The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising

From Law to Kickboxing Success: April Porter's Entrepreneurial Journey


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In this video, you will learn:

 

1. How did April Porter transition from a prosecuting attorney to a successful kickboxing franchisee? Discover the pivotal moments that led her to make this life-changing decision.

 

2. What were April's initial side gigs in dance and fitness while practicing law? Uncover the passion that drove her to explore these opportunities and how they eventually led her to kickboxing.

 

3. How did April decide to open multiple units with an emerging franchise? Learn about the thought process and strategy behind her ambitious move.

 

4. What trial attorney strategy did April apply to become profitable as quickly as possible in her kickboxing franchise? Find out the secret sauce that made her stand out from the competition.

 

5. How did the franchisor take notice of April's success and make her part of the validation team? Get an inside look at how her achievements caught the attention of the higher-ups.

 

6. What kind of national exposure did April receive, leading to interviews with magazines and news stations? See how her story inspired others and brought her into the limelight.

 

7. How did other franchisees reach out to April to learn her secrets to success? Hear firsthand how her experience and knowledge became a valuable resource for others in the industry.

 

TIMESTAMPS :

[1:15] April’s transitions from prosecuting attorney to kickboxing franchisee

[9:44] Ownership Cloning System

[12:44] Scrutinizing and selecting potential employees

[16:32] Filling the franchisor-franchisee gap

[18:41] Top 3 questions April gets from those who want to succeed like her

[33:13] The beauty of DISC Profiling in franchising

[36:12] What’s the SWAG conference?

 

LINKS:

 

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