Ask April Porter Podcast

Franchisees and Franchisors are actually at a higher-risk of having something holding their business back. Now, that goes against everything we are told about franchising, because in franchising, long as you follow the model, you will succeed. Right?  But there is a bigger threat to franchisees than any other kind of business owner. Listen in to learn what that threat is and how to avoid it in you...

Where should support come from for a franchisee? Should it come from the franchisor, an outside source, or should the franchisee just find it within themselves? Listen into this week's episode where we uncover where the future of franchisee support is/should be coming from.

Business ownership is hard! Often times we put out as many fires as we can before the next one pops up. Leaving us fed up and ready to call it quits with the business. But there is a way we can create a life of sanity around our business and I’m going to show you how. Listen in as I cover a few ways you can bring sanity to your life, so that you can live the life you dreamt of before you started y...

In this episode, I am asking you some questions that will help you realize what's holding you back, where you want to go, but most importantly, what's holding you back from getting there and reaching your SWAG™. These are great questions to ask yourself for your business but also for your personal life.    Check out the episode and discover what's holding you back. Keep up with April h...

Finding employees is hard! In today’s we’ll cover why that is and how you have the power to change the narrative. Download my free e-book “Maximizing Your Workforce” - 11 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid https://www.askaprilporter.com/maximize-your-workforce Attend my next free webinar: Short-Staffed to Super-Staffed. The ultimate recruitment secrets webinar that gives you hands-on strategies to attract q...

Hear how Ask April Porter came to be and learn about April's background as a prosecuting attorney that led her to becoming an award-winning multi-unit franchisee.  Learn more about the SWAG™ Conference here: https://www.askaprilporter.com/conference-0 Keep up with April here: Website : www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askaprilporter For more business tips and strategies, joi...

Hear from a franchisor who exemplifies SWAG™ - Sanity, Wealth, and Gratitude™ for her franchisees. This is one of the stories that will give you hope for the franchising industry and learn a little bit about salt therapy along the way.  The Salt Suite: TheSaltSuite.com Tiffany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanydodson/ The Salt Suite on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltSuiteD...

It's been turning into a struggle to gather customers online and we have found success on these three platforms. Tune in to find out which they are and tell us if you have heard of them too! Join our group on Alignable here: https://www.alignable.com/groups/franchisee-tips-tricks Keep up with April here: Website : www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askaprilporter For more busi...

I'm sharing all the amazing wins that were had at the SWAG™ Conference, plus I review some things that went wrong so you can learn from those mistakes.  Join the free Marketing Summit I'm hosting on May 19th at 11am CST / 12pm EST. Click here to register. https://www.askaprilporter.com/2023-guide-map-to-gaining-more-customers If you are not in the Franchisee Tips & Tricks Facebook Grou...

Patrick Laing joins the podcast this week and we get to discuss the importance of living a life full of certainty. Listen to Patrick's radio show every Friday at certaintylive.com    Learn more about Patrick and his business at certaintyteam.com Keep up with April here: Website : www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askaprilporter For more business tips and strategies, join the...

Your job description is the reason why you are either getting a ton of applications or none at all. I am covering the three things your job description needs in this episode.  Keep up with April here: Website : www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askaprilporter For more business tips and strategies, join the Franchisees Focused on Infinite Success Facebook Group (and watch the Infi...

Noelle is the owner of The Sound Spa and a certified sound therapist. She combines her passion for neurology, psychology, holistic healing, and education into her business. She demonstrated her practice at the SWAG™ Conference and the attendees loved it! Learn the benefits sound has on the body and Noelle's testimony in this episode. Learn more about Noelle at https://thesoundspa.com/ Keep up...

Amber Dugger is the founder of Profit for Keeps™ and a Cash Flow Coach. She specifically works with business owners. In this episode, Amber is sharing common mistakes that small business owners make regarding cash flow and the opportunities that are open for them. Learn more about Amber here: https://amberdugger.com/ And see her at the SWAG™ Conference this week in St. Louis, Mo. https://www.askap...

Don't fix what isn't broken is a phrase that is well known and it makes sense! But I am here to challenge that phrase when it comes to business.  I'm diving deeper into why that is in this episode.  If you love it, leave us a 5 star review so more franchisees and business owners can find us. Keep up with April here: Website : www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askapril...

Allyson Chavez -- Success & Life Coach -- will be gracing the SWAG™ Conference stage in a few weeks, but first this fiery redhead stopped by the podcast. Listen in to our conversation to add a little spice to your life as we talk about how powerful your intuition is and how to tap into it in every aspect of your life. Get your tickets to the SWAG™ Conference here: https://www.askaprilporter.co...

The premier franchisee attorney in the country, Robert Zarco is on the podcast!  Mr. Zarco has an illustrious background and shares the stories that brought him to his success today. This is a special episode that you do not want to miss! You have a special opportunity to meet Mr. Zarco in person at the SWAG™ Conference April 18-21 in St. Louis, Mo. Get your tickets now at https://www.askaprilport...

Often a contradictory thought, the best thing you can do to create a better life for those you love is to invest in yourself. Many believe it is the exact opposite, that in order to create a better life for those you love, you must invest in them. In this lesson, I am busting this myth wide open and hopefully expanding your thought process when it comes to investing in yourself. This week is the R...

The unsinkable ship. The Titanic was known for its guarantee to bring you from your current location to your destination. The guarantee didn’t hold true, we all know how that story ends. There is no such thing as a guarantee, especially when it comes to business ownership. Today I am explaining how you can increase your business intelligence and giving you the 2 things you can rely on to bring you...

Taking risks is alway going to be a part of getting what you want. And I get it, taking risks can be scary. However, this week, the fear of failing stops here! Our mind is a powerful tool and when it is working against us, it’s near impossible to have success. So ditch that negative mindset. Take some risks. Listen in to this week’s free training and transcend your mind to the level of success you...

We are taught from an early stage that in order to succeed we need to work, and work, and work even harder to reach our goals. It's hustle culture baby! However, contrary to popular belief, working non-stop will NOT get you to your goals faster. In fact, the hustle will get you to your dream life slower. I tackle that belief in this week's episode and explain that a life of SWAG™ - Sanity, Wealth...

There can be many obstacles to a franchisee's success. But this one obstacle stands in the way the most. Today, we are going to do a deep dive into this obstacle, what it means, and how it is impacting your business. Register for the Release your Business Beast Bootcamp here: https://www.askaprilporter.com/rbb_registration-0 Submit your business questions for April to discuss on a future episode o...

Every franchisee / business owner needs one. Heck, even your employees need to have one at the ready. A one line money maker can make the difference between your business being memorable or falling upon deaf ears. Here are my tips for strategically structuring your one line money maker to make it stand out with everyone you talk to. Book a complimentary consult with us to go over your one line mon...

When comparing your business to another, it is like comparing an apple to an orange. We do it to see how we stack up to the competition or other people in our industry. However, the comparison game really isn't giving any insight into how YOU are doing. Stop chasing after keeping up with others and instead ask yourself "what can I do to make my business successful?" Learn more about the SWAG™ Conf...

It's about time that the word "job" hangs up its hat and retires. There is a good reason behind this too! Listen in to learn why the word job leaves your employees feeling less than special and wanting to put in minimal effort in your business. Learn more about the SWAG™ Conference and grab your ticket here: https://www.askaprilporter.com/conference-0 Early Bird tickets will not last long! Keep up...

Imposter Syndrome...every business owner has felt this at one point or another. Some would say this is the break in the achilles heel of business owners, that if you fall into the thought process of feeling inadequate in an area that you will be holding yourself back. However, the areas that are too known in your expertise can hurt you just as much. Because while knowing something and being confid...