Franchise Euphoria

Immigration and Franchising Immigration and franchising have more in common than you might first expect. Franchising is a great way for foreign nationals to start business here in the U.S. and an often untapped market channel for franchisors.  Mark Deal, the host of US immigration Podcast and founder of Foreign Investor Resource Group, joins me for this interesting episode of Franchise Euphoria.  ...

Susan Baroncini-Moe, author of Business in Blue Jeans joins me for this episode of Franchise Euphoria. Susan shares with us a ton of business tips to help you get your business on the right track for success. She is fun and full of insight from how to identify your target market to how to do digital media the right way. Listen in to learn more. About Interviewee Susan is the author of the bestsell...

Are you ready to get a complete business education for $100. You should be. Omar Zenhom and Nicole Baldinu from $100 MBA join me in this episode. They focus on business principles essential to running and growing a franchise and business. About Omar and Nicole Omar loves rooting for the underdog and telling it like it is. He is the business brains behind the operation with over 14 years of busines...

“Stop chasing influential people and start becoming an influencer yourself.”   Are you ready to starve your doubts and learn how successful entrepreneurs and high achievers overcome self-doubt? Want to learn one of the most important keys to success of all entrepreneurs? Jared Easley joins me in this episode of Franchise Euphoria. Jared shares how building genuine relationships and collaboration w...

  “True business magic and personal success comes when you embrace your freakiness.”   Chris Brogan joins me in this episode. Chris is a dynamic entrepreneur that encourages you to embrace your inner freak.  You must fall in love with your business. To truly do this you need to embrace who you are, inner freak and all. When you figure out who you are you can figure out what business is the right f...

  Kevin Ortner Kevin Ortner joins me today with a unique perspective on franchising. He is both a franchisor and a franchisee with Renters Warehouse. He walks us through expanding the business to a second location through franchising to over a dozen states across the country.   About Kevin Renters Warehouse is Minnesota's largest, highest rated, and most reviewed Professional Landlord and Property...

Having systems in your business not only makes you more efficient but ultimately makes you more profitable. Today’s episode is all about creating systems for your business that actually work. It is going to especially be helpful for entrepreneurs that are just getting started and want to create franchise-like systems for their business along with entrepreneurs who may have already started but are...

  Your URL, state business registration, and a trademark are three very different things. Just because a name is available for a URL and even a business registration does not mean that you have the right to use that name. A lot of small business owners who are just starting out often get confused on these three things. This can be a pricey mistake that can cost you thousands. Don’t make this mista...

I am a huge proponent of franchising....when it is done right. All too often, though, it is done wrong.  People focus on the wrong things (i.e. the hottest franchise, or how to make a quick buck, or they assume they know about a franchise when they really don't). You need to be careful when considering franchise options.  You must pay attention to the important things, and forget about all the res...

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joe Crane from Veteran on the Move. I enjoyed it so much that I had to share it with you. Joe Crane is founder and host of Veteran On the Move podcast. He acts as a pathfinder to freedom, guiding veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship by interviewing today’s most influential people in the world of entrepreneurship. Veteran on the Move f...

  Simple businesses work, and they work well. Often when we start a business we start with a clear vision in our head of what that business will look like. But once we start getting into the process of working in the business and dealing with the day to day aspects of the business things can start to get complicated. Listen in to learn 3 things you can do to stop complicating your business. Feedba...

Dreams can be interesting, scary, exciting, terrifying, or just plain bizarre.  The only thing consistent about dreams is that everybody has them. In fact, researchers have found that most people have multiple dreams each night, yet often can't remember them.  Many studies have been done about the phenomenon of dreaming. For instance, why do we forget most of our dreams?  Why are some of our dream...

Every customer or client interaction that you have creates some sort of experience with an emotional component. It can be good or it can be bad. So, how do you deliver your services that will drive a positive experience? Howard Schultz said: Care more than others think wise, Risk more than others think safe, Dream more than others think practical, Expect more than others think possible. Listen in...

Many people ask me if they should buy a franchise or start their own business. It seems a simple enough question but it is actually very complicated and loaded with many considerations. Listen in as I go over some of these considerations. It will definitely give you something to think about.  Feedback   Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episo...

Many people erroneously believe that franchising strips away all creativity from the entrepreneur turned franchisee.  Good franchising, though, provides the system, process, and brand while simultaneously allowing the owner to utilize creativity to drive local awareness, build an online reputation, and create a culture that attracts good employees.  In this episode, I cover 4 ways franchise owners...

Philip Campbell One of most important aspects of any business is the financial side. It is also one of the most dreaded aspects and because of that many do not have a clear understanding of it. This can be a crucial mistake. Philip discusses this complicated topic and shows how you can easily take control of your finances before they take control of you.   About Philip Philip has over 30 years of...

Have you decided that a franchise opportunity is the right business opportunity for you but not sure what your next step should be?  Most often people turn to the internet to start their search for the right business. This is NOT the place to start.  Listen in as the Franchise King talks about how to find the right franchise opportunity for you. About Joel Joel Libava, The Franchise King, is a fra...

As a business owner podcasting may not be the first thing on your mind, but maybe it should be. Podcasting is a digital medium that can be leveraged to add revenue streams for your business. Last weekend I attended Podcast Movement 2014, an international conference dedicated completely to podcasting (the first of its kind). It was an amazing conference and I left fired up to make this podcast even...

As entrepreneurs, we sometimes get caught in the trap of thinking that we can only learn from other entrepreneurs.  This is not true.  There are many people and businesses that you can and should learn from, including big business.  This is not an "us" v. "them" game.  Every big business at one point in time was a small business. And most CEO's have had some if not many entrepreneurial ventures or...

Exciting things going on here at Franchise Euphoria! I have been talking about bringing on a co-host for a while now and today is the day. I can’t wait for you to meet Joe Levin. Joe is a long-time friend of mine and we are so excited to start working together here on the podcast. Listen in to learn more about Joe, his background, our history and most importantly how he is going to add even more v...

Wondering if you should diversify your franchise investment is a great problem to have. It means that you have probably had some success with your current franchise business and are looking to expand. The question is, should you purchase another unit of the franchise that you already own or should you buy a completely different business. This can be a very complex issue. Listen in to hear 4 questi...

So many business owners these days are wondering about the cost of franchising their business. There is no one simple answer to this question.  Tune in, though, as I outline the process I go through to help turn a business into a franchise, and speak to the cost associated with franchising a business.   Feedback   Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to...

I learned a great lesson from my daughter this weekend. As we were walking outside, she pointed out a stick and she asked me “Is that a lobster?” My first reaction was “No, it’s just a stick” but when I took a closer look I could indeed see what looked like a lobster. As business owners and managers we often perceive things in a certain way. This can actually be detrimental. Getting new perspectiv...

Businesses with 20 employees or less make up approximately 98% of all small businesses in the United States.  This is obviously a significant number.  Yet, the vast majority of them don't take the time, energy, and focus to think inward and outward before growing and scaling their business.  This episode of Franchise Euphoria is all about the importance of focusing on the What, Where, How & Wh...

Personality is often overlooked when purchasing a franchise.  As entrepreneurs, we are often solely focused on the bottom line. This focus on the bottom line sometimes makes us lose sight of what we are personally bringing to the business and how our personalities have an impact on our business success. This can be a huge mistake. Listen in to hear 5 ways to identify your unique personality streng...