Franchise Interviews

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Diamond Financial was formed to fill a large void in the national financing market. Studies have shown, for example, that in one year over 21 million small business loans were applied for through local banks and only 4 million were actually funded. DFS realized that many capable individuals were not able to identify interested financial institutions, package the loan application or justify their needs to bank officers, causing over 84% to be declined due to presentation alone. President, Stephen Mariani, has been involved in small business since 1978 by personally owning many himself. It is his experience in locating financial solutions that has brought him to establish this company with the business owner in mind. He prides himself on honesty and integrity, which is apparent after your first encounter with his organization. They are dedicated to the small businesses in America and committed to their success.

Lee Knowlton is the new President and CEO of PIU Management, LLC, the parent company of Pump It Up and BounceU franchise brands with a total of 220 locations nationwide. Lee will discuss why he has made the move from Kahala Corp, where he oversaw all Domestic and International Operations for the company's 12 brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie and Great Steak and Potato, to PIU. He can talk about why he thinks the skills he learned in the restaurant industry will translate well into the party sector. Lee will talk about the Pump It Up/Bounce U franchise system as a whole, as well as what the individual franchisee experience is like. Lee can also talk about he thinks is in store for the franchise system in the future. About PIU Management, LLC PIU Management is the parent company of PIU Holdings, LLC and BU Holdings, LLC. Both Pump It Up and BounceU, the nation’s leaders in the indoor, inflatable party segment, were created as fun, safe, clean places for children and adults to enjoy. Private parties for birthdays, team, school events, etc. are available to everyone from toddlers to adults and should be reserved in advance. Trained staff provides guests with supervision, food and beverage set-up, and clean-up services, to ensure everyone has fun. For more information, please visit pumpitupparty.com or bounceu.com. Lee Knowlton has 18+ years of experience in operations management with an emphasis on high volume stores, training, implementing new products and or programs, strategic planning, and team building. Most recently, Lee served as the Chief Operating Office for Kahala Corp, where he oversaw all Domestic and International Operations for the company's 12 brands with over 3,750+ stores. Top brands include: Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Taco Time, Samurai Sam’s, Surf City Squeeze and Great Steak and Potato.

About Parmasters Golf Training Centers Parmasters Golf Training Centers is the first year-round indoor golf training center franchise that literally guarantees results. The 7,500 - 35,000 square foot indoor training facilities offer PGA Tour golf simulators, long game fluency bays, short game practice greens, bunkers, fitness area and more. The facilities are created to give golfers an opportunity to improve in every facet of the game. With two locations open and 95 franchises awarded throughout North America, China and the Middle East, entrepreneurs with a high Golf Passion Quotient are learning that the Parmasters franchise opportunity allows them to both increase revenues while also improving their lives. About Links Golf Cafe A gathering place for coffee lovers, golf enthusiasts, friends and co-workers to savor, indulge in, appreciate fully and spoil their senses, Links Golf Café is the first high-tech “drop-in” golf café franchise in the world. It features custom-roasted organic coffees, light breakfast fare, cold beverages, gourmet hot dogs, grilled Panini sandwiches, and tasty snacks as well as golf simulators where you have your choice of twenty-nine famous courses including Pebble Beachand Augusta or you can optimize your swing. For a complete Links Golf Cafe, including the leasehold improvements, investment options range from $689,000 - $1,609,000. For an Area Development Agreement with exclusive rights to four or more territories and agreement to a development schedule over a set period of time, 50 percent zero interest financing is provided on franchise fees. About Quantum Business Golf Quantum Business Golf is the first comprehensive franchise business golf seminar that literally guarantees results. The 28-hour seminar builds deeper, more profitable relationships on and off the golf course.

Jon'Ric International is the pioneer of the upscale franchise "Specialty Spa" and to offer co-branding. We hold a strong position in the Beauty and Wellness Industry, with high quality of services and products. Jon'Ric International is only selectively distributing salon & day spa franchises and license agreements after careful due diligence of applicants for national and international development. We only accept individuals or groups with a solid business and financial background to carry the Jon'Ric name.....The new franchisee in mind! With over 25 years of experience at building successful salons we are uniquely positioned In the Industry. At Jon'Ric International, budgeting, planning and financing options are integral part of our complete service package: Leasing, conventional financing, SBA or private lenders. NO Percentage Royalty Fee (A flat weekly royalty fee starting as low as $100 over the life of the 10 year Franchise or License Agreement). There are no other charges. No small print. No commitment to anything you don't want. Jon'Ric International's only business is specializing in Specialty Spas. That's how we can stay focused on what we know best, building successful Spa businesses.

Did you know nearly 90% of American adults suffer from foot, knee, back or leg pain at some point in their lives? This kind of pain can be debilitating, causing them to stop doing the things they love, even interfering with their ability to work! Since 1992, The Good Feet Stores have been synonymous with pain relief, and as baby boomers age, the market segment and the opportunity keep growing! Listen on Thursday to find out more!

Interstate All Battery Center to Appear on Franchise Interviews Thursday, June 18 at 10AM EST. One of the most difficult times financially for any new business owner is the time between signing the lease and when the cash register starts ringing. Interstate All Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC), which has seen record franchisee signings this year, says it has built in a way to ease that with immediate sales opportunities before a franchisee’s doors open. As a result, the company experiences increased sales, franchisee signings and especially franchisee satisfaction. "Our recent franchisee survey revealed outstandingly high satisfaction among IABC franchises," said Franchise Business Review President Eric Stites. "IABC’s unique concept offers investors stability and greater opportunity for success. Through its proven business-to-business program, franchisees are able to hit the ground running, ramping up their business much faster than traditional retailers." In most cases, IABC sells franchise markets where the company’s commercial inside sales group has already secured existing business. These established commercial accounts provide franchisees with immediate income and offer established customer bases. "In a competitive marketplace like franchising, it is critical to distinguish your concept," said Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development Director Justin Darland. "IABC’s concept provides our newly signed and trained partners to begin selling in the business-to-business market immediately, even before they open the doors to their retail location." Additionally, IABC offers franchisees sales support in prospecting and maintaining accounts through its B2B Inside Sales Department. The department consists of more than 40 highly-trained business-to-business account managers, each dedicated to specific partners and driven though telesales to grow accounts. Proven results (a 2005-2008 inter

Tutor Doctor Franchise Opportunity to appear on Franchise Interviews Weekly Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, June 4, at 10AM EST. Frank Milner, President of Tutor Doctor, and Ollie Rogers, Tutor Doctor Franchisee, will be talking with Marty and Don about the Franchisor/Franchisee relationship. They also will explain the business model of Tutor Doctor, its history and the services it provides to students of all ages throughout North America and abroad. About Tutor Doctor Tutor Doctor was founded in 1999 as an alternative to the “one-to-many” teaching model most extra-curricular learning centers offer by providing a personalized one-on-one, in-home tutoring service to students. The company quickly grew and in 2003 turned to franchising as a way of expanding the company’s impact and meeting the vast market demand. Now with offices internationally in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, the Tutor Doctor vision is becoming a reality as the lives of students and their families are being positively impacted throughout the world. Tutor Doctor is affiliated with the National Tutor Association (NTA), whose mission is to foster the advancement of professional and peer tutoring, support research into best practices and standards for all tutors, support tutor training, advocate for tutor certification, and uphold the NTA Code of Ethics. You can hear the live and recorded shows by going to FranchiseInterviews.com or BlogTalkRadio.com/Franchise-Interviews. For the very first time, listeners can also hear the live show from their cell phones! Just call 347-838-8238.

ABOUT i9 SPORTS...Founded in 2003 by Frank V. Fiume, i9 Sports is the world’s first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, offering flag football, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and other sports for kids ages 4 to 14. i9 Sports leagues put an emphasis on having fun and not on winning. There are no tryouts, drafts, or fundraisers, and i9 Sports encourages equal playing time for all kids in an effort to boost self-esteem. The name i9 Sports is based on nine principles that best symbolize the company’s franchise and core ideology: imaginative, innovative, interactive, integrity-driven, impassioned, inspirational, instructional, insightful and inclusive. With more than 200,000 members in 750 communities, i9 Sports is planning an international expansion in 2010. The Franchise Business Review named i9 Sports the #1 mid-size franchise for 2008 and the #1 Sports, Recreation and Fitness franchise two years in a row. Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked i9 Sports as the 15th Top New Franchise in America. Most recently, i9 sports was featured as an AllBusiness AllStar Franchise among the top 300 franchises in the country......Christy Atlas is the Vice President of Marketing for i9 Sports. As a member of the senior executive team, Atlas provides leadership for the company's brand building initiatives and pursues new strategic growth opportunities. Atlas has been an integral part of improving many of the tools, systems and processes that i9 Sports and i9 Sports franchisees use to market to its core audience. She has more than 16 years of marketing leadership experience, working with various companies including Prudential Real Estate.

Spend 90 minutes with Dr. Robert Needham who is one of the most knowledgeable individuals on business and entrepreneurship.

Are You Ready For A Revolution? After the financial collapse of 2008, economists predicted that if America did not change, we would slip into another Great Depression and possibly a dictatorship. Dr. Needham sees it another way, he believes that the American dream of freedom beats strong in the heart of our citizens. However, he does believe that it is time for another Freedom Revolution as our forefathers did with Wealth 1.0, except this time it is not for “land”, but “100% ownership of American Free Enterprise (a small business)”. In Wealth 3.0, Dr. Needham establishes a new doctrine for the Middle Class. He proposes that the crisis created by the Wealth 2.0—Big Business and Big Government failure which broke the trust in “fractional ownership of Big Business (Wall Street)” forever has left our economy in shambles. Americans need to make a re-declaration of our independence....read more According to the Social Security Administration, by the time we reach Age 65; only 3% of Americans have achieved Financial Security and 97% retire Dead, Dead Broke, or Still Working. This is the legacy of Wealth 2.0. It is estimated that when faced with a life crisis such as illness, finances, or divorce only 10% will change their habits and choose another direction. Dr. Needham, in Wealth 3.0, believes that getting an additional 7% to achieve Wealth as the 3% did in Wealth 2.0 will create a new economy in America that can create prosperity, freedom, and a legacy with hope for our entire nation. The 90% remaining will not change, but the economy will be strong enough to provide them help in their journey to dependence as describe in Tytler’s Fatal Sequence. Dr. Needham calls for a non-violent revolution of the Middle Class to demand their rights to freedom, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “We need a system of Wealth Coaches just like the Upper Class has enjoyed; that will provide the wisdom and knowledge needed for Wealth Creation and the Accountab