The Wolf welcomes entrepreneurial dynamo Jeff Dudan, as they dive deep into the captivating story behind Advanta Clean, which rapidly scaled to 250 locations across 40 states. 

From being on the frontlines during Hurricane Katrina to gaining a holistic perspective on disaster scenes, Jeff's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Listen in as Jeff candidly discusses the pivotal decision to sell Advanta Clean and his pursuits beyond it. 

How do you respond to underperforming franchisees? How can you overcome fear and self-limiting beliefs? Jeff shares valuable insights into the humanity behind franchising and explores why leading with empathy is a genuine asset in building a franchise empire.

Plus, find out Jeff’s remarkable journey of creating Homefront Brands—and how he surpassed 15 years' worth of work at Advanta Clean in 12 short months of creating his new brand. 

0:00 Intro/Advanta Clean Background

12:30 Transitioning Away From Advanta Clean

17:20 Selling Advanta Clean & Mindset Shifts

30:26 The Human Aspect of Franchising

36:00 Homefront and Thrive More

43:12 Acquiring Other Brands

Buy Jeff’s Book Discernment here.

Follow Home Front Brands: 

Website: https://www.homefrontbrands.com

Podcast: On the Home Front

Follow Jeff: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdudan

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