Franchise Marketing Radio

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Colt Florence, Senior VP of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising. Colt shares insights into Five Star’s strategy for building a portfolio of home service brands, their approach to franchisee recruitment, and how franchisee expectations have evolved. He discusses the impact of economic trends on […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Keith McBride, a former corporate executive turned franchisee with 1-800 Packouts. Keith shares his journey from business development to owning a restoration franchise in Philadelphia, detailing how his team helps customers recover from fire, flood, or storm damage. He discusses the challenges of starting a […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor is joined by Andrew Pudalov, Founder of Rush Bowls. Andrew shares his journey from Wall Street to launching Rush Bowls in Boulder, Colorado, inspired by a desire for healthy, convenient meals. He discusses the brand’s growth, commitment to pure ingredients, and transition into franchising. Andrew explains […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Steve Buors, CEO and co-founder of Reshift Media, about digital marketing strategies for franchise organizations. They discuss balancing brand consistency with local customization, the growing impact of AI on search and SEO, and best practices for attracting franchisees. Steve shares insights on using franchise portals, […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews David Bitan, founder of Bumble Roofing. David shares his journey building Bumble Roofing into a standout brand by focusing on “white glove” customer service, local ownership, and operational excellence—rare in the roofing industry. He discusses industry trends, the pitfalls of private equity rollups, and the […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Brad Sutliffe, franchise owner of Mosquito Shield of Southern Delaware. Brad shares his transition from a 20-year insurance career to entrepreneurship, detailing how he and his wife researched franchising and chose Mosquito Shield for its recurring revenue, seasonality, and growth potential. He discusses building […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR. Heather discusses the vital role of public relations in franchising and home services, emphasizing the importance of earned media, storytelling, and media training for franchisees. She shares strategies for balancing franchisor and franchisee marketing efforts, highlights trends in […]

Caty Witt is a multi-unit PostNet franchise owner from Bakersfield, California. She started working in the shipping and printing industry at just 17 years old and quickly discovered her passion for business ownership. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Caty purchased her first PostNet location in 2020. Since then, she’s expanded with a […]

Brad Schneider, President of The Growth Coach, shares insights on adaptability, leadership, and sustainable growth. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in behavioral coaching, he helps leaders and teams drive performance, reduce burnout, and navigate change with confidence across his organization and with his own clients. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn. This transcript […]

Alex Green, Radfield Home Care’s CEO and co-founder, created Radfield alongside his sister. Both Alex & Hannah grew up in their parent’s care home for older people and Radfield Home Care was created as a direct extension of this family passion for quality care. Alex also had previous careers in financial services and community media. […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews John Francis (Johnny Franchise), who shares his lifelong experience in franchising. Johnny discusses the industry’s evolution, key challenges for franchise owners, and the importance of selecting the right franchisees and building a strong foundation before scaling. He offers practical advice for emerging brands, emphasizing caref...

Nick Lopez is the Founder of LIME Painting, a premium home improvement franchise that’s redefining excellence in the painting industry. A first-generation college graduate with a BS in Business Marketing from Michigan State University, Nick launched his first painting company at just 19 years old to pay for college. What began as a summer job […]

Tim Fagan is the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz. Tim holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree and a teaching certificate from the University of Michigan, where he was Captain of the Wrestling Team. Tim also holds two post-graduate degrees in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. Tim also holds a builder’s […]

Ryan Farris is a business leader, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with a passion for building and scaling companies. He currently serves as Region Executive Vice President of Fortidia, overseeing a portfolio of global brands, and holds multiple leadership roles, including President and COO of AlphaGraphics and PostNet, CEO of Print Speak, and COO of World […]

Yves Lamothe is a results-driven NASA Project Manager, serial entrepreneur, certified life coach, and visionary community leader committed to making impact at every level. At NASA, Yves leads high-stakes projects supporting ground systems and human spaceflight, applying expert-level precision, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure mission success. Outside of NASA, Yves is...

Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the #1 franchise in pest control by Entrepreneur in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. This transcript is machine […]

Dawn Perry joined CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, in August 2022 as the Chief Brand Officer. In this role, she leads the company’s brand strategy and marketing. With more than 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and 30+ years of marketing experience, she has a proven track record of driving lead generation and delivering […]

Simone Kelly is a dynamic entrepreneur and industry leader with over a decade of experience serving seniors and their families through innovative, service-driven platforms. With a career rooted in compassion, strategic vision, and community-building, Simone has dedicated herself to creating solutions that bridge the gap between aging adults and trusted service providers. As the Founder […]

Kenny Larson is the President & CEO of family owned Slumberland Furniture. Slumberland is a top 25 home furnishing’s company with 125 corporate and franchise stores throughout the mid-west. The Larson family is also heavily involved in commercial real estate with close to 4 million square feet owned and managed. Kenny graduated from Wheaton College […]

John Erlandson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Revenue Officer of Youth Athletes United, a leading youth sports franchising platform that encompasses brands such as Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, TGA Premier Sports, JumpBunch, and Little Rookies . Since its inception in November 2021, Youth Athletes United has expanded to over 280 locations across 36 states […]

Cliff Nonnenmacher began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. After leaving his Wall Street career in 2003, he acquired a Master Franchise for New York and Connecticut, diving headfirst into the franchising industry. Since then, Cliff has owned and operated various franchise businesses, including Cartridge World, Personal Training Institute, PuroClean, and Maid […]

Caring Senior Service founder & CEO Jeff Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health care agency in Odessa, Texas. Four months later, he started his own senior care service to provide seniors with the non-medical care they need to stay at home. In 2003, Caring Senior Service began […]

Rick Grossmann has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success. […]

Roland Ligtenberg is a co-founder of Housecall Pro, the best field service management platform serving over 45,000 home service companies. Housecall Pro’s comprehensive suite of features, solutions, reports and state-of-the-art AI capabilities empower home service professionals to save time, sell bigger jobs and provide best-in-class service so they can discover new opportunities to grow and [&#82...

Mike and Adie Walls’ journey as franchise owners began in 2009 when Mike joined Caring Senior Service as a Franchise Development Manager. His primary role was to sell franchises. At the time, his wife, Adie, was a stay-at-home mom, and she accompanied him to conferences and events, where she met the leadership team and learned […]