Franchise Frontier

As a lifelong entrepreneur and founder of HorsePower Brands, Josh Skolnick has spent years refining his approach to business ownership, growth, and leadership. On this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Skolnick reflects on the lessons he's learned from early days in a family business to launching and scaling multiple successful franchise systems.

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, we sit down with Chris Stone, owner of Heroes Lawn Care in South Jacksonville, Florida, to talk about transitioning from corporate life to business ownership, overcoming early challenges, and the support systems that made it all possible.

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, we're joined by Tony Hulbert, CEO of HorsePower Brands. Tony dives into his journey from corporate America to co-founding one of the fastest-growing franchise platforms in the country.

Barb Betts, a real estate entrepreneur, speaker, and leader talks about what it takes to lead a successful team in business on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

Chad Shepler, the franchise owner of Gatsby Glass in Austin, Texas, shares his background in architecture and decades of experience launching and scaling businesses. Learn how he's building a premier service for custom builders and general contractors in a booming market on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, we sit down with Tony Perzow, a world-class negotiation expert, author, and keynote speaker. Perzow shares his strategies for mastering negotiation, driving business value, and navigating high-stakes decision-making as a leader in the franchise and entrepreneurial space.

Matt Rathgeb, founder of Groovy Hues Painting, shares his journey from launching a new brand to scaling it across competitive markets on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

Brad Saunders, Brand President of Heroes Lawn Care, shares his journey from independent business ownership to leading one of the fastest-growing lawn care franchise brands on the newest episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

Azeem Niazi walked away from the corporate grind to build a Bumble Bee Blinds Franchise of his own. Azeem shares what it's really like transitioning from a structured 9-to-5 career into the dynamic world of business ownership on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Sarah Moriarty, Director of Business Development at Benetrends, shares her journey and unpacks the funding options every entrepreneur should know.

Suave Brachowski, Brand President of Blingle! and Varsity Zone, sits down with host Dave Kimura to unpack his incredible journey—from working at McDonald's to leading some of the most innovative brands in the home services franchise space. Listen to Brachowski's story on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

Franchise Frontier podcast host Dave Kimura chats with Alex Siegler, owner of Stand Strong Fencing of East Austin, to talk about launching his franchise, overcoming early challenges, and planning for long-term growth.

Nels Peterson, an award winning lighting designer with over 35 years of experience, shares his insights into the growing landscape, holiday, and permanent lighting industry on this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast. Nels serves as the Vice President of Blingle! Premier Lighting.

Trust is absolutely everything when it comes to home services, says Chris Rahill, owner of Mighty Dog Roofing in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Chris shares his experience with us on the newest episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast.

Brad McGowan, a seasoned entrepreneur and now proud owner of Blingle! Premier Lighting in Plano, Texas, shares his inspiring journey from selling his insurance business to building a family-run lighting company with his wife and sons.

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dustin Selzer, director of sales at Horsepower Brands, dives deep into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sales process. With over a decade in home sales and training, Dustin shares real-world insights on AI tools, 3D rendering, and more.

Chris Conlee, director of marketing at Horsepower Brands, shares a masterclass in what it takes to scale franchise businesses with smart, tailored marketing—not cookie-cutter solutions.

Duke Mosley, a West Point graduate and former medical sales executive, shares his story and challenges as a semi-involved franchise owner of iFOAM.

After decades in corporate careers, Mandy and Joe Chapman transitioned into franchise ownership, leveraging their experience in real estate and sales to build a successful fencing business. Together, they own Stand Strong Fencing of South Fort Worth, Texas. 

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, we sit down with Tom Burl, the owner of Mighty Dog Roofing in Benton Harbor, Michigan. After spending 30+ years in corporate America as a sourcing and supply chain executive, Tom decided to follow his lifelong entrepreneurial dreams.

We're taken back in time to the fencing industry of yesterday with Daniel Roberts, Vice President of Stand Strong Fencing. Roberts shares what the industry landscape and competition look like today.

Kelley Hoven shares her story as a female leader in franchising in a world dominated by men. Hoven was named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine's 50 Women of Wonder in 2024.

Don Schneider, Group President at HorsePower Brands, explains how Mighty Dog Roofing is able to earn the trust of residential customers even though roofing contractors are considered the least trusted in the industry.