Demystifying Franchise Ownership

I had the pleasure of talking with Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning, on this episode. Onyi's journey into the world of tanning began with his entrepreneurial spirit, from a supplement store franchise to building a successful tanning brand that now spans across 16 states. Onyi shares how Glo Tanning stands out in a competitive market, offering not only UV and spray tanning but

Join me this week as I chat with Ron Holt, the two-time franchisor who is bringing a fresh, fun approach to moving through his brand, Pink Zebra Moving, after his success with Two Maids and A Mop. Ron shares how he’s disrupting the moving industry by creating not just a service, but a culture—"Happy Moving”! He explains how his mother-in-law's terrible moving experience becam

In this episode of “Demystifying Franchise Ownership”, I talk to Lowell Mora, a fractional CFO with over 30 years of experience. As the founder of Impact CFO, Lowell offers strategic financial support to businesses that aren’t ready to hire a full-time CFO or don’t have a need for a full-time CFO. We explore how fractional CFO services can benefit businesses, including fran

This episode covers franchisor training programs, an important topic, because franchisee training can make or break a franchise. I recently saw this firsthand at a Pilates studio with outstanding instructor training. It was evident from the start that the instructors benefited from a well-executed training program—they were clear, concise, and consistent. Are you a franchisor not

In this episode, I’m exploring the importance of listening to franchisees. I’m including an excerpt from my interview with Jeff Johnson, Founder and CEO of The Franchise Research Institute. Jeff explains how their comprehensive surveys and data analysis help franchisors gain valuable insights into franchisee satisfaction, and why listening to your franchisees is critical to lon

In this episode, I revisit my interview with Aaron Cash, founder and President of Garage Living Franchise Systems, as he shares invaluable insights on their journey into franchising. Aaron discusses Garage Living's decision to franchise their business and the crucial steps they took to ensure success. From navigating legal compliance to securing franchisees and developing robust su

Part two of my interview with Larry Stout is now live! In this episode, we continue our conversation, exploring the origins of his current venture, Optimal teleHealth, LLC. Larry shares the story behind his company, which offers an alternative to traditional health insurance.As a franchisee, Larry, like me, struggled with the high costs of offering competitive employee benefits lik

Tune into my latest episode! I had an illuminating conversation with Larry Stout, founder and CEO of Optimal teleHealth, LLC. Larry, a former Massage Envy franchisee, achieved significant financial success and earned numerous accolades. However, he also opens up about a franchise venture that didn't go as planned, sharing valuable insights into the realities of franchise ownership.

Your email inbox shouldn't be a storage unit! Think of it like your mailbox at the end of your driveway: you don’t leave everything there! This week, I interview Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer.Don’t miss this episode because it’s packed with invaluable tipsand insights from Shawn, who coaches his clients, including franchisors, toovercome chaos in the digital e

This episode is an interesting sit-down with Chris Long, the visionary founder and CEO behind Longyards Storage. We explored Chris' journey – from his background in the construction industry to the driving force that led him to establish Longyards. His personal experience unveiled a gap in the market, igniting his passion to fill that gap.We talked about the core of Longyards' bu