Franchise Euphoria

We have the opportunity to talk with Matt Miller from School Spirit Vending. This is his second time on our show and since his last visit, his business has grown tremendously. He is approaching 109 locations. Matt transitioned from a distributorship model to a franchise model. There are have been challenges along the way, but today he has a thriving business that provides passive income for famili...

Victoria Murray is a Senior Regional Director for a franchise called OpenWorks , a leading national commercial cleaning and facilities services company established in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1983. Through their franchise owners and preferred partners, OpenWorks services more than 2,500 facilities each day across the United States. They offer more than simple cleaning and maintenance. They help their...

Nunzio Presta is an ex-professional athlete turned entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO at BizON . BizON is an online marketplace where people can buy, sell, and grow businesses or franchises. It is a community of people looking for opportunities to connect with buyers or sellers. There are also resources available for people who may need some guidance in the process of acquisition. His company...

Today I’m excited to introduce Frank Cottle. He is the CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices , as well as a Chairman for The Alliance Business Center’s Network . He is an expert when it comes to virtual work spaces, flexibility, and third place working. He’s spent close to 30 years meeting the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Frank is the go-to authority on cost-effective, smart, and flexibl...

Today I’m thrilled to have on Nathan Hirsch. Nathan is a serial entrepreneur, an expert in remote hiring, and an e-commerce guru. Since he began selling online in 2010, Nathan has sold more than $25 million worth of product. He is now the cofounder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, the hands-on hiring marketplace connecting hundreds of online business owners with reliable, pre-vetted, remote workers. FreeeU...

Bill Troy is an Inc. 500 CEO and a natural-born contrarian, who, for 25 years, has helped global brands like Sony, Disney and Nestle see the world from a different perspective. Bill’s forthcoming book Clicksand: How Online Marketing Will Destroy Your Business (And the Unlikely Secret to Saving It), is an explosive wakeup call and warning for business owners, about the dangers and hypocrisy in onli...

Today I got to interview Jeff McManus. Jeff is the Head of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, and a grower of plants, people, and ideas. Jeff is a problem solver who understands that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping project, a demand for excellence and high productivity, and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the...

Today I’m thrilled to have Adam Anderson on as our guest. Adam is a longtime small business owner who also happens to be one of the leading authorities on small business cybersecurity. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, and founder and chairman of Palmetto Security Group . With twenty years in cybersecurity, and thirteen as a small business owner, Adam is positioned to understand both sides of t...

Scott Alan Turner is a financial rockstar who went from a “money moron,” at age 22, to a self-made millionaire just 13 years later. Scott is an early retiree who spends his time helping people get out of debt faster, save more money, and retire rich. He is the radio and podcast host of The Scott Alan Turner Show , and the bestselling author of a great book called The 99 Minute Millionaire . In tha...

Today I’m excited to interview Kathy Knowles. Kathy is a speaker, trainer and consultant who teaches people about a seven-step system for creating more purpose, profit, and possibilities. She works with business owners to gain more dedicated and loyal employees and customers, and ultimately, her clients are able to make the leap onto a much bigger playing field. I hope you enjoy our interview as m...

You’ve built a successful business, and think you’re ready to franchise it. But how can you be sure? Today our host, franchise expert and attorney Josh Brown, shares six things to consider before taking that leap, and some of them might surprise you.   Key Takeaways: [:42] Josh is frequently asked by people if they should franchise their business. [1:35] It’s a good idea to have two operating loca...

Operations manuals. We’ve talked about them before, and we’ll be diving deeper into how to implement good systems in the next several episodes. Also in this episode, Josh reminds us of why systems and processes are crucial to a successful business, and thanks his faithful listeners for tuning in after his recent break from podcasting.   Key Takeaways: [:36] Josh is excited to be back after taking...

In September of 2016 Josh wrote a blog post titled, “ The Four Biggest Mistakes New Franchisors Make and How to Avoid Them .” In today’s episode, Josh goes in-depth about the number one mistake he sees people make as they try to franchise their businesses, which is simply not understanding what it means to turn a business into a franchise. Make sure that you are prepared to capitalize on the franc...

In this first episode of the year, Franchise Euphoria host and attorney-preneur Josh Brown, along with his daughter Sophia, teach business owners, and those hoping to start their own businesses, how they can make sure that 2017 is their best year, yet.   Key Takeaways: [1:35] 2016 was a crazy year, and a new year is a great opportunity to set professional goals. [3:01] How can you start 2017 off r...

In this week’s episode, I’m discussing the mobile franchise business model. There seems to be a lot of interest surrounding mobile franchises right now, so I’m doing a two-part series on that topic! I sincerely believe that this business model is one that is here to stay and this podcast episode is going to explain why that is. Be sure to tune-in to learn more! If you are interested in the mobile...

In this week's episode, Josh is talking about taxes with Craig Cody. Craig is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years of experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax...

If you are a restaurant owner, you probably already know that there are a couple of different models for business growth. In the restaurant space, franchising tends to be one of the more popular models. From fast food joints to fine dining experiences, a lot of our favorite restaurants utilize the franchise model. Tune-in this week to hear Josh discuss the three things you need to know before you...

In this episode, I’m discussing technology in the franchise space. It seems like hardly a day goes by where I don’t hear about some sort of new technological development. From self-driving cars, to medical breakthroughs, to augmented reality cell phone apps, technology is becoming more and more interwoven in our everyday lives. But, for most franchise systems, technology can be both a blessing and...

This week, I interviewed Robert Mallon and Bill Watkins of the Rusty Lion Academy. Robert and Bill are long-time friends who recently teamed up with the goal of helping business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs reach their full potential. They believe in helping men build successful businesses and extraordinary personal lives. If you want to learn more about Robert, Bill, and the Rusty Lion Acad...

Are you a business owner who has recently entered the franchise space? Or, are you a business owner with a goal of franchising your business in the future? If so, this episode is for you!  I talk a lot on this podcast about how to scale and grow your business. Some of these ideas apply whether you are a small business owner, a new franchisee, or a franchisor, but today’s episode is designed specif...

If you are like most people, you probably began 2016 by setting new goals for yourself and your business. Now that September is here, it’s time to check in on your goals. Tune in this week to hear Josh give tips on how to get those goals back on track before another year slips by!

This week on Franchise Euphoria, Paul Maskill discusses his unique experience as a franchisee for TGA, which allowed him to combine his passion for business and sports. Paul graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006 with a degree in Finance and relocated to Chicago to work in Corporate America. After three years in Chicago, he relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina where he started TGA of Wa...

“Should I franchise my business?” As a franchise attorney, that is a question I get asked all the time! Truthfully, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Every business is different, and perhaps more importantly, every business owner is different. Today I’m diving in to help you determine whether you should franchise. To answer this question, I’m asking you to reflect on yourself and your business...

This week on Franchise Euphoria, I am doing a throwback to one of my favorite episodes where I had the opportunity to interview Matt Frey. 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 deci...

Don started his professional life in the corporate world working for Fortune 500 companies that were market leaders in their industry, in a finance and operations capacity. He took his experience to small businesses working hand-in-hand with the owners in growing revenue and profits. That's where he found his passion in small business, eventually buying his own business in 2010 by purchasing The A...