Franchise Your Business

This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we are joined by Madhav Surapaneni, CEO of Orchatect, a location intelligence platform.

Madhav guides us on the importance of identifying and implementing the right technology stack for long term growth and success.

 Connect with our guest: 

• https://www.orchatect.com

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on May 10, 2024, starting around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Laurent co-founded Smappen and he's all about that entrepreneurial life. He's really into data and analytics, and lovesusing them to help franchises grow.

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on April 26, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

Links from the episode are here:   

•  | https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/reports/ism-report-on-business/
•  | https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate
•  | https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
•  | http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/charts.html
•  | https://www.franchiseinsights.com/
•  | https://www.franchiseinsights.com/small-business-startup-sentiment-index/
• https://www.franchise.org/franchise-information/franchise-business-outlook/2024-franchising-economic-outlook 
•  | https://www.census.gov/econ/bfs/index.html
•  | https://www.franchise.org/franchising/franchise-industry-research
•  | https://www.uschamber.com/sbindex/summary 
•  | https://www.vistage.com/confidence-index-resource-center/
•  | https://boxwoodpartners.com/news/press-releases/ 

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

• https://www.blacksheep-productions.com/
• Serve through their community program: https://www.blacksheepinthecommunity.com/
• Twitter: @BlackSheep_Mark
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blacksheepshephard/

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on March 29, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

Links from the episode are here:   

•  | https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/reports/ism-report-on-business/
•  | https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate
•  | https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
•  | http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/charts.html
•  | https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
•  | https://www.franchiseinsights.com/
•  | https://www.franchiseinsights.com/small-business-startup-sentiment-index/
• https://www.franchise.org/franchise-information/franchise-business-outlook/2024-franchising-economic-outlook 
•  | https://www.census.gov/econ/bfs/index.html
•  | https://www.franchise.org/franchising/franchise-industry-research
•  | https://www.uschamber.com/sbindex/summary 
•  | https://www.vistage.com/confidence-index-resource-center/
•  | https://boxwoodpartners.com/news/press-releases/ 

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This week on the Franchise Your Business webinar series, we are joined by Laurent Leclerc, Co-Founder of Smappen, a location intelligence platform.

Laurent uses his love for data and analytics to help franchises grow. Today, he will guide us through his wisdom and the best practices he's found for franchise territory design as well as, why, when and how you should define franchise territories.

 Connect with our guest: 

• https://www.smappen.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/smappen/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-leclerc-geomarketing/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on February 22, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Laurent co-founded Smappen and he's all about that entrepreneurial life. He's really into data and analytics, and lovesusing them to help franchises grow.

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on February 16, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   The audio was edited due to a distorted microphone the first 2.5 minutes or so of the recording. The affected areas were removed.

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

Links from the episode are here:  

•  | https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/reports/ism-report-on-business/
•  | https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate
•  | https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
•  | http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/charts.html
•  | https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
•  | https://www.franchiseinsights.com/
•  | https://www.franchiseinsights.com/pdf/January.2024.Startup.Sentiment.pdf
•  | https://www.census.gov/econ/bfs/index.html
•  | https://www.franchise.org/franchising/franchise-industry-research
•  | https://www.uschamber.com/sbindex/summary 
•  | https://www.vistage.com/confidence-index-resource-center/
•  | https://www.guidantfinancial.com/small-business-trends/

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This week on our Franchise Your Business webinar series, we're joined by Joel Berman, Owner and Principal of Berman Design. 

Berman Design is is a collaborative architecture firm specializing in architecture, franchise prototype, branding, graphic design, and interiors. They provide creative, practical, and comprehensive design services. 

 Connect with our guest: 

• https://BermanArchitecture.com
• Joel Berman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-berman-5151b0/
  Berman Design - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bermandesign
  Berman Architecture - https://www.linkedin.com/company/65424838

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

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This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on February 9, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Joel Berman is the founder and president of Berman Architecture, a national professional design firm based in Chicagospecializing in retail franchise prototypes, franchise physical retail locations, commercial kitchens, food service,restaurants, bars, hospitality, and adaptive reuse and heritage restoration. Project work includes multiple retailfranchise prototype designs, adaptive reuse, commercial kitchens, restaurant designs, and multi-unit housing across
the US.

Joel is a registered architect in multiple U.S. states, and he is a member of the Association of Licensed Architects(ALA), and holds an NCARB certification allowing simple architectural license reciprocity with all 50 American states,all provinces in Canada, and parts of Mexico. He is designated by the City of Chicago as a Self-Certified Architect.

Joel emphasizes the use of clear and fast sketching as part of the design process. He has extensive experience as ateacher of architectural sketching at Columbia College Chicago, Thornton Tomasetti Structural Engineers, TheChicago Architecture Center, Andrews University, The Royal Architects Institute of Canada, The Alberta Association ofArchitects, and The Ontario Association of Architects.

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This week on our Franchise Your Business webinar series, we're joined by Adam Wasch, Founding Partner of The Franchise Firm LLP.  Today, he walks through what you need to know when it comes to your 2024 FDD renewals.

 Connect with our guest: 

• http://www.thefranchisefirm.com  
• Twitter: @AdamGWaschEsq 

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on February 2, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Adam is a franchise attorney who works with the fastest growing franchise brands in all capacities. Prior to founding The Franchise Firm, Adam was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Wasch Raines LLP, and more recently served as the Co-Chair of the Franchise Law Practice Group at an Am Law 200 law firm.  

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This week on our Franchise Your Business webinar series, we're joined by Brett Gilliland, Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, LLC., a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. 

Today, Brett talks to us about the stages of small business growth and the common challenges 7-figure business owners must overcome if they want to grow past $3M.

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on January 19, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

Connect with Brett's company: https://growwithelite.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Brett Gilliland is Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, a company that specializes in giving $1M+ business owners the knowledge, processes and tools to grow to $10M and beyond. Brett is an expert in organization development, leadership and strategy and spent 10 years helping Infusionsoft grow from $7M in revenue to over $100M.
 
 Brett was involved in the foundational work of Purpose, Values and Mission at Infusionsoft and facilitated the strategic planning process for many years. One of Brett’s favorite professional accomplishments is co-creating Infusionsoft’s Elite Forum along with Clate Mask and building the Elite business inside of Infusionsoft.
 
 As the leader of the Elite business, Brett has helped hundreds of struggling seven-figure business owners overcome their biggest challenges and achieve new levels of success. He also played a central role in the development of Infusionsoft’s Leadership Model and was serving as the VP of Leadership Development when the decision was made to spin the Elite business out of Infusionsoft. As the new owner of Elite Entrepreneurs, Brett can’t think of anything else he’d rather be doing professionally.
 
 When Brett isn’t busy helping $1M+ businesses succeed, he is a family man who enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Sharon, and their 8 children.  

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on January 12, 2024, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.   

Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com/

Subscribe to our other podcast: Franchise Your Business: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ff8rTBR1Oykv4dIOOBdhn

Links from the episode are here: 

•  https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/reports/ism-report-on-business/
•  https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate
•  https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
•  http://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/charts.html
•  https://www.franchiseinsights.com/
•  https://www.franchiseinsights.com/small-business-startup-sentiment-index/
• https://www.census.gov/econ/bfs/index.html
• https://www.uschamber.com/sbindex/summary
• https://www.franchiseinsights.com/franchise-development/top-ten-topics-in-franchise-lead-generation/
• https://www.franchiseinsights.com/franchise-development/how-peak-social-media-may-impact-franchise-development/
• https://www.franchiseinsights.com/top-ten-business-opportunity-categories/

This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team.
Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the United States, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. 

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.  References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly ...