# franchising — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover franchising. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Scale Your Franchise Without Running Out of Capital](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/how-to-scale-your-franchise-without-running-out-of-capital) _2026-08-18 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Scaling a franchise can look successful on paper while quietly draining your available cash. In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik Van Horn sits down with Sherri Seiber, President of FranFund, to break down what franchise owners need to know about funding growth without running out of capital. They discuss SBA lending, post-closing liquidity, burn rate, FDD Items 7, 19 and 20, and why both… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/How_to_Scale_Your_Franchise_Without_Running_Out_of_Capital.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Dave Ramsey vs. Franchising: The Missing Piece](https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/dave-ramsey-vs-franchising-the-missing-piece/) _2026-08-13 · Franchise Unfiltered_ Dave Ramsey has some strong opinions about franchising—and some of his concerns are absolutely valid. But is he telling the whole story? In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, we break down Dave Ramsey’s advice to a business owner considering franchising her company. We look at where Dave gets it right, where his argument misses some important context, and what both prospective franchisees and… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xp94j5ervr8etpcy/dave_ramsey_response97k68.mp3) ## [Como as instituições financeiras ajudam a democratizar o acesso a crédito, seguro e consórcios no Brasil](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Como-as-instituies-financeiras-ajudam-a-democratizar-o-acesso-a-crdito--seguro-e-consrcios-no-Brasil-e3navh3) _2026-08-12 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ Crédito, seguros e consórcios fazem parte de escolhas importantes para pessoas e empresas que buscam realizar projetos ou planejar o futuro. Nesse cenário, ampliar o acesso a essas soluções também significa oferecer informação, orientação e atendimento adequado às diferentes necessidades dos consumidores. No episódio 🎙️ 115 do Fala Franchising, Mauricio Galhardo, sócio da F360, recebe Ademilson… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/124140515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2F429730740-44100-2-09200a22b09eb.mp3) ## [Back to the Future with Jeff Dudan: Bringing AdvantaClean Home](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/Back-to-the-Future-with-Jeff-Dudan-Bringing-AdvantaClean-Home-e3naeft) _2026-08-12 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ Sometimes the future has a funny way of bringing you back to things all began. This week on Franchise Today , Jeff Dudan, Chairman and CEO of Homefront Brands returns for a conversation that truly takes us Back to the Future . Jeff's franchising story traces back to the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. That experience ultimately led him to found AdvantaClean, and build it into a national… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/124123069/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2F429704594-44100-2-9708585d43e51.m4a) ## [Educação na era das transformações tecnológicas: como se adaptar às novas gerações](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Educao-na-era-das-transformaes-tecnolgicas-como-se-adaptar-s-novas-geraes-e3n90ge) _2026-08-11 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ A forma de aprender e ensinar está mudando... e a educação precisa acompanhar o ritmo das novas gerações. Muito além das novas formas de acesso ao conhecimento, IA e processos personalizados, o que é preciso fazer para se manter atrativo para esse novo público? No episódio 🎙️ 114 do Fala Franchising, Bruno Gagliardi, Cooordenador da Comissão de Educação da ABF, sócio do Brasil Canadá, CEO do… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/124075982/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429639987-44100-2-29087b22315e7.mp3) ## [Franchise Investing: First-Time Buyer vs. Experienced Owner](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/franchise-investing-first-time-buyer-vs-experienced-owner) _2026-08-11 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Buying your first franchise is very different from buying your second, third, or fourth. First-time franchise buyers often wrestle with fear, FOMO, passion, replacing their W-2 income, and finding the "next big thing." Experienced franchise owners tend to evaluate opportunities differently—looking harder at validation, risk, enterprise value, territory, systems, and long-term scalability. In this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/Franchise_Investing__First-Time_Buyer_vs._Experienced_Owner.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Stop Asking 'Which Franchise Should I Buy?' – Ask This Instead](https://youtu.be/j_zKZaaSbp0) _2026-08-08 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico breaks down the 5 critical questions every candidate must answer BEFORE evaluating franchise brands. Most people start their franchise search by asking, "Which franchise should I buy?" — but that's the wrong first question. In this full episode, Giuseppe walks through the complete readiness framework he uses with every candidate: 🔹 Question 1: What do you… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19617095-stop-asking-which-franchise-should-i-buy-ask-this-instead.mp3) ## [Muito além da estética: o que o consumidor busca hoje?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Muito-alm-da-esttica-o-que-o-consumidor-busca-hoje-e3n45ou) _2026-08-07 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ O consumidor de beleza já não quer apenas ver resultados. Ele quer se sentir melhor, viver com mais qualidade e incorporar o autocuidado à rotina. Mas como essa mudança está redesenhando o mercado? É a partir dessa reflexão que o episódio 🎙️ 113 do Fala Franchising reúne Lucy Onodera, CEO da Onodera Estética, e Gustavo Albanesi, cofundador e CEO do Buddha Spa, sob a condução de Renan Reis,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/123917534/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429424522-44100-2-d2007d6f8eb8b.mp3) ## [From 'Man in a Van' to a Global Franchise: Nic Brill's Poolwerx Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/From-Man-in-a-Van-to-a-Global-Franchise-Nic-Brills-Poolwerx-Story-e3msg73) _2026-08-05 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ How do you transform one of the world's most fragmented service industries into a scalable global franchise? This week on Franchise Today , Stan Friedman welcomes Nic Brill , Global CEO of Poolwerx , whose journey from paper sales in South Africa to leading the world's largest pool service franchise is anything but conventional. Nic shares how a passion for branding, franchising, and ultimately… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/123666083/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-2%2F429082647-44100-2-40ae411e2fd6c.m4a) ## [Operações inteligentes e eficientes com IA e outras tecnologias](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Operaes-inteligentes-e-eficientes-com-IA-e-outras-tecnologias-e3mv46t) _2026-08-04 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ Dados, automação e inteligência artificial já ajudam franquias a simplificar processos, aumentar a produtividade e tomar decisões mais assertivas. Mas como transformar esses recursos em resultados reais para o negócio? No episódio 🎙️ 112 do Fala Franchising, Gustavo Freitas, Diretor Internacional da ABF e CEO do Mercadão dos Óculos, recebe Neander Souza, especialista em Inteligência Artificial e… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/123752093/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F429195828-44100-2-9d3632ff702ca.mp3) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q9LRq6RACO8q) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [How Successful Franchise Brands Use AI](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/how-successful-franchise-brands-use-ai) _2026-08-04 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ AI is changing franchising...but not in the way most people think. In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik Van Horn sits down with Brooke Budke to discuss how successful franchise brands are using AI to improve franchise development, strengthen candidate relationships, and build more effective marketing strategies. They cover: -How AI is changing the franchise buying process -Why franchise… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/How_Successful_Franchise_Brands_Use_AI.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Episode #335: Barry Conomy – The Swimart Pathway: Finding the Right Fit: Franchise Owners, Independents & Growth Pathways](https://soundcloud.com/user-47438929/episode-335-barry-conomy-the) _2026-08-04 · Eden Exchanges_ In this episode of Eden Exchanges, the Business Journey Podcast, Kirstie Dinning speaks with Barry, Independent Consultant at Swimart, about what makes someone the right fit for the Swimart franchise network. From mindset and community connection to retail and service capability, Barry shares what Swimart looks for in future franchise owners and why the opportunity can suit people from a range of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374657841-user-47438929-episode-335-barry-conomy-the.mp3) ## [Menos metros quadrados e mais oportunidades: novos formatos ganham espaço](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Menos-metros-quadrados-e-mais-oportunidades-novos-formatos-ganham-espao-e3mop8a) _2026-07-31 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ O sucesso de uma operação compacta não está no tamanho do espaço, mas na escolha ideal do formato e do ponto para atender ao perfil do seu consumidor”. É assim que Felipe Buranello, Diretor de Microfranquias e Relacionamento da ABF e Fundador da Maria Brasileira, resume um dos principais insights do episódio 🎙️ 111 do Fala Franchising.Gravado durante a ABF Franchising Expo 2026, ele recebeu… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/123544266/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428921572-44100-2-f6ff568ce1367.mp3) ## [Matt Friedman Built Wing Zone in a Fraternity House...Here's What He Learned](https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/matt-friedman-built-wing-zone-in-a-fraternity-househeres-what-he-learned/) _2026-07-30 · Franchise Unfiltered_ Matt Friedman started Wing Zone in a fraternity house kitchen with just $500—and eventually grew it to 140 locations across six countries. In this episode, Matt shares the lessons from his 27-year journey: the mistakes, the realities of scaling, why franchise growth shouldn't be rushed, and what both franchisees and emerging franchisors need to understand before jumping in. If you're considering… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e7zznfgf8ms5r5ah/Matt_Friedman_Built_Wing_Zone_in_a_Fraternity_HouseHere_s_What_He_Learned7wd7c.mp3) ## [Michelle Rowan: Franchising Found Her, Leadership Defined Her!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/Michelle-Rowan-Franchising-Found-Her--Leadership-Defined-Her-e3mkc32) _2026-07-29 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ Leading with Trust: Michelle Monroe Rowan and the Evolution of Franchise Business Review. Few people set out to build a career in franchising. Michelle Monroe Rowan is proof that sometimes the best careers find you. Michelle joined Franchise Business Review more than 21 years ago as the company's first full-time employee. Today, as President and COO, she has helped shape one of franchising's most… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/123399714/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2F428722086-44100-2-89e4b6e98f3aa.m4a) ## [Liderança Feminina: gestoras compartilham experiências, aprendizados e desafios no setor](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Liderana-Feminina-gestoras-compartilham-experincias--aprendizados-e-desafios-no-setor-e3mlu27) _2026-07-28 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ Liderar é desenvolver pessoas, tomar decisões e transformar desafios em oportunidades. No franchising, cada vez mais mulheres assumem posições estratégicas e contribuem para fortalecer marcas, impulsionar a inovação e promover o crescimento das redes. No episódio 🎙️ 110 do Fala Franchising, gravado durante a ABF Franchising Expo 2026, Flávia Vagen, Diretora de Marketing da HOPE, recebe Claudia… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/123450887/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F428793248-44100-2-09dbfb4360004.mp3) ## [Don't Let AI Pick Your Next Franchise](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/dont-let-ai-pick-your-next-franchise) _2026-07-28 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Artificial intelligence is changing the way people research franchises—but should it make the decision for you? In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik Van Horn sits down with Amy Layne and Nic Leland to discuss how candidates are using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude during the franchise discovery process. They break down where AI is incredibly helpful, where it often gets things wrong, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/Dont_Let_AI_Pick_Your_Next_Franchise.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Success Leaves Clues: Here's What I Learned at the National Franchise Conference](https://youtu.be/3ZFdfescxmI) _2026-07-25 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico just returned from the national franchise conference in West Palm Beach, FL—where 400+ franchise professionals, 130+ franchise brands, funding partners, and over 100 franchise coaches gathered for the industry's biggest semi-annual mastermind. In this full Franchise Industry Insider Report, Giuseppe breaks down everything the industry is talking about and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19545836-success-leaves-clues-here-s-what-i-learned-at-the-national-franchise-conference.mp3) ## [ESG na prática: como transformar propósito em ação](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/ESG-na-prtica-como-transformar-propsito-em-ao-e3mf94l) _2026-07-23 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ Sustentabilidade, impacto social e governança deixaram de ser apenas conceitos e passaram a integrar a estratégia de um número cada vez maior de redes de franquias. Mas como transformar esse compromisso em ações que façam sentido para o negócio e para toda a operação? No episódio #109 do Fala Franchising, Eloísa Crivellaro, coordenadora da Comissão de Sustentabilidade da ABF e diretora Jurídica,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/123232853/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F428501240-44100-2-f62c62d3cd5e8.mp3) ## [Your Franchisees Are Trying to Tell You Something...](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/your-franchisees-are-trying-to-tell-you-something) _2026-07-21 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Most franchisors think growth comes from selling more franchises. The best franchisors know it comes from listening to the people already in the system. In this episode of Franchise Secrets, Erik Van Horn explores one of the biggest leadership mistakes founders make: seeking to be understood before seeking to understand. From vanity metrics and franchise support to advisory councils and franchisee… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/erik_part_2_edited.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wZatTx1eNMce) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Além do rótulo: como marcas criam desejo, conexão e legado](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Alm-do-rtulo-como-marcas-criam-desejo--conexo-e-legado-e3madr5) _2026-07-20 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ Algumas marcas atravessam gerações, acompanham as mudanças de comportamento dos consumidores e permanecem relevantes em mercados cada vez mais competitivos. Esse reconhecimento é resultado de estratégia, inovação e da capacidade de evoluir sem perder a essência. No episódio #108 do 🎙️ Fala Franchising, Rodrigo Abreu, diretor de Marketing e Comunicação da ABF e presidente da AlphaGraphics, recebe… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/123073829/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F428283618-44100-2-5d18e119708b1.mp3) ## [Episode #335: Craig – The Swimart Operations Engine: Systems, Data & Smarter Franchise Support](https://soundcloud.com/user-47438929/episode-335-craig-the-swimart) _2026-07-20 · Eden Exchanges_ In this episode of Eden Exchanges, the Business Journey Podcast, Kirstie Dinning speaks with Craig, Head of Business Operations at Swimart, about the systems, technology and support that help franchise owners run smarter businesses. From POS and inventory to analytics, servicing systems, reporting and customer data, Craig shares how Swimart is building the operational backbone for its next stage… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2364197192-user-47438929-episode-335-craig-the-swimart.mp3) ## [Como construir e manter relações sólidas com os franqueados](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Como-construir-e-manter-relaes-slidas-com-os-franqueados-e3m748s) _2026-07-17 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ O que faz um franqueado permanecer, crescer e recomendar a marca da qual faz parte? Esse é o ponto de partida do episódio #107 do 🎙️ Fala Franchising. Luis Henrique Stockler, membro da Comissão de Ética da ABF e conselheiro consultivo da Y Consultoria, recebe Clodoaldo Nascimento, presidente da ABF Rio e CEO da Yes! Idiomas, e Matheus Fell, cofundador da Quiero Café, representantes de redes… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/122965724/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F428136452-44100-2-53befab9cc744.mp3) ## [Why So Many People Get Franchising Wrong](https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/why-so-many-people-get-franchising-wrong/) _2026-07-16 · Franchise Unfiltered_ Most people have strong opinions about franchising—but how many of those opinions are actually true? In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Wes Barefoot reacts to a podcast criticizing franchising and breaks down where they make valid points... and where they completely miss the mark. We cover: -The truth about franchise failure rates -Independent business vs. franchise ownership -Whether… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kgmz9btweqgxjh92/new_response_wes83xv8.mp3) ## [Passaporte da expansão: mulheres sem fronteiras](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/falafranchising/episodes/Passaporte-da-expanso-mulheres-sem-fronteiras-e3m5lo3) _2026-07-16 · Fala Franchising · Fala Franchising - ABF Podcast_ Liderança feminina, estratégias e mercado global entram em pauta no episódio #106 do 🎙️ Fala Franchising.Cristina Franco, presidente do Conselho da ABF, recebe Adriane Lopes dos Santos, diretora de Varejo e Expansão da Jorge Bischoff, e Maria Luisa Cravo, gestora da ApexBrasil, para uma conversa sobre os desafios de tomar decisões e construir uma trajetória profissional.Mais do que experiências… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29643eac/podcast/play/122918083/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428071471-44100-2-b1f17d1969e3a.mp3) ## [Strong Foundations, Measured Growth and the Future of PIRTEK](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/Strong-Foundations--Measured-Growth-and-the-Future-of-PIRTEK-e3m1ntb) _2026-07-15 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ What makes a franchise system durable enough to grow through recessions, COVID, supply-chain disruption and technological change? Kim Gubera believes it begins with relationships, strong foundations and franchise owners who are genuinely invested in their local businesses. This week on Franchise Today , Stan Friedman welcomes Kim Gubera, President and CEO of PIRTEK USA and Canada . Kim brings 26… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/122789227/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F427895857-44100-2-40ac7f41916cc.m4a) ## [Why Successful Business Owners Fail as Franchisors](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/why-successful-business-owners-fail-as-franchisors) _2026-07-14 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Why do so many successful entrepreneurs struggle when they become franchisors? Owning a profitable business and building a successful franchise system are two completely different skill sets. In this episode of the Franchise Secrets Podcast, Erik Van Horn explains why business success alone doesn't prepare you to become a great franchisor. You'll learn why your customer changes, why franchisee… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/Why_Successful_Business_Owners_Fail_as_Franchisors.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Top Franchise Questions ANSWERED by a 20-Year Veteran Consultant](https://youtu.be/3pe-i4m4dJo) _2026-07-11 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise consultant answers YOUR top questions, the complete 2026 franchise ownership FAQ. In this special full-length episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast, host Giuseppe Grammatico (GG The Franchise Guide) sits down to answer the most common and high-intent questions he receives daily from candidates exploring franchise ownership. This is the definitive franchise Q&A episode covering… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19476067-top-franchise-questions-answered-by-a-20-year-veteran-consultant.mp3) ## [The Happy Franchisee: Steve Whiteside on Building Better Franchise Relationships](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/The-Happy-Franchisee-Steve-Whiteside-on-Building-Better-Franchise-Relationships-e3lpkr3) _2026-07-08 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ What separates thriving franchise systems from those constantly battling conflict? According to Steve Whiteside, it isn't better contracts. It isn't more operations manuals. And it certainly isn't more rules. It's relationships. This week on Franchise Today , Stan Friedman welcomes Steve Whiteside—author of the bestselling book The Happy Franchisee , founder of the Franchise Leadership Center ,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/122523939/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F4d421e8e-fbc5-60bf-12e6-b7610b2b86e7.mp3) ## [Episode #334: Nathan Hallahan – Inside Swimart's Marketing Strategy and Brand Growth](https://soundcloud.com/user-47438929/episode-334-nathan-hallahan) _2026-07-08 · Eden Exchanges_ In this episode of Eden Exchanges, Nathan Hallehan shares how Swimart uses customer insights, data and ongoing optimisation to create marketing that connects with consumers and supports franchise owners across the network. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355473972-user-47438929-episode-334-nathan-hallahan.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h4PtQUy1RgbI) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [The Home Service Trend Smart Franchise Buyers Can't Ignore](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/the-home-service-trend-smart-franchise-buyers-cant-ignore) _2026-07-07 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Most people think choosing a franchise starts with picking the right industry. They're wrong. In this episode, Erik Van Horn sits down with George to discuss what experienced franchise buyers actually look for before investing. From evaluating founders and leadership to understanding Item 19, customer experience, recurring relationships, and long-term growth, this conversation will change the way… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/The_Home_Service_Trend_Smart_Franchise_Buyers_Cant_Ignore.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [Young Entrepreneur Proves Age Doesn't Matter in Franchising](https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/young-entrepreneur-proves-age-doesnt-matter-in-franchising/) _2026-07-02 · Franchise Unfiltered_ Most people think franchise ownership is something you do later in life after climbing the corporate ladder. Brian Garvey proves otherwise. In this episode, Brian shares how he went from walking on at the University of Tennessee, to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to becoming a franchise owner at just 25 years old through Express Employment Professionals' Emerging Entrepreneur Program. We discuss… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yv9k8xr2ygn4y4mf/Young_Entrepreneur_Proves_Age_Doesn_t_Matter_in_Franchising7ck05.mp3) ## [Capriotti's: From Near Bankruptcy to National Brand Success!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/Capriottis-From-Near-Bankruptcy-to-National-Brand-Success-e3lburc) _2026-07-01 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ What happens when franchisees become owners of the very brand they believed in? In this episode of Franchise Today , Stan Friedman welcomes Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop , whose journey began not in the corporate office, but behind the counter as a Capriotti's franchisee. After experiencing the brand's potential firsthand, Ashley and his partners made the bold decision to acquire… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/122075436/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-27%2Fba23a592-cbf9-4eb2-75f6-7e21c9c26553.mp3) ## [The Business Strategy That Beats Advertising](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/the-business-strategy-that-beats-advertising) _2026-06-30 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ What happens when you walk away from a stable healthcare career to start selling window blinds? In this episode of Franchise Secrets, George Huizinga shares the unexpected journey that led him from managing nursing homes to building Zinga's, a multi-state home shading company that's now expanding through franchising. Along the way, he reveals how relationships—not advertising—became the foundation… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/GEORGE_PODCAST_FINAL_copy_2.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [From Subway to Chick-fil-A: What 16 Years Taught Me About Franchise Ownership](https://youtu.be/pcM5RMtnC6s) _2026-06-27 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise Development Strategist Brandon Johnson joins franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico for an explosive full-length conversation about what it REALLY takes to succeed in franchise ownership. Brandon brings 16 years of franchise experience spanning 10+ industries from coaching Subway franchisees during the $5 footlong era, to running a $4.2 million Chick-fil-A operation with 65 employees,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19409145-from-subway-to-chick-fil-a-what-16-years-taught-me-about-franchise-ownership.mp3) ## [Tom Spadea: Treating The Franchise Agreement Like a Constitution, Not a Contract!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/Tom-Spadea-Treating-The-Franchise-Agreement-Like-a-Constitution--Not-a-Contract-e3l4u1n) _2026-06-24 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ What happens when your first business collapses and leaves you deeply in debt? For Tom Spadea, it became the foundation for everything that followed. In this episode of Franchise Today, Stan Friedman welcomes Tom Spadea, co-founder of Spadea Lignana , one of franchising's most respected law firms. Tom's journey began in a family machine shop business before launching a radio transmitter… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/121845239/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F3ac7d9e7-3650-0ed1-5b5a-b1c0f30afcb5.mp3) ## [Episode #333 : Troy Cartwright – The Swimart Franchise Model: Training, Systems & Community](https://soundcloud.com/user-47438929/episode-333-troy-cartwright) _2026-06-24 · Eden Exchanges_ In this episode of Eden Exchanges, the Business Journey Podcast, host Kirstie Dinning speaks with Troy Cartwright, Director of Retail for Swimart across Australia and New Zealand, as part of the Swimart franchising series. The conversation focuses on what sits behind the Swimart franchise system, particularly the training, onboarding, operational support and community that help franchise owners… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2345057672-user-47438929-episode-333-troy-cartwright.mp3) ## [Most Franchise Buyers Are Using AI Wrong](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/most-franchise-buyers-are-using-ai-wrong) _2026-06-23 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Most franchise buyers are using AI the wrong way. AI can be a powerful tool for franchise research, FDD breakdowns, Item 19 analysis, Item 20 review, competitive research, and buy-or-pass decision making. But if you're using AI to simply tell you what to do, you're missing the point. In this episode, Eric breaks down how he uses AI to evaluate franchise brands, research financial performance… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/Most_Franchise_Buyers_Are_Using_AI_Wrong_1.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [The Land Investing Strategy Most People Overlook](https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/the-land-investing-strategy-most-people-overlook/) _2026-06-18 · Franchise Unfiltered_ Most people think real estate investing starts with houses. Brent Bowers built his business by focusing on something most investors completely ignore: land. In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Brent shares how he went from serving in the military to building a land investing business that generated enough income for him to leave the Army, create financial freedom, and help others do the same.… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jeth4s9ji42cq75m/BrentBowerspodcast.mp3) ## [From Auntie Anne's to Taco John's: Heather Leed Neary's Franchise Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/From-Auntie-Annes-to-Taco-Johns-Heather-Leed-Nearys-Franchise-Story-e3ktl7j) _2026-06-17 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ What happens when a franchisor executive becomes a franchise operator? Everything changes. In this episode of Franchise Today, Stan Friedman welcomes Heather Leed Neary, President and CEO of Taco John's, for a candid conversation about franchising, restaurant leadership, labor challenges, operational simplicity, and what she learned after moving from corporate leadership into the franchisee world.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/121606835/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426312859-44100-2-c7d1990ef800e.m4a) ## [Private Equity Is Buying Up Franchises - Here's What They Don't Tell You](https://franchisesecrets.libsyn.com/private-equity-is-buying-up-franchises-heres-what-they-dont-tell-you) _2026-06-16 · Franchise Secrets Podcast_ Two friends. Two franchise brands. Both blindsided by the same private equity playbook. I break down what happened — the right of first refusal trap, the replacement cost game, the "second bite of the apple" pitch — and what every franchisee needs to know BEFORE the buyers come knocking. Timestamps: 0:00 — The ROFR Trap: When Your Franchise Exit Isn't Really Yours 0:30 — Two Friends, Two Franchise… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/franchisesecrets/Private_Equity_Is_Buying_Up_Franchises_-_Heres_What_They_Dont_Tell_You.mp3?dest-id=1185761) ## [My 3X Exit Strategy: How I Planned My Franchise Sale from Day One](https://youtu.be/24FgoNz089w) _2026-06-13 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico tells his complete story from working in his family's restaurant as a kid, to grinding through a 5-hour daily commute on Wall Street, to buying his first franchise in 2007, scaling it to a manager-run operation, and ultimately selling the business for approximately a 3X multiple in 2020. In this deeply personal solo episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19332885-my-3x-exit-strategy-how-i-planned-my-franchise-sale-from-day-one.mp3) ## [Episode #332: Rick Graham - The Swimart Story: Foundation, Backing & the Growth Vision](https://soundcloud.com/user-47438929/episode-332-rick-graham-the) _2026-06-10 · Eden Exchanges_ In this episode of Eden Exchanges, the Business Journey Podcast, host Kirstie Dinning speaks with Rick Graham, Executive Officer at Swimart, as part of a special Swimart franchising series. The conversation explores the strength of the Swimart network, the role of its parent company Waterco, and why brand backing matters for people considering ownership in the pool care sector. Rick shares… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2336741114-user-47438929-episode-332-rick-graham-the.mp3) ## [Scaling Impact, Not Just Units: Adam Sutton's Franchise Playbook](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/Scaling-Impact--Not-Just-Units-Adam-Suttons-Franchise-Playbook-e3kii9u) _2026-06-10 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ Ask Adam Sutton, “what matters more, your number ofunits or the numbers that your units produce?" Hands down, he will tell you, "it's the latter." In this episode of Franchise Today, Stan Friedman welcomesAdam Sutton, CEO of DX3 Brands and RNR Tire Express, for a conversation about servant leadership, franchise growth, multi-brand expansion and building, businesses that genuinely change lives.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/121243390/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-9%2Fbdc086d8-210b-b164-9b8b-ec2855be2531.mp3) ## [Most People Think About Buying Businesses Backwards](https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/most-people-think-about-buying-businesses-backwards/) _2026-06-04 · Franchise Unfiltered_ Most people think buying an existing business is the safer path. After all, why start from zero when you can buy something that already has revenue, employees, customers, and cash flow? But here’s the part many people miss: when you buy a profitable business, you’re often buying high. You’re paying a premium for something someone else already built. And if your goal is to eventually sell, you have… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c97djg4ndykv8rtx/Most_People_Think_About_Buying_Businesses_Backwards8rkj1.mp3) ## [The End of Generic Franchising: Joe Malmuth on AI, Differentiation and Survival](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotifystan0/episodes/The-End-of-Generic-Franchising-Joe-Malmuth-on-AI--Differentiation-and-Survival-e3k4t0a) _2026-06-03 · Stan Friedman · Franchise Today_ What if the greatest threat to your franchise concept isn't competition...but irrelevance? In Part 2 of Stan Friedman's conversation with Batteries Plus Chief Development Officer Joe Malmuth, the discussion shifts from franchise development to franchise survival. Joe argues that many franchise systems are facing a future they aren't prepared for. As AI changes how consumers discover brands,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ff68595c/podcast/play/120795594/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-31%2F27195864-7a37-d1cf-cd57-18fa42a58a65.mp3) ## [I Lost $100 Million: The 4 Rules for Rebuilding Everything | David Meltzer](https://youtu.be/_LUQkgDZ_5k) _2026-05-30 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise coach meets legendary entrepreneur — David Meltzer joins Giuseppe Grammatico on the Franchise Freedom Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about losing over $100 million, finding faith at rock bottom, and rebuilding through four core values: gratitude, forgiveness, accountability, and effective communication. David shares his complete origin story (from selling greeting cards in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19256481-i-lost-100-million-the-4-rules-for-rebuilding-everything-david-meltzer.mp3) ## [What My Family Trip to Japan Taught Me About Franchising, Freedom & Escaping the Corporate Trap](https://youtu.be/-PzKKOISstg) _2026-05-16 · Franchise Freedom_ Franchise coach and business consultant Giuseppe Grammatico just returned from a family trip to Japan and he came back with far more than souvenirs. In this unscripted, reflective solo episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast, Giuseppe shares the surprising business lessons he picked up from Tokyo to Osaka, including: 🇯🇵 Why changing your environment unlocks your best ideas and the simple… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19187098-what-my-family-trip-to-japan-taught-me-about-franchising-freedom-escaping-the-corporate-trap.mp3) ## [Episode #331: Why Franchisees Don’t Have to Do It Alone with Noor from OSAN Ability](https://soundcloud.com/user-47438929/episode-331-why-franchisees) _2026-05-05 · Eden Exchanges_ In this episode, hear from Noor, Head of Clinical Services at OSAN Ability, as she shares how the business supports franchisees, why working within a franchise model can be more powerful than going it alone, and what OSAN looks for in the right franchise partners. With a strong focus on support, structure, and delivering quality care, Noor gives insight into what sits behind the OSAN Ability model… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2314862933-user-47438929-episode-331-why-franchisees.mp3) ## [4 Experts Reveal How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Value (Phase 3 of 3)](https://youtu.be/HcVDqBT0Gjo) _2026-05-02 · Franchise Freedom_ 🎯 Phase 3 of the 3 Phases of Entrepreneurship Summit: Selling Your Business — Exit Strategy Planning Franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico reunites his expert panel — David C. Barnett, Henry Lopez, and Rocky Lalvani — for the powerful conclusion of the entrepreneurship summit. You built the business. You managed the cash flow. Now how do you EXIT for maximum value? This episode is the most… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1801967/episodes/19093279-4-experts-reveal-how-to-sell-your-business-for-maximum-value-phase-3-of-3.mp3)