Modrn Business

In another episode of Emerging & Essential, Zack sits down with Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions, Tim Conn. We discuss how his commercial cleaning brand has pivoted due to COVID-19, how they have used technology to stay nimble through the pandemic and where he sees his industry playing a role in how we do business in the future.

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack speaks with Jeremiah Ice’s Director of Brand Development, Devin Schneider. We cover how their brand turns net promoters into real promoters, some great ways they are giving back to the communities they serve and what sets them apart from their competitors in the franchise space.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack chats with Jad Buckman, Business Development Manager for Epcon Communities. Epcon is one of the few brands to be firing on all cylinders despite the pandemic; we discuss how they have changed their business model to expand their franchisee talent pool, how they are spreading the word about their niche concept and what type of candidate succeeds at Epcon.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack talks to Pirtek USA’s Franchise Development Manager, Nick Ridgway. We discuss how Pirtek has adapted to COVID-19, what type of candidate goes into the hydraulics business (the answer may surprise you) and how they speak to these candidates to get them interested in their brand.

In this Modrn Business episode, we can finally bring you one thing we haven’t had in a while: normalcy! We talk to InXpress’s EVP of Franchise Development & Onboarding, (and friend of the podcast), Christina Chambers. Zack and Christina discuss exciting new technological developments for InXpress, what their ideal franchise candidate is, the all-important DHL partnership and why (in this host’s opinion) there is never a better time to get into the global shipping and logistics business.

In another episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack gets together with the newest brand on the block, PetWellClinic, to discuss why they decided to franchise their veterinary urgent care business. We learn about how they use technology to set themselves apart from the PE-backed veterinary clinics, why this space is poised for massive growth in franchising and what competition they even have in franchising (hint: there’s none).

In another episode of Emerging and Essential, Ryan and Zack host avid Modrn Business listener, Rick Porter, CEO of Cinch IT. In this segment, we discuss how Cinch IT is disrupting the managed services space, how they have found their perfect franchise candidate and what changes they’ve made to their business model to succeed amidst COVID-19.

In this Emerging and Essential episode, Ryan and Zack speak with CEO of Bloomin’ Blinds, Kelsey Stuart. We go through how they use technology to set themselves apart, what Bloomin’ Blinds has done to pivot in this pandemic and the great story behind why Kelsey got into the window covering business.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, we talk with CEO of Kelly’s Roast Beef, Neil Newcomb. In this segment, we discuss how Kelly’s has been able to use their legacy branding to their advantage, how they are handling the COVID-19 crisis and what goals they have for the rest of 2020.

Glad to FINALLY host todays guest, Founder & CEO of Franchise Payments Network & POLN8, Tom Epstein. He has been a friend and trusted advisor to me for a long time in franchising.

In this episode we mix on what Tom is seeing from a hard data standpoint because he is the credit card processor for many national brands across many sectors. Then we dive in to many topics that are extremely relevant for our audience right now, including:

-Gift card programs that distribute cash to franchisees NOW

-Loyalty and rewards programs that work

-How to turn "net promoters" into "real promoters"

-Mobile payments and ordering ahead

-How to rally employees and customers around your brand

-Changing consumer behaviors and things your brand can be working on to lay the foundation for a solid reopening and

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