I Fired My Boss - A Franchise Podcast

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

In this episode, Dan and Christian discuss how Impact Brands impact entrepreneurs’ lives by creating an easier path to success through guidance, mentorship, and capital. Ashly Ioza, a Strategic Advisor with Impact Brands, shares how they partner closely with portfolio companies to build more efficient enterprises with the tools and infrastructure to scale quickly and responsibly. Having worked alongside 50+ franchise brands in a broad spectrum of areas including franchise sales, developing and implementing marketing and lead gen strategies, and driving operational efficiencies, Ashly has a TON of value that she shares in this episode to help emerging franchisors win in franchising. Tune in to learn more about why it could make sense for franchisors to partner with Impact Brands. Even if you're a franchisee or prospective franchisee, this episode will be helpful to understand the franchisor perspective and challenges to a much greater degree.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 and Dan go DEEP with a MASSIVE non-franchise group. If you want to learn how to navigate business partnerships successfully, learn how to scale FAST then you NEED to tune in. GR8FL Company is a green energy management company providing a one-stop-shop for renewable energy solutions. Boomer Mueller, Tyler Tashiro, and Kota Ivers and the young leaders behind this incredible new brand. GR8FL is dedicated to improving the economics of communities through renewable energy assets, all while ensuring the future is built on a foundation of integrity, by leading with integrity.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, The Franchise Guys. 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

There's already plenty of healthy fear and anxiety when buying a franchise, regardless of the economic or political climate. While franchising provides a better, more predictable way for would-be entrepreneurs to get into business, it's not foolproof, and not every franchise is created equal. Now, imagine being one of the FIRST franchisees in an emerging brand several states away from the original tried-and-true location... and right before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is Ashley's story. In this episode, we get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of starting a franchise right before the start of the pandemic and what she had to do, both mentally and in her business. She came out the other side to not only surviving, but thriving. Tune into this episode to learn how Ashley and her husband partnered with Perspire Sauna Studios to bring the benefits of infrared saunas to communities in a friendly, comfortable, spa-like atmosphere... as well as how she persevered during extremely tough times. 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, The Franchise Guys. 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