

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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Sep 16, 2008 • 15min
Franchise Interviews Continues our Interview with the P.B. Loco franchise
In part 2 of our interview with the founders of P.B. Loco Ken Hall, Keri Barney and Jodene Jensen we dive deeper and discuss training for new franchisees as well as location.

Sep 16, 2008 • 15min
P.B. Loco Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
November 16, 2006 - Today we are going back to the archives and hear how 3 entrepreneurs made their dream a reality: In part one of this two part interview, you will discover the P.B. Loco Franchise Opportunity. Meet Ken Hall, Keri Barney and Jodene Jensen of P.B. Loco peanut butter restaurants talk about their unique franchise opportunity. Learn more about their concept and discover if this is an opportunity for you.

Sep 15, 2008 • 45min
Encore edition with Brian Spindel of the Postnet Franchise Opportunity
Today you will hear an encore edition of our interview with Brian Spindel who is the COO and President of Postnet. This show we will go right into the interview with Brian. Brian has more than 20 years of experience managing and performing various operational roles in the company, including systems coordination, marketing, franchise development and training.
Brian is directly responsible for the development and operation of PostNet franchised locations worldwide and holds the designation of Certified Franchise Executive. He is also a frequent speaker at franchise industry events, chairs the IFA’s Technology Committee and serves on the IFA Educational Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
The rapid growth of the SOHO (small office/home office) market has been hard to ignore. Today’s technology has given more people than ever before the opportunity to start small businesses.

Sep 11, 2008 • 60min
PostNet Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with Brian Spindel of The PostNet franchise opportunity.
The rapid growth of the SOHO (small office/home office) market has been hard to ignore. Today’s technology has given more people than ever before the opportunity to start small businesses. Conversely, a tremendous need for services and products to support those enterprises has resulted. PostNet is the only company in its industry to successfully position itself as “The Ultimate Business Center” serving the explosive SOHO market by providing one-stop convenience for copying, printing and finishing services; digital services (graphic design, digital output, computer/internet services); and packing, shipping and mailing services.

Sep 10, 2008 • 15min
Franchise Interviews Continues part two of our interview with the Elements franchise opportunity
We are continuing part two of our interview with Christopher Palumbo, Brand Director for franchise opportunity elements Chris dives deeper in training for new franchisees, location and Elements plans for the future. Elements for women™ differs from other health club providers in its balanced lifestyle approach to a healthy lifestyle, which includes the following components: body, beauty, and mind.

Sep 10, 2008 • 15min
Christopher Palumbo, Brand Director for the franchise Elements meets with Franchise Interviews
Elements™ is a premium fitness and living brand for women. The company offers membership based fitness and weight loss services throughout a network of upscale, boutique style health clubs. Elements for women™ differs from other health club providers in its balanced lifestyle approach to a healthy lifestyle, which includes the following components: body, beauty, and mind.

Sep 4, 2008 • 60min
Dr. Scott Shane, Author of The Illusions of Entrepreneurship meets with Franchise Interviews
September 4 we are meeting with author Dr. Scott Shane on his recent book, The Illusions of Entrepreneurship, a new book by Dr. Scott Shane, challenges the myths we hold about entrepreneurs in America - who they are, what they do, and how they succeed. The book shows that the reality of entrepreneurship is decidedly different from the myths that have come to surround it. Scott Shane, a leading expert in entrepreneurial activity in the United States and other countries, draws on the data from extensive research to provide accurate, useful information about who becomes an entrepreneur and why, how businesses are started, which factors lead to success and which predict a likely failure.

Aug 28, 2008 • 60min
The Navis Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews
Navis is a unique business-to-business franchise that offers more personal — and professional — freedom to their franchisees. Navis is the leader in a growing $34 billion market. Their franchise model is scaleable — the sky's the limit, and franchisees can grow at a pace that's comfortable for you.

Aug 21, 2008 • 2h
Franchise Author Symposium
August 21, 2008 - Franchise Author Symposium-2 hour show with franchise authors like Joe Matthews, Julie Bennett, Joel Libava and Michael Gerber.

Aug 14, 2008 • 60min
Franchise Consultant Tom Scarda Meets with Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with franchise consultant Tom Scarda…Tom Scarda is a regular guy who left the 9-5 world, promise of a pension and a gold watch to explore his desire to follow his dreams be an entrepreneur.