What's Your F'ing Business?®

Ever wonder how franchising magic happens across different industries? Prepare to be enlightened as Donnie Carr, the CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive, and James Dwiggins, the innovative CEO of Next Home, pull back the curtain on their successful business models. From the tactile world of automotive repair to the evolving landscape of residential real estate, these titans of industry break down how they support franchisees, ensure customer satisfaction, and cultivate company cultures that thrive, whether brick-and-mortar or virtual.

We're not just talking shop; we're delving into the heart of what makes a franchise tick. Discover the importance of a supportive 'buddy network' for franchisees and how listening—truly listening—to customer feedback can propel a business forward. We dissect the building of bonds in remote operations, the impact of authentic corporate culture, and the power of a problem-solving mindset. And if you've ever wondered how to make transparency in business operations your ace in the hole, this discussion is your playbook.

Wrap up with a masterclass in franchisee training and expectations. It's about quality, not quantity, and finding franchisees who resonate with your brand's core values. We look at the finesse of tailoring education through Learning Management Systems and the impact of strict training adherence on maintaining brand integrity. As the curtain falls, you'll walk away with an understanding of how perceived value can tip the scales in your financial favor—straight from the leaders who have turned this principle into an art form.

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When life hands you lemons—or in the case of Dustin de Stefano and Jerod Evanich, personal hardship—you squeeze out an opportunity to change lives. Today, we're honored to share the heartwarming genesis of A Place at Home, where these two visionaries transformed their family challenges into a thriving senior care franchise. They let us in on their transformative journey, from the initial concept to the intricate strategies they've developed for navigating the complex healthcare system and ensuring top-notch care coordination.

Our conversation with Dustin and Jerod takes a deep dive into the art of franchising, revealing how A Place at Home stands out in a competitive market. They emphasize the importance of establishing a family culture within their franchise network, offering coaching and support that goes beyond business basics to truly resonate with franchise owner values. Their passion for empowering others to succeed is matched by their innovative approaches to caregiver recruitment, ensuring that their services remain a beacon of reliability and compassion for seniors and their families.

As we pivot to the realities of operating a home care business amid a pandemic, we find resilience is key. The founders elaborate on the necessity to adapt quickly to a landscape where caregiver shortages are juxtaposed against increased demand. Their nimble strategies for tapping into unexpected labor pools showcase the importance of satisfaction ratings and meticulous service delivery. Listen as we close this episode with an open invitation to fellow entrepreneurs to share their brand stories and wisdom, reminding us all that in the world of business, the journey is just as vital as the destination.

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Liane Caruso, founder of hello CMO! and Let's Grow! speaks candidly about how much franchisors and their marketing teams need to know to have a coherent fran dev strategy - and why that's important. And she shares her exciting news about a new learning experience unlike others that is laser focused on development. It's Let's Grow! Happening in Dallas Feb 4 -6. Not a bunch of panels, but hands on learning from peers and experts. It's a Game Changer! Listen, learn, and sign up today.

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Most franchises offer a model that appeals to a single skill set and relies on employees to fill in the gaps. Anago Cleaning Systems runs a master franchise system that creates two opportunities for two very different types of business owners: Master Franchisees address the white collar aspects of a blue collar industry. They do all the "daytime" aspects of the business such as marketing and customer acquisition. The unit franchisees do the "evening" aspects – the cleaning.

Listen to President and CEO Adam Povlitz tell how this 39-year old concept has used Master Franchsing to grow and create profitable business ownership opportunities to hundreds of diverse and successful people.

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Brett Larimer, franchise executive and CEO and founder of Compassion Culture Consulting shares her personal story and how it brought her into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Learn how a diverse workforce can great improve profitability, innovation, and market dominance.  Are unconscious biases hindering your franchise development goals? Are you missing untapped markets?  Brett effortlessly weaves statistics and case studies into actions that are graceful, compassionate, and empathetic.

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Cary Daniel CEO of Nextaff talks beyond the need for great staffing. We talk leadership, designing and system and leading franchisees with thought and listening - and balance!

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"Great marketing starts with operations." - Ashley Mitchell, Streamline Brands.

We continue our discussion with more professionals who were named by Entrepreneur as 50 Franchisor CMOs Who are Changing the Game.  This time we focus on operations and franchisee-level marketing.  Join Jennifer LoBianco from Best Life Brands, David Fossas from Restore Hyper Wellness, Kelly Crompvoets at Any Lab Test Now, Quick Chadwick from Clean Juice,  Crissy Russo of Junk King/ Neighborly, Ashley Mitchell with Streamline Brands, and Amy Phillips of Altitude Trampoline Park.

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When Entrepreneur makes an inaugural list of CMOs Who are Changing the Game, it's time to sit up and listen!  In this panel, featuring Angela Paules of Buzz Brands, Doug Zarkin from Pearle Vision and Essilor Luxottica, and Marci Kelinsasser of Home Franchise Concepts we cover it all -  franchise development, B2B marketing, consumer marketing, current trends, retro methods and everything in between that is effective.  And if you franchisees aren't great at marketing?  Learn from Buzz Franchise Brands and Pearle Vision - game changers!

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"We're not running heaven here; we are running a business.  We have impeccable systems run by imperfect humans but we try to be leaders.  We empower, not enable." Listen to Tom Pabin, the founder and president of Class 101 tell his inspiring story of a pledge to help teens, faith in what he was doing and then creating world class tools and system to create success and be the newest of the Unleashed Brands.  "Part of the process is following the process!"  Truer words were never spoken.

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The old sayings are "write what you know" and "do what you love."  When you combine the expertise and passion with a strong commitment to brand values and operational excellence you get - success.  You get Goldfish Swim School.  Andrew McCuiston, President, takes you through their methodical growth, adaptive changes to their growth trajectory.  Their commitment to water safety for children is changing lives for kids, parents and the franchisees.

We don't just talk about operations, we help you refine them. Check out how FranWise can help your business!