Franchise Canada Chats

In this episode, we feature keynote speaker and author Todd Cohen, who shares strategies for Staying Present and Profitable Working Virtually. Virtual work is the temporary new normal as a result of COVID-19, and it’s created new challenges for many businesses when it comes to reaching their clients. In this episode we disscuss: - Todd's thoughtful ideas for how to stay present and profitable in this unprecedented time. - Todd's passion for the power of being virtually present to sell ourselves more effectively, and make no mistake: this message is more important than ever, because it’s not your client’s job to remember you. This episode was adapted from Todd’s Staying Present and Profitable Working Virtually keynote session as part of the Canadian Franchise Association’s Navigating Through Turbulent Times webinar series in early April. You can learn more at cfa.ca. For more information, you can reach Todd at: Todd Cohen 215-275-3416 todd@toddcohen.com toddcohen.com/book-todd/

In this episode, we feature Erik Therwanger, founder of Think GREAT. Erik draws from his experiences as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur to help organizations achieve new levels of success. In this episode we discuss: - the leadership strategies and techniques necessary to inspire, motivate, and influence teams and co-workers during this difficult time of economic uncertainty. - strategies to raise expectations, understand techniques to unify culture, discover new ways to communicate dynamically, and more. This episode was adapted from Erik’s original presentation in late April as part of the Canadian Franchise Association’s Navigating Towards Recovery Webinar series.

In this episode, we talk to multi-unit Subway Canada franchisee Kelly-Anne Pelley, who operates six Subway restaurant locations in Newfoundland & Labrador and 10 more in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter. Kelly-Anne was recently named the Best Franchisee of Canada Gold winner, and travelled to Florence, Italy this past winter for the Best Franchisee of the World global competition. As the Canadian finalist, she participated alongside finalists from other regions, including the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). Here, Kelly-Anne gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her whirlwind trip to Italy and her experience participating in this global competition with top franchisees from other parts of the world. She also shares her path to success (spoiler alert: it involved an awful lot of hard work), the secrets to franchising with family, advice for future franchisees, and much more.

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Josh Robinson is the Vice President of Licensing & Development at Pearle Vision. Pearle Vision was founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Pearle, who began the concept of one-stop, total eye care with the opening of the Pearle Vision Center in Savannah, GA. Pearle Vision now has more than 500 EyeCare Centers located throughout North America. In this episode we discuss: -Josh’s past experience as a franchisee in the food sector -the benefits of franchising with Pearle Vision, including its strong support system -his advice for those looking to get started in franchising -and so much more!

Kim Chapman is an Oxford Learning franchisee. With over 35 years as a proven franchise system, Oxford Learning is best known for helping children succeed in their academics. In this episode we discuss: - What is a typical day looks like for Kim - The best thing about Oxford Learning's support system - What Kim enjoys most about running her own business - and so much more!

David Buckler is a MaidPro franchisee. MaidPro is a business that prides itself in providing the highest quality cleaning services for homeowners across North America. In this episode David discusses: - How his business has evolved since opening a decade ago - MaidPro’s recruitment process - What he wasn't prepared for when he first opened his business - And so much more!

Cathy Thorpe is the President of Nurse Next Door, one of the nation's most successful senior care services brands. In this episode we discuss: - The challenges and opportunities of Nurse Next Door's global expansion - The benefits of franchising with Nurse Next Door - What Cathy was doing before she became President of Nurse Next Door - and so much more!

Mike Malleck is a long-time business owner of Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services. Clintar offers franchise opportunities across Canada and serves clients in a variety of key areas like Landscape Management and Landscape Enhancement. In this episode, we discuss: - The key phases of franchise ownership - What Mike has learned about running a business with nearly two decades of experience - The future of Mike's business - and so much more!

Tamara Leniew is a Beyond the Classroom franchisee. Beyond the Classroom is a tutoring organization focused on boosting confidence in the children they tutor. In this episode, we sit down with Tamara to discuss: - Why it's important to be passionate about the business? - Why it's important to take care of your mental health as an entrepreneur? - How to prepare for business ownership - and so much more!

Lindsey Caron is a Quesada Burritos & Tacos franchisee. With 130 locations and counting, Quesada Burritos & Tacos is a Mexican-inspired restaurant focused on serving its communities fresh and tasty food. In this episode we discuss: - Why she chose to invest in a Quesada restaurant - The challenges of being a young business owner - How she got the investment needed for her franchise - and so much more!

Gary Prenovost is the Market President of FranNet. FranNet provides education and support to individuals who are interested in franchised business ownership. In this episode, we discuss: - The steps he takes to match prospective franchisees with the right business opportunity - The biggest lesson Gary has learned from working as a FranNet consultant - How to measure success as an entrepreneur - And a whole lot more!

Nancy Esson is a Right At Home Canada franchisee. Right At Home is a home healthcare company with a focus on wellness for seniors and those in need of assistance. In this episode, we discuss: - Why she chose to buy Right at Home franchise - How to set and reach big business goals - Key lessons she's learned as a new owner - and so much more!

Robert Bruski is one of the Co-owners of CTRL-V, one of the world's fastest-growing and virtual reality arcades. In this episode, we discuss: - How he transitioned from being an investment specialist to a business owner - CTRL-V’s initial and ongoing training process - What CTRL-V’s initial and ongoing training process is like - and so much more!

Enjoy this bonus episode with Peter van Stralen, former CEO of The Ground Guys, author and certified franchise executive as he discusses his principles of C.A.R.E. leadership.

Craig Jooste is the CEO of Canadian brand, Local Handyman Group. In today's episode, we talk to Craig about: - Why he started Local Handyman Group - What the future of the franchise looks like - What he's looking for in a franchise partner ...and so much more!

Brian Bazely is the CEO and co-founder of Driverseat, a personal transportation company that provides vehicle and chauffeur services across Canada and the U.S. In this episode we cover: Why Driverseat uses a royalty payment model for their franchisees rather than taking a percentage of gross profits over a certain period of time? How Driverseat sets himself apart with so many mobile driving apps available? The franchisee recruitment ongoing training process and so much more!

Dawn Mucci is the CEO and Founder of Lice Squad.com, one of the largest lice removal organizations in North America. In this episode, we cover topics like: - how franchising has helped newcomers to Canada - the realities of business ownership - the most rewarding part of being a business owner - and so much more!