Ang & Rob Rants

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski breakdown how important it is to be yourself. Regardless of what you're doing, there will always be people that ridicule you. However, there will also be people that are inspired by you. Which do you care about most?   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski cover a very important topic in corporate responsibility and personal growth. And this is of giving back to the community. People all around the world preach it and do it, but what value does it actually bring? Check out this episode and find out!  http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss the difficult decisions that businesses and franchise systems often have to make - should a process, product, or department, be outsourced to a third party? Or should it be kept in-house? Take a listen to find out more.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski bring truth (or fiction) to the commonly stated concept of part-time franchisees bringing part-time results. Is it real or is it just a saying that people throw around? Listen to find out.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about how vetting a franchising prospect isn't just a one-time thing. It must continue through the entire relationship prior to signing. Whether it is undercover or out in the open.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski expose what the top 3 mistakes are that new franchisors make when first starting to franchise their business. These are important notes if you want to get your franchise going on the right foot. So don't miss this episode.    http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski jump into a topic related to franchise development. Understanding how to use social media in order to attract more franchise prospects is one thing. However, knowing how to isolate who your ideal prospect is in order to take advantage of the social media tools is another. The duo tackles this exciting topic in this week's episode.    http://www.angelacote.co...

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski have a chat about getting things done. If you're going to over-analyze everything you do, you'll never get anything done. So, doing something is better than nothing. Don't overthink your endeavor. Get going and adjust as you go.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski answer the recurring question of what happens if a franchisee isn't cool with another franchisee opening up in a neighboring territory. This is concentric growth and it is a good thing. Check out what the 3 biggest benefits are to that in this episode.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski debunk one of the biggest mysteries when it comes to corporate staffing in a franchise system. Why do so many team members not work out? Having trouble finding a great marketing or ops employee? Do you keep dealing with turnover? Guess what... there is a reason this continues to happen.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski spend some time chatting about growth expectations amongst franchisees. Sometimes your franchisees will become too comfortable and stop growing. If they've hit a theoretical maximum, they may even stop contributing to the system. How do you solve it? Find out in this week's Rant!   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

In this lighter rant, Angela Coté and Robert Bruski showcase some sizzle reels that they had created for the Rants. They touch a bit on the subject of how important it is to just get out there and make some content, even if it is an over-the-top sizzle reel.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about Master Franchising in this 3-part mini-series. In this particular episode, they tackle the subject of what are the traits that you should look for in a master franchisee, whether you should go down that path as a franchisor, how to structure the deal, and where you can find those master franchisees.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbr...

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about Master Franchising in this 3-part mini-series. In this particular episode, they tackle the subject of who should be a master franchisee as well as where should a franchisor offer master franchising from a geographic perspective.  http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about Master Franchising in this 3-part mini-series. In this particular episode, they tackle the subject of what master franchising actually is, as well as what the difference is between master franchising, area development, and multi-unit franchising.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski reminisce on their most recent visit with Dean Blundell of The Dean Blundell Show and Ryan Smolkin of Smoke's Poutinerie at a local Ctrl V for a VR showdown. Through this experience, the two put emphasis on how a franchisee is a local business owner and how important it is to support local businesses throughout your community.   http://www.angelacote.com http://w...

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski reconvene on the heal of a big online celebration for Robert's birthday. The two talk about positivity and its influence on mindset and attracting people, and most importantly, show how it can impact your daily life and relationships.  http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.robertbruski.com ​

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski get chatting about a very uncomfortable issue for franchisors - franchisee compliance. How do you deal with franchisees that aren't compliant and are persistent in the incompliance? The duo touches on how to approach that difficult conversation. This rant could go on for ages so here is a small clip.   http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.robertbruski.com...

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski are back for another episode. This time they talk about how important it is to be with like-minded people, especially as a franchisor. Franchisors go through unique struggles and successes compared to other entrepreneurs and they need to surround themselves with people who they can support and celebrate together.   http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.rob...

A special, live & in-person, episode of Ang & Rob Rants with Angela Coté and Robert Bruski.  The duo tackles one of the most requested topics in the industry - how do I become profitable at franchising. The answer to this is 2 fold - bring on the correct franchisees, and make your current franchisees more profitable. Back by popular demand - you just can't miss this episode!   ht...

A special, live & in-person, episode of Ang & Rob Rants with Angela Coté and Robert Bruski.  The duo finally meets up in person to talk about one of the most common questions in franchising - How do I franchise? But before they go down that rabbit hole, they first must answer the question of whether someone should franchise at all. You simply can't miss it!   http://www.angelacot...

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski really take a deep look at the best way of marketing your business to customers. Whether you're a franchisee looking for more traffic, or a franchisor looking for more franchisees, nothing does a better job at getting your business out there than community involvement.    http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.robertbruski.com ​

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss the concept of leadership during a difficult time as presented by Mary Kennedy Thompson of Neighborly Brands. Fear and can eliminated by increased certainty and micromanagement can be eliminated by increased love.   http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.robertbruski.com ​

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski turn the spotlight onto a franchise system called Ctrl V. It is the world's largest virtual reality arcade franchise with locations across North and South America. They're growing, and you don't want to miss out on the opportunity. Trust Us! https://www.virtualrealityfranchise.com ​  http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.robertbruski.com ​

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski breakdown the lessons learned off the heels of an AC roundtable focused on franchise resales. The wonderful Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited shared his process of succession planning for franchisees and what the role of the franchisor in it should be. It was incredible.   http://www.angelacote.com ​  http://www.robertbruski.com ​