Franchise Interviews

We are meeting with Nellie Akalp.  Nellie is the CEO and co-founder of CorpNet.com, a trusted resource and service provider for business incorporation, LLC filings, and corporate compliance services. Nellie has been in the industry since 1997 when she and her husband/business partner started their first company with $100. That business was sold to Intuit in 2005 for $20 million.CorpNet has established a partner program where they white-label startup and compliance filings on behalf of entrepreneurs. Through the partner program, Nellie has worked with many franchisors and franchisees when it comes to helping them form corporations, LLCs as well as file compliance forms to ensure a company stays in good standing.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Franchising is not rocket science but in Dr. Robert Needham’s case it is. Dr. Needham was a former rocket scientist who became an expert and author om franchising. He suggested “People buy drills because they need holes.” The same concept applies to franchising. Listen in to learn more. Franchise Interviews gives an up close behind the scenes look at franchising and entrepreneurship through our popular franchise radio show. Our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast gives some of the best quotes on our franchise radio show over the last 15 years.

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - People don't fail because they dream too big, people fail because they dream too small.This was one of Marty's favorite quote that he frequently shares with his business students.

Are you familiar with crowdfunding? Did you know owning part of a franchise for only $1,000 through crowdfunding is possible? We are meeting with the CEO and founder at CrowdFranchise, Forever Brands, Forever Yogurt, and Mandy Calara. Founded in November 2013, CrowdFranchise is a crowdfunding platform complete with a community of investors interested in owning a piece of a brand in their local area. As opposed to traditional crowdfunding sites, CrowdFranchise will award franchises to the investors, thus providing them with active equity versus just donations. Click the link below to listen to the show.

We are meeting with Peter Hans.  Since 2005, Peter Hans has been the president of Discovery Map International, the leading provider of curated guides to top tourist attractions in cities and towns throughout North America. The Waitsfield, Vermont-based franchisor has maps in 130 communities in North America and has 91 franchise owners. Peter began his career as an investment banker in Switzerland for six years and followed that with six more years in London. During that time, he traveled to almost every major European city and also to Australia, Asia, and South America.

Quotes from Peter...“During the selling season, a franchise owner might set up sales calls around their children’s school schedule—9 am to 3pm. Somebody with different lifestyle demands might schedule two or three mornings a week for sales calls. Mornings the rest of the week could be spent on follow-up and administrative tasks. While everybody’s schedule might be different, the important thing is to have one and maintain the discipline to stick to it.”

In part two, we will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show.  Today, Franchise Interviews is celebrating our 15 year anniversary and we have a three-part show.  First, we are meeting with distinguished members of the Purdue University Global Collegiate Entrepreneurs to discuss the movie called "The Founder"…The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into the biggest restaurant business in the world, with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness.

In part two, we will play a clip of our interview with Maureen Recalde, winner of the Voice of McDonald's.  Voice of McDonald's is the largest global singing competition of its kind, open to the 1.8 million McDonald's restaurant employees around the world. More than 2,500 employees entered the inaugural competition.  Maureen discusses her experience as the winner of the Voice and McDonald's and shares her story of her mom who has worked with McDonald's for over 40 years and today is an owner-operator of two McDonald's. 

In Part Three, we play a clip from the great Michael Gerber on our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Buy a franchise that is good for you, not one that is good for the neighborhood.

We have had certified franchise expert and author on our show several times over the years. Tom has many great pieces of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He has a great story. He once said, "I didn't know how to run my own business, but I wanted to be an entrepreneur.”

Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast - Are you willing to do it their way? - Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from franchise expert and king Joel Libava. Joel talks about the importance of peeling the onion.

We are meeting with the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., Thomas Nieto. Main Squeeze Juice Company, based out of New Orleans, LA, has been franchising its fast-casual juice and smoothie bar concept since 2017. Main Squeeze’s mission is to make healthy easier, and the company’s nutritionist-designed, the superfood-centric menu does exactly that by offering a daily source of plant-based nutrition packed with natural and quick energy. 

We will discuss how Main Squeeze Juice Co. has been paired with Pro Bowl Punter Thomas Morstead since 2019, making the brand a pioneer for franchises partnering with professional athletes. Thomas Morstead decided to become a partner of the New Orleans-based juice and smoothie bar because nutrition is one of his top priorities, and he wanted to share the importance of a healthy diet with his fans. CEO Thomas Nieto believes partnering with Morstead has contributed to Main Squeeze Juice Co.'s brand growth and credibility.

Morstead has helped the brand continue to take over the health and wellness world, introducing the concept to new communities and helping those looking for a healthier and more convenient way of fulfilling their nutritional goals. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We have a great show.  We are meeting with Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks.  WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthy, nutritious and flavorful meals along with first-rate hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks' portfolio consists of Saladworks, the nation's leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; and most recently, The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.