In this episode of the "I Fired My Boss" podcast, the hosts Dan and Christian introduce their guest, Matt Friedman, who is the OG and real franchise founder. They share how they met at a franchise event and their initial concerns about the name of their podcast coinciding with Matt's company name. However, they announce a pivot in their podcast towards featuring more franchisees and changing the name to "I Fired My Boss: A Franchise Podcast." They express their intention to delve into the challe...
May 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 82
In this episode of the podcast titled "I Fired My Boss," Dan and Christian chat with Michael Derek, a multi-brand franchise owner. The episode focuses on Michael's journey into franchising and his experiences as a franchisee. Michael shares his story of how he transitioned from being a teacher to becoming a successful franchise owner. He talks about his initial encounter with Tim Hortons, a franchise brand, and how he saw potential in it despite his initial reservations. Michael discusses the ch...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 81
In the first episode of the newly rebranded "I Fired My Boss" podcast, hosts Dan Claps and Christian Dadulak introduce the show and discuss the reasons behind the name change. Previously known as the "Franchise Founders Podcast," the hosts explain their desire to focus on helping individuals achieve the American dream of business ownership. They aim to provide aspiring franchisees with the right information and insights from successful franchisees to equip them for success in their entrepreneuri...
May 19, 2023•8 min•Ep. 80
In this episode of the Franchise Founders Podcast, co-host Christian Dadulak interviews guest Joseph Tota, the founder of Tapville. Joseph shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he came up with the concept for his business. He talks about his background as a management consultant and his realization of the problems in the restaurant industry, such as staffing issues, waste, and lack of data analytics. This led him to develop his own concept for a technology-forward hospitality operation with...
May 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Dan and Christian chat with Larry Layton, founder of 4Wall Insights, a franchise consulting firm that specializes in coaching emerging franchisors on how to improve their operations. Larry shares his family's compelling story about how they came to America after fleeing turmoil in Guatemala many years ago, as well as how he started his franchising career with some big names in franchising. From Taco Bell to Burger King to Buffalo Wild Wings and beyond, Larry has established hims...
May 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, co-host Dan Claps talks to Ben Woodruff in a dynamic discussion about their experiences and insights in the franchising industry. Ben is the co-CEO of Woops! Macarons & Gifting, and sjares Dan's background as franchise professionals and entrepreneurs based in New York City. Throughout the episode, they delve into a range of topics, including valuable lessons learned along their respective journeys, navigating the challenges brought about by ...
May 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, Dan Claps speaks with Tom Spadea, a franchise attorney who has been in franchising for over 20 years. The conversation delves into Spadea's background in the industry, starting as a franchise consultant and later moving into franchising as the head of franchising, head of real estate and development at Rita's Italian Ice. The interview also discusses Spadea's journey through law school at night, his experience with franchising, and the founding of his law firm with his best frie...
May 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, host Dan Claps shares his experience of starting a new business with his audience. What made him choose home services, and particularly restoration? What are the average ticket prices for businesses in his market? What do he and his team expect for the future of VODA Cleaning and Restoration? This episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. W...
Apr 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 75
Dan has a fireside chat with the whole executive team of VODA Cleaning & Restoration. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you. Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful...
Apr 26, 2023•44 min•Ep. 74
In this episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, host Dan Claps chats with Thomas Scott, an entrepreneur who has personally played an instrumental role in teaching and mentoring Dan about home services, running a home service franchisor, and how to build a personal brand better. Thomas is an absolutely brilliant leader in that space. He's been in franchising for decades and has a tremendous background in lead generation and franchise development websites. They'll get into all kinds of topics f...
Apr 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 73
In the latest episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, host Dan Claps sits down with Zach Nolte to discuss their journey in building a new brand with the launch of their new franchise, VODA cleaning and restoration. They talk about the ever-growing home services industry and benefits of selecting a widely untapped market. They share what goes into growing a brand before a single franchisee buys into the business. This episode offers a wealth of insights into the world of franchising and entrep...
Apr 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, guest host Aaron Harper interviews Dan Claps, the founder and franchisor of VODA Cleaning and Restoration. Dan shares his experience of starting and growing VODA Cleaning and Restoration into a successful franchise business. He discusses the key factors that have contributed to the success of the franchise, such as their unique approach to cleaning and restoration, as well as their emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Dan also talks...
Apr 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 71
In this episode of The Franchise Founders Podcast, Dan and Christian chat with Kim Daly, a Franchise Consultant at FranChoice, to discuss the ins and outs of franchising. Daly draws from her extensive experience in the industry to provide listeners with valuable insights on how to navigate the world of franchising. During the episode, Daly breaks down the key factors that potential franchisees should consider before investing in a franchise. She discusses the importance of finding a franchise th...
Apr 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, Dan chats with Matthew McReynolds, a multi-unit franchisee with Mosquito Joe, a franchise that provides mosquito, tick, and flea control treatment to residential and commercial customers. Matthew talks about how his father had the "entrepreneurial seizure" and realized he needed to leave his job at Apple to pursue business ownership, which led to the two acquiring several territories with Mosquito Joe. From routing, to managing profitability, and everything in between, Matthew g...
Apr 07, 2023•51 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, Dan & Christian speak with Michael Harvey, founder of "The Roof Resource." In 2019, Michael was an Owner/Partner in a standard, Retail Roofing Company and was part of the madness that homeowners had to endure when they needed to get a new roof. After years of being an insider, Michael imagined a world where all parts needed to replace a homeowners roof would be at Cost Pricing; that every company involved in the project owns their part of the project and everyone WINS – incl...
Apr 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Christian guests on Brad Lea's podcast, "Dropping Bombs," one of the Top 100 Business Podcasts in the world, to discuss the ins and outs of buying a franchise, as well as the benefits of becoming a franchise consultant like Christian. Christian shares what truly makes franchises successful, the benefits of considering an emerging brand, the exciting life of a franchise consultant, and more. Tune in to hear Christian advocate for the franchise industry on one of the most well-kno...
Mar 31, 2023•31 min
In this episode, Dan talks with Blanche Ryder, a franchise veteran with over 20 years of experience in the franchise world. She's owned her own New Jersey-based franchise and was a top franchisee with European Wax Center, one of the most recognizable franchise brands in the industry, where she ran the busiest location in the nation and broke company records. Today, she runs her own company, Blanche & Company, and helps coach emerging brands on how to improve systems and processes. Tune in to...
Mar 29, 2023•40 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Dan talks to Kasey Kohtala of Massage Heights. They get into what it takes to succeed as a franchisee in a brick-and-mortar concept, as well as what it takes to succeed in this kind of franchise. Tune in to learn about how Massage Heights is differentiating itself from other massage-related franchises and helping their franchisees to win big! Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ...
Mar 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Dan & Christian welcome Scott Marr, Caleb Kenner, and Megan Taylor from Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows. They share their journeys into the world of franchising and how they achieved their crazy growth. They discuss how their unique backgrounds have helped them form a cohesive team and what they do to find new franchisees. Tune in to hear about these exciting new company in the home services industry. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to hel...
Mar 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Dan & Christian chat with Sharon Cupach, Vice President of Development for Happinest Brands, a home services franchisor with 3 different brands under its umbrella (Lawn Doctor, Mosquito Hunters, and EcoMaids.) Sharon discusses how, by centralizing media and having a national sales center, Happinest frees up their owners to focus on the customer relationships and retention, which is the most important factor in business. She even touched on the fact that as they further build...
Mar 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Dan and Christian are joined by the largest group of franchise experts they've had in a single show. Zach Nolte, Wade Milward, Christian Betancourt, Steve Miller, and Aaron Harper share some fun stories from the 2023 International Franchise Association Annual Convention. They discuss the relationships they've formed over the years and how they've impacted their personal and professional lives. Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrep...
Mar 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Dan speaks with Ryan Zink, one of the most esteemed minds in all of franchising. Ryan shares about his massive homerun success story with the company he co-founded called Franchise Fastlane, arguably the #1 Franchise Sales Organization (FSO) in all of franchising. Now that he has exited from Franchise Fastlane, he's on to his next venture in franchising. Ryan, because of his passion for helping people achieve the dream of business ownership, founded Franchise Sidekick, an alread...
Mar 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Dan and Christian discuss how Impact Brands impact entrepreneurs’ lives by creating an easier path to success through guidance, mentorship, and capital. Ashly Ioza, a Strategic Advisor with Impact Brands, shares how they partner closely with portfolio companies to build more efficient enterprises with the tools and infrastructure to scale quickly and responsibly. Having worked alongside 50+ franchise brands in a broad spectrum of areas including franchise sales, developing and i...
Mar 08, 2023•30 min•Ep. 61
In this episode Christian and Dan go DEEP with a MASSIVE non-franchise group. If you want to learn how to navigate business partnerships successfully, learn how to scale FAST then you NEED to tune in. GR8FL Company is a green energy management company providing a one-stop-shop for renewable energy solutions. Boomer Mueller, Tyler Tashiro, and Kota Ivers and the young leaders behind this incredible new brand. GR8FL is dedicated to improving the economics of communities through renewable energy as...
Mar 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 60
There's already plenty of healthy fear and anxiety when buying a franchise, regardless of the economic or political climate. While franchising provides a better, more predictable way for would-be entrepreneurs to get into business, it's not foolproof, and not every franchise is created equal. Now, imagine being one of the FIRST franchisees in an emerging brand several states away from the original tried-and-true location... and right before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is Ashley'...
Feb 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 59
Today, we live in a highly litigious society where it's important for both consumers and businesses to protect themselves. Franchising is no exception, which is why we we're proud to welcome Charles Internicola of the Internicola Law Firm. The Internicola Law Firm is a national franchise law firm that provides boutique-level legal, franchise development, and strategic advisory services. In this episode, Charles dives into some of the most common legal traps in franchising and how to avoid them. ...
Feb 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 58
There's a lot involved in launching a new franchise brand. From finding the right business to franchise, consulting with attorneys, building the right leadership team, putting together a franchise development strategy, and beyond, it's a lot of work! Aaron Harper, the CEO of Rolling Suds, has a fresh perspective on this, having just gone through this process. In this episode, Aaron and Dan, who is ALSO going through the same process of building a franchise incubator, discuss how they select the ...
Feb 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 57
As the world's largest membership organization for franchisors, franchisees and franchise suppliers, the International Franchise Association (IFA) provides industry-leading events, advocacy, education and growth opportunities to the franchise community. In this episode, Matt Haller, the President of the IFA, explains what the IFA is, what it does, and how it's an important advocate for the franchise community. We get into proposed franchise regulatory issues for both franchisors and franchisees ...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 56
Ever had an "aha" moment? Wade Millward, Founder of Rikor, had a BIG "aha" moment where he realized he could solve a 30-year old insurance industry problem. After learning every aspect of the franchisee/franchisor business model, he found a BIG hidden risk exposure. Franchisors are “vicariously” liable for 𝗔𝗟𝗟 the operations of their franchisees. So, to mitigate this risk, franchisors will collect certificates of insurance (COI). The problem?Certificates of insurance are practically worthless...
Feb 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 55
After losing his Pharmaceutical sales job to a failed startup company, Kelley Gallagher realized that he had to take control over his own destiny to provide for his family. Kelley applied to job after job but wasn't getting much, if any, traction.Taking matters into his own hands, Kelley started his photography business as an attempt at self-rescue, weeks before the country shut down due to COVID-19. In 2021, KB Media Group, Inc. shot over $1 billion worth of real estate listings. His success in...
Feb 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 54
