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Find out more about Sharon Cupach, Happinest Brands

Our guest this week is Sharon Cupach, Vice President for Franchise Development with Happinest Brands, which includes the Sparkle Squad franchise. Sharon has been a resource and mentor to many in the franchise community. She spent several years as an entrepreneur herself mainly working with emerging brands, setting systems and processes in place as well as outsourced franchise development activities. Sharon will be focusing on the Sparkle Squad brand, which is a new US exterior beautification franchise that provides window cleaning, pressure washing, soft washing, gutter cleaning and other home services.

This week, Kristin Selmeczy will also be discussing the four key things that will increase your chance of franchising success with their WORD ON THE STREET feature! You never know when Ray Pillar might pop in.

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Our topic on this week’s episode is Lime Painting Franchise,  October 5th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Karen Kimsey-Sward about the Word on the Street in the franchising industry..

Kristin and Karen talk with Nick Lopez and the Pillars of Franchising team today

Kristin talks with Jerry Akers of Great Clips about International Franchising Association News.

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Nick Lopez, Founder and Visionary, LIME Painting

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Ray Pillar 

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Andrea Mundie 

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Our topic on this week’s episode is Franchise Hot Seat Kickoff with guest John Hayes on July 13th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership joins the Pillars of Franchising team today to discuss the kickoff of the Franchise Hot Seat.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars, Jerry Akers of Great Clips and Karen Kimsey-Sward of Dale Carnegie Chicago

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

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Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE

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Ray Pillar 

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Andrea Mundie 

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Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Our topic on this week’s episode is Lathrop GPM LLC on March 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Carlos L. White, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLC joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

 Ray Pillar continues his new segment, Pillar’s Pillar with Ray 

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

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Carlos L. White, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLC

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Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Elizabeth Denham – Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising, Pubisher of POF Magazine

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Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

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Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Pillars of Franchising Celebrates 5 Years with the Women Who Got Us Here (and a few men)

Broadcast Date: February 2nd, 2023  at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

To celebrate our 5th anniversary, prepare yourself for a throwback – Pillars-style! Hats are back and Fred McMurray and Ray Pillar take the reins and interview Kristin Selmeczy, Elizabeth Denham, Michele Rempel and Andrea Mundie! Can they handle the pressure? Tune in to find out. 

Jerry Akers will be on hand to give his thoughts as a Million Dollar Mentor, and gives his prognostication for the next five years. 

And last but not least, get ready for it! Down the Rabbit Hole is back for this very special episode. 

Be sure to call in and wish the team a Happy Anniversary! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

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Kristin Selmeczy,  Co-Host and CEO of Pillars of Franchising

Elizabeth Denham, Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising

Michele Rempel, Founder, Westvyne

Andrea Mundie, Principal, RDCP Consulting

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Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Elizabeth Denham – Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising, Pubisher of POF Magazine

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Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

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Sponsored in part by Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, and Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect 

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Our topic on this week’s episode is SpeedPro : Your Source for Graphics on January 19th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Eric Lazar, Partner and President of SpeedPro,  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

Franchise attorney, Laura Liss keeps the conversation going addressing the legal aspects of hiring you need to be aware of. Ray Pillar continues his new segment, Pillar’s Pillar with Ray with the topic of FDD: The Top 3  items to review when looking at  buying an existing franchise.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

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Eric Lazar, Partner and President, SpeedPro

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Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Elizabeth Denham – Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising, Pubisher of POF Magazine

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Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

Listen to past episodes

Sponsored in part by Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, and Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect 

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Broadcast Date: November 10th, 2022 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Get the Upper Hand in Franchising from the Start-up Guru with Kristin and Ray as they talk with our guest Craig Ceccanti, President and CEO, T-Minus Solutions

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, CEO of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise.

Kristin talks with Elizabeth Denham about the Word on the Street in the franchising industry..

On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will talk with our million dollar mentors, Karen Kimsey-Sward of Dale Carnegie Chicago and Jerry Akers of Great Clip across the midwest about the topics franchisees encounter on the path to million dollar ownership success.

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Craig Ceccanti, President and CEO, T-Minus Solutions

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Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Elizabeth Denham – Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising, Pubisher of POF Magazine

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Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

Listen to past episodes

Sponsored in part by Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, and Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect 

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

The post Get the Upper Hand in Franchising from the Start-up Guru appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

Financing Your Franchise Dream with Kelly Krueger, Senior Consultant, Benetrends Financial

Broadcast Date: October 6th, 2022

Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise.

On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success.

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

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Kelly Krueger, Senior Consultant, Benetrends Financial

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Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Elizabeth Denham – Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising, Pubisher of POF Magazine

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Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

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Sponsored in part by Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, and Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect 

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

The post Financing Your Franchise Dream appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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Broadcast Date: September 8th, 2022

Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Leaving the Military: Why Entrepreneurship Should be Your Post-Military Career with our guest ex-Green Beret Larry Broughton, founder of Broughton Hotels.

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise.

On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success.

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

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Larry Broughton

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Ray Pillar 

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Andrea Mundie 

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Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

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Sponsored in part by Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, and Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect 

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Broadcast Date: September 1st, 2022

Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Our guest is Drew Chalfant, Attorney, Roda Chalfant Franchise Law

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise.

On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success.

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

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Drew Chalfant, Attorney, Roda Chalfant Franchise Law

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Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

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Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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Elizabeth Denham – Co-Host and CCO of Pillars of Franchising, Pubisher of POF Magazine

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Twitter

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and  join the $1,000,000+ Franchisee Mentor program. 

Listen to past episodes

Sponsored in part by Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, and Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect 

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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