Franchise Focus Podcast Co-Hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman reconnect for the second part of a two-part franchising and politics discussion following the results of the controversial 2016 election.   Listen in as we discuss what President-elect Trump does and could mean for franchising and small business owners throughout the country.

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a quarterly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:
Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms

Franchise Focus Podcast Co-Hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman sit down for a spirited political discussion in the immediate aftermath of the Orlando nightclub shooting.   Listen in as we discuss the terrible national tragedy and evaluate its impact on each presidential candidate before diving deep into the 2016 presidential race and the potential implications for franchising.

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a weekly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:
Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms

Christian Pillat, Managing Partner of Adfinitely and a young mover and shaker in the franchising space, sits down with Franchise Focus Co-Host Graham Chapman to discuss all things online advertising and dig deep into the technological tools available to help franchisors and franchisees use their online marketing dollars effectively.   Listen in as Pillat shares his take on keywords, content, audience targeting and more!

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a weekly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:
Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms

2014 NextGen winner and pioneer Alexander Walzl joins YSN and Young & Successful Media Founder/CEO Jen Kushell and Franchise Focus Co-Host Graham Chapman for a fascinating podcast about social franchising.   This is part of an ongoing Franchise Focus series devoted to the NextGen initiative and millennials in franchising.   Stay tuned throughout October as we bring on other past winners from the NextGen in Franchising Competition, some of the most passionate and interesting people in franchising, who stop by to share their experiences and tips/tricks to help this year's contestants shine!

To learn more about the Franchise Focus podcast, The Educated Franchisee and the NextGen franchising initiative, please check out the following links:
Educated Franchisee WebsiteRick Bisio's NextGen Published Post with an IFA Q&AJen Kushell's NextGen Published Post with an IFA Q&ANextGen in Franchising WebsiteNextGen in Franchising Contest Submission FormNextGen in Franchising Facebook Page

YSN and Young & Successful Media Founder/CEO Jen Kushell and Franchise Focus Co-Host Graham Chapman lead a roundtable discussion featuring Everline Coatings' John Evans and Know My World's Lisa Petro - two of the 2014 NextGen competition winners.   This is part of an ongoing series devoted to the NextGen initiative and millennials in franchising.   Stay tuned throughout October as we bring on other past winners from the NextGen in Franchising Competition, some of the most passionate and interesting people in franchising, who stop by to share their experiences and tips/tricks to help this year's contestants shine!

To learn more about the Franchise Focus podcast, The Educated Franchisee and the NextGen franchising initiative, please check out the following links:
Educated Franchisee websiteRick Bisio's LinkedIn Published PostsJen Kushell's Published Post Featuring a Q&A with the IFANextGen in Franchising WebsiteNextGen in Franchising Contest Submission FormNextGen in Franchising Facebook Page

YSN and Young & Successful Media Founder/CEO Jen Kushell and Franchise Focus Co-Host Graham Chapman sit down for an inspired discussion about the 2nd annual NextGen in Franchising Competition.   This is the first of a multi-part series devoted to the NextGen initiative and millennials in franchising.   Stay tuned throughout October as we bring on past winners from the NextGen in Franchising Competition, some of the most passionate and interesting people in franchising, who stop by to share their experiences and tips/tricks to help this year's contestants shine!

To learn more about the Franchise Focus podcast, The Educated Franchisee and the NextGen franchising initiative, please check out the following links:

Educated Franchisee websiteRick Bisio's LinkedIn Published PostsNextGen in Franchising WebsiteNextGen in Franchising Contest Submission FormNextGen in Franchising Facebook Page

Dr. Dale Hartz, Walsh University's Adjunct Professor of Sustainability thru Organization Change & Development, sits down with Franchise Focus co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman for an inspired discussion about the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Business Approach and its impact on franchising.   Listen in as Dr. Hartz describes TBL and shares why its important for franchise brands to measure and improve ALL THREE bottom lines - financial, envrionmental and societal.

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a weekly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:

Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms

FranFund CEO Geoff Seiber joins Franchise Focus podcast hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman for an informative and thorough discussion about the ever-changing lending landscape within franchising.   Listen in as Seiber tackles the big questions surrounding franchise financing and provides tips for those looking to own their own business.

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a weekly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:

Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms

Benetrends President and CEO Rocco Fiorentino joins co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman to take a deeper dive into the recent Franchise Development Seminar discussed on last week's episode.   Listen in as the industry veteran shares his unique perspective on some of the most difficult questions/topics in franchising!

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a weekly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:

Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms

Join Franchise Focus co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman as they recap the recent Franchise Development Seminar hosted by the IFA and tackle the most difficult quesitons/topics presented within the meeting.   Listen in as Bisio shares his unique insight on each topic as one of the nation's leading franchise coaches.

About Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus

Rick Bisio's Franchise Focus is a weekly podcast devoted to exploring key issues in franchising.   Co-hosts Rick Bisio and Graham Chapman interview industry leaders (franchisees, franchisors, service providers, media members, etc.) who share powerful advice related to successful franchise ownership.

Bisio, the Amazon-best selling author of the Educated Franchisee and a leading consultant for FranChoice, is dedicated to helping Franchise Focus listeners realize their dreams of business ownership.  Listeners are encouraged to take advantage of the following resources as part of their due diligence process:

Franchise Focus Top Ten HitsRick's Entrepreneur.com ArticlesRick's A Franchise Coach WebsiteThe Educated Franchisee BookThe Educated Franchisee WebsiteThe FDD ExchangeThe Glossary of Franchise Terms