Former NFL linebacker and NCAA champion Ned Bolcar comes on the show to talk about what he knows best, and how the lessons he learned as an elite athlete at Notre Dame translated to his success as an equity trader on Wall Street, and eventually an Orangetheory Fitness franchisee.

In this episode we talk about:

• The trajectory of success
• The wisdom of frugality
• What sells great products
• Strategy of saving vs. re-Investing
• Why hiring is the most important thing
• The daily grind
• Figuring out your customers’ “why”

What we mention:

• Notre Dame
• Lou Holtz
• Orangetheory Fitness

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Franchise Secrets Podcast!

In this episode, host Erik Van Horn talks about the goal of the podcast, and how he got started as a franchise entrepreneur.