Franchise Canada Chats

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!

Ryan Kelly is the VP of Sales and Marketing, COO and co-owner of WSI Smart Marketing, one of the world’s largest and most innovative digital marketing agencies. In this interview, we cover topics like: - how a career in franchising gave him the means to help his community affected by the California wildfires - the most difficult thing he had to do as a new franchisee? - how to work effectively with family members?

Ken LeBlanc is the co-founder, President and CEO of PropertyGuys.com, one of Canada’s largest private real-estate franchises. In this episode we cover: - How to get others to buy into a unique idea - The franchisee recruitment process - Can you pick your own location as a prospective franchisee? - and so much more!

Michelle Burton is the Founder of Qozen Yoga Studios. In this episode we cover: - Her advice to people with disabilities running a business - How to know a franchise is the right fit for you? - The buried secrets to running a franchise? - and so much more!

Wayne Maillet is a leading Canadian franchise management consultant and author of Franchising Demystified - you can find it here: https://www.cfa.ca/our-services/education-information/research/publications/ In this episode we cover: - How to ensure the Franchise Disclosure Documents work in your favour - The signs of a strong franchise system - The dangers of using a non-approved support supplier - and so much more!

Nicole Hyatt is the Founder of Tan on the Run, a mobile spray tan business. In this episode we cover: - Why franchising can be an ideal career option for women - What her experience was like on Dragons' Den - The unexpected challenges she faced starting the business - and so much more!

Matt Crowell is the Founder and CEO of GetinTheLoop. In today's show we cover: - How do you take the leap of faith and buy a franchise - The challenges of being a small business owner - What it's like to be a franchisee in the mobile marketing industry - Why being in business for yourself but not buy yourself is the best decision ever - and so much more!

Jon-Anthony Lui is the multi-franchise unit owner of Tutor Doctor. In today's episode we cover: - how to invest in a franchise? - the key lessons he learned as a young franchisee - important values you should have as a business partner - the advantages of running a home-based business - and so much more!

Steve Collette is a motivational speaker, co-owner and co-founder of 3rd Degree Training. In today's episode we cover: - the top qualities of successful franchisees - how to reach and set big business goals - why the health and fitness brand has been experiencing such significant growth over the past five years - what franchisees and new business owners typically underestimate about running a business - and so much more!