Franchise Interviews
FranchiseInterviews
Welcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship.
People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com
We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. Live shows can be heard on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday at 10AM EST, 7AM PST. It's no problem if you can't listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives.
To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott.
People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com
We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. Live shows can be heard on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday at 10AM EST, 7AM PST. It's no problem if you can't listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives.
To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott.
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Jul 1, 2021 • 47min
America's Franchise Matchmaker Careyann Golliver Meets with 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.
Jun 24, 2021 • 29min
Wag N' Wash Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
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 podcast.
Jun 17, 2021 • 6min
Great Quotes in Franchising with Dr. Scott Shane
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.
Jun 10, 2021 • 15min
Great Quotes in Franchising
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 businesses like support, guidance and instantaneous relationships. Listen to what Peter suggests about vendor relationships.
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Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 5min
Two Must Read Books this Summer on Franchising
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."
May 27, 2021 • 36min
The DRIPBaR Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
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.
May 20, 2021 • 34min
Southern Classic Chicken Franchise Meets with Franchise Interviews
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.
May 20, 2021 • 60min
Look Out Starbucks - Bad Ass Coffee Franchise Opportunity
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!
May 13, 2021 • 41min
Tom Krouse, CEO of Donatos Pizza Meets with Franchise Interviews
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
May 10, 2021 • 8min
Great Quotes in Franchising - Leases Are Extraordinarily Negotiable
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."
