The Streetwise Podcast

What happens when The Franchisologist makes it onto The Streetwise stage? You'll have to tune in to find out! I loved talking to Melissa Lewis to hear about her story and how she got started in her role as a Franchise Consultant. She may be humble, but she is a BEAST in the franchising space. Over the years she has built an impressive business! She is a staple in the industry and we can all learn...

This episode is super special to me. Kim Daly is amazing the the franchise consulting space and it was a dream come true to be able to have her on the podcast and share her wisdom that she has gained from over 22 years of experience. Her channel was one of the first I started listening to when I started to study and level up my game in the franchising space. You could say that I have her to partia...

After 9 years in the NFL, Alex Okafor had to take specific intentional measures to recreate his identity and redefine his purpose. After we do a specific thing for so long, that thing becomes a part of us. It's only natural to have that task or role become a part of our identity. So, what do we do when that ends? Whether we get laid off from our job, or retire from the first stage of our career, i...

Are you struggling to take control of your business? Do you have issues letting go of the vine? When is the last time you spent on building out the ultimate vision for your business? Is your business dictating the time and freedom you have to building your legacy? Man... I've been there! There are so many seasons we experience when growing our businesses, it's helpful to have a framework to build...

It's not everyday that you get to interview the people you look up to in your respective space... however, for me it's becoming much more of a frequent occurrence. Tariq Johnson was one of the first channels on YouTube that I started watching when I realized it was time for me to level myself up in the franchising space. The one thing I love about franchising is that there are so many people who a...

Building out a leadership team is HARD. However, it is 100% necessary if you are going to level up your game and scale any type of business. A typical franchise model is going to give you a platform to grow and scale your business, however it is still going to take a lot of work, trial and error, and intentionality on your part in order to build out your team successfully. You won't get it right t...

Voda Restoration may be new to franchising, but they are going to be a force to be reconned with. It was my pleasure to interview Steve Miller, the Director of Franchise Development for the Voda team. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Steve and hear a little bit more about their process and how they plan to support their franchisees. This episode was recorded in the summer, so some of the infor...

Through my experience as a Mosquito Joe Franchisee, I have met a ton of amazing franchise owners and mentors! Yoel Gutierrez is at the top of this list. I was so impressed by his story and ability to grow through franchise ownership. His constant drive for growth is impressive and his business shows how a person can become successful with the right mindset and never giving up. Yoel is not just a f...

It was such an honor to have Maya Ratcliff on as a guest! As the first founder of a franchise brand with multiple locations already open and many selling, on the show, she set the bar super high for future founders who grace the stage! We talk about growing through failure, setting up franchisees for success, and how having a vision for the person you want to become is often the thing that makes a...

Franchising is truly an amazing thing that hold so much opportunity for everyone involved. Every person that I have talked to that is involved in the franchising industry has their own unique story on how they found their place in franchising. From corporate refugees to stay at home moms, all the way to blooming hustlers looking for their next entrepreneurial journey. There is opportunity in franc...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Our performance can only go as far as our preparation. The same hold true in business, life, and protecting your identity from hackers and criminals. Billions of cyber attacks happen ever single day. What are you doing to protect yourself? Most of these attacks are targeted towards small and midsized businesses. The key to growth is preparation, a...

He's BAAACCCKKKK! Check out part 2 of my conversation with Jeromy Leavelle. This one will not disappoint. I love his energy and passion for helping people create purpose in their lives. It's so interesting what can come from taking the first step. I can't wait for you to check out this episode. Jeromy is a great guest with a wealth of knowledge and insight that will indeed help you lev...

So many of us are stuck in the constant state of comparing ourselves to others. As much as we strive... as much as we push, we still find ourselves falling behind. The stress of trying to always keep up and be seen as successful is exhausting. If we don't take the time to work on our own mental health, eventually we will break. It is absolutely imperative that we have people around us that we...

The 5 Things I Learned When... This is going to be a fun series because I am going to be sharing lessons, failures, goofs, and successes through our journey through franchise ownership. This entrepreneurial journey is a wild one. So many times we feel like we are out on an island and no one can understand what we are truly going through... but that is extremely far from the truth. By getting vulne...

Team work makes the dream work. It is a a daily grind to have to build value and make a mark in this world all by yourself. In order to build the dream, you have to build the team! It takes a village to build anything truly worth value. But, in order to be truly successful you have to become a person that other people know, like, and trust. This episode is truly a master class on building relation...

I've said it about 100000000 times! Athletes and coaches make great business leaders. Especially when they are able to take the lessons they've learned from their sport and apply it to servicing their clients, building a winning team, and providing value back into the community. Once you've experienced great leadership, it's hard to forget what it takes to be successful. Success ta...

Elizabeth Mahusay is an established business and sales coach, an author, a mother, wife, and an exceptional contributor to her local community! She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Streetwise stage that this episode may be worth a second listen. It turns out that anything worth value is also worth sacrifice. The more we sacrifice, the greater our chances of achieving higher goals...

I love being able to do these community spotlights to showcase cool groups and organizations that are going on in my community. I understand fully that the majority of my listeners do not live in DFW. Let this serve as an inspiration for you to start to investigate your community and find groups and people that are doing things where you going either gain or add value. Passion is a funny thing. It...

Trey Powell has experienced just about everything there is when it comes to the franchising industry. From Franchisee to Area Developer to Investor he is worthy of being a mentor to the masses. I am forever grateful for him being willing to come on the show and share a bit of his wisdom with me. We talk about launching and scaling your first franchise, to getting ready to sell, becoming an investo...

Do you struggle with getting started? When is the last time you told yourself that you'll start your dream project when the situation is better. Jeromy Levealle talks about his struggle with procrastination and allowing perfect to become the enemy of good. There's a lot of value in this episode. Check it out. Follow Jeromy on the following channels! https://www.facebook.com/jleavelle2 http...

Today's episode is a Small Business Spotlight. Michael Streight and his organization + Luxury Lifestyle Training. This team provides a concierge model of training where they can come to you, host you in their in house fitness studio, and even build out your own custom home gym. These guys are doing a bunch of things the right way, and they are still growing and learning every single day in ord...

Life is good when you can get schooled up on a regular basis! Opportunities to grow and expand your knowledge base are all around you. You just have to have your mindset geared in the right tune. In order to succeed we need to be dialed in with the right people, achieving the right mission. It was a pleasure to get to speak to Melanie Rice with CMC Marketing. She added so much value to our convers...

Uh oh! Brand new season, even more opportunity to level up and grow. This one hits extra hard because it's from a leader who is walking the walk. Arnold is an aspiring professional athlete and an entrepreneur. This man is breaking the mold and educating other in the process. You're going to want to give this one a listen.

This was a very special conversation for me. The first of many to come home edition episodes where I bring it in and show you a part of my inner circle. My wife and I lost our daughter Eden back in 2019. It was the darkest moment of our lives. We both have responded differently through the pain and have sought out meaning and purpose in our own unique way. Brooke has been able to use this experien...

Oooo this was a fun one! It's not very often you get a Super Bowl contender in your living room. In our very first LIVE episode we had the opportunity to bring on Hakeem Adeniji. Hakeem is a professional football player for the Cincinnati Bengals. He is a husband, a man of faith, and a scholar. We covered a ton of great topics in this episode! How do you grow after a loss? How can we learn fro...