In this episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, Dan and Christian chat with Kim Daly, a Franchise Consultant at FranChoice, to discuss the ins and outs of franchising. Daly draws from her extensive experience in the industry to provide listeners with valuable insights on how to navigate the world of franchising.During the episode, Daly breaks down the key factors that potential franchisees should consider before investing in a franchise. She discusses the importance of finding a franchise that aligns with your personal values and goals, as well as the significance of conducting thorough research to ensure that the franchise is a good fit. Additionally, Daly provides valuable advice on how to avoid common pitfalls that many franchisees encounter. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering franchising as a business opportunity.Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan chats with Matthew McReynolds, a multi-unit franchisee with Mosquito Joe, a franchise that provides mosquito, tick, and flea control treatment to residential and commercial customers. Matthew talks about how his father had the "entrepreneurial seizure" and realized he needed to leave his job at Apple to pursue business ownership, which led to the two acquiring several territories with Mosquito Joe. From routing, to managing profitability, and everything in between, Matthew gives a masterclass on franchise success. Anyone who wants to learn how to succeed as a franchisee on a granular, hyper-specific level should tune in to learn from MatthewWelcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan & Christian speak with Michael Harvey, founder of "The Roof Resource." In 2019, Michael was an Owner/Partner in a standard, Retail Roofing Company and was part of the madness that homeowners had to endure when they needed to get a new roof. After years of being an insider, Michael imagined a world where all parts needed to replace a homeowners roof would be at Cost Pricing; that every company involved in the project owns their part of the project and everyone WINS – including the Homeowner; a world of Transparency & Trust, unlike anything ever created. This would become The Roof Resource. Tune in to hear Michael's story of how he went from idea to business to franchise with the goal of improving upon a major home improvement industry. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Christian guests on Brad Lea's podcast, "Dropping Bombs," one of the Top 100 Business Podcasts in the world, to discuss the ins and outs of buying a franchise, as well as the benefits of becoming a franchise consultant like Christian. Christian shares what truly makes franchises successful, the benefits of considering an emerging brand, the exciting life of a franchise consultant, and more. Tune in to hear Christian advocate for the franchise industry on one of the most well-known podcasts in the world and see the spark of Christian & Brad's partnership in a new franchise consulting company, REAL Franchising. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan talks with Blanche Ryder, a franchise veteran with over 20 years of experience in the franchise world. She's owned her own New Jersey-based franchise and was a top franchisee with European Wax Center, one of the most recognizable franchise brands in the industry, where she ran the busiest location in the nation and broke company records. Today, she runs her own company, Blanche & Company, and helps coach emerging brands on how to improve systems and processes. Tune in to hear about Blanche's franchise journey, diverse industry experience, and best practices for hiring and retaining top talent. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan talks to Kasey Kohtala of Massage Heights. They get into what it takes to succeed as a franchisee in a brick-and-mortar concept, as well as what it takes to succeed in this kind of franchise. Tune in to learn about how Massage Heights is differentiating itself from other massage-related franchises and helping their franchisees to win big!Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan & Christian welcome Scott Marr, Caleb Kenner, and Megan Taylor from Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows. They share their journeys into the world of franchising and how they achieved their crazy growth. They discuss how their unique backgrounds have helped them form a cohesive team and what they do to find new franchisees. Tune in to hear about these exciting new company in the home services industry. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan & Christian chat with Sharon Cupach, Vice President of Development for Happinest Brands, a home services franchisor with 3 different brands under its umbrella (Lawn Doctor, Mosquito Hunters, and EcoMaids.) Sharon discusses how, by centralizing media and having a national sales center, Happinest frees up their owners to focus on the customer relationships and retention, which is the most important factor in business. She even touched on the fact that as they further build out the Happinest strategy, there will be opportunities for shared referrals between franchisees of the other Happinest brands, which will drive down the cost of customer acquisition. Tune in to this episode to learn how Happinest Brands is making happy franchisees by offering tremendous support that fuels strong unit-level economics. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan and Christian are joined by the largest group of franchise experts they've had in a single show. Zach Nolte, Wade Milward, Christian Betancourt, Steve Miller, and Aaron Harper share some fun stories from the 2023 International Franchise Association Annual Convention. They discuss the relationships they've formed over the years and how they've impacted their personal and professional lives. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode, Dan speaks with Ryan Zink, one of the most esteemed minds in all of franchising. Ryan shares about his massive homerun success story with the company he co-founded called Franchise Fastlane, arguably the #1 Franchise Sales Organization (FSO) in all of franchising. Now that he has exited from Franchise Fastlane, he's on to his next venture in franchising. Ryan, because of his passion for helping people achieve the dream of business ownership, founded Franchise Sidekick, an already leading franchise consulting firm. Tune in to learn more about the "why" behind Franchise Sidekick and the depth of Ryan's commitment to helping people become the heroes of their story as new franchisees. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, Real Franchising. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us