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Shane Evans  co-founded Massage Heights in 2004 with her husband Wayne. Today she is responsible for the company’s services, products and programs, and also helps develop strategic initiatives. Shane feels whole when balancing a busy career with family life, supporting her children and husband in their passions: exercise, art, dance, horseback riding and sports. She also relishes getting frequent...

ENCORE EPISODE: Three of Key Bank's key executives join me tomorrow, to discuss Key Bank's commitment to franchising and entrepreneurship for women, financial dignity in low and moderate income communities and how Key is increasing it's footprint to serve all 50 states, as a Top 15 SBA Lender.  Learn too, about Key's financial committment to the IFA Educational Foundation, in the name of diversity...

Passionate as he is competitive, CraftWorks Holdings President Mark A. Belanger talks about his love of family, friends, cycling and franchising.  Learn how this executive, with ten brands in the corporate portfolio, manages to balance it all, this week on Franchise Today

Three of Key Bank's key executives join me tomorrow, to discuss Key Bank's commitment to franchising and entrepreneurship for women, financial dignity in low and moderate income communities and how Key is increasing it's footprint to serve all 50 states, as a Top 15 SBA Lender.  Learn too, about Key's financial committment to the IFA Educational Foundation, in the name of diversity, women, veteran...

This week Tom Portesy, President and CEO of MFV Expos, makes a return appearance on Franchise Today.  Our discussion though will be about something other than Expos.  On this episode, Tom will be talking about MFV’s acquisition of the Best Franchisee of the World competitions, a series of national events culminating in an international event in Florence, Italy celebrating the best franchisees from...

This week I talk with Solink VP Jim Farrell, as we discuss how restaurant and retail operators can revolutionize the way their locations use video, when they deploy Solink’s cutting edge, loss prevention technology.  Solink identifies and solves transactional problems that affect franchised businesses daily, linking security footage with actual transaction data, creating “real-time” insights into...

As Franchise Today celebrates its 10th season and start of a new era, Stan Friedman transitions from his former role as co-host to the show's new host. In this segment of the increasingly popular podcast, Stan welcomes as his guest, Chris Spears. Chris, a returning guest on Franchise Today is Co-founder and Chief Marketing Technology Officer of FRM Solutions parent company, Arke. Stan and Chris di...

In this Special Edition of Franchise Today celebrating its 10th anniversary, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto reflect upon the podcast's history from its early beginnings in 2009 to its increasing popularity through 2018. Co-hosts for the past five years, Stan and Paul discuss their time together interviewing some of the leading founders and executives in franchising. To set the stage for 2019 and b...

In this segment of Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcomed as their guest, Chris Fisher, Founder & CEO of Shine Window Care and Shine Holiday Lighting. Chris shared how he followed his grandfather's advice and instead of taking a sales job, he opened a window cleaning business in Austin, Texas. In 2011, he decided to franchise the business and rebranded as Shine Window Car...

In this segment of Franchise Today hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcomed back Steve Greenbaum. Now in his role as CEO of ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC, a premier provider of non-medical in-home care with nearly 200 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Steve discussed his role with The Riverside Company, ComForCare's private equity partner and how he is creating and lea...

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Brian Scudamore. Brian is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands and a serial entrepreneur known for pioneering the professional junk hauling industry with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Since conquering that market, Brian has gone on to apply the O2E (ordinary to exceptional) formula to the painting, moving, and home-detai...

In this segment of Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcomed as their guest Ray Titus. In addition to serving as CEO of United Franchise Group and its affiliated companies. Mr. Titus is a life-long entrepreneur who began his career with his father, franchising legend Roy Titus, and went on to develop a group of successful brands and franchise development services. Ray discus...

Joining co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto this week on Franchise Today is John Fistolera, Assistant Executive Director, Corporate and External Affairs of DECA, Inc. Fistolera is responsible for developing strategic partnerships that drive DECA’s mission of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA’s strategic partners include the me...

"Franchising is still the best path available for most individuals to realize their dream of owning their own business." - Paul Pickett, Chairman #FLDCon This week on Franchise Today co-host Stan Friedman is reporting LIVE from the 20th Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta, GA. From the Exhibit Hall Stan will be interviewing conference attendees, seeking their perspective on th...

"I’m proud of how we’ve built our business, first establishing a successful company-owned operation in the Denver market and then expanding into franchising off of that strong model and foundation." - Mike Mastous, founder and president of Delta Disaster Services This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Mike Mastous, founder and president of Delta...

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Jennifer Yiangou, Vice President of Operations and Compliance at Self Esteem Brands. Jennifer discusses the unique culture at Self Esteem Brands.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Fra...

“We started to get into selling a bunch of different items in retail that didn’t necessarily relate to our core product of swim lessons. Not only was it not successful, it took time and energy away from focusing on our swim lessons. As with all mistakes, it taught us an important lesson that we carry with us to this day – it is important to focus on our mission and our expertise and not get distra...

"Previously, upon earning their degrees, veterinarians' options were limited to either working in a vet's office or animal hospital, or starting their own brick & mortar practice, which is tough. They're typically overworked and underpaid," Todd Giatrelis, co-founder & CEO of MVS Pet Care This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Todd Giatrelis, co...

"On the notion of values alone that’s probably one of the key drivers because, when you have a clear set of values, they can vary from company to company, I use that as a filter." - Steve Greenbaum, CEO of ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC This week on Franchise Today hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome back Steve Greenbaum. Now in his role as CEO of ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LL...

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Ray Titus. In addition to serving as CEO of United Franchise Group and its affiliated companies. Mr. Titus is a life-long entrepreneur who began his career with his father, franchising legend Roy Titus, and went on to develop a group of successful brands and franchise development services. Today he discusse...

"I love franchising because you have the ability to bring in entrepreneurs who are going to be a part of your culture and go into your system with a blue print and turn key operation so they can scale their own business and find their own success." Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ when asked, Why do you love Franchising? This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welco...

“Even with a franchise, there are many tidy details and lessons to be learned. These things are easy to miss, and it’s important to take time and pick up a nugget or two to improve your life,” says Shannon Hudson, co-founder and CEO of 9Round. “I don’t want you to sleepwalk through life, missing all the lessons as you go. Most people are just going through the motions and doing the same thing over...

“What we saw in Fuzzy’s was not just amazing unit economics, but an amazing culture." - Aziz Hashim, Managing Partner, NRD Capital This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Mel Knight, Co-founder & President of Fuzzy's Taco Shop. Knight discusses how Fuzzy’s, known for a menu of Baja-style tacos with a fast-casual, counter-order service style was f...

“Since the day it came to fruition, Pilates ProWorks has stayed true to its mission in providing affordable access to high-energy, Pilates-based group fitness classes that engage the core, break the norm and foster a sense of community and camaraderie among our members,” - Oscar Sanin, founder and CEO of Pilates ProWorks This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome...

"We didn’t go green because Al Gore started talking about it. We started before he was even talking about it. We didn’t hop on the Band Wagon We are the Band Wagon." - Salomon Mishaan, President & Founder OXXO Care Cleaners This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome to the show Salomon Mishaan, President & Founder of OXXO Care Cleaners, a brand offering revolution...