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Is your business solving a problem your customer has right now? How do you know? Our guest today, Jennifer Hinds, and she shares with us how a problem she had with her make-up was also the problem for so many other women. She took her problem and started a business which, in turn, has turned out to be a great solution for so many other customers.   **Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchi...

I know we talk a lot about culture, but we are going to do it some more. Today, we get a chance to hear from someone that helped build the Chick-fil-A brand we all know and love today. He shares with us so many great pieces of wisdom and nuggets of knowledge you are going to want to listen all the way to the end of the episode.  Our guest today is Steven Robinson, the former Executive Vice Preside...

Innovation is a popular term these days and it can sometimes come across as a daunting task. How do you innovate in your current business or industry on a fixed budget and limited resources? How can you make it happen when you just don’t know where to start or how to do it?  Our guest today, Gardar Stefansson based out of Iceland, shares with us how he has brought new ideas and innovation in a ver...

If you have thought about franchising your business or you already have, there is no doubt you have thought about how to find great franchisees. Questions like, how do you ensure you have the right people in your system? And, how do you navigate training and support? Our guest today, Leo Goldberger, shares with us his misses and makes about how he has successfully navigated franchising in building...

Have you ever wondered how to create your business system? Or how to create your company culture and values? Or maybe you have done some of this and you are wondering why it isn’t working the way the news headlines say it should.  If this is you, then today’s podcast is for you. Our guest today, Chris White, and he shares how he and his partner help businesses gain clarity and control by figuring...

Would you ever stop selling new products or services for 10 years in your business? Or maybe, could you stop selling to new customers for that long?  Our guest today, Eric Slaymaker, did just that. He and his brother stopped selling franchises for nearly 10 years he shares why they did it in the interview. **Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchise Your Business. CLICK HERE . LINKS FROM T...

How do you know if your business needs a patent, a trademark, or a copyright? Or maybe you’ve just wondered what the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights happen to be and why they are important. If you have found yourself asking these questions before then this episode is for you.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Our guest today, is Devin Miller. He is the Founder, Managing Partner, and CEO of...

Have you ever thought about your kids taking over your business? Or what it would be like for a successful transition of leadership from you to the next generation to take over the company? If you have, this is the episode for you. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Our guest today, is Austin Rabine, CEO of the Rabine Group. Austin has grown up in his family business and has done everything from paving parking lots...

Do you know how to set goals and do them effectively? Or how properly designed KPIs for every team member is the key to driving results? Our guest today is Will Pemble and he is a goal-setting expert! He has an incredible background having previously built and sold Web.com, one of the largest web hosts on earth. He is a serial entrepreneur having built several different companies, including his Go...

Do you know the difference between your company brand and your personal brand? And do you know how to develop and build your personal brand? Or even why your personal brand matters? If you’ve ever thought about this, or maybe you’re just curious to learn more this is the episode for you!  Our guest today is Jen Dalton and she is a personal branding expert. She has trained executives and leaders ac...

Does your company offer any sort of support or benefits to help your staff with caregiving responsibilities? For most companies, the answer is probably, “No,” but it doesn’t have to be that way. Our guest today, Frank Samson, is the founder of Senior Care Authority, an author, and the host of The Boomers Today Radio/Podcast Show. Frank has also built two national franchise networks, the first he b...

Have you ever started a business only to find out it didn’t grow the way you hoped for it to? Or maybe you had an idea to create change and disruption in the marketplace, but you weren’t quite sure how to do it?  Our guest today is Marc Sellouk the Founder and CEO of Flewber, a private air taxi service. **Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchise Your Business. CLICK HERE . Book LINKS FROM...

This episode is focused on what we believe to be the top 6 predictions most likely to impact your business in 2022. The Top 6 Trends we discuss in the episode are: Staffing Millennials are turning 40! Inflation Changing workplace environment Increased competition Artificial intelligence and robotics ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready t...

This is an episode to review the most popular episodes of the 2021 podcast year. We had some amazing guests this year including the then president of the International Franchise Association, Robert Cresanti, Lisa Zeeveld, the COO/CFO of Belay, Landon Eckles the co-founder of Clean Juice, Steve Olsher – the world’s podcast authority and podcast expert, Tom Sullivan the head of government relations...

This is the time of year you should have your strategic planning and annual goal planning set for your company. Hopefully, you have it scheduled or has already happened.  Part of your conversation at your planning session this year should be about your team alignment. Have you had a candid discussion with your team about it? Our guest today is Robert Clinkenbeard. He’s a serial entrepreneur, autho...

Does your customer experience match your brand promise? Or maybe yet, do you even know what your brand promise happens to be? Our guest today is Chris Wallace, who is an expert at building continuity between your company’s branding and your customer experience. He shares with us some of his tips and suggestions to improve the connection between your brand identity and your customer experience. **S...

Do you enjoy your “honey-do” lists that keep you busy on the weekend? Have you ever thought about ways to try to monetize those? Our guest today, Bryan Clayton, did just that. He took an every-week household chore and turned it into a thriving $20 million enterprise and it is still growing! **Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchise Your Business. CLICK HERE . Book LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:...

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, for as long as I can remember.  I love giving thanks as well as giving back. In fact, many of you may not know that as a company, Big Sky Franchise Team donates a percentage of top-line sales every month to different charities to support local causes.   And in the spirit of Thanksgiving this week, I wanted to interview someone that embodied a great...

Have you ever had a mental block that kept you from taking your next step to reach a goal? Or have you had the voice of doubt creep into your mind and stop you in your tracks? We know that it has for us at one time or another and it can wreak havoc on your progress and growth. Michele Molitor is our guest this week and she has spent the last 25 years enhancing the capacity of entrepreneurs and exe...

Have you ever heard those headlines about a big technology company getting a big investment or buyout and wondered, “How do you attract investment like that?” If you have ever wondered what some of the secret sauce to securing investors or even an exit strategy then this episode is for a must listen to for you.  Today, our guest is Maceo Jourdan, a military veteran, serial entrepreneur, and expert...

Do you remember the story about Ferdinand the Bull? Or how about Babe the Blue Ox, the companion of Paul Bunyan? These characters have made for great stories, but have you ever thought about how they can teach you lessons for your business? If you’re like me, you probably have not, but our guest today, Joseph Szala shares with us his concept that he calls The Bullhearted Brain and how it can help...

Have you ever thought about how a non-profit might use franchising? Or how franchising can make a positive social impact in your local community, the country, or maybe the world? Our guest today, Dr. Ben Litalien, is a Social Franchising expert and he shares some of his insights on non-profit and social franchising in our interview. **DO YOU NEED HELP SELLING MORE FRANCHISES? Attend our Franchise...

Are you aware of the Silent Business Killer lurking around in your business? Chances are you probably don’t, hence the name Silent Business Killer.  Our guest today, Ken Wentworth, also known as Mr. Biz, shares with us how to identify and uncover the Silent Business Killer hanging around in your business by using his 3 Pillars of Financial Success. **DO YOU NEED HELP SELLING MORE FRANCHISES? ATTEN...

Have you ever needed to reinvent yourself? Maybe you sold your business and are starting new, or are at a new season in your life?  Or perhaps you’re franchising your business and starting in a new industry.  How do you go through that change and come out confident and strong on the other side?    **DO YOU NEED HELP SELLING MORE FRANCHISES? ATTEND OUR FRANCHISE SALES TRAINING WORKSHOP. REGISTER HE...

Do you have an exit plan for your business? Is it written down and talked about on at least an annual basis? Our guest today, Michelle Seiler Tucker is the co-author of the book, “Exit Rich,” in which she shares the ingredients and knowledge on how to build your business so you can choose when you want to exit your business.  **DO YOU NEED HELP SELLING MORE FRANCHISES? ATTEND OUR FRANCHISE SALES T...