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Brian Beers
Join entrepreneur Brian Beers for honest conversations about franchising that actually workNo fluff, just real stories and actionable advice from someone who's built an 8-figure franchise portfolio and helps others do the same.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 18min
The Truth About Franchise Resales (After 30+ Deals) | 290
Buying an existing franchise looks like the perfect shortcut—cash flow on day one, a team already in place, and systems ready to run. But after 30+ acquisitions, I can tell you most people do it wrong.In this episode, I share why 29 of my 30 deals never hit the open market, the three non-negotiables I look for, and how I find off-market resales while avoiding costly mistakes. If you’re serious about buying a franchise—or scaling your portfolio—this is the playbook I wish I had when I started in 2016.Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Oct 6, 2025 • 9min
The $87B FedEx SIDE HUSTLE No One Talks About | 289
A friend recently asked me if FedEx routes are worth buying, so I broke down the real numbers. On paper, they look amazing: established brand, steady cash flow, weekly payments. But in this episode, I show you why these routes usually sell cheap—and whether they’re actually worth your money. Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Oct 2, 2025 • 9min
Steal Shaq’s Franchising Playbook | 288
Shaquille O’Neal didn’t build his $500M empire on the court—he built it by buying boring franchises.In this episode, I break down Shaq’s exact playbook and show you how everyday entrepreneurs are using the same strategy to grow 7- and 8-figure businesses.Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Sep 29, 2025 • 16min
Can You Really Earn Passive Income With a Franchise? | 287
I sold a business for $1. Not $100k. Not $10k. One dollar.Why? Because I fell for the “semi-absentee” franchise lie — the one that promises you passive income in just 5–10 hours a week while keeping your job.It’s complete BS. And it cost me $300,000 over six years to learn the hard way.In this episode, I break down which franchise models will bleed you dry, when semi-absentee can actually work, and how to avoid the $300K mistake I made.Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Sep 26, 2025 • 19min
The Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Profitable Franchise | 286
Most people have no idea how brutal buying a franchise really is. One mistake can cost you everything — I’ve seen it, I’ve made it, and I’ve helped dozens of people avoid it. In this episode, I walk you through the exact process top owners use to win — and the landmines that bury everyone else. Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Sep 24, 2025 • 11min
Stop Babysitting Your Team or Stay Stuck Forever | 285
Most business owners think they’re delegating—when really, they’re just babysitting. In this episode, I share how I broke free from the “check-in, fix-it, redo-it” trap, the power of hiring true “send-delete employees,” and the mindset shift that gives you real freedom as an owner. Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Sep 22, 2025 • 18min
Why Most People FAIL at Franchise Ownership | 284
Franchising is a real business, not a simple plug-and-play experience. Successful franchise owners exhibit urgency, a sales-focused mindset, and emotional stability. Beware of red flags like shiny-object chasers and hyper-independence, which can derail success. Transitioning from corporate life requires accepting cash flow uncertainty and shifting from doing tasks to building and managing teams. Dive into this dynamic discussion about what it really takes to thrive in the franchise world.

Sep 19, 2025 • 27min
These 13 Habits Took Me from 100k to 50M | 283
The habits that built my $50M/year business weren’t flashy—they were disciplined.In this episode, I share the simple money rules I followed: avoiding lifestyle creep, automating savings, reinvesting in assets (not toys), using debt strategically, and thinking in decades—not months.These habits gave me freedom, growth, and wealth that compound year after year.Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Sep 17, 2025 • 13min
Don't Buy a Franchise Until You Watch THIS! | 282
You see franchises every day. You eat at them. Buy from them. Maybe you even dream of owning one. You think they are all just fast food, or you need to be rich to own one. What you thought you knew about franchising is WRONG! Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Sep 15, 2025 • 10min
This Made My Business $73,000 in 4 Months | 281
Most businesses fail NOT because of a bad idea but because of one critical issue that’s luckily fixable. Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure Playbook This playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brands Grab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012 Let's connect: Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube