The very first episode of The Streetwise Podcast was released on May 24th 2023.

It's only right that on May 24th 2024 we release an episode with Erik Van Horn from Front Street Equity Partners. I mean, talk about full circle!

I have been a franchisee for almost a decade, but it wasn't until listening to the Franchise Secrets Podcast, hosted by Erik Van Horn that I truly learned how many opportunities there were in the franchise world.

I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to learn from Erik on this platform. He is has been a mentor from afar for years and is an absolute BEAST in the franchise space.

In this episode we talk about Erik's rise in entrepreneurship through franchising, we talk about the differences between below average franchisees and great franchisees, as well as how to determine between below average franchisor and great franchisors.

I would be remiss if I didn't take the opportunity to take the opportunity to level up myself!

Front Street is making waves for their franchise brands, and these waves are looking to raise all ships.

Check out the Franchise Secrets Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franchise-secrets-podcast/id1460276956

If you are interested in learning more about all things franchise ownership, click the link and schedule a free call: https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

Buckle up, get your popcorn ready, ENJOY the episode!

Rita Iglesias is a Director of franchise Development for Buzz Franchise Brands. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the Streetwise stage as she not only has been in the space for a while, but she also has a passion for seeing more racial diversity continue to be a push in franchising.

I loved my conversation with Rita as we spoke on personal growth, the power of reading, seeking mentorship, and getting out of your comfort zone.

Buckle up for this episode, it's a good one!

If you are ready to start your franchise journey, schedule a free strategy session with me. As a franchise consultant I help people find, launch, and build their IDEAL franchise business

https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

Who says you can't grow, learn, AND have fun all at the same time?!

That's exactly what we did on this episode of The Streetwise Podcast.

This episode feature's Jordan Mather. She is a Director of Franchise Development for House Master Home Inspections, which is a franchise brand under the Neighborly umbrella.

House Master is in the home services space centered around providing exceptional customer service, which they do by providing home inspections to their customers.

Jordan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to getting into and excelling in entrepreneurship.

This is such a fun listen! Enjoy.

When you are ready to start your franchise journey schedule a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

I help people everyday evaluate if they are ready to franchise ownership.

If you are looking for a bit of encouragement to help get you off of ZERO and moving towards achieving your dreams, this is the episode for you.

Often when we get punched in the stomach, and knocked down, we are ready to quit and give up on everything that we have ever wanted to do or become.

Jamie Dawson is a beautiful example of what you can build when you choose to stand right back up and to keep fighting for who you are and the dreams you want to achieve.

She did not let adversity stop her from taking her life into her own hands and launching her DryBar franchise business. In fact, she is using that adversity to bless the lives of those who are in her community and on her team.

The road is long, and her story is just beginning, but if you are wanting to make a change in your life, then this is the episode for you.

I loved every minute of our conversation. You're gong to want to buckle up for this episode. It's short, but it's POWERFUL.

Thanks for tuning in.

When you are ready to start your franchise journey, or if you have any questions, schedule a free strategy call and let's talk: https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

Jeff Dudan is the true definition of a leader, a mentor, and better yet, a coach.

AdvantaClean, the Dudan Group, Homefront Brands only scratches the surface of this man's resume and we dive right into where he started and how he build his amazing franchise empire.

In this episode we talk family, failures, franchising, leadership, building teams, and so much more.

I have been a fan of Jeff Dudan for a few years now. He has two books, "Hey Coach" and "Discernment" both are available on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeff+dudan&crid=2A5I2SXCQFNIB&sprefix=jeff+dudan%2Caps%2C134&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

You can also check out his podcast, On the Homefront with Jeff Dudan.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-homefront/id1681647223

This is NOT an episode you are going to want to miss. If you are looking to level up and take your first step into becoming the person your dreams need you to be, this episode is full of tools and resources to help you along the way.

If you are interested in learning how you can start your franchise journey, click the link and let's schedule a strategy call.

https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered what it is like to start up your very own franchise business?

Have you been interested in leaving your 9-5 job but was unsure about what the path to entrepreneurship would look like?

In the episode we talk to Suzanna Austin a franchisee of K9 Resorts, a luxury pet hotel franchise helping pet owners care for their beloved furry friends while providing an amazing opportunity for aspiring business owners to get into the entrepreneurial game.

We learn about the ups and downs of a business launch.

What is it like going through the SBA process?

Why would a family take the leap into business ownership together, and SO MUCH MORE!

I had fun in the interview. I know you will too.

When you are ready to start your franchise journey schedule a strategy call: https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

You can't listen to this episode without your IQ taking a couple ticks in the positive direction.

Michael Hartel is the Founder and CEO of Cabinet IQ a quickly growing franchise concept based in Austin Texas.

In this episode, Michael goes deep into his background as a PHD scientist and how he has been able to use his experience in building an exceptional franchise business.

Home Services is usually not a sexy business, but through support and building a solid team on the back end, they are making waves in the world of entrepreneurship.

If you are considering starting a business, this is the episode for you.

When you are ready to start your entrepreneurial journey, schedule a free strategy call:

https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

What a fun conversation with Brand President and CEO of CertaPro Painters - Mike Stone.

Every person's journey into franchising is different.

No path is the same but the goal is similar... Build a great service business while empowering hundreds entrepreneurs to do the same.

CertaPro is a BEAST in the painting space. As a franchisee of a different painting concept, it was great for me to get the opportunity to talk to Mike as he broke down what makes CertaPro Painters different from the rest.

Check this one out! I love bringing stories from people who are playing a significant role in building out franchise systems big and small.

If you're interested in this brand or a franchise brand like it, please reach out.

https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

I remember first getting acquainted with Scott Greenberg through reading The Wealthy Franchisee a few years ago.

This book was huge for my development as a business owner because he gave key examples and stories differentiating between what makes a franchisee successful, and what characteristics lead to their failure.

There are so many factors to consider when going into business ownership for yourself. A huge difference in going into a franchise vs starting your own business from scratch is the speed to scale that comes from a franchise! The only problem is, most new franchisees don't have the training to keep up with their business and they end up becoming a bottleneck VERY quickly. Insert Scott Greenberg!

With his new book Stop the Shift show, he teaches business owners, franchisees and non franchise business owners alike how to successfully build a team and scale your operation.

Check out both books here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Greenberg/author/B08BCRKF6D?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Visit Streetwisefranchising.com when you are ready to start your franchise journey!

OR Schedule a Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/matthew-streetwise_franchising/30min

Enjoy the Episode!

I have been looking forward to doing this interview for a while.

Brian Beers was not the first person with a franchising podcast that I started listening to when I wanted to level up my game. But he definitely has been one of the most influential.

Brian is an impressive individual in the franchising space. But even more impressive is the massive operation he is building with his team.

To expand from owning 7 Midas Automotive locations to now well over 30+ is amazing. He hasn't stopped there... He has recently become the multi unit franchise owner of That 1 Painter in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

There is so much to learn in this one! Buckle up. Get your notebook ready.

Enjoy!