Episode 74: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Dave Straub, co-founder and CEO of Cork and Candles. This is a experiential candle making bar that invites guests to BYOB. It's generating over $800K in revenue a year for a $62 candle making experience. This is a unique franchise opportunity. Take a listen...

Timestamps:

04:55 - How Cork and Candles started

09:00 - Size of the store and what you can do there

21:09 - Dave's experience as a franchisee

23:46 - Business model

31:00 - The economics of Cork and Candles

46:38 - Dave's entrepreneurial experience

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Links:

Cork and Candles

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Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 73: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Zac Briley, franchise director of Midwest Shooting Center. This shooting range operates fundamentally differently from other shooting ranges by offering memberships and year-long training courses - not just selling guns. And their success is evident in their revenue... upwards of $5M per location. Take a listen...

Timestamps:

04:15 - why Midwest Shooting Center went into franchising

07:56 - how Midwest Shooting Center started

11:15 - who are your franchisees

19:54 - revenue streams

39:12 - item 19

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Links:

Midwest Shooting Center

Watch the Pursuit of Profit on YouTube!

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 72: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Justin Gordon, CEO of Amramp Accessibility. This is a growing franchise opportunity as 75% of aging baby boomers prefer to age in place. Amramp makes modifications to homes and businesses so people can age in place safely. This is a great franchise for people who want to get into the senior space, but don't want the complexity of senior care. Large territories and manufacturing their own core products make this a profitable opportunity. Take a listen!

Timestamps:

04:07 - what is Amramp

10:44 - what Amramp offers

16:13 - what products Amramp offers

20:34 - Amramp Cares

23:25 - profitability to franchisees

25:55 - item 19

29:29 - territory size

30:16 - acquiring customers

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Links:

Amramp Accessibility

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 71: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Tim Mulcahy, founder and CEO of Skin Experts by Brentwood Spa. Tim talks about building a multi-billion dollar energy business and why he moved into the skincare space. He developed Skin Experts by Brentwood Spa which has an unheard of flat rate royalty of $1500. The company produces all proprietary skin care products, which increases profitability. Take a listen to this unique franchise opportunity!

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Timestamps:

03:22 - Why people are turning to skin care spas

06:30 - Tim's background

13:53 - How did Skin Experts come about

25:40 - Business model

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Links:

Skin Experts

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 70: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Matt Staley, founder of Trua Senior Living Locators. We talk about the massive opportunity in the $300 billion senior care industry. How he's generating over $600K in revenue with two employees. And why the senior placement space is so rewarding and provides a legacy for their franchisees. Take a listen!

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Timestamps:

03:03 - How Trua started

07:45 - What Trua does for seniors

18:03 - Traits in a franchisee

26:55 - Where do referrals come from

32:53 - The numbers

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Links:

Trua Senior Living Locators

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 69: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Jessi Brelsford, founder of Taste Buds Kitchen. We talk about how Jessi, a D1 swimmer, Harvard grad, and former Wall Street banker left it all behind to start Taste Buds Kitchen. She now has 25 locations across the country averaging $700K+ in revenue. Her goal: to have 200 locations in the next five years. Take a listen to Jessi's story!

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Timestamps:

01:53 - What is Taste Buds Kitchen

04:42 - Jessi's background

12:39 - Space required

20:30 - How customers are acquired

23:40 - What is an ideal franchisee

26:34 - Price of a franchise

38:12 - Item 19

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Links:

Taste Buds Kitchen

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 68: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Mike Bahun, founder and CEO of Fundraising University - quickly becoming the industry leader in school sports fundraising. They've raised $270M+ helping over 2,700 high schools across the country. As a franchise, it's less than $100K investment, it's a no employee and no brick and mortar business that can generate revenue in 60-90 days.

With a strong background in collegiate and professional sports, take a listen to Mike's passion for kids and sports and how he has built this unique franchise on this premise!

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Timestamps:

02:10 - What's happening with the cost of youth sports

10:19 - What is Fundraising University

23:31 - Who is this franchise for

32:07 - The numbers (Item 19, etc.)

38:48 - How the fundraising works

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Links:

Fundraising University

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 67: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Brigham Dallas, founder and CEO of Hello Sugar. We talk about a disruptor in the hair removal business, how AI is replacing the receptionist, and how to start this franchise in a salon suite for under $150K. With 64% automation in a service business, Brigham is super sharp and knows his business well. Take a listen!

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Timestamps:

01:45 - Story of Hello Sugar

10:37 - How Hello Sugar is structured

15:37 - What services Hello Sugar offers

22:50 - Marketing strategies of Hello Sugar

37:40 - The numbers

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Links:

Hello Sugar

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 66: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Russ Jundt, founder of Conserva Irrigation. We discuss how they became the largest irrigation franchise in the U.S. with revenues over $750K and how their process helps consumers save up to 60% in water usage. Take a listen!

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Timestamps:

05:27 - How Conserva started

10:42 - How Russ garnered new clients

24:41 - Water usage changing - efforts to conserve water

32:25 - What's the silver bullet for Conserva

38:12 - Revenue model

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Links:

Conserva Irrigation

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.

Episode 65: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Cliff and Justin talk with Hao Lam, founder of Best In Class tutoring. We discuss Hao's inspiring story from refugee to entrepreneur, why parents in the U.S. are frustrated with the education system and what sets Best In Class tutoring apart from the competition. Take a listen...

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Timestamps:

01:20 - Hao's morning routine

06:26 - What's wrong with US education?

13:50 - Hao's personal story

26:38 - What makes Best In Class different?

30:40 - Value of a customer

49:16 - The "double double"

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Links:

Best In Class Education Center

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.