The Voices Behind Today’s Emerging Franchise Brands
Listen and learn from the founders, CEOs, and brand presidents behind today’s emerging franchise brands.
Podcast Episodes
GreenLight Mobility: Making Homes Accessible with Karen Frank
Karen Frank shares how Greenlight Mobility empowers people to age in place with custom home modifications—and how franchisees can build a mission-driven business.
Fireside RV Rental: Turning Unused RVs into Profits with Garr Russell
Garr Russell shares how Fireside RV Rental grew from a Craigslist ad to 55+ locations with a model that turns unused RVs into income—no ownership required.
NeverStopMoving365: Personalized Youth Fitness with Christina Collins
Christina Collins shares how Never Stop Moving 365 is redefining kids’ fitness with a mobile model that brings fun, flexible, and accessible training to families.
Konala: Revolutionizing Healthy Fast Food with Founder Trace Miller
Trace Miller shares how Konala is redefining fast food with high-protein bowls, efficient operations, and a mission to make healthy eating fast, simple, and craveable.
Insulation Commandos: Insights with Co-Founder and CEO Dustin Ingle
Dustin Ingle shares how Insulation Commandos grew from a veteran-led startup into a fast-scaling franchise with strong support, standout training, and clear purpose.
BODYBAR Pilates: Building a Thriving Fitness Franchise with Kamille & Matt McCollum
Kamille and Matt McCollum share how BODYBAR Pilates grew from one studio to 50+ locations by blending community, innovation, and strong franchisee support.
Tip Top K9: Ryan and Rachel Wimpey’s Journey to Transforming Dog Training
Ryan and Rachel Wimpey share how Tip Top K9 grew from a personal mission into a thriving franchise focused on saving dogs and supporting passionate franchisees.
Taste Buds Kitchen: How Jessi Walter Brelsford Turned Passion into a Franchise
Jessi Walter Brelsford shares how she turned a weekend hobby into Taste Buds Kitchen, a growing franchise built on passion, purpose, and culinary connection.
Alpha Graphics: Ryan Farris on Empowering Emerging Franchise Brands
Ryan Farris of Alpha Graphics shares how systems, strong branding, and smart support empower franchisees—and how emerging brands can scale with clarity and impact.
Houndstown USA: Insights from CEO Rob Flanagan
Rob Flanagan, CEO of Houndstown USA, shares how values-driven growth, strong systems, and people-first leadership fuel success in franchising and beyond.
As You Wish Lifestyle: Personal Assistance with Allison Welch
Allison Welch shares how As You Wish Lifestyle helps clients reclaim time through personalized services, growing into a flexible, community-driven franchise
Sit Still Kids Salon: Amy Leclerc on Family-Centered Franchising
Amy Leclerc shares how Sit Still Kids Salon transforms children’s haircare with modern design, family-friendly service, and a fast-growing franchise model.
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