The Franchise Decoded Podcast

In this episode, Sam and Jamie interview Dr. Elizabeth Chapman, Principal Program Lead in the Cathy family office. Beth talks about pivoting from academia to working with the royal family of franchising, the Cathys, who founded Chick-fil-A.This is a must-listen.

Brittany experienced technical difficulties in this episode, so Sam and Jamie are on their own. Join them for a candid FranPath team talk about everything from taxes to fear and having regrets. This is 30 minutes of the pair giving personal advice and anecdotes; listen if you're looking for an uncensored perspective on franchise ownership.

Brittany and Sam are joined by Sarah Nuse and Megan Reilly of Tippi Toes Dance Franchising to talk all things empowerment, mission, and owning your authenticity. This dynamic sister duo does not disappoint as they share their secrets to growth and success.

Sam and Britt are joined by Katherine Lillie, real estate coach, agent, and investor. Katherine talks about the market, eases some fears, and covers leaving your comfort zone to really excel.

Josh Hoffman of Horsepower Brands joins Sam and Britt to educate them and our listeners on why Groovy Hues is so much more than a painting company. By leveraging technology and different hiring techniques, this brand is disrupting the tried-and-true painting space. Josh provides a unique perspective and insight into why the painting space is so appealing to executives.

Brittany and Jamie give Sam a break this week as they interview Gretchen Doyle, VP of Operations for EverLine.Gretchen shares the inside track on what to expect as franchisees launch their businesses, what the brand is responsible for, and what the franchisee needs to own.

Josh Titler from Blue Kangaroo Packoutz joins Britt and Sam on this episode to talk about a niche inside of the restoration space that is little-known and unsaturated. Recession-resistant and insurance-paid industries are few and far between; this franchise is a gem.

Britt and Sam are joined by Caleb Kenner, a franchise industry veteran. Caleb has been on all sides of the business; a franchisee, working for the franchisor and now helping a brand house find qualified partners. Caleb shares his ups and downs as a business owner and the many lessons he has learned from rubbing elbows with some of franchising's top leaders.

This week, Sam and Britt are joined by Nancy Baio and Luke Schwartz from Bumble Bee Blinds. Bumble Bee is backed by home service superstars, Horsepower Brands. Luke and Nancy share a level of support unmatched in franchising as well as the brand's unique market position. With the ups and downs of the economy, blinds are sticking around.

Sam and Britt are joined by Daniel Wainwright, a multi-unit and multi-brand franchisee that Brittany had the pleasure of working with last year. Daniel breaks down why franchises work and why they don't. He shares his tips for being a top franchisee and how to avoid common pitfalls. If you want a peek behind the curtain, this one is for you.