We are meeting with Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength. Founded in 2006, Discover Strength is a Minnesota-based strength training studio built on the principle that busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work. Discover Strength delivers 30-minute strength training workouts twice per week with exercise physiologists. They help their clients look and feel their best in a fraction of the time. Discover Strength currently has 15 locations (11 in Minnesota, one Scottsdale location, and three locations awarded in Salt Lake Valley), with more on the way. As the consumer demand for quality boutique fitness continues to rise, Discover Strength, a strength training concept built on the principle that busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work, is targeting Illinois for growth as it continues its expansion across the Midwest and beyond.



	Martin and Luke also discuss some of their favorite business books. In Part Two, we play a clip from our interview with the legendary Michael Gerber.

Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength Meets with Franchise Interviews

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We are meeting with Dianne & Gabrielle Melillo, owners of Season 2 Consign in Colts Neck, NJ, and recent IFA 2023 Franchisees of the Year.

Founded in 2020, Season 2 Consign is a 100% female-owned non-traditional retailer, offering high-quality, authentic luxury handbags and accessories to clients worldwide. Maintaining showrooms nationwide, the brand provides a centralized marketplace to consign and sell luxury handbags from renowned brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, and many more, placing an emphasis on sustainability and accessibility in the luxury space.

Following the success of their first location, located at 411 NJ-34, Colts Neck, NJ, the Melillos, a mother-daughter duo, were eager at the opportunity to continue their partnership with the brand. With the purchase of the Northern New Jersey territory, the pair can’t wait to expand further within the state.

https://season2consign.com/

Season 2 Consign Franchise: Part One - Dianne and Gabrielle Melillo

We are meeting with Jeff Oslund, a Re-Bath multi-unit franchisee who operates in Detroit, Traverse City, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio. With 30 years of experience in the industry, he has accumulated several valuable tips for successfully growing a business. Despite his long tenure, Jeff remains innovative and continues to excel within the system, as evidenced by his receipt of the Franchisee of the Year Award at this year’s annual conference. Joining the Re-Bath franchise in its early stages, he has navigated through various industry and economic changes. Throughout his journey, Jeff has consistently supported his employees, weathered challenges, and embraced new opportunities. During our podcast, Jeff will cover the following topics:

		Identifying the right time to expand
		Gaining insights into the industry
		Hiring the right personnel
		Demonstrating adaptability

	In Part Two, we play a clip form our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Franchisee of the Year for Re-Bath, Jeff Oslund Meets with Franchise Interviews

We have a great show. We are meeting with the CEO of Premium Service Brands, Paul Flick. Paul built Premium Service Brands on a belief that ordinary isn’t ordained. Paul founded 360° Painting in 2006. The brand quickly grew into one of the top painting franchises in the nation. Today, Premium Brands is a portfolio of franchise concepts that include 

	360˚ Painting

	ProLift Garage Doors

	Maid Right

	Kitchen Wise & Closet Wise

	Window Gang

	Rubbish Works Junk Removal

	The Grout Medic

	House Doctors

	RooterMan


	In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Premium Service Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews

Premium Services Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews

We have a great show. We are meeting with Coleman Peavy, Director of Franchise Development at ResiBrands. Resibrands is the parent company to various franchise opportunities, including That 1 Painter, Garage Up, and Pinks Window Services. ResiBrands offers entrepreneurs unmatched value in franchising and is known for its culture, values, and world-class support systems. The success of their franchisees is their measure of success. Resibrands choose franchising as a business model to help others achieve their entrepreneurial dream. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast featuring Michael Gerber.

Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength Meets with Franchise Interviews

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