Brief introduction to who I am and why I share content with people who are growing emerging franchise brands, young entrepreneurs, and current and prospective franchisees.  

Connect with Guy Coffey:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey
Website: www.guycoffey.com
Instagram: @guycoffey
YouTube: @guycoffey

Quick story of James as inspiration to other entrepreneurs.  < 5minutes 

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Quick episode where I show  how the old saying  "Comparison is the enemy of joy" does NOT apply to business.  Enjoy!

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Andy Bell started Ace Handyman Services from the ground up. In this episode Andy tells us how he created this nationwide franchise from humble beginnings.

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This is a Guy in the Wild quick episode where he discusses the importance of making good things for you convenient and bad things for you inconvenient.  

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In this episode, Guy welcomes franchise veteran Dave Keil to discuss his 38-year journey from Fortune 500 companies to leading franchises like Haagen-Dazs and Lash Lounge.

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In this episode of Franchise Business Real Talk,  Guy sits down with Michael Sutton from Grill Hero to discuss the origins and rapid expansion of the Canadian grill cleaning business into the U.S. market. 

Michael tells us how he went from university side project to securing funding on Dragon's Den (Shark Tank), and how he streamlined secure growth. 

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Website: www.guycoffey.com
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This episode features Toni Harris Taylor, an expert in networking and digital marketing who is known as The Networking Queen. 

We explore the significance of networking for franchisees and how to leverage relationships for business growth. 

Toni tells us about the importance of follow-up, overcoming personal discomfort in networking, and building authentic connections rather than focusing solely on digital marketing. 

You'll transform your networking approach after watching this episode!

You can connect with Toni here:
Website: https://toniharristaylor.com/home
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/toniharristaylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toniharristaylor/

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After serving as a lieutenant in the US Army, Monica started a new career as a Restaurant General Manager for Taco Bell. 30 years later she became COO of KFC leading 4000 restaurants in the US. The first woman COO for KFC US and the first LGBTQ executive, Monica was a role-model for frontline leaders.

In 2024, Monica published her first book Lessons from the Drive-Thru, an instructional memoir about her experience as a manager and the lessons that shaped her as a leader. 

👉 Watch my review of her book in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8m64Y4-YNA&t=241s

In this interview Monica gives a tonne of value for prospective franchisees, current franchisees and emerging franchisors.

👉 Find out more about Monica through her website:
https://www.monicarothgery.com/

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Jeremy Pourbaix is the CEO of Franchise Flippers, the world’s premier franchise resale marketplace where serious franchise enthusiasts connect to buy, build, and sell franchises. With nearly two decades of high achievement and growth in the franchise industry, Jeremy has a wealth of experience as a franchisee, area developer, and adviser.

Today, Jeremy shares with us the ins and outs of their exclusive franchise resale marketplace, the significance of value assessments, and the critical "franchise on ramp" evaluation to help prospective franchise owners.

We delve into the essential elements driving franchise value, even for those not looking to sell immediately, and highlight the importance of setting and tracking aspirational targets. Plus, we discuss the healthy turnover phenomena in franchise brands and how Franchise Flippers can act as an outsourced resale department, particularly beneficial for emerging franchisors.

Takeaways

1. Regularly assess franchise value.
2. Proactively manage franchisee turnover.
3. Evaluate readiness before pursuing franchise ownership.

Quote
“It is really important to understand what drives value." -Jeremy Pourbaix

Timestamps:
00:00 - Franchise growth, sales, and improvement
05:38 - Congratulating franchise on growth and success 
08:30 - Prospective Buyers
08:35 - Franchise resale marketplace and valuations
09:58 - Evaluating franchise fit and readiness
14:00 - Prospective Sellers
14:10 - Understanding franchise valuation
18:17 - Private equity review process
21:54 - Franchise value as a changing target
23:35 - Franchise resale and assistance opportunities
28:35 - Emerging Franchisors
28:37 - Importance of franchisor support
29:48 - Healthy franchise transfers, expert advice

Connect with Jeremy Pourbaix
Website | LinkedIn
Prospective Franchisees → www.franchiseflippers.com/buyer-on-ramp

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