The Brian Beers Show

Cliff Kennedy is the owner and CEO of Frios Gourmet Pops. His company manufactures gourmet pops for Frios franchise locations and private labels for various companies.In this episode, we discuss how he went from being a Frios franchisee to buying out the franchise ore, and becoming the world’s largest popsicle franchise.Guest Social Links:Email: cliff@friospops.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliff.kennedy.73 Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cliffk110/?hl=en Instagram (Business): https://www.instagram.com/friospops/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-kennedy-70831465/ Website: https://friospops.com/ 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

Vince is an owner-broker of Transworld Business Advisors of Jackson-Oxford. He is also a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with long and great experience in franchising specifically for the home services and restoration industry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a great network when starting your own franchise, and how you can build a business and prepare it for sale. Links:Website: https://www.tworld.com/agent/vincevavrunek/Guest Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015191673224 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincev/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@VinceVBusinessBroker?sub_confirmation=1Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChairsOutInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/businessbrokerms/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

Dan Claps is a Serial Entrepreneur in the franchise space. Dan got his start in Franchising in 2014 at the age of 22 when he joined Murphy Business and Financial Corporation as the franchise system's youngest Business Broker. In 2016 Dan Co-Founded Career Transition Leads (CTL). A sister company to the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG). CTL became the leader in lead generation for Franchise Consultants with a full-time call center and over 100 contractors and employees working for the firm.In this episode, we discuss how he started franchising at an early age, and his tips on finding the right candidate for franchise that made him a successful business broker and consultant. Book Links: Enterprise Value: How the Best Owner-Managers Build Their Fortune, Capture Their Company's Gains, and Create Their Legacy by Peter Worrell Guest Social Links:Instagram (business): https://www.instagram.com/life_of_dan_21/ Instagram (business): https://www.instagram.com/franchisefounderspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053771807555 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-claps-0036b9a2/ 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

Jeremy Utley is the Co-Author of "Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters" and an adjunct teacher at Stanford University. Jeremy has helped the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs and companies with the methods he teaches over at StanfordIn this episode, we discuss the importance of innovation and creativity in a business, how scrappy experimentation can weed out good and bad ideas, and the importance of inspiration as a driver to grow and evolve your business. Links:Website: https://www.jeremyutley.design/  Book Links: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters by Jeremy Utley and Perry KlebahnGuest Social Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jdutley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyutley  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

Lance is the host of top 50 Business Podcast, “Eye on Franchising” and founder & CEO of ION Franchising. He's been in the franchising business for decades. He's currently a consultant, and he's also a self-proclaimed global donut expert.In this episode, we discuss how he became successful in franchising, his tips on finding the right franchise, and what franchise businesses do well in times of recession.Links:Website: www.eyeonfranchising.com Website 2: https://lancegraulich.com/ Guest Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lance.graulichLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-g-68b304118/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancegraulich.eyeonfranchising/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lancegraulich 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

Henry Sims is the co-founder of Sims Media. He helps bring clarity and simplicity to the way that entrepreneurs and businesses brand and market themselves.In this episode, we talked about building a personal brand, why it’s important to have your own website as an engagement hub, ways to improve content creation and an out of left field entrepreneur story.Guest Social Links:Email: Henry@sims.media Website: https://sims.media/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henrydsimsprofile LinkedIn (Personal):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrydsims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrydsims Twitter: https://twitter.com/henrydsims 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

Dave is a 30-year veteran in the franchise business. He owned 20 Dominoes at one point for 30 years. He is a passive investor in multiple brands, including Jersey Mike's, Papa John, Starbucks, and he's the franchisor of two emerging brands.In this episode, we talked about how to make smart investments, analyze opportunities and keys to skyrocket your management operations.Guest Social Links:Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/dave.wood.12  Facebook (Business): www.facebook.com/HotChiknKitchn/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dave-wood-9975a38/Instagram (Business): www.instagram.com/hotchiknkitchn/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

Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach, Top rated speaker in the US speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice!In this episode, we talked about why communication, physical connection, and relationship capital are crucial for success in business and in life in general!Links:Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ Website 2: https://sims.media/ Book Links: Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous ThingsGuest Social Links:FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsimsIG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsimsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsimsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevedsimsPodcast: The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/art-making-things-happen/ 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

Kenny is the founder and CEO of FranShares, a private equity fund that invests into franchises.Kenny’s FranShares is a platform that allows anyone to invest in franchises with as little as $500. It’s the world’s first platform allowing investors the opportunity to passively invest in franchises.In this episode, we tackled some points in selecting a good franchise business, as well as how Franchise Investing can be now accessed by anyone with very little cost.Links:Website: www.franshares.com Guest Social Links:Facebook (Personal): www.facebook.com/kennymrose Facebook (Business): www.facebook.com/FranShares LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/kennyrose/ Instagram (Personal): www.instagram.com/kennyrose28/ Instagram (Business): www.instagram.com/franshares/ Twitter: twitter.com/kennymrose 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

Jay is an entrepreneur, a real estate investor, and the best selling author of multiple real estate books that have sold over 300,000 copies. His latest book is ‘Real Estate by the Numbers: A Complete Guide to Deal Analysis.’ In this episode, we talk about new and improved strategies on flipping real estate in any part of the economic cycle, including more options on how to finance your flips, and a focus on larger renovation projects.Links:Website: www.connectwithjacecott.comEmail:  j@jscott.com Book Link: Real Estate by the Numbers: A Complete Reference Guide to Deal Analysis by J ScottGuest Social Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottinvestor/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jscottinvestor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jscottinvestor Website: www.connectwithjacecott.comSend 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