The Franchise Founders Podcast
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Welcome to the Franchise Founders podcast where you’ll hear right from the source how people like you have been able to buy and build their businesses across different industries all over the country.
Dan Claps is a veteran of the franchise industry with experience in building a winning franchise consulting firm, in franchise lead generation, and soon to be as a franchisor. Christian Dadulak is a highly successful Franchise Consultant and is one of the Co-Founders of REAL Franchising, a top franchise consulting firm in the industry.
Together, they’ve formed relationships with hundreds of successful business owners who are excited to share their stories with you.
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2 days ago
Bonus Episode: Dropping Bombs with Brad Lea - Should I Buy A Franchise? Christian Dadulak
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
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4 days ago
20 Year Franchise Pro Shares The Secret To Hiring Top Talent - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 24, 2023
How to Scale A Massage Franchise! - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 22, 2023
Scaling Two Emerging Brands In Home Services - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 17, 2023
How Happinest Brands Makes Happy Franchisees - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 15, 2023
IFA Recap - Stories from the 2023 International Franchise Association Convention - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 10, 2023
Every Franchise Hero Needs A Franchise Sidekick - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 8, 2023
Making A DEEP Impact With Impact Brands - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Mar 1, 2023
How To Become A Business Titan - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Feb 24, 2023
Pulling Through The Pandemic as a New Franchisee in an Emerging Franchise: Prospering with Perspire Sauna - Dan Claps, Christian Dadulak
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
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Feb 22, 2023
Avoiding Legal Landmines in Franchising
Today, we live in a highly litigious society where it's important for both consumers and businesses to protect themselves. Franchising is no exception, which is why we we're proud to welcome Charles Internicola of the Internicola Law Firm. The Internicola Law Firm is a national franchise law firm that provides boutique-level legal, franchise development, and strategic advisory services. In this episode, Charles dives into some of the most common legal traps in franchising and how to avoid them. Whether you're a franchisor or a potential franchisee, Charles and the Internicola Law Firm can help you get into franchising, and STAY in franchising, smartly. Tune in to this episode to learn from one of the greatest legal minds in franchising about how to win in this industry with as little legal headache as possible.
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
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Feb 17, 2023
Launching The Next Big Thing In Franchising...From Scratch
There's a lot involved in launching a new franchise brand. From finding the right business to franchise, consulting with attorneys, building the right leadership team, putting together a franchise development strategy, and beyond, it's a lot of work! Aaron Harper, the CEO of Rolling Suds, has a fresh perspective on this, having just gone through this process. In this episode, Aaron and Dan, who is ALSO going through the same process of building a franchise incubator, discuss how they select the right business to acquire as a franchise, how passionate they are about making a huge difference in the lives of their franchisees, and how they plan on scaling as a franchisor from ZERO to HUNDREDS of franchisees. Tune in to learn about how to grow a successful franchise system from scratch.
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…
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Feb 15, 2023
Why The International Franchise Association Matters
As the world's largest membership organization for franchisors, franchisees and franchise suppliers, the International Franchise Association (IFA) provides industry-leading events, advocacy, education and growth opportunities to the franchise community. In this episode, Matt Haller, the President of the IFA, explains what the IFA is, what it does, and how it's an important advocate for the franchise community. We get into proposed franchise regulatory issues for both franchisors and franchisees to be aware of, as well as the upcoming annual IFA convention in Las Vegas and so much more. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the important work the IFA is doing and why it's important to engage with the organization.
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Feb 10, 2023
Disrupting the Franchise Insurance Game
Ever had an "aha" moment? Wade Millward, Founder of Rikor, had a BIG "aha" moment where he realized he could solve a 30-year old insurance industry problem. After learning every aspect of the franchisee/franchisor business model, he found a BIG hidden risk exposure. Franchisors are “vicariously” liable for 𝗔𝗟𝗟 the operations of their franchisees. So, to mitigate this risk, franchisors will collect certificates of insurance (COI). The problem?Certificates of insurance are practically worthless! COI's are not contracts, provide no guarantees, can be easily manipulated, and offer no rights to the franchisor. The possibility of a claim landing in the franchisor’s lap is very real and potentially 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰.
Rikor was born to create a modern, technology driven solution to this antiquated COI system. The result is a fully integrated platform providing franchisors with a real-time pulse on their franchisees’ insurance. This means no more…
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Feb 8, 2023
From Pharmaceutical Sales Rep to Franchisee
After losing his Pharmaceutical sales job to a failed startup company, Kelley Gallagher realized that he had to take control over his own destiny to provide for his family. Kelley applied to job after job but wasn't getting much, if any, traction.Taking matters into his own hands, Kelley started his photography business as an attempt at self-rescue, weeks before the country shut down due to COVID-19. In 2021, KB Media Group, Inc. shot over $1 billion worth of real estate listings. His success in the real estate space came with lots of strong connections and the identification of a need many homes face as they're prepared for sale, namely carpet-cleaning. So Kelley started looking into carpet-cleaning franchises to buy as a way to leverage his existing real estate relationships. In this episode, Kelley explains why he chose ChemDry, what his day-to-day looks like, and what it takes to win as a franchisee.
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Feb 1, 2023
The Secret Formula to Buildin' a Bloomin' Family Business
Kelsey is a second-generation window covering professional with personal experience for nearly 20 years, both in the field as well as in franchise leadership. As the CEO of Bloomin' Blinds, Kelsey is passionate about the strategic growth and scaling of each franchise business and creating a culture of raving fans. Kelsey leads the corporate franchise team as the example, rather than the exception, and takes pride in a team that interacts like family. And Bloomin' Blinds, one of the fastest growing blind companies in the United States, is the definition of a family based and family-centered business. Along with his 3 brothers, Kelsey runs this window treatment company that they took over from their mother who started this business back on September 11, 2001 - yes, the same day as the infamous and terrible hijackings. Tune in to learn more about how this family came together to build one of the most impressive and fastest growing window treatment companies in the USA, as well as how to n…
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Jan 25, 2023
How to Know Which Franchises Are REALLY Exceptional...And Which Aren't
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.
Courtney Stillings is the Director of Client Development for Franchise Business Review, an immense resource for franchise buyers. Franchise Business Review empowers potential franchise buyers with franchise reviews, downloadable reports, top franchise lists, and industry insights—all in one convenient place! FBR surveys over 30,000 franchise owners from 300+ franchise brands to reveal the top franchises with the highest ratings in franchisee satisfaction, franchise culture, company p…
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Jan 18, 2023
From Junk Removal to Franchise Empire: Inside the Mind of the Founder of 1-800-Got-Junk
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.
When Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? started his business in 1989, it wasn’t because he had a passion for junk removal. It was because he saw an opportunity to disrupt an industry. Since then he’s built a network of franchises using a tried-and-true playbook for success, based on over 30 years of business experience and a proven recipe.
From there, he formed O2E Brands: a franchise conglomerate that takes ordinary home services and turns them into exceptional e…
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Jan 11, 2023
Building a 30+ Location Multi-Unit Empire
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.
In this episode, Dan speaks with Brian Beers, a multi-unit franchise owner with Midas. Midas is a massive complete auto-care franchise that services customers all over the nation. In this episode, Brian shares how he took over the family franchise and grew from six locations to over 30 locations! He gets into the strategy and process behind scaling this franchise empire, mostly through acquisition and seller-financing. Tune in to learn more from this powerhouse franchisee about how to…
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Jan 4, 2023
Transforming Ugly Kitchens Into Functional Masterpieces
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.
In this episode, Dan meets with Michael Hartel of Cabinet IQ. Cabinet IQ is a franchisor that helps people build their dream homes by transforming ugly spaces into functional masterpieces. When Michael remodeled his first kitchen, it was a nightmare.The process was stressful and overwhelming for him, and he felt confused. He had no idea where to start! This is the challenge that Michael seeks to solve in the kitchen remodeling industry. Michael helps his franchisees bring white collar…
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Dec 14, 2022
Protect Your Ass: An Introduction to Franchise Law
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.
In this episode, Dan & Christian talk to Craig Tractenberg, a franchise attorney with Fox Rothschild LLP. They talk about the need for lawyers in protecting both the franchisors and franchisees, the importance or reviewing your franchise agreement, and the differences between litigation and arbitration. Tune in as Craig shares his experience from decades in the industry and find out how to protect your own ass.
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Nov 30, 2022
The Art of the Exit: Selling to Private Equity as a Franchisor
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.
In this episode, Dan & Christian hear from Brian Alas, Managing Director of Boxwood Partners, a full-service renowned Mergers & Acquisitions advisory firm with a legendary track record in franchising. Brian teaches us all about how to build your business, as a franchisor, starting with the end, the exit, in mind. We learn about how to maximize multiples and valuations, essential exit preparation, and how to evaluate deals. Not every deal is created equal so we talk about just how impor…
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Nov 16, 2022
The Power of HYPER Local Franchise Marketing
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.
In this episode, Dan & Christian dive into the world of marketing with Michael Morris, Head of Growth at Hyperlocology. Hyperlocology is a company that solves the challenge for franchisors of how to create, manage, and report on thousands of unique digital ad campaigns, with distinct budgets and messages, in one central place. From a franchise buyer perspective, franchisors that provide centralized marketing support like this could rise above and ahead of those brands that don't. Diale…
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Nov 9, 2022
The "Why" Behind Building a Massive Waxing Empire
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.
In this episode, Dan & Christian chat with Brigham Dallas, the founder of Hello Sugar, a rapidly expanding waxing & sugaring concept. We chat about Dallas journey from college drop-out to highly successful entrepreneur in a relatively short period of time. Brigham had no background in the waxing industry, so we get into why he chose this fun industry to choose for building a business. Things like building a business with a recurring revenue model, offering a low-ticket service in a rec…
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Nov 2, 2022
Thinking Like a Winner with Jeff Dudan of HomeFront Brands
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.
In this episode, Dan & Christian pick the brain of a true franchise and business expert, Jeff Dudan. Before ever stepping into the world of franchising, Jeff started a restoration business that eventually grew to become AdvantaClean, a wildy profitable franchise company & overall incredible success story. Like many entrepreneurs, Jeff eventually decided that the business, in order to hit the next level, needed more than he alone could provide; He knew the business needed the right part…
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Oct 26, 2022
Paint Your Dream Life: How to Build a Painting Franchise
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan chats with Tom Hodgson of ColorWorld House Painting. As company owned by Authority Brands, Color World House Painting is an excellent example of a great business that most people may not consider at first glance, but when we take a look at the system and support being provided, it's clear that this isn't an opportunity we should brush off. From a call center to done-for-you marketing with rinse & repeat, easy to replicate systems, Color World makes it easy for…
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Oct 19, 2022
Yum! A Tasty Treat Business Almost ANYONE Can Start
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk popsicles with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of Frios Gourmet Pops. What's so fascinating about this business owner is that he was a franchisee of the brand BEFORE he decided to takeover and become the franchisor as well. Having been on both sides of the fence, Cliff knows what support franchisees need, but that doesn't stop him from going on what he calls semi-annual "listening tours" to discover what his franchisees need most to succeed in their busin…
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Oct 13, 2022
In the Wolf's Den with Jordan Belfort
Jordan Belfort, the infamous Wolf of Wall Street, hosts a podcast called The Wolf's Den in which he speaks to entrepreneurs about how to succeed in business. He recently sat down with Dan Claps and Derek Santos from Franchise Playbook to talk about the benefits of starting a business with a proven model. We're presenting this episode in its entirety as a special bonus episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast.
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Oct 12, 2022
Let's Talk Money! How to Fund Your Franchise
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian do a deep dive into the world of franchise funding with Tera Thomas of FranFund. Tera has an extensive background in franchising, both as a customer service rep for a franchise as well as a franchisee...all before becoming a franchise funding consultant. Her wealth of knowledge is a huge asset to those considering investing into a franchise and becoming an entrepreneur. We get into multiple funding strategies such as SBA Loans, the ROBS Strategy (…
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Oct 5, 2022
How to Build a Hot Business Keeping Other People Cool
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian chat with Michael Hutchins & Chad Harrison of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning by Authority Brands. Just like many other franchisor guests from this space, the two of them made a very compelling case for not just home services, but also owning an HVAC business. Low initial investment, multiple revenue streams, highly compelling Item 19, simple employee structure right out of the gate... all while being recession-resistant AND pandemic-proof. We…
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Sep 28, 2022
How to Build a Blue Ocean Brand
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian take a tour through the branding process with Gary De Jesus of GDJ Brands, a business branding expert who has helped a tremendous amount of franchises in a diverse group of industries really define and execute their brand image. Gary teaches us the difference between executing a blue ocean versus a red ocean branding strategy, and explains why it's better to compete in open waters instead of chummy waters with tons competition. More importantly, G…
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Sep 21, 2022
What's All the Buzz About Cannabis Consumption Lounges? with Ron Silberstein of Bud's Place
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Ron Silberstein, President of Bud's Lounge, which is an emerging franchise concept in the cannabis space. The first of its kind, Bud's place is addressing the issue that is a lack of safe, comfortable places to consume cannabis responsibly. As an increasing number of states legalize cannabis, Ron feels it's important to provide a fun, safe, and entertaining atmosphere to enjoy recreationally. We talk about the challenges that come with bei…
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Sep 14, 2022
A Taste of the Area Development Model with Paul Dorsey of Janitize America
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Paul Dorsey of Jantize America, an office facilities and commercial cleaning area development franchise model. When speaking to us, Paul focuses more on discussing what area development and master franchising mean, and uses Jantize to illustrate exactly how this model works. The goal of this episode is to give a broad overview as to how this model works and demonstrate how it differentiates from the traditional single-unit or even multi-un…
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Sep 7, 2022
Why Media Messaging Matters for Franchisors with Liane Caruso of Entrepreneur Media
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Liane Caruso, Senior Vice President at Entrepreneur Media. As Senior Vice President, Liane handles all things franchising for Entrepreneur, including all of the franchise-related articles that are meant to provide education for prospective franchise buyers and beyond. She discusses exactly why content is so critical for franchisors to invest their resources into, the importance of regularly putting out articles, as well as whether or not t…
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Aug 31, 2022
Killing The Kitchen Game With Zach Nolte, President Of Kitchen Solvers
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Zach Nolte, President of Kitchen Solvers. Kitchen Solvers is a well-established kitchen refacing & remodeling franchise that has been operating since 1982. He discusses how Kitchen Solvers truly is a "business-in-a-box" with full franchisee support, expanded product lines, marketing support, and training. Zach also touches on why he encourages franchisees to start with the end in mind when first buying into the business, whether the end-go…
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Aug 24, 2022
Cookie Wars
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Bennett Maxwell, founder of Dirty Dough. In less than a year, Bennet was able to grow his business from just a few stores to 120 locations nationwide. He looked at existing cookie companies that have been around for decades and newer companies are all the rage to see what customers loved. His background in sales and marketing helped him scale his company by making things incredibly easy for his franchisees. Tune in to hear about what he’…
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Aug 17, 2022
Elevating the Brand Experience for Brick and Mortar
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Pete Lankarge from Northeast Color who produces branded Interiors for the franchise industry. In his role, he's worked with franchisors from all over the nation across a wide spectrum of verticals. He works with them at the corporate level to see what needs to go into the brick and mortar establishment and also works with the franchisees to help them maintain a consistent a brand experience. Pete has worked with fitness brands, restaurant…
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Aug 10, 2022
The Wolf of Franchises
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to The Wolf of Franchises. Today's guest worked for years in franchise development, specializing in emerging franchises. In his journey, he had the opportunity to meet multi-unit franchise owners who were building tremendous amounts of wealth with businesses across various industries. He learned the strategies behind acquiring multiple franchise locations in adjacent territories and even buying into multiple companies. Tune in to find out how…
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Aug 3, 2022
Why Roofing Is Sexier Than You Think with Josh Hoffmann of HorsePower Brands
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Christian talk to Joshua Hoffmann from HorsePower Brands. As you may recall from episode 12, Horsepower Brands owns seven top producing franchises in the home services industry. Roofing is a 50 billion dollar per year industry where the top 5 national players make up less than 4% of the industry revenue. A new roof is an improvement that many homeowners need immediately, it's recession-proof, and can't be outsource it overseas. Tune in as Josh tells us more about t…
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Jul 27, 2022
How Trevor Rappleye Shares Franchisee Success Stories
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Trevor Rappleye, CEO and Storyteller at FranchiseFilming. Trevor discovered his love for video creation at a young age and built a business shooting events and corporate videos. Once he discovered on the franchise world, he realized that he could use the success of franchises to help franchisors showcase their brands. Trevor stresses to all of his clients the importance of video content and encourages everybody to push out videos regularly…
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Jul 20, 2022
Buy Franchise Shares As Easily As Stocks with FranShares
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Kenny Rose, the founder and CEO of FranShares which is an exciting new platform that lets anybody buy into a franchise portfolio similar to how people buy stocks. Their first portfolio includes quick service food and home services with opportunities to have thousands of people share ownership. Kenny has shared his knowledge of entrepreneurship and franchising over the last few years through platforms like LinkedIn and Quora that have broug…
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Jul 13, 2022
How Chris Shaffer is Improving the Home Service Industry with Floor Coverings International
Welcome to the Franchise Founders podcast where you’ll hear right from the source how people like you have been able to buy and build their businesses across different industries all over the country.
Dan Claps is the Co-Founder of Career Transition Leads, NurtureAssist and Find A Business Online. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant with Find A Business Online heads up Business Development for Career Transition Leads and NurtureAssist as well as running his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Chris Shaffer, the senior director of franchise development for Floor Coverings International. Chris joined Floor Coverings International (FCI) in March of 2021 and has helped them achieve tremendous success over the last few years. While home improvement is not known for good customer service, FCI is a part of First Service Brands, who prioritize a positive customer experience. Before that, he worked for…
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Jul 6, 2022
Understanding The FDD And Franchise Agreement
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk about the Franchise Disclosure Document whose purpose is to protect the franchisee by spelling out the terms of the agreement and what's expected from all parties. The FDD empowers prospective franchise buyers by giving them all of the information at their fingertips that allows them to make a more informed decision before committing to anything. Although the terms should be clear, it's recommended that it's examined by a franchise attorney b…
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Jun 29, 2022
Mitigating Risk with Erik Van Horn
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Erik Van Horn, one of the world's leading experts in the franchise industry. Over the last 20 years as a franchisee (he’s owned 7 brands in 8 states), regional developer, consultant, and investor, he has developed tremendous insight into the unique and challenging aspects of franchising. Erik also has a passion for people, which is why he has helped 1,000 people find great franchise opportunities that match their goals. Erik is the host…
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Jun 24, 2022
Betting On Yourself: A Take on the Economy, Investing, & Funding Your Franchise
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian discuss investing, the economy, and funding methods to start a franchise business. They talk about why it can make sense for entrepreneurs to invest into businesses and income-producing assets, instead of putting hard-earned dollars toward a home (and ultimately a mortgage payment) that ultimately takes money OUT of our pockets. After all, Robert Kiyosaki of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" did say a home is a liability after all. What's the best move when th…
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Jun 15, 2022
The Importance of Strong Leadership
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk about the importance of strong leadership in running you business. They discuss the cashflow quadrants as laid out by Robert Kiyosaki and how to leverage the time and effort of your team to grow you business. Are your employees looking for an easy ride or would they prefer to be challenged and then rewarded with a piece of the results. In order to get buy-in from your employees, you have to encourage and motivate them. Tune in to hear their t…
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Jun 8, 2022
Marietta Snetsinger with Ascend Franchise Solutions
Welcome to the Franchise Founders podcast where you’ll hear right from the source how people like you have been able to buy and build their businesses across different industries all over the country.
Dan Claps is the Co-Founder of Career Transition Leads, NurtureAssist and Find A Business Online. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant with Find A Business Online heads up Business Development for Career Transition Leads and NurtureAssist as well as running his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan talks to Marietta Snetsinger from Ascend Franchise Solutions. Marietta is passionate about helping entrepreneurs convert their already-successful business in to happy, profitable franchises. Marietta got her start over twenty-five years ago working for some of the largest franchises in the world and now runs her own consultancy through which she has helped thousands of people navigate the world of franchising. As she explains t…
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Jun 1, 2022
How Happinest Brands is Dominating Home Care Services with Eric Martin
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian chats with Eric Martin, VP of Franchise Development for Happinest Brands. Over the years, Eric has helped Lawn Doctor, Mosquito Hunters, and Eco Maids grow to nearly 850 franchise locations nation wide. He got his start in sales working for Enterprise Rent-a-car before moving into medical sales. A whole new world opened up for him almost 14 years ago when franchising found him and allowed him to help countless people achieve the goal of business o…
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May 25, 2022
How Corporate America is Changing with Storm Miller from REP'M Group
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan chats with Storm Miller, the director of franchise development for REP'M Group. Like many franchise professionals, Storm tells us that he stumbled into franchising from the financial services industry. They talk about how millennials are changing corporate America and how different generations have viewed their successors. They discuss the five categories of motivation and what it takes to be a good leader. Tune into this insightful episode to learn tips from t…
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May 18, 2022
The 4 Paths to Business Ownership
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Christian shares with us the four paths to business ownership. He goes over the different mindsets that entrepreneurs must have as they consider going into business for themselves. He explores the benefits that each of the different routes provide and discusses why buying into a franchise is usually the safest bet with the greatest potential. He pulls back the curtain and reveals his tips for the interview and awards process in the franchise industry.
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May 11, 2022
Live Forever! Sneak Peak into the #1 Anti-Aging Franchise
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Deniz Duygulu and Carlton Washington from 4Ever Young Anti Aging Solutions about why they created their incredible business. The wellness industry has exploded and 4Ever Young has established themselves as a force through over eight years of experience in the industry. With Carlton's background in the banking industry and Deniz's experience with fitness and personal training, it seemed natural join forces to help people look and feel their…
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May 4, 2022
The Advantages of Multi-Unit Ownership
Welcome to the Franchise Founders podcast where you’ll hear right from the source how people like you have been able to buy and build their businesses across different industries all over the country.
Dan Claps is the Co-Founder of Career Transition Leads, NurtureAssist and Find A Business Online. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant with Find A Business Online heads up Business Development for Career Transition Leads and NurtureAssist as well as running his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian discuss the benefits of multiple unit ownership. When you sign a multi-unit franchise ownership agreement, you get to leverage the team that you've already built. What many people don't realize is that owning two locations does not necessarily cost twice what it costs to own one location. Additionally, owners of multiple locations tend to have lower turnover because they allow everyone on their team more growth po…
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Apr 27, 2022
Adam Rice from ISI Elite Training
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Adam Rice, the founder of ISI Elite Training, one of the top emerging fitness brands in the country. He started ISI in 2013 and first franchised it in 2019. His goals for this brand are ambitions and he's well on his way to establishing his business as a dominant force in the health and wellness industry. Tune in as Adam shares his about his own fitness journey and how he turned his own struggles with weight loss in to a passion for self-i…
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Apr 20, 2022
Andy Klie on Scaling a Business through 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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Christian talks to Andy Klie, the general managers at Franchise Development Group. Andy has worked for some of the world's biggest franchises from a very young age and learned first hand the challenges of running a business. He shares that he loves about the franchise business model is that the structure has already been created and you don't have to reinvent the wheel. He loves that our odds of success are so much higher when utilizing a proven system. Tune in to…
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Apr 13, 2022
Rick Mayo's 30-Year Path to Franchising Alloy Personal Training
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian chat with Rick Mayo, the founder of Alloy Personal Training. He started out as a personal trainer 30 years ago and built his business into a physical location with group classes and catered to high end clientele with luxuries like towel service. What he eventually learned is that he had one of the most profitable businesses per square foot in his area. As other business owners reached out for advise growing their business, Rick developed a way to…
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Apr 6, 2022
What's New With Nick Lopez?
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Christian reconnects with Nick Lopez from Lime Painting. As you may recall, Nick was our very first guest on the program just a few months ago. He shares with us that Lime Painting doesn't only offer painting services, but coatings for all kinds of different surfaces. They use quality materials and skilled tradesmen to help them go after high-end homes. Did you know that LIME is an acronym that spells out the values of the company? Tune in to find out what's new wi…
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Mar 30, 2022
Drew Lund of Complete Pest Solutions
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Christian talks to Drew Lund, the director of franchise development for Complete Pest Solutions. Drew shares that he got into franchising through Networking with people at his church. He loves helping people develop their business and compared their relationship to a vine and trellis. Tune in to hear how his philosophies have shaped the careers of entrepreneurs around the country.
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Mar 23, 2022
How HorsePower Brands Is Dominating The Home Services Market
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to franchise veterans Josh Skolnick & Zach Beutler, who are determined to disrupt the franchise industry with Horsepower Brands. Frustrated by the lack of accountability by franchisors to open and support franchisees, this duo wanted to create a platform focused on operational excellence and accountability. They developed detailed and transparent franchise development strategies that allow them to responsibly award their franchise opportuniti…
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Mar 16, 2022
Anthony Feola at FMS Franchise on Emerging Industries
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Anthony Feola at FMS Franchise about industries that are growing fast. As Anthony explains, it's tough to be the innovator and the operator all the time when you're running your business. Franchising is the key to scaling emerging brands. He helps take a business from a concept to global franchise brands.
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Mar 9, 2022
Improving Your Franchise Development Conversion Percentage
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to us about growing a franchise. What are CRMs and KPIs? How much money do you have to invest to find a true candidate for franchisees? How do you go about finding someone with the right skills, background, and financial backing? Tune in as we get into the nitty gritty of lead generation and business growth.
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Mar 2, 2022
The Truth About Working Social Media Leads
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Georgia Rei from Mr. Duct Cleaner about her experience as both a franchisee and a franchisor. She shared how she went about founding a business to 10 franchise locations around the country in only one year and how she plans to triple that in the next year. What the best way to acquire leads? What kind of questions does she ask in the first conversation? It's fascinating to learn from her about her experiences on both sides of the business.
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Feb 23, 2022
Semi-Absentee Franchise Ownership
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Christian talks to us about the growing trend of semi-absentee franchise ownership. Is there really a simple solution in which you could buy a business and watch the money flow in from a distance? Do new franchise owners have to quit their jobs and commit all of their time and energy to their franchise? It turns out that there are some solutions that provide the best of both worlds, but know that there are always going to be trade-offs.
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Feb 16, 2022
Jeff Horst from RocketBarn
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Jeff Horst from RocketBarn. Jeff started from the beginning with the goal of helping small businesses owners increase their reach. "People First" is a core value that Jeff brings to his employees and franchisees. He's always been focused on working within the communities where his locations are centered. Watch as Jeff shares the secrets of his success.
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Feb 9, 2022
Andy Fuller from The Mosquito Hunters
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Andy Fuller from The Mosquito Hunters. Andy's mosquito control home service business has grown from one location to over 125 locations in 28 states in just five years. They discuss Andy's origin story and the checklist that he used to decide which kind of business to start.
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Feb 2, 2022
Chris Pash from Ellie Mental Health
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Chris Pash from Ellie Mental Health. They talked about how Chris launched a mental health care business and just recently introduced his company to the world of Franchising. Over the course of a few months, this business grew from one location with six employees to dozens of locations employing more than 300 people. They discuss his philosophies on how to cultivate a company culture based on gratitude and positivity.
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Jan 26, 2022
Nick Sheehan from REP'M Group
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Nick Sheehan from REP'M Group. They learn about how he transitioned from being a franchise owner to working with some of the largest franchises in the world.
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Jan 12, 2022
Nick Lopez from Lime Painting
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this episode, Dan and Christian talk to Nick Lopez from Lime Painting about how he first tapped into this 400 billion dollar industry as a teenager and grew his business to over 50 locations.
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Dec 15, 2021
Monique Hymel from Temperature Pro
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this Episode, Christian talks to Monique Hymel who has built and developed three big franchises. Her journey begin with the founding of Pop-A-Lock who has been called "The Wal-Mart of Locksmithing." She founded Temperature Pro and Plumbing Pro as home repair contracting franchises with an executive model. As Monique can tell you, somebody has already laid the ground work for you and franchising makes it easier to start with an already-successful business.
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Dec 6, 2021
Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast
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 The Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys.
In this introductory episode, Dan and Christian talk about their experiences as entrepreneurs and what they expect to discuss in future shows.
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