Franchise Interviews

Several years ago, we created a spin-off on our podcast called Great Quotes in Franchising.  Great Quotes in Franchising features clips from our weekly podcast.  Today you are going to hear two of our most recent clips from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Picture this scenario.  You just started a company, and you need to hire a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO).  How much do you think it will cost to achieve this task?  What if you could start a company that immediately has these positions already filled and are ready to go?  Would you be interested?  Today’s Great Quote in Franchising comes from Ben Crosbie of franchise development for The DRIPBaR franchise opportunity.  Ben discusses this notion on this Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Our next Great Quote in Franchising comes from Peter Baldine, the President of Moran Industries. Peter discusses some of the several advantages of franchising compared to non-franchise businesses like support, guidance and instantaneous relationships. Listen to what Peter suggests about vendor relationships.

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We have a great show. Today we are discussing two great books for aspiring entrepreneurs to read this summer. First, we are meeting with franchise expert, author, and consultant Tom Scarda. Mr. Scarda is going to talk about his recent book, The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty. Tom will answer the following:

What suggestions would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise? Why did you write the book "The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty"?

What types of traits make successful franchisees?

What do you like about franchising?

Tom also discusses how franchising changed his life. 

Next, we are meeting with franchise author, franchise speaker, and serial frantrepreneur Lonnie Helgerson. Lonnie has over 35 years in the franchise industry, working with Super 8 Motels, Ident-A-Kid, and many more. We will be speaking to Lonnie about his new book "Five Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Build a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximize System Profits."

We are meeting with Ben Crosbie of franchise development for The DRIPBaR franchise opportunity. At The DRIPBaR, everything they do is motivated by one fundamental focus—supporting the best health of their clients. Through advances in cellular and biological science, they help them fight the consequences of chronic illness, address the effects of aging, and achieve balanced wellness. With so many modern medical breakthroughs, their team began reimagining how infusion-based treatments could be used, not only to help clients but to introduce something for everyone’s unique personal health.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

We are meeting with Tom O’Keefe, Managing Director of Southern Classic Chicken.  Southern Classic Chicken, which offers home-style fried chicken, utilizes a drive-thru or walk-up model in each location, which has poised the concept for continued expansion throughout the pandemic and beyond. The brand saw a 20% increase in system-wide sales last year when the demand for off-premise dining increased nationwide and now is starting to become the standard practice in the fast-food industry.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii, Inc., is the premier franchise for an existing and rapidly expanding chain of gourmet coffee stores. They had their start in the beautiful state of Hawaii and have grown in home-towns and popular tourist destinations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and North America. Marty and Don both tried their coffee and it was out of this world.  Lookout Starbucks!

The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii, Inc., is the premier franchise for an existing and rapidly expanding chain of gourmet coffee stores. They had their start in the beautiful state of Hawaii and have grown in home-towns and popular tourist destinations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and North America. Marty and Don both tried their coffee and it was out of this world.  Lookout Starbucks!

We are meeting with Tom Krouse, CEO of Donatos Pizza.  Donatos is a family-owned, privately held company that treats our Franchise Partners like they are part of the family. Their mission is to promote goodwill through their products and service, principles, and people.

Every business has a story

Donatos was founded in 1963 by 19-year-old Columbus, Ohio native Jim Grote who borrowed $1,300 and had a vision for a company that put customers first.  Find out what happens next by listening to the podcast.  

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

This episode of the Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast was among our most popular. Nancy Lanard, a franchise attorney, emphasizes the negotiability of leases, highlighting why it's crucial to seek advice from a specialized attorney in franchise law. Lanard shares her expert insights on the topic, underscoring the significance of understanding lease negotiation in franchising."

We are meeting veteran and entrepreneur Jason Bimber, of Surveillance Secure. Founded in 2006 and franchising since 2019, Surveillance Secure has been a proven security industry leader, serving commercial clients in six states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and Washington D.C. The rapidly expanding franchise services the electronic security needs of commercial, retail, education, and government clients for security cameras, access control systems, alarm & video monitoring solutions, and video image analytic software. The brand provides the latest surveillance and access control technology and ongoing support for all installation projects and cameras that meet the requirements and timeline of end-users.

 Jason Bimber, will open the first Surveillance Secure, a commercial security integrator that consults, designs, and implements a range of enterprise security services in Arizona. With populations on the rise, businesses will continue to search for ways to protect their employees and customers, and especially as Covid-19 restrictions continue and businesses turn toward security techs like thermal cameras and no-touch entry technology, the Arizona market is perfect for the rapidly expanding security franchise concept.

The real estate market has exploded.  Today, we discuss franchising the moving industry.  We start the show with our latest podcast from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast from the hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes.

In Part Two, you will hear our interview with Dustin Black, Founder, and CEO of Black Tie Moving.  Dustin is no stranger to the moving industry. From the time he was a child, Black worked for his father’s moving company, learning the ins and outs of the industry while also getting a behind the curtain view of exactly who homeowners were trusting their belongings.  With eight locations open and 24 new franchise territories under development, Black Tie Moving is rapidly expanding across the nation.

In Part Three, you will hear our interview with Nick Friedman, the founder of the College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity. College Hunks Hauling Junk and moving is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. College Hunks Hauling Junk has been named one the fastest growing companies in America by "Inc." and has made "Entrepreneur" magazine's list of top franchise opportunities for five years in a row and counting.  The growth is driven by a smart business model that allows College Hunks owners to act as executives in their businesses. We finish the show with a clip from the legendary Michael Gerber.