All Things Considered Franchising Podcast

Turp Ricketts, Vice President of Development for Horsepower Brands, joins Scott Milas on this episode of All Things Considered Franchising podcast to discuss the exciting lighting franchise, Blingle! Turp shares his journey into the franchising industry and highlights the unique opportunities that Blingle offers. Blingle focuses on holiday lighting, commercial and residential landscape lighting, a...

In this episode of All Things Considered Franchising, Scotty Milaswelcomes Courtney Reppert to the show! Courtney is a seasoned franchisee and is currently part of the Bumble Bee Blinds franchise with HorsePower Brands. She is the franchise development manager for Bumble Bee Blinds. Courtney's franchise journey ranges from being a multi-unit franchisee to becoming a franchisor. Scotty and Courtney...

Cary Tober is the Vice President of Franchise Development at the REP'M Group, an FSO (franchise sales outsourcing company) that handles 13 brands in various categories. With over 14 years of experience in franchising, Cary has a deep understanding of the industry and has helped numerous individuals find the right franchise opportunity. Cary joins Scotty on this episode of "All Things Considered Fr...

Scotty Milas' guest on "All Things Considered Franchising" podcast is Nancy Lanard, President and Founder of Lanard and Associates! Scotty and Nancy discuss the importance of having an attorney review a contract before signing it, even if the franchise document is not negotiable. Nancy explains that her role is to educate the client on the details of the contract and the obligations therein. Scott...

Alex Rossman is today's guest on "All Things Considered Franchising" Podcast. Alex is the CEO of Rossman Media, an agency that has worked with Virgin Atlantic, Orange Theory, and other well-known brands. Alex discussed his story of going from being a college student at the University of Arizona to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He had worked in sales at ADP but eventually decided that wasn't...

Today’s guest on Scotty Milas' All Things Considered Franchising is Martin McDermott. Martin is the president and founder of Franchise Interviews and a professor at Purdue University, teaching marketing and course leadership. Scotty and Martin discuss the changes the franchising industry has gone through over the years and how it has become a political topic. They also talk about the importance of...

In this episode of All Things Considered Franchising, Scotty Milas interviews Mona Janes, the President and Founder of Creative Funding. With over 30 years of experience in helping clients strategically figure out their funding, Mona has an excellent handle on business financing options. Mona and Scotty discuss various funding options available to qualified clients. They cover the types of loans,...

Today’s guest on All Things Considered Franchising is Kim Woods. Kim is a franchise developer with Authority Brands and Color World Painting. She recently became a CFE Certified Franchise Executive and transitioned out of marketing and lead generation. Kim has an extensive background in franchising and spent 10 years in the Naval Reserve. Scotty asked Kim what direction someone should go in when g...

Just about every industry has an organization that helps to set rules, and regulations and handle publicity. For the franchise industry, that is IFA. Today’s guest on All Things Considered Franchising is Paul Rocchio, Vice President of Development and Member Services for the International Franchise Association. Paul is with us today to discuss the state of the franchising industry. He has been wit...

JD Busch is my guest this week on my "All Things Considered Franchising" podcast. He is the CEO of Pulse Performance, a new brand that focuses on electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)! JD has a lot of experience in franchising, having been a franchisee, multi-brand franchisee and franchisor for 28 years. JD loves the business model of franchising and enjoys helping others fulfill their dreams of bus...

Faizun Kamal is my guest on the podcast this week and is one of my favorite people in the industry! You're going to enjoy listening to this episode. A paragraph in Faizun's bio says it best about her: "Faizun Kamal is an award-winning franchise coach, nationally renowned public speaker, and best-selling author. As CEO of The Franchise Pros, Faizun coaches people nationwide on making the transition...

Gary Rome, President of the Rome Auto Group, is my guest this week on "All Things Considered Franchising Podcast", which is dedicated to entrepreneurs seeking to learn about business ownership. Rome is a pillar in Western Massachusetts and owns two car dealerships, Hyundai and Kia. He is also involved in philanthropy and has a slogan, “It doesn't cost anything extra to be nice.” He believes that a...

Edith Weisman is the President of FranData, a company that provides research and information to the franchising industry. She has been involved in the franchising industry for 25 years, and she and Scotty, the host of All Things Considered Franchising, had a chance to reconnect at the I.A. Convention in February. During their conversation, they discussed the importance of data in the franchising i...

Betsy Hamm is the CEO of Duck Donuts, a rapidly growing brand that is taking the franchising industry by storm. Scott Milas Franchise Coach is a consulting organization that helps people research and explore business ownership and provides free services to their clients. Betsy and Scott spoke at the International Franchise Association in Vegas, discussing the success of Duck Donuts and Betsy's his...

Our guest on this week's episode of "All Things Considered Franchising" is George DeMambro, franchisee of Schooley Mitchell! Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. When asked how potential franchisees should prepare for business ownership, George says, “You have to visualize you...

Today’s guest on the podcast is Jeff Gartner, President and Founder of Hudson Valley Swim. Hudson Valley Swim has been teaching infants, children, and adults of all ages to swim since the company was founded in 2003. They have been a member of various swim associations since established. Many of their swim techniques were first introduced via those associations and fine-tuned to the needs of their...

Today’s guest is Randall Smith… entrepreneur and franchisee! Scotty asks Randall about working with a consultant vs. the “do it yourself” approach. Randall says, “I thought I knew it all. I knew the direction I was going in and we kind of marched in that direction. But then I met you (Scotty.) You interviewed us and swung the compass. We looked in all different directions and settled on this real...

Today’s guest is Jessica McLean, Director of Franchise Development for Franchise FastLane and Soccer Stars. Franchise Fastlane is an accelerated turn-key franchise sales organization. In shortly over 6 years, they have impacted OVER 5,000 communities and changed OVER 1,700 lives through franchise ownership! One of Franchise FastLane’s brands is Soccer Stars. Soccer Stars' goal is to teach soccer s...

Today’s guest is Anne Gannon, President and Founder of The Largo Group! The Largo Group provides new solutions for our clients’ different demands and superior individualized accounting, tax, and consulting services. They deliver high-quality financial products while providing unparalleled personal service, going the extra mile for their clients. When asked to explain the methodical “Largo Approach...

Four brands packed in one episode!   Today’s guest on this episode of the "All Things Considered Franchising" podcast is Matthew Karahalios, Director of Franchise Development with Buzz Franchise Brands. Buzz Franchise Brands is a fast-growing multi-brand franchising company that builds companies that gets people talking! They surround themselves with smart, entrepreneurial-minded people who love b...