Franchise Interviews 4.0

We're meeting with Ryan Sawchuk, founder of ReUp Living, to discuss how ReUp is disrupting the real estate market, its expansion through franchising, and plans to open an experience center in Las Vegas this fall.

ReUp is a pre-listing solution for homeowners, buyers, and real estate agents. The company increases a home's value by remodeling it before the sale with no risk or upfront costs.

Founded in 2021 by Ryan Sawchuk, ReUp began franchising in 2022. It has set out to transform the real estate process by updating tired homes with turnkey home improvements that require no upfront costs. Unlike traditional real estate transactions, ReUp covers the renovation costs and then splits the profit from the increased home values, ensuring higher gains from the sale. The company can also simultaneously allow buyers to customize their new home while financing is closing.

ReUp takes care of all renovation costs, sourcing, project management, and communication, and only uses licensed and insured general contractors on all projects. ReUp is making home improvements accessible and stress-free so sellers can increase the value of their homes, buyers can customize and update the home of their dreams, and real estate agents can maximize their profitability through higher property values post-renovation.

In part two, we'll play a clip from our podcast, "Great Quotes in Franchising."

Join us for a very special edition of Franchise Interviews as host Marty McDermott sits down with Bennett Maxwell, the dynamic CEO of Franchise Key (Franchise KI). Following a whirlwind journey as the founder of the rapidly-growing Dirty Dough franchise, Bennett shares his incredible story of building a company to 100 locations in just two years and the lessons he learned along the way.

Nancy Friedman, the founder of Telephone Doctor and a theatre actress, makes a compelling case for how skills honed on the stage can translate directly into business success. During a recent interview, Friedman shared her journey from performing in sold-out shows to building a thriving customer service training company, revealing key takeaways that highlight the powerful connection between the arts and business.

We're meeting with Jeff Oslund, a Re-Bath multi-unit franchisee who operates in Detroit, Traverse City, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio. With 30 years of experience in the industry, he has accumulated several valuable tips for successfully growing a business. Despite his long tenure, Jeff remains innovative and continues to excel within the system, as evidenced by his receipt of the Franchisee of the Year Award at this year's annual conference.

Joining the Re-Bath franchise in its early stages, he has navigated through various industry and economic changes. Throughout his journey, Jeff has consistently supported his employees, weathered challenges, and embraced new opportunities.

During our podcast, Jeff will cover the following topics:

Identifying the right time to expand

Gaining insights into the industry

Hiring the right personnel

Demonstrating adaptability

In Part Two, we'll play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.

On today's show, we're asking the "frantrepreneur" who owns one! After exploring various franchise opportunities for aspiring dadpreneurs last month, we're now getting a firsthand look. Join us as we chat with Gregory Lee, a ProTect Painters franchisee in Richardson, TX, about his personal experience and how he balances his business with family life. We'll also dive into the history of ProTect Painters, from its founding by Wayne Scherger in 1994 to its expansion with Service Brands International.

Premium Service Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews - We have a great show! We're meeting with the CEO of Premium Service Brands, Paul Flick. Paul built Premium Service Brands on the belief that ordinary isn't ordained. Paul founded 360° Painting in 2006, and the brand quickly grew into one of the top painting franchises in the nation. Today, Premium Service Brands is a portfolio of franchise concepts that include:

360° Painting

ProLift Garage Doors

Maid Right

Kitchen Wise & Closet Wise

Window Gang

Rubbish Works Junk Removal

The Grout Medic

House Doctors

RooterMan

In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.

Is the World's Leading Locksmith Franchise ‘POP-A-LOCK' Right for You?: Don Marks & Michael Kleimayer Discuss the Company's System & Success

I was recently asked by one of my business students: "What industries have seen an increase in demand in 2020?" One of those industries is pools, with more people staying home and fewer heading to the beach.

Founded in 1992, Poolwerx is one of the world's largest pool and hot tub/spa maintenance providers. You'll hear our interview with the CEO and founder of Poolwerx, John O'Brien.

An Entrepreneurial Journey: Jeff McClain, Founder of Patriot Pipeline Inc.

Patriot Pipeline Inc. specializes in underground utilities for both commercial and residential projects. As a Class A General Engineering Contractor, they've been serving Southern California from Wildomar since 2003.

Welcome back to Franchise Interviews! We've spent a lot of time over the years talking about the home improvement industry, and today, we've got a fantastic episode lined up. We're joined by Ben Davis, President of N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal, and Rick Nance, an N-Hance franchise business owner.

N-Hance is truly changing the game when it comes to renewing your wood cabinets and floors. Imagine this: beautiful, revitalized wood surfaces without all the dust, disruption, or nasty fumes you usually associate with refinishing. And here's the kicker – they can often get the job done in just one day! So, if you've been putting off renewing the wood in your home, this is definitely an episode you'll want to hear.

Founded in 2001 and based out of Logan, Utah, N-Hance is a pioneer in the industry and a trusted partner of Home Depot. They're backed by Harris Research, Inc., the same company behind Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet cleaning company. Their secret? A proprietary chemical abrasion and buffer technique that means no sanding required, and it can cost you about one-third the price of refacing or completely replacing your cabinets.

Stick around to learn more!