The Franchise Decoded Podcast

Sam and Ciara are joined by the team from beauty industry disruptor Waxxpot; Manny Guzman and Mike Abramson join the ladies to drop knowledge and dispel myths. Find out why this new business is all the buzz with its male and female clientele, how they have some of the strongest numbers in the beauty space, and why the hair removal space is nowhere near saturated.

Sam is joined by Dennis Jackson and Cary Tober from the Rep’M group to discuss how a brand can remain relevant in this ever-changing environment. They hit on the big three things to consider when analyzing businesses and how marketing can make or break a brand. 

Sam interviews her client and friend, Luisa Del Rosal, about the ups and downs of the first year of business ownership. She talks about the high highs and low lows that come with being an entrepreneur. 

Sam is flying solo, as the entrepreneur scheduled for the episode had a work emergency! This is business ownership in real-time. She answers questions from followers on Instagram about the franchise world.

Sam and Jamie are joined by Jacob Hanika, the CDO of Live Hydration Spa. Live Hydration is the future of medicine, providing concierge medical service and aesthetic offerings in a private and serene environment. Find out more about this amazing brand NOW!

Sam is joined by Ciara and guest Bobby Brennan of Front Street Equity Partners. Bobby is an industry veteran and incredibly well-respected in the franchise space. He shares what the ingredients are for profitable and sustainable brands. 

Sam and Jamie are joined this week by the amazing team from Pool Werx, an Australian brand that is taking the US by storm. CEO Andrew Kidd and Jeff Powell, VP of Franchise Recruitment, share with our listeners why a pool business can be wildly profitable and personally fulfilling for investors.

Sam and Britt discuss current trends, which businesses will endure, and which may just be a bust. This episode is full of invaluable information about the industry at large. 

Sam is joined today by her longtime friend, Anna Thompson. Anna owns a successful hair salon and is a veteran of the beauty industry. In a different turn of events, Anna and Sam discuss why franchising was not the right fit for Anna at this time. Learn why the beauty industry is recession-resilient, why franchises may not be right for you, and what it really takes to build a $1M+ business. 

Sam and Ciara talk about some of the touchy subjects they have to broach with clients, the cost of missing an opportunity, and why being a business owner isn't for everyone. This is an honest chat with two franchise industry experts.

2024 is well underway, so it is time for a quarterly discussion with Sam and Britt. They share their productivity tips,  thoughts on driving growth in a new business, and believing in yourself when it may seem impossible.

Sam and Jamie discuss the power of a network as business owners. Helping others in business is a privilege, and requesting help from others takes a certain amount of humility and audacity. These two provide real-life tricks and tips about building and maintaining a network that will sustain her business today and in the future.

Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.

This week, Sam and Ciara are joined by Jeff Tomaszewski, Chief Life Changer at Max Strength Fitness. Jeff explains how Max Strength has changed what working out and getting in shape means to the masses. By bringing a different workout to an underserved demographic, this brand is the next big thing!

Sam and Britt are joined by Stephen Schiller, the Chief Growth Officer of Eversmith brands to talk all things Kitchen Guard. This is a recession-resilient business that is regulated by the federal government. If you are looking for stable over sexy, this one could be it. 

Sam and Jamie are joined on the podcast today by Brandon Johnson and Jessi Walter Brelsford from Taste Buds Kitchen. How does a Harvard-educated Wall Street alum become the founder and franchisor of a culinary experience franchise? How does a side hustle become a national brand? Can your passions be wildly profitable? If you want to know the answers to these questions and so much more, listen to t...

Sam and Ciara are joined this week by Brandon Stewart, CEO of Hydralive. This unique multi-modality health brand allows clients to feel better and accomplish more, giving franchisees a profitable option to pursue their passions. This model proves that when passion meets profits, magic can happen.

Sam and Jamie are joined by Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve, a patented, medically-backed franchise currently sweeping the nation. We are always looking for very differentiated brands in the fitness space, and Pvolve has it all! They offer patented equipment, a proprietary method backed by clinical data, AND we can't forget that brand partner Jennifer Aniston was a secret fan before joining...

Sam and Britt discuss the ups and downs of owning businesses, their personal whys, and how to navigate jumping into entrepreneurship. The episode is real, raw, and full of insight into building an empire.

Sam and Jamie are joined by Jamie Lavigne, VP of Franchise Development at Resting Rainbow, a pet memorial and cremation franchise. This brand is not all that you would expect. While there is an undeniable somber aspect, Resting Rainbow brings peace to many grieving pet parents. If you're looking for a brand with little competition, a high EBITDA, and the ability to serve the community, then give t...

Sam and Ciara interview Chad Hartley, the founder and CEO of Stella's Ice Cream. Stella's is a new ice cream brand sweeping the nation. If you are looking for the intersection of passion and profit, look no further than this podcast. I scream you scream, we all scream for Stella's Ice Cream!

Jesse Hudson from Carpool by Franchise Fastlane joins Britt and Sam to discuss a new amazing initiative by North America's largest franchise sales organization to help emerging franchise brands start off on the right foot. This first-of-its-kind program will help franchisors be stronger and more prepared for the franchisees they bring into their systems. Listen to learn more about the inner workin...

Sam is joined this week by John Taylor of REP'M and Nick Lobert and Derek Shewman of HOMEstretch, a new franchise that is sure to have investors excited. HOMEstretch provides a win-win-win solution for homeowners, real estate agents, and business owners by being a one-stop shop for prepping homes to be sold. With a moderate investment and impressive return, this business breeds excitement!

Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.

Sam and Britt recap their wins from 2023 and look forward to the year ahead. What makes a good franchise owner, and could it be you?