The Franchise Decoded Podcast

Sam is joined by Ciara and guest Bobby Brennan of Front Street Equity Partners. Bobby is an industry veteran and incredibly well-respected in the franchise space. He shares what the ingredients are for profitable and sustainable brands. 

Sam and Jamie are joined this week by the amazing team from Pool Werx, an Australian brand that is taking the US by storm. CEO Andrew Kidd and Jeff Powell, VP of Franchise Recruitment, share with our listeners why a pool business can be wildly profitable and personally fulfilling for investors.

Sam and Britt discuss current trends, which businesses will endure, and which may just be a bust. This episode is full of invaluable information about the industry at large. 

Sam is joined today by her longtime friend, Anna Thompson. Anna owns a successful hair salon and is a veteran of the beauty industry. In a different turn of events, Anna and Sam discuss why franchising was not the right fit for Anna at this time. Learn why the beauty industry is recession-resilient, why franchises may not be right for you, and what it really takes to build a $1M+ business. 

Sam and Ciara talk about some of the touchy subjects they have to broach with clients, the cost of missing an opportunity, and why being a business owner isn't for everyone. This is an honest chat with two franchise industry experts.

2024 is well underway, so it is time for a quarterly discussion with Sam and Britt. They share their productivity tips,  thoughts on driving growth in a new business, and believing in yourself when it may seem impossible.

Sam and Jamie discuss the power of a network as business owners. Helping others in business is a privilege, and requesting help from others takes a certain amount of humility and audacity. These two provide real-life tricks and tips about building and maintaining a network that will sustain her business today and in the future.

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.

This week, Sam and Ciara are joined by Jeff Tomaszewski, Chief Life Changer at Max Strength Fitness. Jeff explains how Max Strength has changed what working out and getting in shape means to the masses. By bringing a different workout to an underserved demographic, this brand is the next big thing!

Sam and Britt are joined by Stephen Schiller, the Chief Growth Officer of Eversmith brands to talk all things Kitchen Guard. This is a recession-resilient business that is regulated by the federal government. If you are looking for stable over sexy, this one could be it.