Interview with Paul Flick, Founder and President of Premium Service Brands on New Innovations that are Benefitting Franchise Partners
Release Date: 03/26/2024
Interview with Mike Tan, CEO of Sweathouz
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In this episode, I talk with Mike Tan, who is the CEO of Sweathouz about their unique franchise offering. They offer one suite, two temperatures, and three experiences with a unique recovery journey that is a scientifically-backed approach to self-care, combining hot and cold temperatures for optimal mental and physical performance and wellness. Each private suite is a luxurious haven where clients can personalize their wellness routine in complete privacy. This isn’t just about recovery—it’s an immersive experience designed for both relaxation and rejuvenation. Mike shares his story...
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Interview with Dan Claps, CEO of VODA Cleaning and Restoration
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In this episode, I talk with Dan Claps, CEO and Co-Founder of VODA Cleaning and Restoration. VODA was started in 2009 and started franchising in 2023. Dan tells the story of the founding of VODA, how he got involved, lessons behind their remarkable growth, and what he is most excited about as he continues to build out the VODA brand in home services. Voda Cleaning & Restoration is raising the bar for cleaning and restoration services nationwide. Their mission is simple: to make life easier for those responsible for creating inviting, healthy spaces, whether at home, work, or in...
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Interview with Kelly Crummer, Senior Director of Franchising at Firehouse Subs
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In this episode, I talk with Kelly Crummer, who is the Senior Director of Franchising at Firehouse Subs®. She shares the Firehouse Subs® origin story, how they've grown to nearly 1,400 locations in the United States and even more internationally, incentives they offer to beginning franchisees, the secret behind their rapid growth, how they focus as a franchisor on each individual franchisee's profitability, and the importance of human interaction and community involvement that leads to growth and success with their restaurants. Firehouse Subs® is a restaurant chain with a passion for...
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Interview with Garr Russell, Founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental
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In this episode, I talk with Garr Russell, who is the founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental. He shares his story about how he recognized a need for helping RV owners rent out their vehicles when they weren't using them and has grown a national franchise brand as a result. He shares lessons that he has learned as they have experienced remarkable growth, how they help their franchise partners succeed, commonalities amongst their top franchisees, and what he is most excited about as he continues to build their growing brand.
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Interview with Bobbie Lloyd, CEO and Chief Baking Officer at Magnolia Bakery
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In this episode, I talk with Bobbie Lloyd, who is the CEO and Chief Baking Officer of Magnolia Bakery about their decision to start franchising. Magnolia Bakery started in the West Village of New York City in 1996. Bobbie started at Magnolia Bakery in 2006 and became the CEO back in 2020. They started franchising in 2010 in Dubai and they are opening their first U.S. franchise location in the United States in Salt Lake City in 2026. They have corporate locations in New York, Illinois, and California. We discuss the history of Magnolia Bakery, how they expanded corporate locations across New...
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Interview with Melanie Richards, Founder and CEO of goGLOW
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In this episode, I talk with Mel Richards, who is the founder and CEO of goGLOW about how she started her tanning and skincare brand, the reasons for their explosive growth, and lessons she has learned along the way as she has been supporting and serving her franchise partners. In 2010, founder Melanie Richards recognized the demand for healthy tanning products and services. She used her Esthiology skin care background to develop a better solution to custom spray tanning, one that did not use toxic ingredients and was harmful to the skin. After considerable product and equipment...
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Interview with 1 Heart Caregiver Services Founder and CEO Belina Calderon-Nernberg, Kevin Tagarao (COO), and Randy Neil Clarito (VP of Franchise Development)
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In this episode, I talk with Belina Calderon-Nernberg, who is the founder and CEO of 1 Heart Caregiver Services, Kevin Tagarao, who is the Chief Operating Officer, and Randy Neil Clarito, who is the VP of Franchise Development about their start in the non-medical senior care business in 2003 and how they got into franchising in 2015. Belina shares her story, their growth to franchise locations across the country, how they offer E-2 visas for immigrants seeking to start a business in the United States, how they support their franchise partners, and what they are most excited about as they...
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Interview with Kia and Shane Binger, Founders and CEO and COO of Lemon Fresh Cleaners
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In this episode, I talk with Kia and Shane Binger who are the CEO and COO and founders of the Lemon Fresh Cleaners franchise based out of Rapid City, South Dakota. Kia and Shane share their story of how they got started and got into franchising, how they've been growing, lessons they've learned from their initial growth, memorable experiences, and what they are most excited about as the continue to build their exciting new brand. Visit www.lemonfreshcleaners.us for more information.
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Interview with David Grossman, President of Renue Systems
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In this episode, I talk with David Grossman, who is the President of Renue Systems, about the start of the franchise, how it has grown over the years, how he acquired the company and became its president and the track the company is on as it continues to grow across the country and internationally. Renue Systems focuses on deep-cleaning and disinfecting of hotels, resorts, and other high-end commercial properties since they were founded in 1991. They started franchising in 2001. David bought the franchise operations in 2010 and has been the president since that time. He shares details...
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Interview with Karen Riker, Beth Williams, and David Montanez of Authority Brands on Resale Opportunities in Franchising
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In this episode, Karen Riker, Beth Williams, and David Montanez, who all work with Authority Brands, discuss the opportunities available with buying existing franchise businesses for sale. They discuss their backgrounds and how they got into franchising, why franchisees should consider buying an existing franchise business, red flags to consider in the discovery process, financing options for buying an existing business, and the many reasons why franchisees across multiple brands choose to start or acquire a business in home services with Authority Brands.
info_outlineIn this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and training processes that have benefitted the new 124 franchise locations that were added in 2023 and those who are stacking brands within PSB. He shares insights and examples of how Nesto works, how Kid's Lift is impacting local franchise partners, and the excitement of franchise partners about what was launched at their most recent convention to help franchise partners get an immediate impact in their businesses.