Sam and Ciara talk about some of the touchy subjects they have to broach with clients, the cost of missing an opportunity, and why being a business owner isn't for everyone. This is an honest chat with two franchise industry experts.

2024 is well underway, so it is time for a quarterly discussion with Sam and Britt. They share their productivity tips,  thoughts on driving growth in a new business, and believing in yourself when it may seem impossible.

Sam and Jamie discuss the power of a network as business owners. Helping others in business is a privilege, and requesting help from others takes a certain amount of humility and audacity. These two provide real-life tricks and tips about building and maintaining a network that will sustain her business today and in the future.

Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.

This week, Sam and Ciara are joined by Jeff Tomaszewski, Chief Life Changer at Max Strength Fitness. Jeff explains how Max Strength has changed what working out and getting in shape means to the masses. By bringing a different workout to an underserved demographic, this brand is the next big thing!

Sam and Britt are joined by Stephen Schiller, the Chief Growth Officer of Eversmith brands to talk all things Kitchen Guard. This is a recession-resilient business that is regulated by the federal government. If you are looking for stable over sexy, this one could be it. 

Sam and Jamie are joined on the podcast today by Brandon Johnson and Jessi Walter Brelsford from Taste Buds Kitchen. How does a Harvard-educated Wall Street alum become the founder and franchisor of a culinary experience franchise? How does a side hustle become a national brand? Can your passions be wildly profitable? If you want to know the answers to these questions and so much more, listen to this episode!

Sam and Ciara are joined this week by Brandon Stewart, CEO of Hydralive. This unique multi-modality health brand allows clients to feel better and accomplish more, giving franchisees a profitable option to pursue their passions. This model proves that when passion meets profits, magic can happen.

Sam and Jamie are joined by Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve, a patented, medically-backed franchise currently sweeping the nation. We are always looking for very differentiated brands in the fitness space, and Pvolve has it all! They offer patented equipment, a proprietary method backed by clinical data, AND we can't forget that brand partner Jennifer Aniston was a secret fan before joining their team. If you love health and wellness, this one is for you.

Sam and Britt discuss the ups and downs of owning businesses, their personal whys, and how to navigate jumping into entrepreneurship. The episode is real, raw, and full of insight into building an empire.