The Franchise Life

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Welcome to The Franchise Life, where we welcome entrepreneurs, dreamers, diversifiers, and anyone looking to make a transition towards freedom and financial success. I’m Stacie Shannon. A true lover of all things “entrepreneurism.” I currently reside in Palm Beach County, Florida, and spent 21 years working in the aviation industry - until I ultimately found my true passion through business ownership! Since then, I have never looked back. I absolutely love what I do. Day in and day out, I work with individuals hoping to explore franchise ownership opportunities. In this show, you will learn more about the franchise discovery process. You’ll hear directly from entrepreneurs themselves about their successes and their struggles. We will also be highlighting some of our favorite, most successful franchise brands for you to learn more about. We’ll raise some questions, find some answers, have some laughs and perhaps even share a drink or two all while inspiring you to perhaps consid...

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Ep. 13 - HorsePower Brands. A Portfolio of Franchise Brands That Provides Unparalleled Support & Is Attracting ”Empire Builder” Investor-Types.

Have you ever heard the sentiment that "Failure can be the greatest teacher?" For my guest, Zach Beutler, Co-Founder of HorsePower Brands, failure is what fueled his success in building some of the most desired franchise brands/opportunities in the home services industry today. At the age of 20, with $20k in his pocket, Zach Beutler invested in his first franchise. But his journey did not come without challenges. He was faced with some tough times, mentally and financially, and found himself hav...

Nov 08, 2022•37 min

Ep. 12 - Blingle! Premier Lighting. A HorsePower Brand Enticing Investors Nationwide Given Their Innovative Technologies, Supply Chain Strategies, and...

Blingle! Premier Lighting is a B2B and B2C franchise model that attracts investors nationwide, given its first-to-market as a national lighting franchise brand and the unparalleled support that the HorsePower Brands umbrella provides. Joining me in this episode are Josh Skolnick, Chairman & Co-Founder of Horsepower Brands, and Travis Miller, Brand President of Blingle. Josh and Travis dive into brand specifics such as: Multiple Revenue Streams: Holiday Lighting, Landscape & Patio Lightin...

Nov 01, 2022•47 min

Ep. 11 - Pause Wellness Studio. A Franchise Brand That Is Drawing the Attention of A-List Celebrities!

Jeff Ono, Co-Founder/President of Pause Wellness Studio, is joining me in this episode. Jeff Ono and his partner, John Klein, founded Pause in 2016 and have since grown to 3 Pause studios in the LA area, with a 4th and 5th under construction. Pause provides an environment where clients can take a "pause" from their busy lives. Its studios have also drawn the attention of A-List celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Rob Gronkowski, Usher, Kate Beckinsale, and many more. So what is the attraction? It'...

Oct 25, 2022•36 min

Ep. 10 - Rhino 7 ”Managed Model” Investments: 4 Franchise Investments That Can Be Fully Passive (You Heard That Right!)

Sound good to be true? That's what I initially thought, as well. A "managed model" means that the corporate franchisor will manage the entire business for the franchisee, only requiring 2 hours per month of the franchisee's time once the business is up and running. Each franchisor has a corporate management team that will do everything from A to Z to get the business up and running to manage daily functions. Some highlights of the "Managed Model" structure include: In addition to the traditional...

Oct 18, 2022•47 min

Ep. 9 - The NOW Massage. A Brand That Prides Itself On Providing A ”Luxury Experience, At An Affordable Price.”

Who doesn't love a good massage? And a solid investment! Jen Olson, VP of Franchise Development for The NOW Massage, joins me in this episode to provide a peek into this LA-based franchise brand, founded on the principle that self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. That is why they have developed a menu of treatments that allow for a luxury experience at an affordable price. One of the many attractions of this business model is the aesthetics. As Jen shares, "you walk into the front door of The ...

Oct 11, 2022•32 min

Ep. 8 - Up Close & Personal with Serial Entrepreneur & Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Mark Sturman. And A Sneak Peek Into A New Franchise Brand Called Po...

In this episode, Mark Sturman, serial entrepreneur and multi-unit franchise owner shares his story of success in transitioning from life as a lawyer to investing in multiple franchise brands and becoming a serial entrepreneur. Mark has owned five Massage Envy's in south Florida, a European Wax franchise, and an Amazing Lash franchise studio. So how does a lawyer come to invest in all health and beauty brands without any experience? Well, you'll have to listen in to find out. Not only that, but M...

Oct 04, 2022•38 min

Ep. 7 - Nautical Bowls - A Concept Where 90% Of Its Investors Are Semi-Passive, Multi-Unit Owners!

This episode highlights a franchise brand called "Nautical Bowls," which has awarded over 100 franchises throughout the United States and has drawn strong multi-unit, semi-passive investors. Stacie's featured guest is Peter Taunton, CEO & Co-Founder of Nautical Bowls. Peter is a serial entrepreneur, having built brands such as Snap Fitness & Fitness on Demand, owning 40% of 9-Round and growing that brand internationally. Before Nautical Bowls, Peter's success with his prior three franchi...

Sep 27, 2022•43 min

Ep. 6 - 4Ever Young Anti-Aging. A Revolutionary Brand Focused On Helping You ”Look Your Best” and ”Feel Your Best.”

4Ever Young Anti-Aging co-founders Carlton Washington and Deniz Duygulu share their story on collectively building the 4Ever Young Anti-Aging brand from a conceptual idea to now having awarded 78 franchise licenses nationwide. What an empowering journey these two have had! Having no medical background, they ventured into unchartered territory by being consumers of these services and having the "passion" and "grit" to make their dreams come true. Storm Miller from the Rep'M group also joins us, w...

Sep 20, 2022•39 min

Ep. 5 - With A Twist Event Services: A Technology-Based Business Growing Nationwide!

In this episode, Stacie introduces With A Twist Event Services, which provides expert bartenders, event staff, and planning for parties of any size. With A Twist's team is fully trained and insured with liquor liability and general liability policies. They handle everything needed for full bar service, including specialty drink design, alcohol ordering or support, set up of the entire bar, all equipment required, and all supplies like mixers, ice, napkins, straws, cups, and talented, experienced...

Sep 13, 2022•36 min

Ep. 4 - HealthyYou Vending: A Scalable Business Venture With Lots of Versatility!

In this episode, Stacie introduces a vending business opportunity called "HealthyYou Vending." Joining her is Andre Barrett, who launched his vending business in 2013 with five machines and has since scaled it to 110 machines across southern Florida. What a fantastic success story! Also joining Stacie is Peter Hanseen from HealthyYou Vending, who shares insights into the investment level, the support HealthyYou provides its owners, and how this model differs from a "franchise" investment. Yep, y...

Sep 06, 2022•31 min

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