Franchise Interviews 4.0

Interview with Gary Findley of Restoration 1 We're speaking with Gary Findley, a veteran of the franchising industry. With over 25 years of experience, Gary has helped entrepreneurs build more than 9,500 franchise locations with just two brands. Now, as the CEO of Restoration 1, he oversees one of the fastest-growing restoration franchises in the country. Restoration 1 has more than 120 locations...

An interview with Coleman Peavy, Director of Franchise Development at ResiBrands, a parent company known for its diverse home services franchises like That 1 Painter and Garage Up. We'll discuss how they help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.

We're meeting with Ryan Sawchuk, founder of ReUp Living, to discuss how ReUp is disrupting the real estate market, its expansion through franchising, and plans to open an experience center in Las Vegas this fall. ReUp is a pre-listing solution for homeowners, buyers, and real estate agents. The company increases a home's value by remodeling it before the sale with no risk or upfront costs. Founded...

Join us for a very special edition of Franchise Interviews as host Marty McDermott sits down with Bennett Maxwell, the dynamic CEO of Franchise Key (Franchise KI). Following a whirlwind journey as the founder of the rapidly-growing Dirty Dough franchise, Bennett shares his incredible story of building a company to 100 locations in just two years and the lessons he learned along the way. Now, as th...

Nancy Friedman, the founder of Telephone Doctor and a theatre actress, makes a compelling case for how skills honed on the stage can translate directly into business success. During a recent interview, Friedman shared her journey from performing in sold-out shows to building a thriving customer service training company, revealing key takeaways that highlight the powerful connection between the art...

We're meeting with Jeff Oslund, a Re-Bath multi-unit franchisee who operates in Detroit, Traverse City, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio. With 30 years of experience in the industry, he has accumulated several valuable tips for successfully growing a business. Despite his long tenure, Jeff remains innovative and continues to excel within the system, as evidenced by his receipt of the Franchisee of the Y...

On today's show, we're asking the "frantrepreneur" who owns one! After exploring various franchise opportunities for aspiring dadpreneurs last month, we're now getting a firsthand look. Join us as we chat with Gregory Lee, a ProTect Painters franchisee in Richardson, TX, about his personal experience and how he balances his business with family life. We'll also dive into the history of ProTect Pai...

Premium Service Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews - We have a great show! We're meeting with the CEO of Premium Service Brands, Paul Flick. Paul built Premium Service Brands on the belief that ordinary isn't ordained. Paul founded 360° Painting in 2006, and the brand quickly grew into one of the top painting franchises in the nation. Today, Premium Service Brands is a portfolio of franchise c...

Is the World's Leading Locksmith Franchise ‘POP-A-LOCK' Right for You?: Don Marks & Michael Kleimayer Discuss the Company's System & Success With several hundred franchises in over dozen of states, POP-A-LOCK is considered the world's leading Locksmith Franchise and America's largest Mobile Locksmith, Car Door Unlocking, & Roadside Assistance Service business. Discover a unique franchi...

I was recently asked by one of my business students: "What industries have seen an increase in demand in 2020?" One of those industries is pools, with more people staying home and fewer heading to the beach. Founded in 1992, Poolwerx is one of the world's largest pool and hot tub/spa maintenance providers. You'll hear our interview with the CEO and founder of Poolwerx, John O'Brien.  

An Entrepreneurial Journey: Jeff McClain, Founder of Patriot Pipeline Inc. We've got a great show today, featuring Jeff McClain, the founder of Patriot Pipeline Inc. This is truly an amazing story of entrepreneurship! Patriot Pipeline Inc. specializes in underground utilities for both commercial and residential projects. As a Class A General Engineering Contractor, they've been serving Southern Ca...

Welcome back to Franchise Interviews! We've spent a lot of time over the years talking about the home improvement industry, and today, we've got a fantastic episode lined up. We're joined by Ben Davis, President of N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal, and Rick Nance, an N-Hance franchise business owner. N-Hance is truly changing the game when it comes to renewing your wood cabinets and floors. Imag...

 We are meeting with Michael Kraner, founder of My Backyard Sports. Founded in 2017, My Backyard Sports has been committed to providing its clients with high-end products and services that create unmatched sports experiences at home or in the community, offering customized small, medium, and large-sized sports projects, My Backyard Sports services residential and commercial clients - including hom...

Mr. Handyman, a trusted brand since 2000, offers a proven franchise opportunity in the growing handyman services industry. Benefit from our established systems, expert training, and ongoing support as you build your own successful business. With a growing population of homeowners seeking reliable and affordable handyman services, now is the perfect time to capitalize on demand and start your own M...

Franchise Interviews Meets with the Mosquito Joe Franchise Opportunity - Mosquitoes are big news these days, and so is the solution. Mosquito control is a hot topic. Mosquito Joe, a leading mosquito control treatment company serving residential and commercial customers nationwide. "Find out what makes Mosquito Joe such a hot franchise opportunity and why now is the time to get involved," says Kevi...

Monster Tree Service Meets with Franchise Interviews - Today's show will focus on how Josh Skolnick, founder of Monster Tree Service, is now franchising. Josh Skolnick, a career landscaper who started a multi-crew lawn care service while in high school, was often asked by customers to address their tree problems. Having no experience himself, he regularly subcontracted the task of customers' reque...

Mighty Dog Roofing and Horsepower Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews - We have a great show today. We are meeting with Josh Skolnick, Zach Beutler, and Erik Van Horn of Horsepower Brands. Horsepower Brands is a portfolio company of franchise brands in the service industry, delivering first-in-class customer service and experiences. More importantly, the services they provide are needed by all...

Franchise Interviews is excited to meet with Peter Roberts and James Jakobsen, the innovative founders behind the ManageMowed franchise opportunity. Based out of Edmonds, Washington, Peter and James recently launched the franchising arm of their commercial landscape subcontracting concept. With over 20 years in business, they'll share their dynamic journey, from residential real estate to their cu...

LIME Painting Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews We're excited to be meeting with Nick Lopez, the founder of LIME Painting. Nick discovered his passion for home improvement while owning his first painting LLC. This led him to found LIME Painting in 2013, with the goal of setting the standard of excellence in painting high-end residential and commercial properties. Five years lat...

This week Franchise Interviews is meeting with the LED Source franchise opportunity. LED Source is seeking to put LED lighting in businesses and homes throughout Canada and the United States by building a network of franchise offices. LED (light-emitting diode) lighting is the most energy-efficient lighting solution currently available. LED lights are mercury and toxin-free, 300 percent more energ...

This is an interview with Junkluggers, a junk-removal franchise.  Junkluggers was started by CEO Josh Cohen right after college with the use of his mother's SUV. The brand achieved its goal of adding franchisees to the system in 2013 and enjoyed nearly 25 percent system-wide growth last year.  Cohen provides tips, insight, best practices, and what mistakes to avoid for other young business owners...

Today, Franchise Interviews is meeting with the Junk King franchise opportunity. Founded in 2005, Junk King has become one of America's fastest-growing, full-service junk removal franchise model, meeting the need for reasonable and dependable service to clear clutter and unwanted items from homes and businesses. With locations operating nationwide, Junk King is filling a niche and is on pace to se...

Joshua Tree Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews Today, we're speaking with Joshua Malik, CEO of the Joshua Tree franchise. Since 2005, Joshua Tree has built a reputation in the Lehigh Valley & Buxmont areas as one of the most trusted names in tree services, lawn care, and pest control. From its humble beginnings, Joshua Tree has distinguished itself from the competition with...

One franchise that is getting a lot of public relations over the years is J Dog Junk Removal. Today we are meeting with Jerry Flanagan, the founder of J Dog Junk Removal. J Dog Junk Removal is a full-service junk removal company that removes almost anything. They offer junk removal services for your business or home. They work with offices, retail locations, storage units, churches, apartments, wa...

Franchise Interviews Welcomes Back the House Doctors Franchise Opportunity Last time we had House Doctors on the show was over a decade ago.  Known as the trusted home improvement service, House Doctors offers a myriad of services from drywall and gutter repair to kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The House Doctors team of insured, bonded and uniformed handymen have a wide array of skillsets to tac...