Karen Kimsey-Sward Archives - 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.

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

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Kelly Krueger, Senior Consultant, Benetrends Financial

Our Co-hosting Team

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. 

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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

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

Drew Chalfant, Attorney, Roda Chalfant Franchise Law

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.

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Broadcast Date: August 18th, 2022

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

Our guest is Tony Zaccario, CEO and Founder, Stretch Zone

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.

Tony Zaccario, President and CEO, Stretch Zone

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 Franchise Growth for Stretch Zone on Fire in 2022 appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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The Changing Landscape of Franchising Technology in 2022

Broadcast Date: August 11th, 2022

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

Kristin Selmeczy, Karen Kimsey-Sward, Sam Reges, Matt Goebel and Laura Liss talk technology in 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.

Kristin Selmeczy

Karen Kimsey-Sward

Laura Liss

Sam Reges

Matt Goebel

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.

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Broadcast Date: July 21, 2022

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

Our guest is Eric Morales of CareerPlug.  CareerPlug Software Helps You Hire Like You Sell.

Join host Kristin Selmeczy, CEO of Pillars of Franchising and co-host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville  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.

Eric Morales, Partnership Account Executive Manager, CareerPlug

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 Trying to Fill the Gaps in Your Staffing? Career Plug Software Helps You Hire Like You Sell appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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Broadcast Date: July 14th, 2022

Guest is Josh York, Founder and COO, Gumguyz Fitness Franchise.  Gymguyz Fitness Franchise brings the workout to you!

Join host Kristin Selmeczy, CEO of Pillars of Franchising and co-host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville  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.

Josh York, Founder and CEO, GYMGUYZ

Our Co-hosting Team

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 You Can’t Hide from GYMGUYZ – The Fitness Franchise That Brings the Workout to You! appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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Broadcast Date: July 7th, 2022

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

Join host Kristin Selmeczy, CEO of Pillars of Franchising and co-host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville  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.

Laura Coe, Co-Founder and CEO, Snapology

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 STEAM Up Your Kids’ Summer in a SNAP with the Snapology Franchise appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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Broadcast Date: June 30th, 2022

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

This week on Pillars, we will all hail the chief! IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller joins the crew to talk about his vision for the IFA, initiatives and legislation that impact the franchising world and what he sees on the horizon for franchise businesses. This is a must-see TV moment. We will see you this Thursday, June 30, and we invite you to call in with questions at 323-580-5755.

Join host Kristin Selmeczy, CEO of Pillars of Franchising and co-host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville  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.

Matthew Haller, President, IFA

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 All Hail the Chief – Of the IFA, That Is – Matthew Haller appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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

With our producers on vacation this week, we are pre-recorded, but you will still want to tune in to see this Righteous Dude in Franchising! Austin Meek shares his passion for Neighborly brands and for franchise ownership in this interview packed with tons of insights into brands like Precision Door Service, Molly Maid and many more!

We will be back live next week, so see you soon!

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.

Austin Meek, Broker, Relationship Manager, Neighborly

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 Austin Meek: A Righteous Dude in Franchising Shares Passion for Neighborly appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.

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Broadcast Date:  June 16th, 2022

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

On this episode, we celebrate Pride Month with Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited, Mark Jameson of Propelled Brands and Cassidy Ford of FRM Solutions. Join our lively conversation about why Pride matters, how the IFA Pride Council was formed, and what comes next for the council as a part of the bigger Diversity Council of the IFA. Included in our conversation are laughter, poignant moments and (almost) a few tears. If you want to know more, do not miss this episode!

Join host Kristin Selmeczy, CEO of Pillars of Franchising and co-host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville  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.

Paul Pickett

Mark Jameson

Cassidy Ford

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 Pillars, PRIDE and the Preeminent IFA Pride Council appeared first on Pillars of Franchising.