The Franchise Decoded Podcast

Sam and Jamie are joined on the podcast today by Brandon Johnson and Jessi Walter Brelsford from Taste Buds Kitchen. How does a Harvard-educated Wall Street alum become the founder and franchisor of a culinary experience franchise? How does a side hustle become a national brand? Can your passions be wildly profitable? If you want to know the answers to these questions and so much more, listen to this episode!

Sam and Ciara are joined this week by Brandon Stewart, CEO of Hydralive. This unique multi-modality health brand allows clients to feel better and accomplish more, giving franchisees a profitable option to pursue their passions. This model proves that when passion meets profits, magic can happen.

Sam and Jamie are joined by Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve, a patented, medically-backed franchise currently sweeping the nation. We are always looking for very differentiated brands in the fitness space, and Pvolve has it all! They offer patented equipment, a proprietary method backed by clinical data, AND we can't forget that brand partner Jennifer Aniston was a secret fan before joining their team. If you love health and wellness, this one is for you.

Sam and Britt discuss the ups and downs of owning businesses, their personal whys, and how to navigate jumping into entrepreneurship. The episode is real, raw, and full of insight into building an empire.

Sam and Jamie are joined by Jamie Lavigne, VP of Franchise Development at Resting Rainbow, a pet memorial and cremation franchise. This brand is not all that you would expect. While there is an undeniable somber aspect, Resting Rainbow brings peace to many grieving pet parents. If you're looking for a brand with little competition, a high EBITDA, and the ability to serve the community, then give this podcast a listen.

Sam and Ciara interview Chad Hartley, the founder and CEO of Stella's Ice Cream. Stella's is a new ice cream brand sweeping the nation. If you are looking for the intersection of passion and profit, look no further than this podcast. I scream you scream, we all scream for Stella's Ice Cream!

Jesse Hudson from Carpool by Franchise Fastlane joins Britt and Sam to discuss a new amazing initiative by North America's largest franchise sales organization to help emerging franchise brands start off on the right foot. This first-of-its-kind program will help franchisors be stronger and more prepared for the franchisees they bring into their systems. Listen to learn more about the inner workings of this amazing concept. 

Sam is joined this week by John Taylor of REP'M and Nick Lobert and Derek Shewman of HOMEstretch, a new franchise that is sure to have investors excited. HOMEstretch provides a win-win-win solution for homeowners, real estate agents, and business owners by being a one-stop shop for prepping homes to be sold. With a moderate investment and impressive return, this business breeds excitement!

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.

Sam and Britt recap their wins from 2023 and look forward to the year ahead. What makes a good franchise owner, and could it be you?