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Multiply Your Success with Dr. Tom DuFore
You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a...
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Jul 6, 2026
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218. Can Franchise Family Really Exist?—Charles Bonfiglio, CEO, Tint World 12.08.2024 33:40
When you launched your business did you have support from your family? Or what about you’re your spouse? Family support is important in most endeavors. Without family support, it can make whatever you are going after more challenging. Our guest today is Charles J. Bonfiglio, and he shares with us how the support he has had from his family, his wife, and his franchise family has helped him succeed...
217. Text Message Marketing and Personalization—Alex Levin, CEO, Regal.io 05.08.2024 26:54
Have you been wondering how in the world you can keep a personal touch with your customers as digital marketing continues to increase its impact? Or how to use text message marketing to personalize messages to your customers? Our guest today is Alex Levin, who shares with us some best practices and strategies for keeping a personal touch in business all the while using text messaging and other d...
216. The Busy Brain Cure—Dr. Romie Mushtaq, Chief Wellness Officer 29.07.2024 28:42
Do you have a busy brain? You might not know what one is, but you might have a good idea of what it might mean. Our guest today is Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who shares with us her insight and research on the Busy Brain and some steps on how to cure it. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If you have a busy brain, you are not alone. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://drromie.co...
215. Your Franchise Fast Pass—Liz Leonard, Franchise Advisor 22.07.2024 25:51
In today’s episode we welcome to the show a long-time franchise friend, Liz Leonard, who talks about her new book, Your Franchise Fast Pass, buying a franchise, and some best practices for franchising. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There are franchises someone can buy for less than $1 million. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.franchisefastpassbook.com/ Purchas...
214. Are You In a Marketing Hole?—Austin LaRoche, CEO, ATAK Interactive 15.07.2024 24:49
Have you ever found yourself in a marketing hole, wondering how you are going to dig yourself out? You know, one of those times where are you trying your best to generate leads and convert it into sales, but it is not working. Our guest today is Austin LaRoche, who shares with us his M2S Framework to help take leads to sales. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There are a lot of tough times, sometimes you get...
213. Have You Taken a Vacation?—Shannon Joy Mekeel, Founder, SJM Consulting Services 08.07.2024 19:12
Do you know what your paid time off policy is at your company? And, are your staff taking their vacation time? Maybe a better question is are you taking your vacation time? Our guest today is Shannon Joy Mekeel who shares with us about her book and the importance of paid time off for your staff. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make sure you have a time off policy and that your team uses it. LINKS FROM THE...
212. How Reading Fiction Can Make You a Better Leader—Melanie Bell, Founder, Leaders Who Fiction 01.07.2024 18:21
When is the last time you read a great story or a fiction book? Did you have a chance to discuss it with others or share some of the lessons learned? If it’s been a while or you can’t recall the last time, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Melanie Bell, who shares how reading fiction can actually help you become a better leader. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People find it easier to ta...
211. Is Your Business in Cruise Control?—Dr. Jonathan Batkari, Founder e7 Health 24.06.2024 31:40
Are you in cruise control with your business? Have you hit a point where you have settled in and are a little complacent? Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan Baktari, and he shares with us how he continues to grow his business by pushing himself out of his comfort zone and taking calculated risks. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It is easy to go into “cruise control” for your business. Don’t forget about your...
210. 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The 3 Phases of Growing a Franchise System—Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH, Founder/Chairman 17.06.2024 40:03
Today’s episode is extra special as it is the celebration of our podcasts’ 4 year anniversary. Thank you to all of our loyal listeners who have been with us and a part of our journey. And, I always remember our first episode because it was released right around Father’s Day. On our celebration episodes I always like to have a special topic or special guest and today is no different. I was honored...
209. Keeping Your Word Matters—Feras Alhlou, CEO, Start Up With Feras 10.06.2024 34:49
Have you ever heard the stories of a business that promised employees a payout at the sale of it, only to have their promised share to be diluted or eliminated right before the sale happened? I know I have heard some of those before. Our guest today is Feras Alhlou who shares with us a wealth of great business growth information, but most importantly, how when he sold his business for 8-figures he...
208. Business Should Be Fun—Kris Ward, Win the Hour, Win the Day 03.06.2024 30:00
With summer unofficially started you might be thinking it is time to take a vacation, but find yourself unable to step away from your work or maybe you would like to find the fun again in running your own business. If this is the case, then today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Kris Ward, who is an expert at helping successful leaders and entrepreneurs get hold of their ti...
207. Taming the High Cost of College—Brad Baldridge, College Funding Specialist 27.05.2024 28:46
If you have kids at home, do you have a plan to pay for college? And, did you know as a business owner that there are different requirements for how your income and need based aid is calculated? In today’s episode, we interview Brad Baldridge, who shares with us some tips on how to tame the high cost of college. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Get some information to learn more about paying for college, ge...
206. How to Create a Successful Internship Program—Robert Khoury, Agile Rainmakers 20.05.2024 39:01
With summer around the corner, you might have interns getting ready to start at your organization this summer or in the fall. Are you prepared to set your intern up for success? Or maybe you haven’t even thought about it because you have been so busy. In today’s episode, we interview Rob Khoury, who has written two different books on internships. One for the intern, and one for you, the intern m...
205. Is Growth Hacking Too Good to Be True—Nader Sabry, Growth Science Expert 13.05.2024 28:12
I’m sure over the last several years you’ve heard about growth hacks over the last few years, I know that I have. But, I always thought it sounded too good to be true. So I decided to interview and expert to provide some context and understanding. In today’s episode, we interview Nader Sabry, who shares with us about what growth hacking has turned into growth science. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: The d...
204. Unleash Your Unstoppable—Ashley Winston, CEO, Unstoppable, Inc. 06.05.2024 34:56
When is the last time you paused to take a look at your present situation introspectively? Or, when is the last time you helped people on your staff and team reflect on their current life and situation? If you don’t recall or you noticed you needed some improvement, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Ashley Winston, who shares with us some tips and ideas on how to unleash...
203. 3 Reasons Why Your Digital Agency Isn't Working—Jason Fisico, Founder, Fizzi 29.04.2024 24:45
Have you ever been burned by a digital marketing agency? Or wondered how to get the most out of your digital marketing spend? Our guest today is Jason Fisico, and he shares with us three of the most common reasons you may have been burned by a digital marketing company. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be patient with your marketing efforts and have enough budget to get the results you want. LINKS FROM THE E...
202. Keys to Being a Great Business Coach—David Patterson, Founder, DP3 Consulting 22.04.2024 26:57
Do you know how to coach others? It is often said that the best leaders are great coaches. How have you improved your coaching abilities or skills? Or do you have people on your team that need to learn how to be a coach? Or maybe you are looking to hire a business coach? In today’s episode, we interview David Patterson, and he shares with us a few of the keys to being a great coach that you can us...
201. The Power of One to Change Everything—Ginine Capozzi, Founder, KnowledgeForce Consulting 15.04.2024 31:22
How are you training and developing your staff or franchisees in your system? Do you have a plan and system for onboarding new hires? In today’s episode, we interview Ginine Capozzi, shares with us how the power of one can change everything for your new hire experience. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People re actively seeking to CONNECT and PROTECT. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest'...
200. Making an Impact With Your Business—John and Mark Cronin, John’s Crazy Socks 08.04.2024 35:37
This is a special podcast as it is episode 200! And, we always like to have a special guest and message to share on important milestone podcasts. Today’s episode was recorded about 4 months ago and we have been saving it for today. So the question we are opening today with is how are you using your business to give back and make an impact? In today’s episode, we interview John & Mark Cronin,...
199. The Best Way to Answer Questions—Dr. Brian Glibkowski, Founder, Raise Your AQ 01.04.2024 23:40
We’ve all learned how to ask questions and why it is important. But what about answering questions? Have you been taught how to answer questions and why it is important? Our guest today is Dr. Brian Glibkowski, who shares with us his research and framework for how to develop and present answers. It is what he calls Answer Intelligence. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Being aware that it is not just the...
198. Adapting Your Leadership to Changing Environments—Jim Bishop, Founder, Conjunction Leaderhship 25.03.2024 31:03
Leading today is complex and challenging, but how has your leadership changed and adapted to the current environment? In today’s episode, we interview Jim Bishop, who discusses with us how leadership today has changed and how to better organize, plan, and direct your team. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Success equation = Put purpose at the center of focus and then success tends to come naturally. LINKS F...
197. Helpful Tips to Getting Started with AI—Peter Guirguis, Founder, SwiftPress Support 18.03.2024 22:38
Today’s episode talks about artificial intelligence (AI). You have likely heard some of the buzz around artificial intelligence and AI, but have you started incorporating it into your business? Our guest today is Peter Guirguis, and he shares how there are simple ways to integrate artificial intelligence into marketing efforts, such as website chatbots. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Figuring out a starti...
196. How to Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team—Scott Greenberg 11.03.2024 27:36
Have you struggled with managing hourly staff? I can say that it is the number one pain point I hear from our clients. The constant struggle with managing and keeping quality staff, especially part-time and hourly employees. To help us with this challenge, we have brought back Scott Greenberg, who just released his newest book, Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top-P...
195. Building Organizational Trust and Accountability in Your Organization—Dr. Andrew Temte 04.03.2024 24:34
How do you create trust in your organization? And how do balance trust with accountability? Can trust and accountability go together? Our guest today is Dr. Andrew Temte, and he shares with some of the concepts from his books that teach about building organizational trust and accountability. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Customer success creates a word of mouth funnel that no marketing campaign can achie...
194. You Never Go Broke Making a Profit—Jason Brown, Founder, The Brown Report 26.02.2024 30:37
Do you invest in the stock market? Have you bought stocks and sold at a loss or a profit? If you’re like me, the idea of buying individual stocks can seem like a daunting undertaking. Our guest today is Jason Brown, who is a stock market investor and teaches people how to manage their own personal investments into the stock market. *Please note, this podcast is not intended to provide investment a...
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