and lease ownership of household necessities— brand name furniture, appliances, electronics and computers. Compare our business model and results to any other franchise system: Ranked #21 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® out of thousands of franchise concepts. Ranked #3 by Forbes magazine among Top 20 "Franchise for the Buck."More than 2,000 showrooms across the U.S. and Canada.57 years of consistent, reliable financial results.A New York Stock Exchange traded company—AAN.A compelling Financial Disclosure Document and a solid Earnings Claim

We have a great show.  Today is Day 4 of our 12 days of franchising where each day, from December 12 to December 24 we will ask Santa for a particular franchise.  On the fourth day of Christmas we ask Santa for the Two Maids and a Mop franchise opportunity.  Listen to the interview to find out why! TWO MAIDS & A MOP™ offers a unique selling proposition that has long been admired within the residential cleaning industry. People from almost every field within the consumer service industry have heard of our unique compensation plan. We’re proud to say that the Two Maids & A Mop brand is one of the few residential cleaning brands that can separate itself by something other than a cheap price. In part 2, we add a stocking stuffer with the author of The E-Myth Revisited, Michael Gerber.  

On today's podcast, we are meeting with the President of Pango Financial Candice Caruso.  Whether you have an existing business or a new start-up, Pango Financials’ full suite of innovative funding solutions can help your business get the jump-start it needs. Pango Financial offers a variety of financing solutions that can be used individually or combined with another option to create the customized financing that fits your long and short-term goals.  Pango Financial is the only provider that has leveraged technology and built a completely innovative online experience for their clients. This technology coupled with a client specialist offers thier clients exceptional service both during the set up and the maintenance phase. Candice also discusses the DreamSpark plan and some of the highlights that set it apart from others in this industry. In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.