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
Franchisor Advisor: Mike Harley on Helping Emerging Franchise Brands Succeed
Mike Harley shares hard-won lessons from decades in franchising, helping emerging franchisors avoid pitfalls, support franchisees, and scale with structure and purpose.
We Sell Restaurants: Robin Gagnon on Building Niche Success in Franchising
Robin Gagnon shares how focus, discipline, and industry expertise helped grow We Sell Restaurants into a leading brokerage and thriving franchise brand.
Just Between Friends: Shannon Wilburn on Leading Franchises with Purpose
Shannon Wilburn shares how she grew Just Between Friends from a local event into a national franchise—and the lessons she learned about leadership, growth, and grit.
American Franchise Academy: Aicha Bascaro on Supporting Franchisees
Aicha Bascaro shares lessons from 37+ years in franchising, offering insights on finance, global growth, and franchisee support through the American Franchise Academy.
Franchise Sales Secrets: Insights from James Butler
James Butler shares his journey from science to franchising, highlighting why systems matter, how to choose the right path, and key lessons for franchisors.
Bootstrapped Startup to PE Exit: Frank Fiume’s Journey Building & Selling i9 Sports
Anthony interviews Frank Fiume as he shares his journey from medical sales to founding i9 Sports, overcoming challenges, and building a lasting franchise legacy.
Momentum Brands: Brooke Budke’s Vision for Franchising
Brooke Budke shares how she scaled Title Boxing Club and now empowers emerging franchises through Momentum Brands with smart strategy, bold branding, and heart.
Building Stronger Youth Brands: Justin Bredeman’s Journey
Justin Bredeman shares how Stronger Youth Brands empowers kids through sports, growing Soccer Shots and Little Kickers with heart, strategy, and a focus on impact.
Big Money in Franchising with Best Selling Author Alicia Miller
Alicia Miller unpacks how private equity shapes franchising, sharing key insights from her book Big Money in Franchising to help investors navigate risks and growth.
Insights from John Hewitt, Franchise Legend
John Hewitt shares hard-won lessons on building top franchise brands, stressing franchisee success, system adherence, and innovation as keys to long-term growth.
Scott Sutton on Mastering Franchise Growth: Insights from Empower Brands’ CDO
Scott Sutton shares how to scale past 100 franchise units by shifting mindset, aligning with the right partners, and building a strong, values-driven support system.
Jesse Keyser: Mastering Multi-Unit Franchising Across Diverse Brands
Jesse Keyser shares how he built a thriving portfolio of nearly 50 franchises by mastering unit economics, strategic planning, and adaptable multi-brand leadership.
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