Franchise Euphoria

Scott Talley is the Founder of the Network in Action franchise system. Scott believes building relationships and connecting with likeminded business owners is the foundation of a successful networking group and felt there was a disconnect. Combining the building blocks of LinkedIn and a traditional group, Scott streamlined the innovative use of technology for group members to network and pass refe...

As the CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning, Dubois has more than 20 years in the franchise industry, the last near 15 years with Lapels. Under his leadership, Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as that publication’s “Top 50 New Franchises”. Dubois was also named “Franchisor of the Year” by the New England Franchise Association (NEFA). He earned this ho...

Jeff Dudan is the CEO of Dudan Partners. Dudan Partners focuses on empowering early stage entrepreneurs in the franchise industry. Jeff helps others find freedom through entrepreneurship, and believes franchising is a great avenue for people to do this. In January of 2019, Jeff sold AdvantaClean Systems, a company he founded in 1994 and built to a national franchise brand with over 230 locations i...

Roger Martin is the Co-Founder and Managing Member of the industry-leading group fitness studio, RockBox Fitness. This concept changes lives, and he believes that changing lives is the best feeling in the world. Prior to co-founding RockBox Fitness, Roger worked in the pharmaceutical industry and most recently served as President for a leading contract manufacturer organization.   Key Takeaways: [...

Brian Farris is the Brand President of the Intelligent Office franchise system. Brian is an innovative senior-level executive with a proven ability to identify an opportunity, develop it strategically, operationalize it and inspire a team to bring it to life. In his 30+ years of experience in franchising, Brian has served in various executive roles in marketing, operations, finance and internation...

Brynson Smith is the Director of Franchise Sales for UBreakiFix. Brynson is a sales and franchise consultant with a strong background in helping entrepreneurs break into the world of franchising, as well as helping established franchise owners diversify their portfolio. His most recent venture is working as the Director of Franchise Sales for uBreakiFix, an electronic device repair franchise.   Ke...

Daniel DeLeon is the President and CEO of the Grumpy’s Restaurant franchise system. Daniel has owned and operated multiple franchise concepts in the restaurant industry and has grown six local and diverse businesses from the ground up. After a successful career as a multi-unit franchisee for various restaurant concepts and large franchisor representative, Daniel developed and launched Grumpy’s as...

Scott Schubiger has been on all sides of the franchising industry with roles at the franchisor, franchisee and private equity investor level. In his most recent role, Scott leads franchise development work for LunchboxWax.   As COVID-19 hit, the brand had to get creative if they wanted to continue their momentum on the development side and Scott implemented virtual discovery days and informative,...

Careyann Golliver is known as America’s Franchise Matchmaker™. Her passion began from helping grow her local family handyman business to the top-rated national franchise in the industry. The company became so successful that in 2019 it was acquired by the largest retailer-owned hardware group in the world – Ace Hardware Corporation.   With thousands of franchise concepts out there today, Careyann...

Larry Perkins, Chief Executive Officer of SierraConstellation Partners, has more than 18 years of management consulting and advisory experience with companies undergoing transition. Larry has enhanced business performance for numerous companies on projects ranging from interim management, profit improvement and working capital management to strategic planning and transaction execution. Larry is th...

Kim Daly is one of America’s Top Franchise Consultants who has helped thousands of people explore franchise opportunities. For over 20 years, she has traveled the country as a keynote speaker and business break out leader and has hosted her own live events educating, motivating and inspiring Americans to the dream of small business ownership through the proven systems of a franchise.   Key Takeawa...

Andrew Alfano is the CEO of Retro Fitness, a leader in the high-value, low price fitness space with more than 140 gyms open or under development in 15 states. Alfano joined Retro Fitness this past May with over 25 years of experience in the retail, hospitality, and restaurant industries to mature and drive the growth of the brand across the US. Alfano currently sits on the Board of Fellows for the...

Tra Williams has sat at the helm of two international franchise brands and is a sought-after consultant specializing in startup culture, entrepreneurship, and economic development. He has published or been quoted in more than 50 articles featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, Financial Markets World, as well as dozens of other print and online publications. Tra speaks and writes about how to reverse the d...

Tim Vogel is the CEO of Scenthound, a wellness-focused, membership-based dog grooming business that is focused on preventive care for dogs. Focusing on Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails and Teeth, Scenthound sets themselves apart by giving dogs the quality care they need. Today, there are four locations open and operating in South Florida and 14 units in various stages of development.   Key Takeaways: [0:18...

Nicole Di Pietro joined Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in 2016 as Vice President, to assist in positioning the company for growth. She has been instrumental in developing the company’s Core Values, Mission and Vision, along with the current infrastructure. Nicole boasts 25+ years in the hospitality industry with her foundations at Tijuana Flats in 1995 where she spent nearly 20 years climbing the ranks wi...

From attending University of Hawaii as a varsity cross country athlete, iron-man triathlete and swimmer to working at Gold’s Gym and  24 Hour  Fitness, Lindsay Junk has always been competitive. After working her way up in the fitness industry, Lindsay found success at  YogaWorks  and eventually  TruFusion . From there, Lindsay was introduced to  Xponential  Fitness and felt a connection with the e...

John Kutac brings a plethora of experience to his role as President at The Whimsy Cookie Company. Previously Kutac served as President for Growler USA including 10 years with Romano’s Macaroni Grill, owned by Brinker International, where he worked his way up to Managing Partner. There he assisted in growing the brand to over 200 locations. Following his time with Brinker International, Kutac held...

Tom Britt is the Founder and CEO of Towne Post Network. Prior to founding Towne Post, Tom founded a number of other business concepts including Progressive Publishing, Channelseek.com, and the atGeist.com Community Newsletter which eventually transitioned into the Towne Post Network. With over thirty years in the publishing industry, Tom offers a well-rounded prospective on the evolution of print...

Kate Erickson is the engine at Entrepreneurs  On  Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. She is also the host of the podcast Ditch Busy and co-author of The Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50 Days. Learn more about the free training Kate & John have created for entrepreneurs who are ready to achieve financial and lifesty...

As CEO of CMIT Solutions, Roger Lewis spearheads the widely recognized IT support franchise with its growth across the nation, adding to its over 220 locations. Before joining CMIT Solutions, Lewis co-founded AllianceTech, a meeting and events technology provider of onsite solutions. There, he led sales and marketing, taking the business from zero to $12 million-plus in bookings. In 2015, industry...

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Vince Ortiz is the Director of Franchise Development at Transblue. Vince has over 20 years’ experience of managing businesses within the construction and facility industries, including owning his own franchise and being actively involved in the franchise industry for 10 years. Vince prides himself in being able to provide valuable information on Transblue’s World-Class Business and counsel to peop...

With a background in publishing, journalism, and fashion, Northeast Color Marketing Manager Derrick Ableman brings a unique perspective to a company dedicated to helping franchisors maintain a consistent brand experience.   Key Takeaways: [0:18] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com , a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw...

Denai Wolfe is a Virtual CFO, Financial Clarity Coach and Profit Strategist. She works with big thinking entrepreneurs to help them increase their profits by designing and implementing financial structure and systems. Denai understands entrepreneurs because she is one. In a past life she owned a photography business and two restaurant franchises. Running these businesses was where she learned the...

Melissa Chordock is the President of AKT and is a seasoned operator with a demonstrated history of success in Brand Strategy Development and Execution in the health/wellness and fitness industries. She has 6 years of experience in Boutique Fitness Franchising, 15 years history in Retail Management and is passionate about growing and developing strong and supportive teams. Melissa is passionate abo...