Jerry Akers Archives - Pillars of Franchising

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Broadcast Date: December 2 , 2021

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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Staci McDonell, Director of Franchise Development, Clean Juice

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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

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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: November 18th , 2021

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

This week we talk to Jason Revere, VP of Franchise Development for Honest Abe Roofing. The largest roofing franchise in the country, we will learn how Jason and owner Kevin Newton refined the business model into a replicable system that was primed for franchising.

This is also a big wee for Million Dollar Mentor, Jerry Akers as he opens his first location for The Joint and launches his book! Tune in to find out where you can find it.

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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Jason Revere, VP Franchise Development, Honest Abe Roofing

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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 America’s Largest Roofing Franchise – Honestly appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

How are these things affecting your financials?

Broadcast Date: October 28th, 2021

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

Ron Feldman of Apple Pie Capital appears this week to answer common questions related to folks wanting to open multiple units before proving their operational competence, the COVID-19 impact on operations and how if affects future capital access issues, the effect of EIDL loans on the balance sheet long term, and how the labor shortage & inflation are impacting current franchise operations. This is a meaty show full of tangible and valuable information to help you in your business.

Michele Rempel, Managing Partner of Westvyne will finish out our month of Causes with a segment on cause based marketing and how you can use it to improve your business

David Kagjanich and Jerry Akers bring their expertise as usual to help you navigate leadership and business management. They 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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Ron Feldman, Chief Development Officer, Apple Pie Capital

Michele Remple- Founder Westvyne

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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: October 21st , 2021

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

On this episode during our “Franchising Makes a Difference” month, we highlight Great Clips support of the ALS Association Iowa Chapter. Emily Vanni, the chapter’s Director of Development comes on to help us learn more about the challenges those with ALS face, the research being done and the services they provide to support ALS patients and their families.

Million Dollar Mentor, David Kajganich, helps us find strategies for success, and Jerry Akers brings his usual breadth of information about all things franchising. 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

Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Emily Vanni – Director of Development, ALS Association Iowa Chapter

Sam Reges – Great Clips General Manager, ALS Supporter

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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: October 14 , 2021

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

Jim Petrowich believes that once you are able, you should give back to the community that supports you. As a franchisee of Great Clips since 1995, he has grown his business to 27 locations in the Chicago area and uses it to give back to his community through fundraising and volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House. Tune in to learn more about how Jim and his wife (and now their daughter) have worked together to build their business while also prioritizing families who need support during a stressful time in their lives.

David Kagjanich talks about why it takes passion to find success, and Jerry Akers reviews the Oxford study about franchise success versus business success. 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

Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Jim Petrowich-Ronald McDonald House

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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: October 7th , 2021

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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we are taking the whole month to feature people and businesses in franchising who are making a difference. This week we welcome Michelle Robles of the Ms. Molly Foundation to discuss what the foundation does to help those suffering from domestic violence. The pandemic has been particularly hard on those in intimate violence situations, and the foundation needs our continued support.Tune in to learn more and find out how you can help.

This week, David Kajganich brings “Fantasy or Reality” to the table, and Jerry Akers gives us the scoop on EIDL loans and what we need to know now.

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

Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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: September 30 , 2021

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

On this episode, we talk with some powerful women in franchising. And the age-old question, “Can Women Have it All?” is on our minds. One of the benefits of franchising is the control you have over your career and time as a business owner. Many women experience the various seasons of life when priorities ebb and flow and business may rise and fall on the priority list. Rhonda Sanderson of Sanderson & Associates, Kelly Crompvoets – a long-time franchise force, Sam Reges – GM of great Clips and Michele Rempel talk to host Kristin Selmeczy about the seasons of life in business, family and success. It’s a powerhouse of strong women you don’t want to miss!

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

Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Sam Reges – 2nd Generation Great Clips Franchisee

Kelly Crompvoets, Marketing and Communication Strategist

Michele Rempel, Founder Westvyne

Rhonda Sanderson, Owner, Sanderson and Associates

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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 Can Women Have it All? The Seasons of Success in Franchising appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

Broadcast Date: September 23 , 2021

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

On this episode of the Pillars of Franchising, our Million Dollar hosts talk to Cassidy Ford, Account Director for FRM Solutions, and enterprise-level, end-to-end franchise relationships management platform. A self-proclaimed franchise nerd, Cassidy’s experience spans from launching development departments with emerging brands like How Do You Roll?—a fast-casual sushi concept featured on ABC’s Shark Tank—to working with resales and under-performing franchisees with iconic brands such as Huddle House. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they also discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise.

Jerry Akers will come to us live from Washington, D.C. and gives us updates on what’s happening in the franchise world from a governmental point of view, and David Kajganich comes at us with his usual inspiring leadership lessons!

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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Cassidy Ford – Account Director, FRM Solutions

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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, Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect and The Franchise Woman

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Broadcast Date: September 16 , 2021

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

On this episode, Lorri Wyndham, Director of Operations at Smart Drinks tells us the story of Smart Drinks. Since 1987, Charles and Martha Levinson have brought their entrepreneurial spirit to Houston. Charles has a history of working hard for others, and this is how he built a multi-million dollar mobile model for him and his wife. Always the visionary, Martha saw an opportunity to bring her passion for healthy, homemade foods to the community with fresh fruit drinks.

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Female Business Warrior & CEO of Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise and financing solution, purchasing and developing, expanding and selling your franchise and giving back to the community.

Our opening segment features Laura Spaulding who is giving away a franchise territory to a Veteran. Contact [email protected] for more information. David Kagjanich discusses Influencing Greater Team Performance. Jerry Akers breaks down sub-franchising, master franchising and multi-unit operations.

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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Lorri Wyndham – Smart Drinks

Laura Spaulding – Spaulding Decon

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

LinkedIn

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

LinkedIn

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.

The post Franchising on the Go with Smart Drinks’ Lorri Wyndham appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

​Topic: Franchise for Good: Growing and Scaling Nonprofits by Leveraging 450 Years of Experience

Broadcast Date: September 9th , 2021

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

Having had much success in the franchising arena, Dave Keil, President and COO of Franworth, founded Franchise for Good in 2020.Together with Dave, John Rotche, Founder and CEO of Franworth, embraced Franchise For Good as the company’s philanthropic division. In a similar approach to serving Franworth’s suite of boutique beauty and fitness franchise brands, John, Dave and the company’s team leverage more than 450 years of franchising experience to this initiative. Franchise for Good is able to expand nonprofit systems of all sizes and accelerate their missions and impact exponentially by using a franchise system model and  best practices. On this episode, Dave gives us the details of how this initiative works and what they hope to achieve. 

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Female Business Warrior & CEO of Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt Prospect as they talk to Dave and discuss all things franchising including how to be successful at finding a franchise and financing solution, purchasing and developing, expanding and selling your franchise and giving back to the community.

David Kajganich will discuss Influencing Greater Team Performance, and Jerry Akers will discuss another great franchising tip.

Fred McMurray will take everyone Down the Rabbit hole with a question that has been ripped from the headlines.

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

Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Dave Keil – President and CEO Franworth

Our Co-hosting Team

Kristin Selmeczy on Twitter

 on Instagram

on LinkedIn

Jerry Akers – Great Clips franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

David Kajganich – Platinum Rule Franchisee, Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor

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, Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect and The Franchise Woman

Thanks to Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

The post Franchise for Good: Growing and Scaling Nonprofits appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.