The Franchise Academy Podcast

Hear the story of how Mailboxes Etc. became the UPS Stores. Hear about lessons learned during the process by the guy who was in charge of the transformation.

Why are Army and military veterans, successful franchise owners? Learn reasons military vets and franchises make a perfect match.

Rick Meekins is the Managing Partner at ABCG, Inc. and the Relentless

Pursuit of Winning podcast host.

Rick’s expertise lies in operations management, business analysis, process

enhancement, and software implementation, such as ERP and CRM systems.

Notable recent projects include customizing and deploying ZohoONE for an

international team-building firm, selecting and implementing CRM solutions

for a supplement manufacturer, and crafting a strategic roadmap for a

skincare company.

Mr. Meekins's career has included launching ventures, guiding businesses to

operational excellence, and leveraging technology for strategic advantage.

As the franchising landscape undergoes a significant transformation, industry stakeholders must adapt to the changing tides. By following the innovative strategies and principles Penny describes in Manual Magic, franchisors now possess the tools to craft a "magic manual” of their own to help their franchisees gain a competitive advantage and propel them into a brighter, more successful future.

Shrunk 3D is the only fully mobile 3D body scanner franchise in the world. Little to No Competition and one hundred percent Mobile

Own a home-based franchise that gives you leads as you help match people with companies.

Business that respond to emergencies and perform services that may not be appealing to most people can charge nice sums of money for their service. Bio-One is that kind of operation.

Brooke Budke is a marketing thought leader and franchise expert. She is the founder of Momentum Brands Marketing company.

There are only three reasons that are holding back your success. Phil Johnson, a master of Emotional intelligence explains it all on this podcast.