The Franchise Decoded Podcast

The Silver Tsunami with 2nd Family

Sam is joined by Will Siegel of 2nd Family, an in-home care business for seniors. As the population continues to age, families are faced with hard decisions about how to care for loved ones. 2nd Family provides a model to help ease this transition while creating a profitable business for its franchisees. This one is for you if you want a business with a heart.

Taking Control with the Lesermans

Sam and Jamie speak with Jamie's clients, Eric and Jenni Leserman, about their unexpected journey to franchise ownership, the reality of semi-passive business investing, and what the day-to-day looks like for two parents who are working and owning their own future. If you think you can't do it all, this one is for you. 

Cabinet IQ- Leveraging AI and Technology

Sam is joined by Michael Hartel and Jason Howell of Cabinet IQ. They discuss what it takes to disrupt an industry, why hard work always pays off, and how to grow with integrity.

Intentionality with Tera Thomas

Tera Thomas joins Sam to learn more about her unique background and how it shapes her work with clients, helping them fight fear and make decisions. 

Multi-talented with Brent Seebohm

Sam sits down with Brent to discuss his journey to the business side of franchising, the eleven businesses that he has owned, and how he helps clients make their own dreams come true.

FEAR is a Four Letter Word

Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.

FranPath FAQs

Sam answers some of the most frequently asked questions that FranPath consultants encounter when working with clients. Take 20 minutes to see if franchising may be the investment fit you've been missing.

Waxxpot is Heating Up

Sam and Ciara are joined by the team from beauty industry disruptor Waxxpot; Manny Guzman and Mike Abramson join the ladies to drop knowledge and dispel myths. Find out why this new business is all the buzz with its male and female clientele, how they have some of the strongest numbers in the beauty space, and why the hair removal space is nowhere near saturated.

Evolve or Die

Sam is joined by Dennis Jackson and Cary Tober from the Rep’M group to discuss how a brand can remain relevant in this ever-changing environment. They hit on the big three things to consider when analyzing businesses and how marketing can make or break a brand. 

Living the American Dream

Sam interviews her client and friend, Luisa Del Rosal, about the ups and downs of the first year of business ownership. She talks about the high highs and low lows that come with being an entrepreneur.