Ask April Porter Podcast

If you had the opportunity to move your business forward by 5 years, would you do it? Nearly 70 business owners had that opportunity to do that last week. In 5 hours over 5 days, these business owners now have the strategies needed to move their business forward by 5 years. How? They attended the Franchise Growth Formula Masterclass. In this weeks episode of the podcast, I am sharing a little piec...

In today's topic, what do you do with an employee who has a bad attitude? Like when an employee starts out really well but then, over time, things seem to change. They become grumpy and   or maybe they don't pull their weight. They no longer take initiative and just do the bare minimum. Sometimes you see that bleed over into your other employees. Listen to this episode to know what exact...

In today's episode, we're talking about the six obstacles to reaching your swag. Now, SWAG™ is a term we use quite often here at Ask April Porter. It stands for sanity, wealth, and gratitude, and sanity, wealth, and gratitude in relation to your business. Learn why nobody likes scarcity and how to make payroll in your business the right way. To get to know the six obstacles to sanity, weal...

In today's episode, we're talking about how to leave worry behind you, or how to eliminate it altogether from your life experiences. Learn how every time we worry and have anxiety, it's an indication that we're trying to control our environment, control is what happening to us, what's happening around us, and possibly what's happening to other people that have nothing to do with us. But it's that...

The marketing you are missing is networking! Very often, franchisees and small business owners do not network because they don't have time or when they do go, they see the same people and don't see the value in networking. There is a difference between effective and ineffective networking.  Keep up with April here: Website: www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askaprilporter Fo...

Achieving a highly lucrative financial position can be draining, especially with all the options out there that PROMISE they will grow your wealth. Which leads taxpayers feeling overwhelmed and often confused with which path will get them the level of income they’ve always wanted. Or not taking the practical steps to reaching their growth potential. Incite Tax saves people from the inevitable burn...

This is what every business owner needs to build equity in their business. I am sharing what “this” is and how to implement it into your business. 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 Infinite Franchisee Show LIVE ever...

Do you always feel like there is no time? It doesn't matter if you have planned out your day or blocked your time, your plan goes astray and your whole day gets jumbled. This cycle of not having enough time feels like groundhog day over and over again. What if you can get off the hamster wheel and take back your time and feel like you have an infinite amount of it? In this episode, I am helping yo...

Some claim a recession is on the horizon. Others say we are at the beginning of a recession now. Regardless, how do you make sure your business can not only make it through a recession, but thrive through one? We are covering those strategies in this episode. Keep up with April here: Website: www.askaprilporter.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askaprilporter For more business tips and strategies,...

Founder of NutritionHQ, Ricky Hall started with a dream of owning a business. Now, his dream is multiplying, quite literally by franchising his brick & mortar vitamin/supplement retail locations. At the locations, you can expect them to be Veteran owned and operated, and offer a comprehensive product selection, with InBody scans and a consultation approach. Ricky isn't an "outsider" in the fra...

Angela E. Matthews, an investor, investment coach, and the founder of the Happy Investor MethodTM, joins us on today's episode. She discusses how her goal is to make investing accessible and enjoyable for everyone. She has over 12 years of experience as an investor and has conducted workshops and one-on-one coaching with thousands of people. She was a first-generation investor making $40,000 per y...

Ever feel like your franchisor is forcing you to do something? Are you fearful of even asking your franchisor a question?  Franchisees often feel like franchisors have "power" over them. In this episode, April helps you overcome this feeling and gain confidence in yourself to let go of this fear. _____________________________________ For more business tips and strategies, join the Franchisees...

The podcast this week is juicy!  Tune in for the Tea as to why franchise systems fail. April also reveals why she and the AAP team are so passionate about serving and helping the franchise community. ___________________________________________ Our 48 Hour Binge is happening at the end of this month! This Binge is for Franchisees Desiring to Grow & Scale! Starting May 23, 2022, learn My Si...

In today's episode, April Porter talks about one of the determining factors as to who soars and who sinks.  For you still were desiring something more, you are ready to take the risk and the leap of faith into business ownership. Get to know how our instincts are the ones that keep us alive that help us survive, by listening throughout this episode. Enjoy! “ I didn't have a context for this k...

Ever feel stuck in your business? Like you are on the brink of failure and you  have  to do something to make this work? So you double down, work even harder, and go searching for what the magic piece is to catapult you to success. In this situation, you should do the opposite... s low down! ---------------- For more business tips and strategies, join the Franchisees Focused on Infinite...

In today's episode, April Porter talks about the energy of feeling good. Also, the differences between masculine and feminine energy and reason out why we should balance it in our lives. Find out how to properly balance it by listening to this episode! --------------------------------------- Register for my Free 5-Day Masterclass for Franchisees Desiring to Grow & Scale https://www.franchisegr...

April chose to dive deep in this episode, deeper into the less obvious dangers of working too much. These might be the less obvious dangers, but nonetheless, they are ones that have the greatest impact on us long term. --------------------------------------- Register for my Free 5-Day Masterclass for Franchisees Desiring to Grow & Scale https://www.franchisegrowthformula.com/opregtv1 Starting...

In today's episode, April Porter talks about what it truly takes to grow a business and how it all boils down to two things. Tune in to this episode to learn the key to growth, expansion, and scaling. Register for my Free 5-Day Masterclass for Franchisees Desiring to Grow & Scale at this link: https://www.franchisegrowthformula.com/opregtv1 We start the masterclass on April 11, 2022 (1-Hour pe...

April is helping you answer this question and explain why you should or should not join your franchise advisory council. As always, when you listen, leave us a review! It is the easiest way for other franchisees and small business owners to find us. Thank you in advance! For more business tips and strategies, join the Franchisees Focused on Infinite Success Facebook Group (and watch the Infinite F...

Why do franchise systems fail? April is talking about it from the perspective of why do new franchisors never make it over the hump to actually be able to have a thriving, sustainable established franchise system. For more business tips and strategies, join the Franchisees Focused on Infinite Success Facebook Group (and watch the Infinite Franchisee Show LIVE every Wednesday at 12:00 pm CT): www.f...

Zach Garrett is the founder of 5 Star Business - a fast-growing Indianapolis-based company that helps businesses accelerate their online reviews and build a strong reputation. Before starting 5 Star Business, he was leading digital marketing for a large global enterprise. He has been featured as a rising Millennial leading digital transformation in the US and lives in Indianapolis with h...

In today’s episode, Porter talks about how as a coach, she constantly notices experiences around her that she can bring back and share on her platforms. That's exactly what happened while she was on vacation. She noticed that everywhere we turn, a message is there to greet us. Specifically, she noticed all of the subliminal messages in our environment. What are these subliminal messages teaching u...

One of the most common questions people have when beginning a business is, "What should I focus on first when building a business that can be sellable?" In this episode, you'll learn more about it! We have Jared Ribley as a guest on the show, who has a diverse background in business, including ownership, territory development, sales, and management. At the start of his professional career, Jared’s...

Today's topic is about how words have power. That they have power over way more than we think that they do. How it’s not just a conversation tool, or the ability to make someone feel amazing or not so amazing with the use of them. “So rather than focusing on the expense, rather than using the word expensive? Instead, begin focusing on your desire? What do I desire? Do I desire to feel better? Do I...

Your business owner bias is sabotaging your business! In this episode we are covering how we hold on to biases and how we deal with those biases is actually the measure of who we are as people. We also talked about recognizing the biases and being able to address them and eliminate them. Find out more. For more business tips and strategies, join the Franchisees Focused on Infinite Success Facebook...