Modrn Business

We really enjoyed this chat with Michael Browning, CEO of Urban Air Adventure Park for our first stop on the tour! In this episode you will find:

-Founding story

-Managing multiple openings through effective processes and technology

-How to innovate without “betting the farm”

-Product innovation and business model innovation

-How to AB Test

-The Business Opportunity pitch - 13:30

Book mentions:

-Shoe Dog

-Blitz Scaling

Podcast Sponsors:

SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: https://www.scorpion.co/mb

Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue.

As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit https://www.scorpion.co/mb

BUSCH GLOBAL: http://buschglobal.com/

Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.

FRAN FUNNEL: https://www.franfunnel.com/

FranFunnel's mobile and web apps help franchisors personally and automatically respond to leads via SMS and email so sales teams spend less time trying to get ahold of leads and more time closing deals. With nearly 70% of leads coming in outside of business hours and over 90% of leads preferring texting vs. calls, following up with leads immediately has never been more critical to franchise sales. With FranFunnel, franchisors award more franchises from the leads they're already generating."

Title Sponsor: Franchisors.com: https://franchisors.com/

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This episode introduces the Summer Tour, why it exists, and who our title Sponsors are: www.franchisors.com

Podcast Sponsor: www.scorpion.co/mb

Today’s guest went from being a successful franchisee to becoming Chief Executive Officer of Neighborly Brands, which has 22 different brands under the umbrella.

In this 40 minute discussion with Mike Bidwell, we explore many topics:

*Exploring life on both sides of the business (Zee and Zor)

*A discussion on skilled trade jobs

*Approach to leveraging technology across multiple brands

* Defining his management style

*Tools and tips on hiring and building a team

*The impact of CMO Lisa Zoelllner's leadership at Neighborly

*Building a multi brand platform

* Private equity and some of the benefits that are misunderstood, tips and pitfalls

*Franchise growth opportunities and goals

Links:

Book reference: https://whothebook.com/

Franchise Opportunities: https://franchise.neighborlybrands.com/

Get Neighborly: https://www.getneighborly.com/

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Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

This month's edition of Millennial Monthly has our host, Zack Fishman, sitting down with Nigell Lee, President of Operations for Xpresso Delight USA. Zack and Nigell delve into Xpresso Delight's brand disruption in the office coffee space, how they are attracting Millennial franchisees/customers and lessons Nigell has for franchisors young and old.

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

Enjoy this Chat at Golds Gym HQ with Chief Development Officer Craig Sherwood. In the episode we talk about the roots of Golds Gym way back in 1965, the explosive growth, their focus on technology and innovation and explore global franchise opportunities.

Shout out to BizCom Associates for helping arrange today’s episode. If you’re looking to showcase your brand to all the right audiences, this is the multi-service communications agency you want doing the story-telling for you. You can check out their PR and marketing services at bizcompr.com For more information, call Monica Feid at 972-743-7230.

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Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

In this Episode (part 2 of this series)WIF host Ashley Schuetz chats with Mary Kennedy Thompson. Both come from military families and both are passionate about franchising.

Mary is the Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly Brands, which operates 22 incredible franchise companies under the Neighborly umbrella.

Mary is a former Unites States Marine as well as a very successful franchisee before her leadership positions on the "ZOR" side of the business. So in this episode, part one of two interviews publishing here on MODRN BUSINESS, we are talking about some of those early experiences, then we shift gears and discuss Vet Fran.

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Special thanks to BizCom Associates for helping arrange today’s episode. If you’re looking to showcase your brand to all the right audiences, this is the multi-service communications agency you want doing the story-telling for you. You can check out their PR and marketing services at bizcompr.com For more information, call Monica Feid at 972-743-7230.

Sponsor: www.massageheightsfranchising.com

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

Women In Franchising 004: Susan Boresow, President of TITLE Boxing Club by

Todays guest is Red Boswell, President of International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)

Red brings over 25 years of executive leadership in many areas of franchising, marketing and entrepreneurship. He is an experienced franchisor, CEO, speaker, and consultant.

In this episode we get in to

-->how to really engage the broker networks to take franchise sales to the next level

--> Personal branding

--> Social media

--> Much more

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https://www.ifpg.org/

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

This episode features NextGen winner Jenn Turliek, one of the brightest up-and-comers in the Canadian franchise space. Ranging from NASA roots to the layout of her stores, we take a deep dive into Jenn's story and how she plans to grow MakerKids into one of the premier children's STEM franchisors in the world.

https://makerkids.com/franchise/

Sponsors:

www.ifpg.org

www.rallio.com

www.franfunnel.com

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

This episode is part 1 of a two part Mary Kennedy Thompson interview series here on MODRN BUSINESS.

Mary is the Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly Brands, which operates 22 incredible franchise companies under the Neighborly umbrella.

Mary is a former Unites States Marine as well as a very successful franchisee before her leadership positions on the "ZOR" side of the business. So in this episode, part one of two interviews publishing here on MODRN BUSINESS, we are talking about some of those early experiences, then we shift gears and discuss Vet Fran.

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Special thanks to BizCom Associates for helping arrange today’s episode. If you’re looking to showcase your brand to all the right audiences, this is the multi-service communications agency you want doing the story-telling for you. You can check out their PR and marketing services at bizcompr.com For more information, call Monica Feid at 972-743-7230.

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever