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The Built4Profit Podcast revisits Season 01 with a re-edited conversation featuring franchise veteran Ron Taylor, owner of a SweatHouz contrast therapy studio and founder of Franchise Authentic.

In this refreshed edition, Taylor takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from working in his father’s restaurant to scaling Edible Arrangements to nine locations, navigating the pandemic, and ultimately exiting the brand in 2023 after generating more than $53M in gross revenue. He also shares why he chose SweatHouz, what drew him to the wellness space, and how his definition of success evolved from competition and money to people, family, and being present for the moments that matter.

Taylor also opens up about the reality of balancing entrepreneurship and family, including why he believes owning a business doesn’t necessarily mean having more time with your kids, it means having the right time.

We’re bringing this Season 01 conversation back with a fresh edit and a second chance to hear Ron’s insights on entrepreneurship, franchising, family, and knowing when it’s time to take the leap.

And his advice still holds: just start. Take a calculated risk. If you feel stuck, make a change.

Get to know SweatHouz: https://sweathouz.com/

This episode is proudly sponsored by Imperial Design and Display.
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In their one-year anniversary episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast powered by IQ4Profit, Elizabeth and Sha respond to a common question from aspiring franchisees: “Which franchise brand is best?” 

They highlight five featured brands they believe stand out for franchisee support (not ranked): Junkluggers, Puddle Pools, Ideal Siding, Kaminskiy Care and Repair, and Outdoor Lighting within Empower Brands. 

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On the Built4Profit Podcast, hosts interview former NFL wide receiver #DamiereByrd about transitioning from a 10-year pro football career to owning a  ⁨@BumbleRoofing⁩ franchise in the Charlotte area. Byrd explains how athletes’ discipline, coachability, and inner resilience translate to entrepreneurship, and describes the humbling reality of learning roofing, sales, and day-to-day operations from scratch. 

He shares why he chose home services and roofing for its low overhead and high-ticket jobs, how he handles setbacks by letting himself feel discouragement then “flushing it,” and why consistent small daily improvements compound over time. Byrd outlines his long-term vision of building multiple locations and brands, defines business “wins” from booked appointments to smooth installs, and credits family, coaches, and teammates as key role models.

Get to know Damiere Byrd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiere-byrd/ 

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This episode is proudly sponsored by BuildPoint USA.
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Elizabeth and Sha discuss how business owners can unintentionally let employees set the speed of the company and why leaders must intentionally set a reasonable pace for deliverables and service. They connect this to Parkinson’s Law and emphasize that empathetic leadership shouldn’t become passive management. 

The episode outlines coaching tactics such as asking employees what a reasonable timeline is, identifying what slows them down, reviewing where time leaks occur, and creating ownership by jointly agreeing on expectations. They encourage leaders to act as the “thermostat,” pushing high performers while avoiding mediocrity, and to improve speed and profitability by streamlining, automating, and using systems (including AI). 

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#entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #subwayfranchise #podcast 

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Part two of the #Built4ProfitPodcast continues with Subway franchisee Michael Rodriguez, who grew from his first location in 2011 to 25 today, focusing on the challenges of scaling and how leadership energy and culture drive performance, turnover, and organization. He explains that showing up in-person is often the fastest way to diagnose issues that numbers miss, and that growth brings significant upfront costs, added layers, and debt, often trading immediate profit for long-term flexibility and time. 

Michael shares early sacrifices, including 90-hour weeks and sleeping on an attic floor, and stresses defining purpose to guide decisions and know when to stop expanding and stabilize. He also discusses launching Become Unshaken with Stephanie to teach resilience—hard work, patience, discipline, and perseverance—anchored in purpose to choose joy regardless.

Get to know Become Unshaken: www.becomeunshaken.com 

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On the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts sit down with Michael Rodriguez, who scaled his Subway franchise portfolio from 1 location to 25 (after buying his first store in 2011) and built a personal brand focused on becoming “unshaken” in business. 

Michael shares how a non-traditional path, going from pre-law to social work to federal law enforcement, ultimately led him into franchising. He breaks down how post-COVID conditions created acquisition opportunities, why he used owner financing to grow from 3 to 12 stores when traditional lending tightened, and what he learned moving from an owner-operator to a CEO mindset. He also explains the biggest scaling mistake he made and why culture, presence, and relationship-based leadership are essential to retention. 

Get to know Become Unshaken: www.becomeunshaken.com 

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#entrepreneurship #businessowner #wordsofwisdom #podcast 

This #Built4ProfitPodcast episode revisits favorite "words of wisdom” from past entrepreneur guests. 

Mike shares lessons on not being defined by your environment, leaving a job after being told he’d never be promoted, trusting the process, staying authentic, asking questions, and keeping a positive attitude in sales. Lindsay emphasizes “just do it,” taking small steps, using resources and mentors, resilience, planning for the worst, and the advantages of the franchise model. Ron highlights opportunity meeting preparation, learning from stronger rooms, redefining success around people, and expecting early time demands in business. Sam describes perseverance driven by faith and necessity, learning from mistakes, and staying focused on a vision despite stress. Rick stresses hard work, setting goals, pursuing fulfillment, and viewing challenges as growth. Tesh notes controlling reactions, staying proactive, and prioritizing family with a supportive partner. And a sneak peek teases Michael Rodriguez on early sacrifices.

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The hosts share their own words of wisdom for entrepreneurs, emphasizing that implementation matters more than chasing new ideas and encouraging listeners to seek wisdom from those who have succeeded before deciding whether to persevere or pivot. 

They also encourage entrepreneurs not to shrink goals based on scarcity beliefs or others’ perceptions, and they stress that mastering mentality is a non-negotiable that drives business outcomes, often supported through coaching, mentors, conferences, and their Profit Hub resource.

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On the #Built4ProfitPodcast, Elizabeth and Sha interview Janie Sandberg of Floor Coverings International in Las Vegas/Henderson about building one of the brand’s strongest franchises by leading with core values and accountability. Janie and her husband run their business around three major guiding principles and Janie shares how she developed a pressure-free sales approach despite no sales background. 

She discusses the challenges of business ownership, including boundaries, workaholism, and “self-confronting,” and explains how entrepreneurship improved their marriage through difficult conversations. 

Get to know Floor Coverings International: floorcoveringsinternational.com/locations/us/nv/southeast-las-vegas/

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On the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts interview Drew Raymond of Superior Fence & Rail about transitioning from a 27-year Marine Corps career to franchising and scaling a fencing business from zero to $15M in three years, with a current pace of $18–$19M. 

Drew shares leadership principles rooted in structure, process, collaboration, and how reacting calmly to bad news increases transparency and problem-solving. He outlines growth milestones across multiple markets, discusses revisiting operating models to scale further, reflects on purpose after leaving the military, encourages veterans to recognize their transferable strengths, and emphasizes standards like integrity and not tolerating poor performance.

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Website: www.superiorfenceandrail.com  
Instagram: /superiorfenceandrailhartford/ - /sfralbany/
Facebook: /SFRConnecticut - /SuperiorFenceAlbany/ - /SuperiorFenceandRailHartford/ - /SuperiorFenceandRailRhodeIsland/
LinkedIn: /superior-fence-rail-western-connecticut/ - /superior-fence-rail-of-albany/ - /superior-fence-rail-of-hartford/

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Chapters:
00:00 Marine To Millions
01:14 Leadership With We
04:14 Handling Bad News
06:05 Choosing The Franchise
07:47 Hiring For Character
11:59 Purpose After Service
15:00 Advice For Veterans
16:42 Rapid Fire