The Franchise Decoded Podcast

Senior care is a necessity, a growing industry, but it also can be a terrifying prospect for potential franchisees. Teresa Wade, Director of Development for Franchise Fastlane, joins Sam and Britt to discuss Hallmark Homecare, a brand that is changing the way that franchising views homecare.
 
This brand checks so many boxes that potential franchisees ask for its home-based, low investment, low employee, simple model, quick to ramp up, and built by leaders in the industry. Listen to find out why this passion-based, highly profitable business may be your franchise match.

Some people just learn lessons faster than others; Lydia O'Leary is one of those people. Lydia sits down with Sam and Britt to enlighten them on how she knew it was time to start her own business, being a new mom and new business owner, and why corporate America is a bigger risk than franchising.

Franchise power player, Scott Marr, along with Ben Rickord of Franchise Fastlane join Britt and Sam on this week's episode. Scott talks very candidly about his motivations for building what is sure to be franchising's next major mover. Wallaby Windows capitalizes on a need in the market that is underserved and leverages the power of a franchisor with a proven track record of success. 

Sam and Britt discuss 2022, break down the trends they saw with clients, and the industry at large.They also look forward to 2023, the trends they anticipate, what clients want, and how franchising is shifting.

This week, Sam and Britt are joined by Jacob Hanika and Kelley Hoven from Gatsby Glass to discuss a brand that meets sexy with service and profits with passion. 

This week, Britt and Sam are joined by Rebekah Horowitz, Senior VP of Operations for the Rep'M Group. Rebekah addresses all potential franchisees' biggest fears, from scaling correctly to site selection. She left a career at a Fortune 50 company to help business owners create operationally sound enterprises. If you're nervous about your next career move and taking the leap, listen to this episode.

Britt and Sam are joined by Emily Anderson to discuss a business that checks both the profit and purpose boxes. Join us to learn more about a brand that is making franchise magic.

Sam and Britt welcome Steve Reppert and Don Conway from iFoam. They discuss this energy-efficient business that is making waves in the insulation space. Niche businesses are trending for 2023, could this be the one for you?

Sam and Britt are joined on this podcast by Jim Palkovic, Jay Waldron, and Sean Hassan, all Regional Franchise Developers of the JanPro system. This group gives invaluable insight into facing fear, building something of your own, and risking it all. This one is for you if you've been back and forth on whether to start your franchise journey.

After years in the car business and facing the Great Recession, serial entrepreneur Jason Olsen decided to transform his career. Jason opened Image Studios with the intention of reshaping his own life and, in the process, has shaped the lives of hundreds of entrepreneurs.
 
Join Sam and Britt as they speak with Jason, the founder, and CEO of Image Studios, and John North, Director of Franchise Development, to learn more about this recession-resistant franchise.