Interview with Zach Peyton, CEO of Superior Fence and Rail
Release Date: 06/17/2025
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.
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Interview with Matt O'Rourke, Founder and Brand President of Z Plumberz with Belfor Franchise Group
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In this episode, we talk with Matt O'Rourke, who is the founder and brand president of Z Plumberz with Belfor Franchise Group about how he started Z Plumberz and has grown the franchise brand across the country. Matt shares what separates them from other plumbers, the advantages of being a part of the trades with Belfor Franchise Group, and the growth they are seeing across their brand.
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Interview with Josh Minturn, VP of Franchise Development at Authority Brands Discusses Screenmobile and Lawn Squad
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In this episode, Josh Minturn, who is the VP of Franchise Development at Authority Brands, returns to the podcast to discuss Screenmobile and Lawn Squad as well as discuss the advantages of being a part of the Authority Brands franchise family.
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Interview with Scott Ball, President of FiiZ Drinks
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In this episode, I talk with Scott Ball, who is the brand president of FiiZ Drinks which started in 2014 in Bountiful, Utah. Scott shares his story about how he got into franchising, started a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, and ultimately became the president of FiiZ. He shares their story about how they have been scaling and growing to locations all across the United States and Canada. He shares leadership lessons that he has learned over the years, details about the opportunity with FiiZ in the specialty soda market, and how you can be a part of their explosive growth in your market.
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Interview with Jade Winter, Founder and CEO of Studio Pilates International
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In this episode, I talk with Jade Winter, who is the founder and CEO of Studio Pilates International, based out of Brisbane, Australia. Jade tells his story about how he and his wife Tanya started Studio Pilates International in 2002 and opened their first franchise location in 2013. Today, they have over 115 locations internationally. They opened their first franchise in the United States in 2020 and have had remarkable growth all around the world. Jade shares what sets their studios apart, how they support their franchise partners with training and marketing, as well as many of the valuable...
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Interview with Nick Scaccio, Chief Development Officer at Paris Baguette
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In this episode, I talk with Nick Scaccio, who is the Chief Development Officer at Paris Baguette on their exciting brand and explosive growth. They've awarded 76 new franchise locations in Q1 of 2025, signed 20 leases, and opened 15 new cafes and are on track to opening a total of 100 total new cafes by the end of 2025. Nick shares how they've scaled and grown such a remarkable franchise brand, how he and the leadership team at Paris Baguette find the right franchise partners, insights into how he and CEO Darren Tipton grow their teams and support their franchise partners.
info_outlineIn this episode, I talk with Zach Peyton, who is the CEO of Superior Fence and Rail about how he got started with his business in Jacksonville, Florida, why he and his partner made the decision to franchise, stories about their incredible growth, his commitment to seeing franchisees succeed, why they made the decision to join forces with Empower Brands, and what he is most excited about doing to celebrate the successes of franchisees within their system.