In this episode of Beyond the Brand, Heath Turner sits down with Amy Blake, the founder of Sugar, to discuss the inspiring story behind her innovative beauty brand. Amy shares how she transitioned from a corporate career in marketing and medicine to creating a successful franchise focused on clean, effective hair removal. She discusses the challenges, the vision, and the essential qualities she looks for in franchisees. Tune in for insights into the growth of Sugar and how the brand continues to shape the beauty industry.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-brand/id1801616966

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, host Heath Turner sits down with Bobby Quintero, the North Carolina master franchisee for Jantize America, to hear about his journey into franchising and his experience with the unique master franchise model. Bobby shares his story of transitioning from the restaurant and truck sales industries to becoming a master franchisee, including the challenges and rewards of his role. He discusses how Jantize's low-overhead, relationship-based business model was the perfect fit for him, and how he’s been able to grow his business rapidly. Tune in to learn more about what it takes to succeed as a master franchisee and how Bobby's story could inspire your own franchise journey!

Listen on Apple and Spotify!🎧

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3s4a5Vng4Df8wRptpu68dH?si=8455010f6d534ec8

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-brand/id1801616966

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, we chat with Lauren Townsend, co-founder of Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream, a unique super-premium ice cream brand. Lauren shares the story of how Millie’s started as a passion project after a disappointing ice cream experience, and how it quickly grew from a pop-up to a full-fledged franchise. She discusses the brand’s commitment to high-quality, allergen-friendly products, and the importance of a fantastic guest experience.

Lauren also gives insight into Millie’s franchising journey, including what she looks for in franchise partners, how the brand manages production centrally for consistency, and the expansion into new markets. Whether you're a prospective franchisee or just a fan of great ice cream, this episode offers a deep dive into the Millie’s brand and their path to success in the world of franchising.

Listen on Apple and Spotify!🎧

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3s4a5Vng4Df8wRptpu68dH?si=8455010f6d534ec8

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-brand/id1801616966

In this episode of Beyond the Brand, we sit down with Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and O2E Brands. From starting with a $700 pickup truck to scaling a $600 million franchise empire, Brian shares his incredible journey, the challenges of franchising, and the secret sauce behind building a strong brand culture. He dives into the lessons learned, the importance of finding the right franchise partners, and why people are the foundation of every successful business. Whether you're a franchise broker, entrepreneur, or just curious about what it takes to grow a powerhouse brand, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss!