Have you found yourself constantly distracted? Or your mind is racing from one idea to the next?Our guest today is Dr. Ravi Iyer, and he shares with us why this happens and how to help understand it. He talks about how each of us is a meaning making machine trying to make sense of the world around us. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Invite the right franchisees to join her system. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ . Y...
Jul 07, 2025•30 min
Are you interested in franchising your business, but wondering when the right time is to do so? Or maybe, you recently franchise and you are faced with some challenges. Our guest today is Michele Henry, and she shares with us her miss of not franchising her first business and her make of inviting the right franchisees into her system. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Invite the right franchisees to join her system. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: ht...
Jun 30, 2025•20 min
Have you struggled with finding success when hiring marketing agencies? If you have, there’s a good chance it is not because the marketer doesn’t know what to do. Our guest today is Peter Murphy Lewis, and he explains to us the Big 5 Mistakes leaders make when hiring marketing agencies. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Consider using LinkedIn as a second website for your franchise recruitment efforts. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfr...
Jun 23, 2025•29 min
Welcome to our 5 year anniversary episode. We want to thank all of you loyal listeners that have been with us over the last many years. If you decide to listen to episode 1 you will learn about my dad and me and, hopefully, hear how far we have come for our production of the show. I always like to have a special guest on our anniversary episode and this year is no different. Our guest today is Mike Andes who asked how he can make franchising great for his system. His solution? He decided to take...
Jun 16, 2025•38 min
Are you having trouble recruiting and retaining quality staff and team members? I know this is a challenge that most businesses I meet with face. Our guest today is Andrea Hoffer, and she shares with us her DREAM framework to help franchisees and small businesses improve their hiring efforts. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Solving a problem is often the best way to make an impact. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.ahatalentexperts.com/ Attend our Franchise Sales Trainin...
Jun 09, 2025•26 min
Ever wondered if your business could benefit from grants, or whether they're even available to companies like yours? Today's eye-opening conversation with Stormy Banks shatters common misconceptions about business grants, revealing a funding path many entrepreneurs completely overlook. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Grants are for established and start-up businesses. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: www.pinkprint.net Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfran...
Jun 02, 2025•17 min
Have you discovered what truly matters to you? What is your passion or purpose that motivates and drives you? Our guest today is Hoss Notarkesh, who shares with us his Passion Discovery Framework. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Synchronicity. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://passiondiscovery.ca/ Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLIC...
May 26, 2025•32 min
Have you been duped by marketing agencies in the past? Or maybe you're not sure if you have before. Our guest today is Amber Gaige, who shares with us The Four C’s to help avoid getting duped. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Do not be discouraged, there are good marketers out there that can help you. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Listen to Ellen Rohr's Podcast episode here: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/why-trouble-makers-make-good-entrepreneurs/ You can visit our guest's website at: www.FarBeyondMarketing.com Get...
May 19, 2025•24 min
Have you been applying the 80-20 rule all wrong? Most entrepreneurs have a surface-level understanding that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts, but as Perry Marshall reveals, this barely scratches the surface of this powerful principle's true potential. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Use the 80/20 principle to identify new opportunities for your business. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.perrymarshall.com/ Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE. Attend our Fra...
May 12, 2025•30 min
How do you develop, decide, execute a new idea, new business model, or new product? Do you have a clearly defined process or is it more of a ‘gut’ feeling? Our guest today is Lior Weinstein, and he shares with us some mental models and frameworks to help you take control of your implementing new business solutions. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: “Entrepreneurs don’t go crazy because of their goals, but because of their deadlines.” LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://ctox.com/...
May 05, 2025•27 min
Are you a franchisor and wondered how you can be successful in working with franchise brokers? Or maybe you are thinking about franchising and like the idea of franchise brokers, but don’t know where to start. Our guest today is Wes Barefoot, and he shares with us best practices on how to be successful with franchise brokers. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Franchisor should start building relationships with the franchise brokers. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.path2f...
Apr 28, 2025•40 min
What do you do when you have a conflict at your company? How do you handle that difficult conversation? Or should I ask, do you handle it? Our guest today is Daniel Tocchini, and he is a leadership and culture expert, and he shares with us some best practices for having those difficult conversations. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Have difficult conversations as soon as you are able. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://takenewground.com/#challenges Attend our Franchise Sales ...
Apr 21, 2025•37 min
Are you familiar with the concepts of loccation intelligence and geofencing? If these ideas are new to you or you are looking to get some additional insights on these topics then today’s episode is for you. Our guests today are Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari, who are digital marketing experts. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Geo fencing allows you to hyper focus on your local area. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.cullarimedia.com Attend our Franchise Sales Trainin...
Apr 14, 2025•34 min
How are you integrating the use of AI into your business? Are you incorporating it yet? Our guest today is Dr. Sandra Metzger, who is a lifelong pioneer in education and she shares with us some practical strategies to start using AI in your business. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Your willingness to learn is the ultimate competitive advantage in business. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://inspiredpathways.org Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfran...
Apr 07, 2025•28 min
How do you care for your franchisees? How do you support them and guide them? Our guest today is Ray Fabik, who shares with us how Caring Transitions focuses on supporting their franchisees. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Take great care of the franchise holder and create a happy client, a happy franchisee, and a happy franchisor. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: www.CaringTransitions.com https://www.caringtransitionsfranchise.com Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: http...
Mar 31, 2025•26 min
Are you aware that other people see the world differently than you? Of course this is obvious, but it is still a great reminder about it. Our guest today is Robin Hills, and he shares with us how about using emotional intelligence and the four types of business focus. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Embrace your emotions and recognize that other people likely view the world through a different lens. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://ei4change.com/ Attend our Franchise Sales ...
Mar 24, 2025•27 min
What is at the center of your organization? Or rather, what is the heart of your organization? Is it money, customers, franchises, or something else? And what is holding up that center? Our guest today is Glenn Akramoff, and he shares with us his six pillars of workplace health from his book, “The Human Centered Team.” TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Every business is created in some way to serve a human being. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://akramoff.com/ Attend our Franc...
Mar 17, 2025•30 min
Are you aware of the three biggest cyber threats to your business? And how to safeguard against them? Our guest today is Nathan Whittacre, who is a cyber security expert and he shares with us some of the current trends with technology including some of the good trends and some of the bad trends. EPISODE SPONSOR: Go to https://porkbun.com/MultiplyYourSuccess to get a .PRO domain for only $1 for the first year at Porkbun! TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Technology is designed to be additive to your business and ...
Mar 10, 2025•30 min
You have probably heard a lot about your personal brand and what to do about it. But, what does it mean and how does it work, especially from a simple and practical standpoint. Our guest today is Dave Behar, who is an expert in personal branding and he is also a proven business leader. In fact, he was one of the leaders who helped grow and then sell Hotmail.com. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be authentic and don't pretend to be something you are not. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website ...
Mar 03, 2025•25 min
How are you leading yourself? What kind of effort are you putting in to your professional development as a leader? Our guest today is Dr. Rana Al-Falaki, who shares with us her NAIL-IT system for leaders. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Work on yourself more than anything else. Everything in your life starts with you. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://ralfalaki.com Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ If you ar...
Feb 24, 2025•28 min
Have you considered selling franchises to foreign investors? Or maybe you didn’t know that working with foreign investors was even an option. Our guest today is Patrick Findaro, who is an expert at helping match foreign investors with U.S. franchise opportunities. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make sure that the person is not buying your franchise to just get a visa. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.visafranchise.com Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https...
Feb 17, 2025•30 min
Have you used artificial intelligence to create something? Maybe a new product, a service, or other new invention? Can such an invention or idea get a copyright, a patent or a trademark? Our guest today is Thomas Dunlap, who is an intellectual property attorney and he specializes in the use and protection of artificial intelligence ideas and inventions. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Use AI, but be cautious. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.dbllawyers.com/ Attend our F...
Feb 10, 2025•29 min
Have you lost it all and gone broke on a business venture? What did you do? Did you start over? Come up with something new? Our guest today is Matt Theriault, who shares his story about how we went from a millionaire, to broke and bagging groceries, to pivoting and building his own real estate empire. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Using a quadrant scorecard to measure how you take care of yourself, your relationship, your business, and your wealth. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at...
Feb 03, 2025•28 min
How do you balance your time between your spouse, your family, and your business? Do you have a balance that works for you? Our guests today are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, and they share with us some of their insights into managing your relationship while running a business. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Using a quadrant scorecard to measure how you take care of yourself, your relationship, your business, and your wealth. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://marriedentrepreneu...
Jan 27, 2025•33 min
Do you know what direction your company is headed in? And what about the rest of your team, do they know? Our guest today is Anthony C. Taylor, and he shares with us the importance of strategic planning and communicating those strategies. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Move from implied to explicit communication wherever possible. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.smestrategy.net/ Get a copy of our guests' book: CLICK HERE. Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: ...
Jan 20, 2025•19 min
Are you looking to make big money in franchising? And maybe hoping to grow your franchise company to exit to a private equity or venture capital group eventually? Our guest today is Alicia Miller, who is an expert in helping franchisors successfully exit. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If you are going to franchise, you need to be prepared to embrace what it means to be a franchisor and to be focused on unit-level economics. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://emergentgrowtha...
Jan 13, 2025•28 min
How are you making sure you are winning the now? Meaning, what are you doing to keep focused on what is most important to you and achieving your success? Our guest today is Dr. Eric Recker, who shares with us how he went from burnout to WINtheNOW as he talks through some of his books and best practices for being the best version of you. TODAYS WIN-WIN: Take some time and define what success means to you. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: https://ericrecker.com Get a c...
Jan 06, 2025•23 min
Happy New Year! This is our final episode of 2025 and this is a look forward. Instead of interviewing guests, Tom shares with you his thoughts and perspectives on new trends, predictions, and announcements for 2025. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchi...
Dec 30, 2024•9 min
As we bring another year to a close it is time to reflect and look back on the year. There has likely been some misses and makes for you t his year, but take a moment to pause and look back on what you have accomplished and what has changed. In today’s episode, we reflect back on our podcast. This year we had 11 franchise focused podcasts and we decided to highlight 7 franchisors that shared their wisdom. In total, these 7 guests represented more than 3,400 franchises! You have to stay to the en...
Dec 23, 2024•27 min
How would you say you and your team are in sales? Do you have a sales process? And, if you do, are people following it? Our guest today is Nikki Rausch, who shares with us her selling process called The Selling Staircase to help you build and keep to a selling process. TODAYS WIN-WIN: Have you ever considered what it would look like for us to work together? LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: You can visit our guest's website at: www.YourSalesMaven.com/multiply Get a copy of our guests' book here: CLICK HER...
Dec 16, 2024•31 min
