How are you making sure you are winning the now? Meaning, what are you doing to keep focused on what is most important to you and achieving your success? 

Our guest today is Dr. Eric Recker, who shares with us how he went from burnout to WINtheNOW as he talks through some of his books and best practices for being the best version of you. 

 
TODAYS WIN-WIN:
Take some time and define what success means to you.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://ericrecker.com
• Get a copy of our guests' book: CLICK HERE.
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-recker-583849278/
  • https://www.facebook.com/eric.recker.1
  • https://www.instagram.com/docrecker/

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Eric Recker is a dentist, husband, father, keynote speaker, Elite Success Coach, author, pilot, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete. In his second half of life, he is committed to helping people shorten the distance to becoming their best version and learning to #WINtheNOW  

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

Happy New Year! This is our final episode of 2025 and this is a look forward. Instead of interviewing guests, Tom shares with you his thoughts and perspectives on new trends, predictions, and announcements for 2025.


LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

As we bring another year to a close it is time to reflect and look back on the year. There has likely been some misses and makes for you t his year, but take a moment to pause and look back on what you have accomplished and what has changed. In today’s episode, we reflect back on our podcast. This year we had 11 franchise focused podcasts and we decided to highlight 7 franchisors that shared their wisdom. In total, these 7 guests represented more than 3,400 franchises! You have to stay to the end to see what they have to say.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• 187. My First Year of Franchising My Business—Jeff Minder, Founder, Top Tier K9
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/my-first-year-of-franchising-my-business/
• 193. Tips to Rapidly and Sustainably Scale Franchises—David Graham, Founder FranchiCzar
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/tips-to-rapidly-and-sustainably-scale-franchises/
• 218. Can Franchise Family Really Exist?—Charles Bonfiglio, CEO, Tint World
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/can-franchise-family-really-exist/
• 189. A Recruiter’s Guide to Hiring and Onboarding—Brian Miller, CEO, Patrice & Associates
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/a-recruiters-guide-to-hiring-and-onboarding/
• 223. Adding Value to Your Franchise System With National Accounts—Mike Stone, President, CertaPro Painter
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/adding-value-to-your-franchise-system-with-national-accounts/
• 210. 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The 3 Phases of Growing a Franchise System—Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH, Founder/Chairman
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/3-phases-of-growing-a-franchise-system/
• 191. Adding 1,000 Franchises in 10 Years—Charles Watson, CEO, Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/adding-1000-franchises-in-10-years/

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

How would you say you and your team are in sales? Do you have a sales process? And, if you do, are people following it?  

Our guest today is Nikki Rausch, who shares with us her selling process called The Selling Staircase to help you build and keep to a selling process.


TODAYS WIN-WIN:
Have you ever considered what it would look like for us to work together?

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • www.YourSalesMaven.com/multiply
• Get a copy of our guests' book here: CLICK HERE.
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • https://yoursalesmaven.com/podcasts-and-interviews/
  • https://www.facebook.com/yoursalesmaven/
  • https://www.instagram.com/your_sales_maven/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerausch/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/sales-maven/

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Nikki Rausch is the CEO of Sales Maven, and she has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. With more than 25 years of selling experience, entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. Nikki has written 3 books, all available on Amazon, one of which we discuss in our interview today. And she has a podcast called Sales Maven which you can find on your favorite podcast platform. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

What do you do when your company is faced with a terrible and publicly visible circumstance? Whether it is intentional or unintentional. How do you respond to such an situation?

Our guests today is Dr. Shailandra and Dr. Shalini Jain, who share the lessons learned and their 8 principles from their book Managing Brand Transgressions. 

TODAYS WIN-WIN:
Transgressions happen to brands of all shapes and sizes, knowingly, and unknowingly. The 8 principles in their book provide best practices for action when a transgression inevitably happens.   

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://brandtransgressions.com/
• Get a copy of our guests' book here: CLICK HERE.
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalini-s-jain-18867b9/

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Dr. Shalini Sarin Jain is an Associate Professor of Management at the Milgard School of Business, University of Washington, Tacoma. She has published articles in leading management journals. She has extensive industry, government, and non-profit experience leading and providing consulting services to state, county, and city governments.

Dr. Shailendra Jain is a Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and graduate (MBA) teaching awards. Prior to his academic career, he worked in sales, brand management, advertising, and general management, and is associated with several noted marketing campaigns.

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

With the use of artificial intelligence on the rise we are seeing it get integrated into many different businesses. One of which is the legal profession, which most of our audience works with.

Our guest today is Brooke Lively, and she shares with us how she has seen law firms appropriately and inappropriately using AI with their client work.  And how to protect your business.

TODAYS WIN-WIN:
Be aware and ask questions about AI use.


LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://cathcap.com
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • instagram.com/CathdralCapital
  • Facebook.com/Cathedral Capital
  • LinkedIn.com/CathedralCapital
  • YouTube.com/CathedralCapitalCFO

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Brooke discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurs by working with her father. After getting her MBA in corporate finance and investments at Texas Christian University and a quick stint at a hedge fund, she found herself helping her family establish a new firm, which hit the seven-figure mark within eighteen months. Soon thereafter, she started talking to other small business owners who asked, “Can you do for us what you do for your family?” This is when Brooke realized that most owners don’t run their companies by the numbers. They are making decisions based on their gut, and that causes a lot of anxiety — not to mention a loss of profitability. With that insight, Brooke started Cathcap, a fractional CFO company designed to maximize profitability. Since 2013, Brooke and her team have helped hundreds of firms make data-driven decisions to drive faster growth and more predictability in their businesses. As a CFO, Brooke looks at every part of a business that touches the money — and that’s the whole thing. This eventually led her to become an EOS Implementer®. Through EOS, Brooke helps firms gain clarity on their vision, discipline, and accountability to increase traction and develop a healthy, functional leadership team. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

Happy Thanksgiving! This week I thought it would be a fun change of pace to have a guest that is helping solve a real problem for traveling families with small kids. 

Our guest today is Nelson Nigel, and he shares with us his story of perseverance and resilience on how he has been able to build a niche business in the crowded transportation industry.

TODAYS WIN-WIN:
Find your niche and stick with it.


LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://kidmoto.taxi/
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • https://kidmoto.taxi/
  • https://www.facebook.com/NelsonNigelNY
  • https://twitter.com/NelsonNigel
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonnigel/
  • https://www.pinterest.com/nelsonnigelny/
  • https://babymoto.taxi/#
  • https://www.motonation.us/careers

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Nelson Nigel, Founder and CEO of Kidmoto Technology, is a true example of resilience and innovation. Overcoming a challenging upbringing and a life-altering accident, Nelson bootstrapped Kidmoto into a fully self-funded success, boasting a 7-figure revenue in 2023. With a mission to address the lack of child car seats in transportation services, Kidmoto has become a trusted brand in 52 US cities, completing over 20,000 rides. Nelson's positive mindset, dedication, and respect for his team have propelled Kidmoto to a $20 million valuation, marking a remarkable journey of success in just six years. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

Have you ever been burned out with leading your business? Or, do you have any leaders or staff on your team that might be feeling overloaded and are in the midst of burning out? With the end of the year fast approaching we thought this episode might be helpful for you or to share with someone on your team.

Our guest today is Laura Nguyen, and she shares with us how burn out does not have to lead to a breaking point and shows us how to conquer career breaks.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Be proactive as an employer to provide resources to your team members and be proactive as an employee to have a plan and get ahead of the total burnout. 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://www.lauranguyen.co/
• Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE.
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauran546/
  • https://www.instagram.com/lauranguyen.co

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Laura Nguyen is an experienced marketing executive and entrepreneur with an extensive background in data-driven marketing, digital marketing and communications for Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of Solle Solutions, a marketing consultancy. Laura is also a certified executive coach, helping mid-career, high-achieving leaders go from burned out to balanced through her coaching program and online community. Laura received her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science at Truman State University, and her Master in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with her family. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

Have you thought about expanding your recruiting efforts to include international team members? Or maybe you have international staff, and you are looking to expand your staff? 

Our guest today is Jonathan Romley, and he shares with us some trends and best practices with recruiting global talent.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Consider whether finding new staff from the global talent pool is for you.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://www.hellolundi.com/
• Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE.
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanromley/

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jonathan Romley is one of the world’s foremost experts on global talent management and the future of work. Recognized as a leading authority in navigating the complexities of international talent acquisition, Jonathan is the founder of Lundi, a global talent firm specializing in innovative strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent across borders. His insights and methodologies have transformed talent acquisition practices, making him an invaluable advisor to companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Jonathan's unique approach, which blends strategic foresight with practical applications, has empowered organizations to thrive in the global market by fostering diverse, dynamic, and competitive workforces. Jonathan is profoundly committed to shaping the future of work. His advocacy for creating inclusive, equitable, and engaging workplaces has made him a sought-after speaker at international conferences and a respected voice in leading industry publications. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

What does the management structure look like at your company? How do you break down various management tasks? Our guest today is Garrett Delph, and he shares with us his QuadCore Management program to provide a lens to help you better analyze your businesses management structure.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
If your business is chaos, do not buy the lie that it is just meant to be that way.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • https://clarityops.co/
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
• Connect with our guest on social:
  • Garrett's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettdelph/
  • Garrett's X Page: https://twitter.com/garrettdelph
  • Garrett's TikTok Page: https://tiktok.com/@garrett_delph
  • Garrett's Medium Page: https://medium.com/@garrett_delph
  • Clarity Ops Website: https://clarityops.co/
  • Garrett's Thought Leadership Blogs: https://blog.clarityops.co/

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Garrett Delph stands at the forefront of business transformational solutions for the new generation of leaders. He is the Founder and Chief Clarity Officer of Clarity Ops, LLC. A serial entrepreneur and resultsdriven processator, he has established a track record of founding three successful international businesses that have collectively generated over $50 million in revenue. Garrett's new generation business solutions are created for leaders who need faster, easier, and more profitable step-by-step ways for scaling businesses. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.