Denver Business Radio

Nick Lopez is the Founder of LIME Painting, a premium home improvement franchise that’s redefining excellence in the painting industry. A first-generation college graduate with a BS in Business Marketing from Michigan State University, Nick launched his first painting company at just 19 years old to pay for college. What began as a summer job […]

Tim Fagan is the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz. Tim holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree and a teaching certificate from the University of Michigan, where he was Captain of the Wrestling Team. Tim also holds two post-graduate degrees in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. Tim also holds a builder’s […]

Ryan Farris is a business leader, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with a passion for building and scaling companies. He currently serves as Region Executive Vice President of Fortidia, overseeing a portfolio of global brands, and holds multiple leadership roles, including President and COO of AlphaGraphics and PostNet, CEO of Print Speak, and COO of World […]

Yves Lamothe is a results-driven NASA Project Manager, serial entrepreneur, certified life coach, and visionary community leader committed to making impact at every level. At NASA, Yves leads high-stakes projects supporting ground systems and human spaceflight, applying expert-level precision, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure mission success. Outside of NASA, Yves is the founder […]

Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the #1 franchise in pest control by Entrepreneur in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. This transcript is machine […]

Dawn Perry joined CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, in August 2022 as the Chief Brand Officer. In this role, she leads the company’s brand strategy and marketing. With more than 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and 30+ years of marketing experience, she has a proven track record of driving lead generation and delivering […]

Simone Kelly is a dynamic entrepreneur and industry leader with over a decade of experience serving seniors and their families through innovative, service-driven platforms. With a career rooted in compassion, strategic vision, and community-building, Simone has dedicated herself to creating solutions that bridge the gap between aging adults and trusted service providers. As the Founder […]

Kenny Larson is the President & CEO of family owned Slumberland Furniture. Slumberland is a top 25 home furnishing’s company with 125 corporate and franchise stores throughout the mid-west. The Larson family is also heavily involved in commercial real estate with close to 4 million square feet owned and managed. Kenny graduated from Wheaton College […]

John Erlandson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Revenue Officer of Youth Athletes United, a leading youth sports franchising platform that encompasses brands such as Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, TGA Premier Sports, JumpBunch, and Little Rookies . Since its inception in November 2021, Youth Athletes United has expanded to over 280 locations across 36 states […]

Cliff Nonnenmacher began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. After leaving his Wall Street career in 2003, he acquired a Master Franchise for New York and Connecticut, diving headfirst into the franchising industry. Since then, Cliff has owned and operated various franchise businesses, including Cartridge World, Personal Training Institute, PuroClean, and Maid […]