Kristen Selmeczy Archives - Pillars of Franchising

Due to producer travel issues this episode will be a New Years Eve special Friday December 31, 2021. Our last show of 2021. Thanks to everyone who have been on the show and contributed to an interesting and fun 2021 year in educating on the secrets of success in franchising

This week the Pillars team takes a break, but never fear! We have two amazing interviews pre-recorded for you. First up, Paul Pickett, Chief Development Officer of Wild Birds Unlimited discuss the opportunities for business ownership in his popular franchise systems. Next up, Patrick Findaro talks all things data as the “Switzerland” of data collection. His firm offers unbiased facts for analyzing what franchise may be right for you. Tune in Thursday, December 30 at 4CT/5ET.

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Paul Pickett, Chief Development Officer, Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

Patrick Findaro, Co-Founder, Vetted Biz

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

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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: December 23 , 2021

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

Nancy Chorpenning’s mantra is, “Never underestimate the power of a circle of women.” And she uses this philosophy in her business, CEO School for Women, to bring smart, driven women business owners together to for learning sessions, mind melds and brainstorming. With women as a growing force in franchising, her principles can benefit women in franchising without a doubt! 

In Word on the Street, Kristin and Elizabeth discuss the future of marketing for B2B businesses – will virtual events stick around, or are we going back to all in-person all the time? Jerry will talk to us about the Starbucks vote to unionize and what implications that could have on franchising. David talks training in his new venture with The Joint Chiropractic. Tune in – we love call-in questions – call 323-580-5755.

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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Nancy Chorpenning, Founder and Executive Director, CEO School for Women

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: December 16th , 2021

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

On this week’s show, we welcome Mandy Rowe of True REST Float Spa. This growing franchise offers a unique floating spa experience with benefits from better rest to reduce stress to pain management. Tune it to learn more about their business.

In Word on the Street, Kristin and Elizabeth discuss Gen Z and how to use Twitter to reach them whether they are your current target of future customers.  Jerry will fill us in on a Recent McDonald’s case in the appeals court and what the implications are for franchising in terms of joint employment issues.  David talks about this journey and a franchisee for The Joint Chiropractic and their unique way of doing things from site selection to opening.

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.

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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Mandy Rowe, Franchise Development, True Rest Float Spa

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

This week we talk to Kevin Kopa, President and COO of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling. As a part of JDog Brands, he is a proud veteran in the largest veteran franchise in the nation. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is nationally recognized for their military-inspired work ethic. They offer franchising opportunities exclusively for veterans and military family members. 

Join host host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising and our other hosts 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.

Elizabeth Denham and Kristin talk trends for 2022 in Word on the Street. Jerry Akers talks about how he identifies the next big thing in franchising. And with a new Management Minute, Karen Kimsey-Sward gives advice on brand ambassadorship. 

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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Kevin Kopa, President and COO, JDog Junk Removal and Hauling

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: 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.

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

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

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

LinkedIn

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: 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

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

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. 

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 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

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

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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