Today’s guest is Beth Toenies, one of the youngest and brightest leaders in franchising. She is:

• Vice President of Franchise Development at BELFOR Franchise Group, overseeing the national expansion of powerhouse brands including 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, DUCKZ, and 1-800-BOARDUP.
• Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-BOARDUP, guiding operations and supporting franchisees nationwide.

In this episode, Beth reveals:
✅ How to choose the right franchise opportunity in a crowded market
✅ Why DUCKZ & Blue Kangaroo Packoutz are two of the best franchises to own in 2025
✅ The truth about franchises vs. acquisitions (and why most acquisitions fail)
✅ How women, veterans, and young families can succeed in franchising
✅ Why AI will never replace franchise owners
✅ The secret to scaling: grit, leadership & customer service

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Eye on Franchising
01:10 – Meet Beth Toenies: VP of Franchise Development at BELFOR + COO of 1-800-BOARDUP
04:05 – Beth’s career journey: from youngest optical president to COO
06:55 – Grit, perseverance & rising to the top of franchising
10:22 – Franchise vs. acquisition: the smarter way to build wealth
13:45 – How BELFOR Franchise Group helps match franchisees to the right brand
16:30 – Best franchises for women, veterans & young families
18:50 – DUCKZ franchise spotlight: $1.5M–$5.6M earnings potential
22:10 – Blue Kangaroo Packoutz: booming demand & flexible ownership
25:00 – Franchise investment levels & in-house financing
28:05 – When’s the right time to buy a franchise? (Younger than you think)
35:00 – Family + franchising: how working parents can win
38:20 – No 2AM emergencies: best BELFOR franchises for lifestyle flexibility
42:10 – Will AI replace franchise owners? Beth’s surprising answer
47:30 – Customer service, EQ, and reputation = the real keys to franchise success
52:00 – Why buying a business acquisition often fails vs. franchising
56:40 – Semi-absentee ownership: managing managers & scaling smart
1:01:00 – 1-800 WATER DAMAGE: strong brand for absentee ownership
1:05:30 – Beth’s biggest leadership lesson in franchising
1:08:00 – Closing thoughts + how to connect with BELFOR Franchise Group

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