Modrn Business

In this new Modrn Business podcast, we chat with Founder/CEO of Color World Housepainting Tom Hodgson! We learn how Color World got started, how they use technology to gain an edge, why they’re a great investment despite the pandemic and some initiatives they have for 2021.

In this new Modrn Business podcast, we chat with Drew Gressett, a multi-unit franchisee of Zaxby's! We learn how Drew got involved in franchising, his investment thesis for expanding his portfolio, how Zaxby’s pivoted during tough times and some advice he has for his fellow franchisees.

In this new Modrn Business podcast, we chat with Founder & CEO of Challenge Island, Sharon Estroff! We learn how Challenge Island established the perfect medium for virtual learning (Home Island), why Sharon believes STEAM is still a great investment despite the pandemic, how they differentiate in a crowded space and some initiatives they have for 2021.

In this special episode of Modrn Business, Zack catches up with friend of the podcast, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman and Maryellen Torres, Chief Brand Officer for Fyzical Physical Therapy & Balance Centers. We discuss their recent rebranding, how it has impacted their brand, what to look for when doing a brand refresh and how Northeast color helped them achieve their goals. Also, this may be a little lesson on how treating people like gold can get you a valued partner for life!

Scott Redler is the Co Founder and COO of Freddy's Frozen Custards & Steakburgers. In this short but value packed episode we learn more about Scott & Freddy's both personally and professionally.

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

Mitch Cohen has been in franchising for more nearly 40 years. Today he operates 3 Jersey Mike’s locations in Long Island, New York. He recently signed a 6-unit agreement with Sola Salon Studios. He also is a founding partner of PerforMax Franchisee Advisors, a team of experienced multi-unit franchisees who provide operator-focused strategies to improve franchisee performance, engagement, and trust.

In the latest episode of The Nexus, Justin welcomes Ryan Combe, Founder and Managing Partner of the new franchise brand Safe from Spread. Ryan and Justin discuss the incredible founding and growth story of the brand (which offers commercial disinfecting and sanitizing services), born out of the COVID-19 crisis. They also dig deep in a wide-ranging discussion about the philosophies and mindset that they have adopted to maximize productivity and happiness during these tumultuous times.

In this episode of Millennial Monthly, Zack speaks with the CEO of Grumpy’s Restaurants, Daniel DeLeon. We discuss how Daniel has broken into a space, breakfast/brunch, that has historically been a *bit* older than other food industries. How has he made Grumpy’s Instagram-worthy? How has he managed to convince young entrepreneurs to enter into the breakfast space when many others have failed to do so? What are some of his plans for 2021? Listen to find out more!

In this episode, Zack and Ryan sit down with franchising legend Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing & Drain. As a guru in both operations and franchise development, Gary talks through his opinions on the importance of operational excellence, Discovery Days, why the service industry is poised for explosive growth and his new book scheduled to hit shelves in Q1 2021.

In this new episode of The Nexus, Justin sits down with Carlos White, a Dallas-based transactional attorney with a long roster of franchise clients. Carlos is also a partner at the newly-founded Diversity Crew, an organization focused on helping companies create cultures of diversity and inclusion. Justin and Carlos discuss the opportunity for franchise brands to attract a new generation of franchise professionals by adopting strategies that lead to more satisfied team members and franchisees who believe in the vision of the brand.