Franchise Euphoria

Following up on the heels of last week’s tip, this week I focus on “Are You Ready To Franchise?”.  Are you ready to take the next step and turn your business into a franchise? There are many things to consider before making the huge decision to franchise. I’ve boiled it down to 4 questions you should ask yourself to see if franchising is something you should even be considering. Feedback Have any...

John Lee Dumas brings his enthusiasm and fire to the show this week.  John is the host of the wildly popular podcast Entrepreneur on Fire. He discusses his life before Entrepreneur on Fire, his ah-ha moment, and his meteoric rise. Listen in as he gives some inside tips to his success, explains the importance of identifying a clear avatar for your business, and gives some great resources for all of...

This week on the Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day I talk about why you should consider franchising for your business. Listen in as I talk about 4 main reasons you should consider franchising. Want to help us out? If you enjoyed the show please share the podcast. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below. iTunes: Franchise Euphoria Podcast Tune in on Stitcher!    

  Buying a franchise is a BIG decision. There are many options.  But most people go about the process in the wrong way.   Today, FranchiseGrade.com owner/founder,  Jeff Lefler, is on the show to help you make a better decision on which franchise to buy. About Jeff Lefler Jeff  leads the Management Team of Franchise Grade as their Chief Executive Officer with fifteen years of small business experie...

Franchises are complicated. They are fraught with risk, uncertainty and require a lot of capital. But most, if not all, of these things can be overcome if you create raving fans for your business. Plain and simply, raving customers drive the bottom line!  This is the #1 way to succeed with your franchise! Below are 4 simple & immediate ways you can do this for your business. 1.  Know your targ...

Michael O’Neal – How You Can Become a Solopreneur Are you a solopreneur? A solopreneur is someone who is proudly unemployable, someone who cannot imagine punching a clock every day and working for someone else. Is the stress of going to work every day becoming greater than the stress of going out on your own? Michael o'Neal discovered he is a solopreneur and now hosts his own podcast helping other...

The restaurant world is highly competitive. To be truly successful you need to differentiate yourself from your competitors. Customer service is the key to being successful. So, how do you take customer service to another level? Listen in as I explain 4 ways you can create raving customers for your business. Want to help us out? If you enjoyed the show please share the podcast.  Click here for a p...

Brenton Hayden –  How to Build Your Business and Franchise It Successfully I am thrilled to have Brenton Hayden on the show this week.  Listen in as he describes how he went from first starting his business with practically no money to becoming a multi-million dollar business.  Brenton talks about waking up early, staying late and going the extra mile.  He saw a need in the market and went after i...

The largest sector of franchising is restaurants. Restaurants are notorious for having difficulties retaining staff. This is partly due to the nature of the business. Staff are typically younger people that often move on to other things. Listen in as I give you 5 ways to keep your staff happy which will lead to them staying on longer. This is not only beneficial to the moral of your business but a...

Welcome to Franchise Euphoria Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast Tune in on Stitcher! Emily Chase Smith – How to Take Control of Your Finances so You & Your Business Prosper This week we discuss one of the things we all HATE to discuss. Money. Finances are the backbone of business but money is an issue that many avoid facing, es...

Today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day is all about location, location, location. I get asked all the time about what a good location is and where successful restaurant franchises are located. Location is such a vital part of having a successful franchise business.  I narrowed it down to the top 4 things you must consider when choosing a restaurant location. Enjoy! iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria P...

I am thrilled to have Matt Frey on the show today. Matt and his wife Rachel are the founders and owners of the wildly successful Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream, home of the Big Ugly Burger™. We discuss the process that they went through from opening their first restaurant, to opening more locations, and the decision to convert to a franchise model. We talk about key business practices such as brand...

In today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day I discuss the crucial importance of franchisor support. When buying a franchise there are certain things a franchisor should do to help its franchisees. I will tell you where to look and what to look for. I will also provide you with key questions you should ask that will help you understand what support systems are in place and where support may be lac...

This week on Franchise Euphoria I have the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Peterson. She brings amazing insight into a topic that many of us struggle with on a daily basis, social media. Social media has become a key aspect of business life and when utilized correctly can play a huge role in your success. Tune in as Jessica explains how to make the most of social media for your business.

In today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day I discuss buying a re-sell. One popular way to get into franchising is to buy another’s franchise business. This happens when a franchisee wants to sell before the end of the franchise agreement. As with all business purchases it is an exciting prospect. All too often much is made of the price, which is understandable since you want to get a good value,...

This week on Franchise Euphoria I talk with the List Building Queen herself, Maritza Parra. This is a must listen for every entrepreneur interested in getting more prospects and converting more prospects into customers. Listen in as Maritza goes through the step-by-step process of list-building.  Maritza lays out the 5 Steps in building a profitable list.  Additionally, you will learn how Maritza...

In today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day, I explain what it takes to be a successful franchise owner. Don’t be fooled into thinking your franchise will run itself. I will outline a few simple steps every franchisee should take before starting.  I will also teach you the four key skills that are necessary for you to have to be an effective leader in your business.  Hope you enjoy!

This week on Franchise Euphoria I have a fascinating conversation with Brad Spencer, Executive Director of the Brilliance Network. The Brilliance Network focuses its efforts on helping small to medium sized businesses scale and grow.  Amonst other things, Brad and I discuss specific actions that small business owners can take to grow their business. Brad draws upon his own experience of owning, gr...

In today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day, I talk about the importance of fully understanding your franchise agreements before you sign them. Franchise agreements are long and can be confusing. Don’t let the excitement of starting your business or just the daunting task of deciphering the legalese keep you from fully understanding before you sign. This is a key step in setting yourself up for s...

A wonderful privilege to have Joel Goobich as a guest on my podcast. Joel is a big-picture guy with sharp insight into how individual parts make a strong whole. He’s tireless in pursuit of solutions to boost your business, adapt to the changing business environment and, ultimately, put you on track to a profitable transition and exit to your next act. He’s been in your shoes as an entrepreneur, bu...

What a tremendous opportunity to interview Bob Burg, Mr. Go-Giver himself!  Bob is a sought-after speaker at corporate conventions and for entrepreneurial events. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals , over the past few years it’s his business parable,  The Go-Giver  (coauthored with John David Mann)...

In today’s Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day, I talk about the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in business and give you tips on how to do that. As a business owner you are continually dealing with highs and lows. There is no way around this and you can’t let it overwhelm you. I will give you three tips that will make dealing with the stresses of business ownership easier and will help...

It was a thrill of a lifetime to have Mr. Michael E. Gerber on my podcast.  During the course of our discussion, Michael touches on so many important topics related to the journey of all entrepreneurs.  We talk about Michael's own awakening.  How he went from running away from his gifts and talents to utilizing them to live in and for his true calling.   We discuss the power of entrepreneurship, h...

Listen to the latest Franchise Euphoria Podcast on iTunes Today's Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day is focused on the importance of leading like a leader for your franchise or small business.  In order for you to be successful, you will need to know how to lead your business and lead your workers.  Understanding the basics of business essential, but you can't have a truly successful company if you...

Many people who buy franchise systems have no prior business experience, let alone business  ownership  experience.  And that’s ok, so long as you know what you don’t know. Knowing what you don't know is powerful in and of itself. It’s the first step to being able to ask for help, which in turn enables you to fill your knowledge gaps with people, resources and technologies that can ease your burde...