Franchising 101

By FranCoachBusiness Careers

Franchising 101 episodes

February 24, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty Six - In Their Words
Hear directly from FranCoach clients in our “In Their Words” segment. In this episode, new franchise owner Dave Boddington shares what led him to consider franchise ownership after a career in the restaurant industry, how he navigated the discovery and selection process with FranCoach, and what franchise he chose and why.
Want to know more? Go ahead Schedule a call with one of our franchise coaches!

Episode Highlights/Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Interview begins
3:17 - Dave’s background in restaurant industry and what led him to working with FranCoach
10:22 - His experience with the FranCoach discovery process and selecting a Franchise
14:54 - Benefits of working from a home office (yes, it is possible with a franchise!)
17:09 - What franchise he chose and why
19:36 - About America’s Swimming Pool Company
27:41 - The training process for new franchise owners
33:59 - Dave’s advice for people considering franchise ownership
37:41 - Closing

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

Episode 81 - Franchisor Spotlight with America’s Swimming Pool Company https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-eighty-one-franchisor-spotlight-with-americas-swimming-pool-company/

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39 min
February 17, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty Five - The First Update Call
Curious about owning a franchise? You’ve come to the right place! Franchising 101 is here to help educate people on all aspects of franchise ownership. On today’s episode, we will focus on a very specific part of the process that we take our clients through here at FranCoach. Listen to learn about the overall discovery process and specifically the first update call with FranCoach that happens after the first round of calls with the franchises we've connected them with.
Want to know more? Go ahead Schedule a call with one of our franchise coaches!
Episode Highlights/Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:13 - The overall FranCoach discovery process
4:13 - What is the first update call and why is it important?
7:13 - Addressing concerns with FranCoach
11:41 - What happens after the first update call?
14:56 - How FranCoach keeps the process simple and why it works so well
15:53 - The “Get out of Bed Test” and benefits of owning your own business

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website      with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

Episode 26 What Should I Expect      When Being Introduced to Franchisors? https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-twenty-six-what-should-i-expect-when-being-introduced-to-franchisors/

Episode 17 - The Discovery      Process https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-seventeen-the-discovery-process/

Episode 65 - The Update Call https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-sixty-five-the-update-call/

Episode 18 - What is the      Validation Call? https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-eighteen-what-is-the-validation-call/

Episode 21 - What is the Get      Out of Bed Test? https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-twenty-one-what-is-the-get-out-of-bed-test/

Episode 77 - The Ceiling and      the Floor https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-seventy-seven-the-ceiling-and-the-floor/

Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
22 min
February 10, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty Four - Emerging Franchise with 23 Year Track Record Offers a Unique Opportunity
Joining us to talk about their brand is an experienced franchise expert with an emerging franchise. Despite being new on the franchise scene, this company has 23 years of experience and tried and true systems to support their owners. Truly the best of both worlds! Listen to learn about this franchise and if you still want to know more, Schedule a call with one of our franchise coaches!
Episode Highlights/Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - About the guest Frank Morrison, Director of Franchise Development for Manage Mowed
4:55 - About Managed Mowed, their customers, and services
12:05 - What they look for in an owner and options for full-time or semi-absentee owners
16:35 - How they deal with labor issues
22:10 - Starting as a home-based, scaling potential, and benefits of an emerging franchise
25:02 - Their strong customer acquisition model
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

Learn more about our partner, Manage Mowed https://www.managemowed.com/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
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30 min
February 03, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty Three - Could This Be the Purrfect Franchise?
Do you love animals? Interested in franchise ownership? Learn about one of our franchise partners that is positioned to dominate in a multi-billion dollar industry. Joining the show is the founder and CEO of an emerging and groundbreaking franchise brand to talk about its unique position in the market, what they look for in an owner, and how they support owners.

Episode Highlights/Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - What is The Happy Cat Hotel?
6:46 - How the business came to be
11:31 How The Happy Cat Hotel differs from typical boarding and they ground they are breaking
13:50 What they look for in an owner
24:54 - How they support owners and the company culture
29:59 - Myths about cats, cat owners and the target market

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

The Happy Cat Hotel https://happycathotel.com/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
38 min
January 27, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty Two - In Their Words
Hear directly from Francoach clients who recently became new business owners. In this episode, father-son duo, Jeff and Nate, share what led them to consider franchise ownership, how they navigated the discovery process with Francoach, and what franchise they chose and why.
Episode Highlights:
2:50 Their background and what interested them in franchise ownership
6:13 Deciding to go into business together as father and son
6:59 What the process of selecting a franchise was like with Francoach
9:55 About Money Pages, the franchise they ultimately chose and why
13:18The “discovery day” experience and meeting the team at Money Pages
19:23 Advice for someone looking into franchise ownership
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
28 min
January 20, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty One - Franchisor Spotlight with America’s Swimming Pool Company
Time for another Franchisor Spotlight! Francoach hosts these live webinars on a monthly basis. To tune in for the live event subscribe via email at Francoach.com or follow us via social links below.
This month we are featuring a franchise with multiple revenue streams, some of which are recurring, and all with a low investment and very low overhead. Sounds good, right? Listen as we take a deep dive into what they are all about.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 Intro
3:32 About ASP, their customers, and services they offer
7:36 The business model and different ways it can look for owners
11:06 Recurring revenue model and amazing customer retention rate
11:39 What they look for in an owner (i.e. do you need to own a pool?)
14:28 The comprehensive training and ongoing support provided to owners
19:48 How they help their owners be successful with things like marketing and buying power
25:46 The investment and finding a business model that works for you

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

Episode 77 “The Ceiling and the Floor “ https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-seventy-seven-the-ceiling-and-the-floor/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
38 min
January 13, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Eighty - The 2022 Franchise 500 List with Entrepreneur Magazine's Jason Feifer and Liane Caruso
Welcome back to Franchising 101, your one-stop-shop for all things franchising! This week we are joined by two amazing guests from Entrepreneur.com to discuss the exciting world of franchising, the 2022 Franchise 500 List, and the many resources available for those of you interested in franchise ownership.

Episode Highlights:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Interview begins
2:08 About Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief for Entrepreneur
10:39 About Liane Caruso, her role at Entrepreneur, and her passion for franchising
12:28 About the Franchise 500 List
15:44 Trends in franchising over the last several years
23:42 “Reconsidering the impossible” and how people are finding franchise ownership to be the key
26:51 Resources for someone curious about franchising
29:25 More about the Franchise 500 list, the parameters, categories, and emerging brands
36:13 Where to find and connect with Franchise 500 online

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

Entrepreneur 2022 Franchise 500 List and information https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
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YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
41 min
January 06, 2022Franchising 101 - Episode Seventy Nine - In Their Words
Hear directly from a Francoach client who discovered the wonderful world of franchise ownership through this very podcast! In this episode, Jenna and Jordan share what led them to consider franchise ownership, how they navigated the process with the Francoach team, and what franchise they chose and why.
Episode Highlights:
Their background and what lead them to franchise ownership

What the process of selecting a franchise was like with Francoach

About Zoom Room, the franchise they ultimately chose and why

Advantages of owning a new and emerging franchise

How things are going so far with their new business

Practical advice for someone looking into franchise ownership
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/

Episode 52 - This New Franchise is Zoom-ing to the Top of Their Industry https://franchising101.net/uncategorized/franchising-101-episode-fifty-two-this-new-franchise-is-zoom-ing-to-the-top-of-their-industry/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
35 min
December 30, 2021 Franchising 101 - Episode Seventy Eight - Emerging Brand Ready to Grow at “Turbo” Speed
On this week's episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, we are joined by Ben Reist to learn about an exciting emerging franchise that is ready to grow at "turbo" speed!

Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17 Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
44 min
December 16, 2021Franchising 101 - Episode Seventy Seven - The Ceiling and The Floor
We often talk about the benefits of owning a franchise on this show (because there are many!). Today’s episode is about one benefit in particular which we refer to as “being in control of your ceiling and floor.” Listen to learn what this means in terms of franchising and the amount of money you can make.
Episode Highlights:
The types of people who look into franchise ownership for themselves

Difference between working corporate and owning a franchise when it comes to your ceiling and floor

What it means to have control over your lifestyle

The floor when it comes to franchising and earning

The ceiling and scalability potential of owning a franchise
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17

Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/
Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow FranCoach:
Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
15 min

About Franchising 101

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Franchising 101 is THE premier podcast in the franchise industry. Hosted by Tim Parmeter, the Founder/CEO of FranCoach, Franchising 101 is designed to help educate listeners on all aspects of franchise ownership. Episodes feature a wide range of guest industry leaders, spotlights on top franchisors, interviews with franchisees, and more.