Franchise Interviews

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Franchise Business Consultant Careyann Golliver.  Careyann (Larson) Golliver is known as America’s Franchise Matchmaker™. Her passion comes from helping grow her local family handyman business to the top-rated national franchise in the handyman industry.  Careyann has been featured in national publications including; Bloomberg Businessweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, and FORTUNE and is a sought-after professional speaker showcasing her knowledge across national broadcast channels. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Many years ago, we had the opportunity to meet with Dan Remus and Jef Strauss, Co-Founders of Wag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming..  We invited Jef Strauss, co-founder of Wag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming to discuss how the organization has grown.  Wag N’ Wash gives pet owners a highly personalized, “one-stop-shop” experience they’d never be able to replicate with a big-box pet store or an online retailer.  Jef discusses the following questions: Can you describe the Wag N’ Wash concept and how it came to be? How would you describe the Wag N’ Wash franchise opportunity to a prospective franchisee? How would you say the pet industry is doing right? Can you talk a bit more about the Wag N’ Wash culture? What is the most interesting thing that has happened to you since launching Wag N’ Wash? What is your outlook for what’s to come for Wag N’ Wash? What advice do you have for those looking to enter the pet industry? In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - What does it really take to make a business successful? - Is it me, the business opportunity, the industry or a little of each? Find out by listening to this podcast with Dr. Scott Shane, author of Illusions of Entrepreneurship.

Several years ago, we created a spin-off on our podcast called Great Quotes in Franchising.  Great Quotes in Franchising features clips from our weekly podcast.  Today you are going to hear two of our most recent clips from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.  Picture this scenario.  You just started a company, and you need to hire a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO).  How much do you think it will cost to achieve this task?  What if you could start a company that immediately has these positions already filled and are ready to go?  Would you be interested?  Today’s Great Quote in Franchising comes from Ben Crosbie of franchise development for The DRIPBaR franchise opportunity.  Ben discusses this notion on this Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. Our next Great Quote in Franchising comes from Peter Baldine, the President of Moran Industries. Peter discusses some of the several advantages of franchising compared to non-franchise business

We have a great show. Today we are discussing two great books for aspiring entrepreneurs to read this summer. First, we are meeting with franchise expert, author, and consultant Tom Scarda. Mr. Scarda is going to talk about his recent book, The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty. Tom will answer the following: What suggestions would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise? Why did you write the book "The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty"? What types of traits make successful franchisees? What do you like about franchising? Tom also discusses how franchising changed his life.  Next, we are meeting with franchise author, franchise speaker, and serial frantrepreneur Lonnie Helgerson. Lonnie has over 35 years in the franchise industry, working with Super 8 Motels, Ident-A-Kid, and many more. We will be speaking to Lonnie about his new book "Five Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Build a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximize System Profits."   

We are meeting with Ben Crosbie of franchise development for The DRIPBaR franchise opportunity. At The DRIPBaR, everything they do is motivated by one fundamental focus—supporting the best health of their clients. Through advances in cellular and biological science, they help them fight the consequences of chronic illness, address the effects of aging, and achieve balanced wellness. With so many modern medical breakthroughs, their team began reimagining how infusion-based treatments could be used, not only to help clients but to introduce something for everyone’s unique personal health.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.  

We are meeting with Tom O’Keefe, Managing Director of Southern Classic Chicken.  Southern Classic Chicken, which offers home-style fried chicken, utilizes a drive-thru or walk-up model in each location, which has poised the concept for continued expansion throughout the pandemic and beyond. The brand saw a 20% increase in system-wide sales last year when the demand for off-premise dining increased nationwide and now is starting to become the standard practice in the fast-food industry.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.  

The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii, Inc., is the premier franchise for an existing and rapidly expanding chain of gourmet coffee stores. They had their start in the beautiful state of Hawaii and have grown in home-towns and popular tourist destinations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and North America. Marty and Don both tried their coffee and it was out of this world.  Lookout Starbucks!  

We are meeting with Tom Krouse, CEO of Donatos Pizza.  Donatos is a family-owned, privately held company that treats our Franchise Partners like they are part of the family. Their mission is to promote goodwill through their products and service, principles, and people. Every business has a story Donatos was founded in 1963 by 19-year-old Columbus, Ohio native Jim Grote who borrowed $1,300 and had a vision for a company that put customers first.  Find out what happens next by listening to the podcast.   In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast

This episode of the Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast was among our most popular. Nancy Lanard, a franchise attorney, emphasizes the negotiability of leases, highlighting why it's crucial to seek advice from a specialized attorney in franchise law. Lanard shares her expert insights on the topic, underscoring the significance of understanding lease negotiation in franchising."

We are meeting veteran and entrepreneur Jason Bimber, of Surveillance Secure. Founded in 2006 and franchising since 2019, Surveillance Secure has been a proven security industry leader, serving commercial clients in six states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and Washington D.C. The rapidly expanding franchise services the electronic security needs of commercial, retail, education, and government clients for security cameras, access control systems, alarm & video monitoring solutions, and video image analytic software. The brand provides the latest surveillance and access control technology and ongoing support for all installation projects and cameras that meet the requirements and timeline of end-users.  Jason Bimber, will open the first Surveillance Secure, a commercial security integrator that consults, designs, and implements a range of enterprise security services in Arizona. With populations on the rise, businesses will continue to search for ways to

The real estate market has exploded.  Today, we discuss franchising the moving industry.  We start the show with our latest podcast from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast from the hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes. In Part Two, you will hear our interview with Dustin Black, Founder, and CEO of Black Tie Moving.  Dustin is no stranger to the moving industry. From the time he was a child, Black worked for his father’s moving company, learning the ins and outs of the industry while also getting a behind the curtain view of exactly who homeowners were trusting their belongings.  With eight locations open and 24 new franchise territories under development, Black Tie Moving is rapidly expanding across the nation. In Part Three, you will hear our interview with Nick Friedman, the founder of the College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity. College Hunks Hauling Junk and moving is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. College Hunks Hauling Junk has been nam

We are meeting Jon Ostenson.  Jon Ostenson is a consultant, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area of *non-food franchising*. Having served as the President of an Inc. 500 franchise system and now as a multi-brand franchisee, himself, Jon is uniquely positioned to educate others on franchising and franchise selection. In addition to serving as the CEO of FranBridge Consulting, Jon oversees FranBridge Capital where he and his partners own 17 territories across 5 property service franchises. Jon is the author of ‘The Franchise Path’ and is a frequent contributor and thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200 locations. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.    

Franchise Interviews Meets with Moe's Southwest Grill.  Today we are going to discuss the state of the restaurant industry in the new economy.  Over the last several years, restaurants suffered their biggest declines in a generation according to Technomic, a Chicago-based restaurant consultancy. While many sectors of the restaurant industry continue to struggle, the fast-casual segment is driving the industry's growth. In fact, leading fast casual dining chains have grown in sales during the last three years, and total visits grew according to RestaurantsNews.com. Moreover, fast casual is expected to remain the fastest growing segment of the restaurant industry in 2011. We are meeting with Paul Damico, President of Moe's Southwest Grill. Moe's, the fast-casual franchise known for fresh made-to-order burritos, quesadillas and more.

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Josh Skolnick, Zach Beutler, and Erik Van Horn of Horse Power Brands.  Horsepower Brands is a portfolio company of franchise brands in the service industry delivering first in class customer service and experiences. More importantly the services they provide are needed by all consumers across North America.  One of the newest brands to the Horsepower Brands family is Mighty Dog Roofing (MDR). A roof over your head is vital to protect your family, whether it is a planned project or unexpected event that occurred, MDR is here to help you with this significant but definitely necessary improvement to your home. Most service industries do not require a brick and mortar location, so you can cut down on a lot of your overhead expenses driving stronger profitability faster. Additionally, you can get a franchisee opened up and successful much quicker. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.     

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Entrepreneurial Types - Which one are you? This is key to determining what type of business opportunity is right for you. This great quote in franchising comes from Nick Bibby of the Bibby Group. Nick discusses a topic we have discussed on Franchise Interviews on several instances and the is entrepreneurial types.

  Physical Therapy NOW opened its doors to care for our community on November 12, 2003 under the direction of Andy Zapata. The center was founded on the following core principles: to provide optimal patient care by ensuring all patients receive reliable, personal, excellent healthcare that is cost-effective, to create and maintain a great working environment, and to continuously evaluate and improve every aspect of our practice to ensure that we excel in both patient care and employee satisfaction.  We are meeting with Andy Zapata, CEO of Physical Therapy Now.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.     

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Michael Gerber - How do I want to be remembered? - Here was Michael Gerber's response to the question, "What advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur looking to buy a business?" Michael Gerber is the author of the very successful "E-Myth Revisited". Michael made over a dozen quotes that were noteworthy of making the Great Quotes in Franchising

Is your business prepared if an accident or illness sidelines you or a key employee? How do you prioritize that when you’re managing the day-to-day? Many people depend on your business, so it’s crucial to protect business value by preparing for unexpected disruptions that can happen in the short term. With an easy-to-follow Business Continuity Plan in place for unplanned events, you’ll be ready. We have a great show today. We are meeting with Rochelle Clarke.  Rochelle is the Founder of Succession Strength, Inc – a company that helps business owners protect their operations and transition them smoothly from owner to heir. She is the author of the 5 Critical Succession Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide for The Family Business. Rochelle is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and has worked with businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies. Contact Succession Strength info@SuccessionStrength.com for a consultation. Rochelle discusses the following questions: You’re from Succ

First ever franchise blog launched targeting war veterans. Joel Libava, franchise expert/consultant and a popular franchise industry blogger has expanded his Internet offerings related to the world of franchise ownership, and has started a new blog, The Franchise Blog 4 Vets. {www.Thefranchiseblog4Vets.com}. This is the first ever blog on franchising that will be focused on war veteran's returning home from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas of the world requiring our armed forces presence. Joel will also give some fantastic tips on how to buy a franchise.