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Nick Lopez is the Founder of LIME Painting, a premium home improvement franchise that’s redefining excellence in the painting industry. A first-generation college graduate with a BS in Business Marketing from Michigan State University, Nick launched his first painting company at just 19 years old to pay for college. What began as a summer job […]

Tim Fagan is the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz. Tim holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree and a teaching certificate from the University of Michigan, where he was Captain of the Wrestling Team. Tim also holds two post-graduate degrees in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. Tim also holds a builder’s […]

Ryan Farris is a business leader, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with a passion for building and scaling companies. He currently serves as Region Executive Vice President of Fortidia, overseeing a portfolio of global brands, and holds multiple leadership roles, including President and COO of AlphaGraphics and PostNet, CEO of Print Speak, and COO of World […]

Yves Lamothe is a results-driven NASA Project Manager, serial entrepreneur, certified life coach, and visionary community leader committed to making impact at every level. At NASA, Yves leads high-stakes projects supporting ground systems and human spaceflight, applying expert-level precision, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure mission success. Outside of NASA, Yves is...

Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the #1 franchise in pest control by Entrepreneur in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. This transcript is machine […]

Dawn Perry joined CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, in August 2022 as the Chief Brand Officer. In this role, she leads the company’s brand strategy and marketing. With more than 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and 30+ years of marketing experience, she has a proven track record of driving lead generation and delivering […]

Simone Kelly is a dynamic entrepreneur and industry leader with over a decade of experience serving seniors and their families through innovative, service-driven platforms. With a career rooted in compassion, strategic vision, and community-building, Simone has dedicated herself to creating solutions that bridge the gap between aging adults and trusted service providers. As the Founder […]

Kenny Larson is the President & CEO of family owned Slumberland Furniture. Slumberland is a top 25 home furnishing’s company with 125 corporate and franchise stores throughout the mid-west. The Larson family is also heavily involved in commercial real estate with close to 4 million square feet owned and managed. Kenny graduated from Wheaton College […]

John Erlandson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Revenue Officer of Youth Athletes United, a leading youth sports franchising platform that encompasses brands such as Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, TGA Premier Sports, JumpBunch, and Little Rookies . Since its inception in November 2021, Youth Athletes United has expanded to over 280 locations across 36 states […]

Cliff Nonnenmacher began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. After leaving his Wall Street career in 2003, he acquired a Master Franchise for New York and Connecticut, diving headfirst into the franchising industry. Since then, Cliff has owned and operated various franchise businesses, including Cartridge World, Personal Training Institute, PuroClean, and Maid […]

Caring Senior Service founder & CEO Jeff Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health care agency in Odessa, Texas. Four months later, he started his own senior care service to provide seniors with the non-medical care they need to stay at home. In 2003, Caring Senior Service began […]

Rick Grossmann has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success. […]

Roland Ligtenberg is a co-founder of Housecall Pro, the best field service management platform serving over 45,000 home service companies. Housecall Pro’s comprehensive suite of features, solutions, reports and state-of-the-art AI capabilities empower home service professionals to save time, sell bigger jobs and provide best-in-class service so they can discover new opportunities to grow and [&#82...

Mike and Adie Walls’ journey as franchise owners began in 2009 when Mike joined Caring Senior Service as a Franchise Development Manager. His primary role was to sell franchises. At the time, his wife, Adie, was a stay-at-home mom, and she accompanied him to conferences and events, where she met the leadership team and learned […]

Welcome to Franchise Marketing Radio, where we explore the cutting-edge of marketing, technology, and business ownership in franchising. I’m your host, and today we’re thrilled to welcome R. Scott Sutton, Chief Development Officer at Empower Brands. With a career spanning over 25 years and expertise in strategy, franchising, and corporate development, Scott is a powerhouse […]

Stefan Figley is from the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and has a deep background in franchising with an emphasis in marketing and brand growth. After graduating from Texas Christian University, Figley worked as the marketing and operation manager for the Hines Company, developing the brand, marketing, and competitive research. From there, he was recruited to […]

Lindsay Gainor started her journey as the Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management for ServiceMaster Brands in late April of 2024. Gainor is the head of HR for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK®, and Merry Maids®. In addition, Gainor is tasked with building out talent management, which […]

Frank M. Samson, CSA, is the founder of Senior Care Authority, author and creator of The Boomers Today syndicated Radio/Podcast Show. Prior to founding Senior Care Authority, he worked in franchise consulting and the travel industry for over three decades. He had built an organization with over 200 franchises which he later sold and the […]

As family and community people, Michael and Terri Frantz bring their years of service-based work to Senior Care Authority ownership as Eldercare Consultants and Placement Specialists! Having met in college and married the week after graduation, Michael and Terri have been married forty-one years and have seven children, all homeschooled through high school. They are […]

Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA is the owner of Senior Care Authority of New York and Southwest Florida. SCANYFL has helped close to 10,000 families with their care needs through placement services, eldercare consulting and advocacy. Cynthia worked with her parents for seven years to find the right care, both in-home and assisted living. The […]

Frank M. Samson, CSA, is the founder of Senior Care Authority, author and creator of The Boomers Today syndicated Radio/Podcast Show. Prior to founding Senior Care Authority, he worked in franchise consulting and the travel industry for over three decades. He had built an organization with over 200 franchises which he later sold and the […]

Founder and CEO, Frank Samson launched Senior Care Authority® in 2009 with our first location in Sonoma County, California. Previously, Frank built a concierge travel-based franchise into a premier global brand with over 75 franchise owners. With his 20 years of expertise in the franchise industry and a passion to help families and their aging […]

Tara Griffin with G&A Partners, works with HR departments for 1-500 employees to strategically manage all aspects of the employment life cycle. Including: HR compliance, benefit program design, safety & risk management, compensation plans, payroll processing, hiring systems, and employee relations. Follow G&A Partners on LinkedIn. What You’ll Learn In This Episode About G&A P...

Kyle Squillario New York native who keeps his love of the Mets and Giants under wraps in Philadelphia. He enjoys spending time playing golf and mastering his woodworking craft. Kyle is co-head of Susquehanna Private Capital and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities. Kyle has expertise with regard to franchise services and […]

This is Episode 2 of a 4 Part Series on Launching a Franchise Mike Hutzel, CEO and Founder of EagleONE, brings his deep and wide understanding of the industries we serve. He gained his knowledge from working as Director of Strategic Initiatives, Client Services Director, and Vice President of Sales. He and his teams create and […]