Franchise QB

Dustin Ingle, CEO of Insulation Commandos, shares his journey from the military to franchising and discusses the services provided by Insulation Commandos in the home performance industry. The company focuses on retrofitting existing homes to improve energy efficiency and offers services such as attic retrofit, pest control, sound mitigation, and more. They generate leads through various marketing...

David Montanez, Vice President of Franchise Development with Authority Brands, discusses the trade brands within the company's portfolio, including Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Mister Sparky Electric, and DryMedic Restoration Services.  Takeaways Reliability and dependability are crucial in the trades industry, and customers value businesses that deliver...

Turp Ricketts, Vice President of Franchise Development with Mighty Dog Roofing and HorsePower Brands, joins the Franchise QB Podcast to discuss the Mighty Dog Roofing concept and the support provided by HorsePower Brands.  Mighty Dog Roofing is a sales and marketing business that offers roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and solar services. The franchise model allows owners to focus on building a...

Mike Stone, CEO of CertaPro Painters, joins the Franchise QB Podcast to discuss the opportunities and success of the CertaPro franchise.  CertaPro is the largest painting company in North America, with over 370 franchise owners and $700 million in revenue. Stone shares his journey with CertaPro, from starting as a sales rep to becoming the CEO. He emphasizes the importance of leadership and buildi...

In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Jason Henshaw, Franchise Development Manager with Monster Tree Service.  They discuss the credentials required for franchise development, the training and support provided by Monster Tree Service, the revenue streams and opportunities for growth within the franchise, and the ideal characteristics of a franchise owner. They a...

Randy Hetrick, CEO of OutFit, shares his journey from being a Navy SEAL to building TRX into an $85 Million company and subsequently launching OutFit, an outdoor mobile fitness services franchise system.  Takeaways OutFit is an outdoor mobile fitness service that operates out of customized vans. The franchise opportunity provides a low-cost entry into the fitness industry with low overhead and fle...

Devan Klunder, franchise owner at Doody Calls, shares his experience balancing his military duties and running a Doody Calls franchise. He discusses his background, including growing up in California and his motivation to provide more for his family.  Devan explains the Doody Calls business model, which focuses on residential pet waste management. He talks about the challenges and successes of sta...

Jordan Brigham, franchise owner at Ace Handyman Services, shares his journey of relocating from Massachusetts to Maine and starting a business during the pandemic. He discusses the challenges of starting a business in a new town and the unique opportunity of franchising in lifestyle destinations.  Jordan also highlights the power of the ACE brand and the trust and recognition it brings to his busi...

Rob Palmer shares his background in the lawn care industry.  He started his own business in 2001 named Weed Pro, which was rebranded as Lawn Squad in 2023. He discusses the acquisition of Lawn Squad by Authority Brands.  Rob talks about their first franchisees and their backgrounds and the revenue streams and services offered by Lawn Squad.  He discusses the franchise owner's team and equipme...

Summary Cliff Kennedy, CEO of Frios Gourmet Pops, shares his journey from working in the family business to becoming a franchise owner and eventually the franchisor. Frios is a mobile, low-cost franchise that sells hand-poured gourmet popsicles. The company experienced a transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting to a mobile model and focusing on community events. Frios offers multiple...

Chris Kimmel, CEO of Mosquito Marshals, shares his background and journey into entrepreneurship. He discusses his experience as a professional poker player and how it has influenced his success as an entrepreneur. Chris explains the transition from his aviation career to starting Mosquito Marshals and eventually franchising the business. He highlights the unique aspects of Mosquito Marshals and ho...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Josh Titler, National Franchise Recruiter with Belfor Franchise Group, about Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a brand under the BFG umbrella. They discuss the background of Josh's franchising journey and how he got involved with Blue Kangaroo Packoutz. They also explore the services provided by BKP, such as contents rest...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Vicktoria Healy, Vice President of Franchise Development with Supply Pointe. They discuss Vicktoria's background in franchising and the evolution of Supply Pointe as a brand. They also delve into the business model of Supply Pointe, the ideal franchisee for the brand, and the financial performance of existing fr...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Brian Lowe, CEO and President of BML Public Relations. Brian shares his journey into public relations and how he started his own firm. He discusses his experience working with iconic brands and how he entered the franchise space. Brian explains the role of public relations in franchise concepts and the benefits it pr...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews David Luke, partner in Pink Zebra Moving. Pink Zebra Moving aims to make moving fun and create a different segment in the moving industry. They focus on providing a high level of customer service and building relationships with customers. The franchise owners receive training and support from the company, and marketi...

Summary Paymore Stores is a technology and data company that buys, sells, and trades electronics. The founders, Stephen R. Preuss, Sr. and Erik Helgesen, started the business in 2011 after learning from their initial secondhand store. They saw the need for a clean, serviceable secondhand store in the electronics space and decided to focus on electronics and provide optionality to customers. Paymor...

In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Dylan De Groat, Director of Franchise Development at Joshua Tree Experts. They discuss the background and evolution of Joshua Tree Experts, the unique services and competitive advantages they offer, the target market and ideal franchise owner, the different ownership models available, the Advanced Operations Training (AOT) p...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Patrick Brennan, Business Development Director with N-Compass TV. They discuss N-Compass TV's indoor digital billboards and how they differ from traditional franchises. They also explore current trends in the advertising space and the products and services offered by N-Compass TV. The affordability and effective...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Joel Lazarovitz, VP of Franchise Recruitment with Maid Brigade. They discuss the background of Maid Brigade and its unique position in the residential and commercial cleaning space. Joel highlights the competitive advantages of Maid Brigade, including their proprietary cleaning method and strong franchisee culture. H...

Summary In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews John Mollica, Co-Founder and President of My Franchise CPAs. They discuss the role of accounting and financial strategies in the franchise industry. John shares how he got started in accounting and how his firm found its niche in serving franchisees. They explore the gap between franchisee expectations and the servic...

Kelsey Stuart, CEO of Bloomin' Blinds, shares the story of how the family business evolved into a successful franchise system. He discusses the unique services and products offered by Bloomin' Blinds, as well as the support and training provided to new franchise owners. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of differentiating the brand and the role of technology in the business. He also highl...

In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern interviews Anthony Spagnola, Director of Franchise Development with Stand Strong Fencing and HorsePower Brands. They discuss Anthony's journey into franchising and his role at HorsePower Brands. They also explore the shared services model of Horsepower Brands and the advantages it offers to franchisees. The conversation covers the...

1:35 Josh Minturn introduces Authority Brands (AB) 2:15 Josh says that across all AB franchises, there is a network of almost 1,500 franchisees 2:40 Josh explains the difference between AB’s legacy, mature and emerging franchise brands 4:59 Karen Riker explains why a franchisee would want to sell/exit their business 6:14 Karen outlines the advantages of acquiring an operating franchise and what a...

1:00 Mike introduces Adam Bumpus, Franchise Owner with That1Painter 2:04 Adam discusses his background before investing in T1P 3:47 Adam discusses why he went back to school to earn his MBA and how it helps with his new business 5:55 Adam explains his path to entrepreneurship 7:39 Adam talks about why he selected That1Painter 9:40 Adam discusses the thought process behind securing 6 territories in...

1:28 Dan Claps explains how he got his start in franchising 4:19 Zach Nolte explains his background in franchising with Kitchen Solvers and Kitchen Wise 6:32 Dan discusses their parent company Franchise Playbook with a vision to build the largest privately-held home services franchise platform 8:07 Dan talks about meeting the Voda founder Dragon, making the acquisition and preparing to franchise t...