Are you ready to discover a beauty franchise that's redefining convenience, inclusivity, and elegance? In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Natasha Cornstein, CEO of Blushington, a revolutionary beauty brand offering blowouts, makeup, skincare, lashes, and more — all under one roof. Natasha shares the inspiring backstory of Blushington, the brand's commitment to inclusive beauty, and how a decade of operational excellence is now powering its franchising journ...
Jul 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 104
In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Dan Claps, CEO and Co-founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, who shares the remarkable story of launching and scaling Voda from a local business to a 230-territory franchise brand in under two years. Dan opens up about the importance of building the right team, what makes the restoration industry recession-proof, and how Voda's dual model of cleaning and restoration creates predictable revenue and explosive potential. You'l...
Jun 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 103
In this episode of Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Greg Snyder, founder of Southern Steer Butcher, and Justin Kemper, franchise development leader, to explore how a community-driven butcher shop transformed into one of the most exciting emerging franchise opportunities. From its humble beginnings in Clearwater, FL, to 27 territories awarded, discover how Southern Steer blends premium marinated meats, community outreach, and innovation, such as dry aging, meal classes, and char...
Jun 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 102
In this powerful episode of Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Tim Doherty, founder of Project Lean Nation—a revolutionary franchise that’s transforming the health and wellness industry. From a turbulent upbringing and federal prison sentence to launching a multimillion-dollar business with over 45+ franchise locations, Tim’s story is one of grit, redemption, and purpose. Learn how Tim turned shame into strength, built a purpose-driven business model focused on support, accountab...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min•Ep. 101
In this episode of The Franchise Life with Stacie Shannon, we sit down with Anthony Bambino, founder and CEO of Three Natives, an acai bowl and juicery brand that has rapidly grown to 50+ locations across the U.S. Discover how this Florida-based franchise went from a local smoothie shop to a thriving national brand—all while keeping customer service at the core. Anthony opens up about: How a California coffee shop inspired the concept Why expanding the menu helped attract a wider customer base T...
May 20, 2025•31 min•Ep. 100
In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Ryan Logan of Franchise Fast Lane and Five Star Bath Solutions for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Discover how Five Star Bath grew to over 365 territories through intentional, tech-driven strategy—and why it's the ideal executive franchise model for entrepreneurs who want to keep their day job while building a seven-figure business. Ryan shares the impressive story of Britt Myers, who runs a $7M franchise while workin...
May 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 99
In this informative episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with D'Wayne Tanner, Vice President of Franchise Development for Belfor Franchise Group, a powerhouse organization that owns and supports 14 thriving home service brands. From entry-level startups like Patch Boys to high-investment opportunities like Cool Binz, Belfor offers a range of franchise options backed by operational excellence, in-house marketing support, and unique financing solutions. D'Wayne shares the s...
May 05, 2025•32 min•Ep. 98
In this episode of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Will Siegel to dive deep into 2nd Family, a fast-growing non-medical home healthcare franchise that's redefining how care is delivered across communities. Will shares what sets 2nd Family apart from other senior care brands — from its flexible W2 staffing model to its nurse-managed system, advanced technology, and relationship-driven approach to business development. Discover how this franchise model combines recur...
Apr 29, 2025•29 min•Ep. 97
In this episode of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Julie Davis from Junk King to discuss how this unconventional franchise is turning heads with its sexy ROI potential, sustainable practices, and multi-revenue streams. From national accounts and commercial contracts to residential services and resale markets, Junk King offers franchisees a diverse, scalable model with strong corporate support. Julie reveals the low-cost, high-return opportunities, explains the role...
Feb 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 96
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Feb 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 95
In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Michele Henry, the inspiring founder of FACE FOUNDRIÉ, to discuss how she transformed a personal skincare struggle into a thriving franchise empire. Michele shares the story behind launching FACE FOUNDRIÉ in 2019, a revolutionary facial bar concept that delivers effective, efficient skincare services in an approachable and affordable way. Despite the challenges of rolling out franchising during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mic...
Jan 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 94
Hi Everyone, and Welcome to The Franchise Life Channel! Welcome to another exciting episode of The Franchise Life with your host, Stacie Shannon! In this episode, Stacie sits down with Mark Amery, founder of Puddle Pool Services, to discuss the remarkable journey of building a franchise brand from the ground up. Mark shares his fascinating story, starting with his first entrepreneurial venture at age 13, his transition into the franchise world, and his creation of Puddle Pool Services, a leader ...
Jan 21, 2025•28 min•Ep. 93
Marketing Meets Aesthetics: How Bodenvy Stands Out #marketing #subcutaneous #aesthetic #asthetics #bodenvy In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon discusses the exciting world of aesthetics and wellness franchising with Candice Weeter, the Franchise Development Director at Bodenvy. Discover how this innovative brand redefines body contouring with its all-encompassing approach, proprietary products, and unmatched marketing strategies. From its founding story to franchis...
Jan 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 92
Dive into the transformative world of franchising with this episode of The Franchise Life hosted by Stacie Shannon. Featuring Anthony from Horsepower Brands, this episode shines a spotlight on Stan Strong Fencing, a fast-growing brand reshaping the fencing industry. Learn how the simple business model, powered by cutting-edge technology like Fence Flow, is opening doors for franchisees with no prior experience. From building relationships in the community to leveraging subcontractor partnerships...
Jan 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Chad Harrison, Franchise Developer for DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management, to explore one of the most unique and profitable franchise opportunities available today. DutyCalls transforms a common chore—scooping pet waste—into a scalable, high-margin business. With over 25 years in business and 115 locations nationwide, DoodyCalls serves residential and commercial clients, from pet-loving homeowners to property managers...
Dec 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives deep into the world of franchising with Corey Shanahan of Gatsby Glass, a brand that has transformed the glass industry with sleek, sophisticated solutions. Established in 1985 and franchising since 2022, Gatsby Glass has experienced explosive growth with over 140 locations awarded nationwide. Corey discusses how Gatsby’s unique blend of professionalism, innovation, and cutting-edge technology sets its franchisees apart in the high...
Dec 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives into the world of franchising with Kay and Joseph, the passionate co-founders of Musicologie, a brick-and-mortar music studio offering "simply delightful music lessons" for all ages and abilities. Kay and Joseph share their journey from touring musicians to innovative franchise owners, explain their proven business model, and unveil how they’re empowering others to build thriving music studios through franchising. Discover how Musi...
Dec 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 88
#hello #sugar #hellosugar In this episode of the Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon chats with Brigham Dallas, founder of Hello Sugar, a rapidly growing hair removal franchise. From its humble beginnings in 2015 to franchising success with over 100 locations in just three years, Brigham shares the unique business model that combines Brazilian waxing, sugaring, and laser hair removal in a flexible, low-cost environment. Tune in to hear about their innovative approach, membership programs...
Nov 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon sits down with Courtney Reppert from Bumble Bee Blinds and Horsepower Brands to explore how their window treatment franchise is experiencing incredible growth. With over 230 territories sold in just two years, Bumble Bee Blinds combines innovative technology with a strong community-focused business model. Courtney discusses the unique sales process, franchisee support, and the organic opportunities that drive success in this competitive indus...
Nov 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 86
Join host Stacie Shannon as we take a look back at the best moments from the last 10 episodes of The Franchise Life podcast! From exploring innovative franchise concepts to unlocking the secrets of business success, these highlights feature incredible insights, inspiring stories, and expert advice that every franchisee (or aspiring one!) will love. 🚀 What you'll find in this video: 🔟 The power of restorative sleep and its impact on health and wellness franchises. 9️⃣ How a passion project like...
Oct 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 85
In Episode 83 of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives into the innovative world of Snooze Mattress with Brad Taylor, VP of Franchise Development. This isn't your typical mattress store—Snooze is on a mission to revolutionize sleep hygiene and restorative sleep. Brad shares how Snooze integrates cutting-edge technology like Dream Mapping, trusted by NASA and Mayo Clinic, to personalize the sleep experience for every customer. From the franchise perspective, he explains why Snooze is a hi...
Oct 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 84
In episode 82 of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon welcomes Barry Miller, COO and co-founder of Sea Love, a candle bar and boutique franchise that blends interior design with personalized, experiential retail. Barry shares the inspiring origin story of Seed Love, how his wife’s passion project grew into a thriving franchise, and the unique experience customers enjoy by creating custom scents in a boutique setting. Discover how this brand stands out with its focus on local products, personal con...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 83
In Episode 81 of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Jason Meyer, founder of Medical Staffing Consultants. In this episode, Jason dives into the unique advantages of his business opportunity model, which focuses on medical staffing without the traditional franchise constraints like royalties and territory restrictions. Jason explains how his model offers a comprehensive solution for investors, covering everything from training to infrastructure, and shares how it’s possible ...
Sep 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 82
In Episode 80 of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives into the innovative approach behind Degree Wellness, a tech-driven franchise offering cutting-edge services like cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared saunas, and more. Special guest Kim Moreno breaks down the benefits of this low-investment, high-reward model that’s changing lives and offering substantial profit margins for investors. Learn how Degree Wellness combines top-notch wellness solutions with streamlined tech and in-hou...
Sep 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 81
In Episode 79 of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon sits down with Derek Shuman and Nick Loebert, co-founders of Homestretch, a unique home preparation franchise. Discover how they identified a gap in the market, helping homeowners and real estate agents reduce the stress of getting homes ready to sell. Derek and Nick share the journey of building their brand, the services they offer, and their innovative "easy button" approach to tackling cosmetic improvements. Whether it's junk removal or ligh...
Sep 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 80
In Episode 78 of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon dives into the exciting world of Facialworks with co-founders Jason and Meghan Gilboa. Discover the innovative concept behind their facial bar, learn about their journey from a single location to a franchise powerhouse, and explore how they’re revolutionizing the beauty industry with their membership model and unique services. Get insider insights into their successful expansion strategy and find out what makes Facialworks a stando...
Sep 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 79
In Episode 77 of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Nathan Pearce, the visionary founder of Pearce Bespoke, a revolutionary modernized traveling tailor service. Nathan shares his incredible journey, from launching his first clothing company at 20 years old to becoming the CEO of a custom clothing franchise at 33. Discover how Nathan's entrepreneurial spirit led him to build a brand that's transforming the custom clothing industry with high-quality, affordable, and per...
Aug 27, 2024•27 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Will Bangerter and Darren Wilstead, of The Back Nine, a revolutionary indoor golf franchise that’s taking the business world by storm. Will and Darren dive into how they’ve blended the love of golf with cutting-edge technology to create a semi-passive business model perfect for franchisees. Learn how The Back Nine offers 24/7 access to top-notch golf simulators, breaking down barriers in the golf industry while keeping cos...
Aug 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 77
In this episode of The Franchise Life podcast, hosted by Stacie Shannon, we explore the impactful world of senior care franchising with a focus on Assisting Hands, a franchise making a difference across the United States. Stacie is joined by Dan Durney, the Franchise Development Guru, and Emmie Knox, an Area Representative and Franchise Owner with Assisting Hands. Dan gives us an overview of the Assisting Hands franchise model, highlighting its significant growth since its inception in 2006, now...
Aug 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of "The Franchise Life," host Stacie Shannon sits down with Erica Secre, the Franchise Business Coach at Lime Painting. Erica shares her extensive experience in the franchise industry, from beauty brands like European Wax Center to fitness brands like Orange Theory. Now at Lime Painting, she plays a vital role in supporting franchise partners through every step of their journey. Erica dives into her role at Lime Painting, discussing how she helps franchise partners with recruitme...
Aug 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 75
