Topic: Upping your business game. Networking and Data tools

Broadcast Date: May 9th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford of Zarian Firm International as they discuss Upping your business game. Networking and Data tools , ongoing franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, improving your franchisee performance, brand positioning, expanding franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing and selling your franchise and with David Alexander, CEO of High Achievers, LLC. Our 2nd guest is Alison Alvarez, CEO of Blaspoint.co

Our Guests:

David Alexander, CEO of High Achievers

Alison Alvarez, CEO of Blaspoint.co

Co-hosts, Holly A Ford womansplainer to Ray and Fred.

Chat live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Listen to past episodes

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: SuperSlow Zone – Helping you Look & Feel Good at any Age and taking control of your online reputation.

Broadcast Date: May 2nd, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford of Zarian Firm International as they discuss How SuperSlow Zone helping people be strong, healthy, look and feel good at any age , ongoing franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, improving your franchisee performance, brand positioning, expanding franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing and selling your franchise and with Madeline Ross, Founder/CEO – SuperSlow Zone, LLC. Our 2nd guest is Erika Feinberg, President of RevuKangaroo, Keynote Speaker, Service Excellence Specialist

Our Guests:

Madeline Ross, Founder/CEO – SuperSlow Zone, LLC

Erika Feinberg, President of RevuKangaroo, Keynote Speaker, Service Excellence Specialist

Co-hosts, Holly A Ford womansplainer to Ray and Fred.

Chat live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Listen to past episodes

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Molly Maid – A New Era of growth for franchisees of Neighborly and beyond. 

Broadcast Date: April 25th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford of Zarian Firm International as they discuss a new Era of growth for franchisees of Neighborly , ongoing franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, improving your franchisee performance, brand positioning, expanding franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing and selling your franchise and with Mary Kay Liston, CFE, President of Molly Maid® and Mitch Cohen, CEO of  Performax Franchisee Advisors & a Jersey Mike’s Subs franchisee.

Our Guests:

Mary Kay Liston, CFE, President of Molly Maid®

Mitch Cohen, CEO of  Performax Franchisee Advisors & a Jersey Mike’s Subs franchisee.

Co-hosts, Holly A Ford womansplainer to Ray and Fred.

Chat live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Listen to past episodes

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: 5 year Bucket Challenge Anniversary – Giving back to the community

Broadcast Date: April 18th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford of Zarian Firm International as they discuss the 5 year bucket challenge anniversary, ongoing franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, brand positioning, expanding franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing, cause based marketing, giving back to the community , expanding and selling your franchise with Jerry Akers – Owner at Sharpness, Inc DBA Great Clips and Josh Nuss – Executive Director of The ALS Association Iowa Chapter

Our Guests:

Jerry Akers, Owner at Sharpness, Inc DBA Great Clips

Josh Nuss, Executive Director of The ALS Association Iowa Chapter

Co-host, Holly A Ford, womansplainer to Ray and Fred.

Chat live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Wisdom Senior Care – Sustainable solutions for our seniors! 

Broadcast Date: April 11th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss How Wisdom Senior Care create sustainable solutions for our seniors, ongoing franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, brand positioning, expanding franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing, , expanding and selling your franchise with Carolyn Thurston. Our 2nd guest is Kelly Krieger, Funding and Financing for franchises. Be prepared for Ray’s Rules on the topic of how much capital is needed to get started with a franchise.

Our Guests:

Carolyn Thurston, CEO Wisdom Senior Care 

Kelly Krueger, Funding and Financing for franchises.

Co-host, Holly A Ford, womansplains franchising  experiences to Ray and Fred.

Chat live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Rascal House – Franchising a Cleveland favorite! 

Broadcast Date: April 4th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss was the 1980 Cleveland hair spray and spandex manufacturer sales rise in 1980 partially caused by the founding of Rascal House by Mike & Fouly Frangos, ongoing franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, brand positioning, expanding franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing, , expanding and selling your franchise with Niko Frangos. Our 2nd guest is Harold Kestenbaum, Franchise Attorney. Be prepared for the topic of Top 3 items to read before you go to sleep.

Our Guests:

Niko Frangos  President Rascal House Franchising

Harold Kestenaum, Harold L. Kestenbaum PC, Franchise Attorney

Special co-host, Holly A Ford, womansplains women franchising  experiences to Ray and Fred.

Chat live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Franchisees domestic violence awareness stories! How Molly Maid franchisees are making a difference.

Broadcast Date: March 28st, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss  franchisee development,  financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, brand positioning, expanding your franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing, , expanding and selling your franchise.

Special co-host, Holly A Ford, womansplains women in franchising domestic violence awareness experiences in franchising topics with Ray and Fred as they interview Kristin Selmeczy . Holly will womansplain to Ray and Fred and our male listeners what it is like being a woman in business.

Our Guests:

Jim Hindert, President/Owner at Molly Maid of Ft. Collins, Greeley and Loveland

Kristin Selmeczy, Owner of Molly Maid Bloomingdale, Ice hockey mom, PTA President

Special Co-Host: Holly A Ford

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Message at the following sponsored pages The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Women in Franchising! Franchising from the female point of view.

Broadcast Date: March 21st, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac

Join special co-host, Holly A Ford of Zarian Firm International, as she discusses with our special panel of women in franchising their experiences in franchising. Holly will womansplain to Ray and Fred and our male listeners what it is like being a woman in business.

Host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss  franchise development, financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, brand positioning, expanding your franchise concepts, franchisee marketing, legal issues, franchisor marketing, complementary branding, expanding and selling your franchise.

Our Guests:

Carolyn Thurston – CEO Wisdom Senior Care

Cassie Zimmermann – Franchise Development Manager at Bank of America

Maria Parrella Turco – Chief Yogini and CEO at Honor Yoga

Amanda Tokos – Multi-Unit Franchise Owner at Massage Envy

Peggy Niles, CPA

Leslie Kuban, CFE – Owner FranNet Atlanta, Author

Phyllis Pieri – Your Franchise Coach

Maryalice Keller – Business Owner at Scout & Molly’s Sarasota

Special Co-Host:

Holly A Ford

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

 Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Sponsored in part by The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Franchise law – What you need to know! What you don’t know can hurt you.

Original Broadcast – March 14, 2019

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss  how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, franchise law issues, marketing, expanding and selling your franchise.

Our guests:

Adam Wasch , Partner at Wasch Raines LLP

Michael Ciccarelli, Franchise Executive-Helping People Achieve Their Goals Through Franchise Ownership

Also, a new segment from Holly A Ford – Fatten the Calf

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

 Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Sponsored in part by The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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Topic: Inside the Ice Cream Box, The power of Complementary Branding. Also, the story of Topper’s Craft Creamery

Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss  how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, complementary branding, expanding and selling your franchise.

We are PROUD to announce the addition of a new sponsor: Blast Point – Instant Geographic Insights For Increased Revenue Generation

Our guests:

Greg Sausaman, CFE. CEO/CDO at Topper’s Craft Creamery; author of  Inside the Box , speaker

Phyllis (Lovegren) Pieri, CFE, CCP,  Your Franchise Coach

Also, a new segment from Holly A Ford – New Math – Determining Business Multipliers

Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.

 Interested in buying a franchise? Complete the form and receive a free copy of the Franchise MBA!

Listen to past episodes

Sponsored in part by The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, Zarian Firm International, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, Blastpoint, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

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