In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon is joined by Julie Cartwright, the President at P.volve. P.volve is a boutique fitness studio that offers a unique approach to achieving a strong, sculpted body and improving overall wellness. The company combines functional movements and resistance-based training to provide a holistic and practical workout experience. Stacie and Julie discuss the attractiveness of P.volve's business model, which includes multiple revenue streams. These inclu...
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 43
Welcome to The Franchise Life! In this episode, we are joined by JD Busch, CEO (or as he likes to call it, Chief Energy Officer) of Pulse Performance Franchise. With nearly 30 years of experience in franchising, JD is a pro when it comes to growing successful businesses. JD's journey in the franchise world took an exciting turn when he discovered the electric muscle stimulus (EMS) franchise concept in Europe. Believing in the potential of this concept, JD founded Pulse Performance franchise afte...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 42
In this week's episode of "The Franchise Life" Podcast, Stacie is joined by the Chief Development Officer of Premium Service Brands, Danielle Wright. As Danielle describes, “Premium Service Brands is a collection of nine home service brands that specialize in repairs and maintenance of the home.” When asked what differentiates Premium Service Brands from other franchise umbrella brands, Danielle shares that its two-fold. “We really acquire and bring on brands that complement each other so that w...
Jun 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 41
In the 40th episode of "The Franchise Life" Podcast, Stacie is joined by Lea Harper, Director of Franchise Development of Blue Moon Estates Sales. Blue Moon Estate Sales is a trusted name for handling estate sales. Committed to helping clients with their estate sale needs, Blue Moon provides specialized services that ensure a stress-free experience. With a team of experts, they evaluate, price, and manage estate sales with impressive precision. Their unique approach includes extensive research, ...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 40
In this episode of "The Franchise Life" Podcast, Stacie sits down with Alex Edwards, Co-Founder of Candy Cloud, a quick-service beverage shop that goes beyond the drink to brew up something special that surprises and delights its customers – and keeps them coming back for more. With 19+ core beverage options, Candy Cloud is renowned for its delightful array of coffees, boba teas, smoothies, and shakes. Not to mention, how your beverage is served in a picture perfect see-through can that is nothi...
May 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 39
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with entrepreneur and franchise expert Peter Taunton. Peter is a pioneer in the fitness industry, having founded Snap Fitness 24/7, Lift Brands, and most recently, Co-Founder/CEO of Nautical Bowls. In the early years of establishing the fitness franchise, Peter faced several hurdles, including limited capital and fierce competition within the industry. Undeterred, he focused on building a solid foundation for his business by emphasizing cus...
May 23, 2023•38 min•Ep. 38
Capital Tacos is a fast-casual Tex-Mex cuisine franchise making waves in the industry. Capital Tacos has 13 corporate and 3 franchise locations and is ready and positioned to spread across the United States today! Josh Luger, Co-Founder of Capital Tacos, joins Stacie Shannon in this episode to share how the brand originated and breaks-down the Capital Tacos franchise model, which offers three different types of investment to fit almost any lifestyle choice. From the onset, Josh shares how he and...
May 15, 2023•36 min•Ep. 37
This week on The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with Brian Wieters, Group Vice President of Franchise Development at Neighborly®, to discuss the breadth of support that Neighborly® offers its franchisees. And you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear this includes access to 401k and group health insurance options, which are highly unusual in a franchise setting. Yes, you heard that right! Stacie shares how often clients say, “Why would I invest in a {painting} franchise when I can start one on my...
May 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 36
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Nick Lopez, Founder of LIME Painting, joins Stacie. Nick's passion for his business and the owners in his franchise system comes through in spades as he shares how he got his start during college and continued to build upon that foundation to what would become LIME Painting. LIME Painting was established in 2014 and started franchising in 2018. Today, LIME Painting has grown to 80 locations nationwide and is continuing its growth year over year. Although th...
May 02, 2023•31 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon is joined by Dr. Tomschack (Dr. T), CEO & Founder of HealthSource America's Chiropractor, and Aaron Sawyer, Director of Franchise Development. If you've ever wanted a piece of the US $19.5B US chiropractic market, now is your chance! With 140+ clinics across the United States, HealthSource is the nation's largest primary care provider of Chiropractic and Wellness! HealthSource employs a unique blend of chiropractic care, rehabilitation, a...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 34
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon sits down with Steven Brown and Alex Buchanan, former Army pilots who have found success as multi-territory franchise owners with Grand Welcome! Steven and Alex share how destiny brought them together post their military career to forge this partnership and investment in Grand Welcome, and this is one story that is worth hearing! Having initially invested in the Nashville, TN market, they have grown their portfolio over the past 2-½ years, in...
Apr 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with Michael Hutchins, Chad Harrison, and Allan Peschke to discuss the amazing franchise opportunity offered through One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is the #1 HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) company in the United States. With an extensive history in the industry, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning provides a wide range of heating and cooling services, including installation, ...
Apr 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 32
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with Vincent Kisch, Owner of Flagler Floral in Palm Beach County, FL. Flagler Floral was founded in 1972, started franchising in 2022, and is anxious to take its brand nationwide! The team at Flagler Floral has spent years developing its business model and has established national partnerships with vendors such as 1-800-FLOWERS, FTD, Teleflora, DoorDash, Flower Shop Network, and many more. As a franchisee of Flagler Floral, you would operat...
Apr 04, 2023•39 min•Ep. 31
Welcome to The Franchise Life, Episode 30. In this week's episode, Stacie is joined by Kim Marino and Scott Fletcher, of Shrunk 3D, the world’s first and only 100% mobile 3D scanning booth franchise where a customer can capture a special moment in time in seconds. Shrunk 3D's innovative 3D scanning technology allows you to capture and preserve your most cherished memories with unparalleled accuracy. With their life-like replicas of you, your family members, friends or even pets – the possibiliti...
Mar 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 30
In this week’s edition of The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with the Founder & CEO of Wallaby Windows, Scott Marr, and Director of Franchise Development, Ben Rickford, to dive into Marr’s latest franchise brand, Wallaby Windows, that is positioned for exponential growth in the home-service franchise category. Marr is no stranger to the franchising industry, having built a previous brand called Koala Insulation that has now grown to over 400 locations nationwide! Marr leverages his experie...
Mar 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with Brent Dowling, Chairman of Voodoo Brewing Co., to discuss their unique franchising model. Voodoo Brewing Co. was established in 2005 and started franchising in 2018, offering a business model that allows individuals to share in the brewing industry without all the headaches. With a focus on efficiency, Voodoo's model requires only six employees and minimal overhead, making it an attractive option for those looking to break into the bre...
Mar 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 28
Join Stacie in this episode of The Franchise Life as she meets up with Whit Shepherd, Brand Director for iFOAM. Insulation can come in many different forms but the latest new trend is in the way of foam, and that’s exactly what iFOAM specializes in. Whit shares that this “need-based” service not only focuses on residential homes but also commercial properties, new construction and metal buildings, the list goes on! And what does that mean to the franchisee? Multiple-revenue streams! During this ...
Mar 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie is joined by Patrick Kiessling, President & Franchisee of Temporary Wall Systems. Temporary Wall Systems is an exciting emerging brand that has already grown to 50+ territories sold since it began franchising in late 2022. So what is Temporary Wall Systems? Temporary Wall Systems is the first FULL-SERVICE rental modular wall containment solution! This home-based business offers the rental, installation, and servicing of modular containment system...
Feb 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 26
Welcome to the latest episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, where we talk to successful franchise owners about their experiences and insights. In this episode, Stacie Shannon is joined by Brittany Blackman, Director of Franchise Development and John McKeown, Franchise Owner of Spray-Net. Spray-Net is known for their innovative approach to painting that has disrupted the traditional painting industry. Brittany provides insight into Spray-Net’s proprietary technology and the successes the brand i...
Feb 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 25
Ep. 24 Soccer Stars - A Home-Based Biz "Kicking It Out Of The Park" with Impressive Margins! In this week's episode of “The Franchise Life” podcast, Stacie sits down with John Erlandson, CEO & Co-Founder of Soccer Stars, and Jessica McLean, Director of Franchise Development, to discuss the Soccer Stars franchise. This unique opportunity offers potential franchisees the opportunity of a low initial investment of under $90k for a single territory in an industry that provides a high level of pe...
Feb 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 24
In episode 23 of The Franchise Life, Stacie is joined by Rick Mayo and Clay Allen of Alloy Personal Training. The team at Alloy Personal Training has spent three decades helping individuals realize their full potential and reach their fitness goals. After finding success in the licensing sector, Alloy founder Rick Mayo decided to pivot to franchising under the Alloy name. Stacie and Rick discuss his long history in the fitness industry and specifically with the Alloy model of small-group fitness...
Feb 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 23
This episode of "The Franchise Life" highlights an incredible brand called Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers. Fyzical's Vice President of Development, Chris Hincker, joins the podcast to provide listeners with insight into what has contributed to Fyzical's massive growth over the past ten years, resulting in over 500+ locations nationwide. As the world's most prominent physical therapy franchise, Fyzical sets the tone for the entire industry and has provided immense opportunities for investors...
Jan 31, 2023•39 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast podcast, Stacie sits down with Brianna Keefe, Founder & CEO of Toastique. At 28 years old, Brianna was recognized as a Forbes "30 under 30" entrepreneur in 2022, along with many other recognitions. What an accomplishment! Stacie and Brianna discuss the "Toastique" brand, a gourmet toast and juice bar focused on bringing nutritious "grab and go" dining options to communities nationwide. Toastiques focus on quality and transparency is also unparall...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min•Ep. 21
In the 20th Episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, I sit down with Kristen Gordon, National Accounts Manager for Benetrends Financial. We outline financing options for individuals looking to purchase a franchise. Franchise ownership can be an excellent way to achieve your business goals, but it is important to have a clear understanding of the financing process before you make any decisions. In this podcast, we discuss the different types of financing available to franchisees and provide tips on...
Jan 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, we dive into the top 5 "Trending Franchise Segments of 2023"! Highlights of these trending segments include: Home Services Investments Home-based businesses for less than $200k total investment A Restoration concept that has 28.5% NET margins! A Painting concept with proprietary technology that has AVG Gross Margins of 59%! Real-Estate Investments Full-service vacation rental property management company Recurring revenue, minimal staff, semi-passive ownership, and total investme...
Jan 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 19
DonutNV is an interactive, mobile franchise opportunity that is fun to operate and highly profitable! Their offering includes hot mini donuts, fresh squeezed lemonade, other juices, and hot and iced coffee, including their signature NVous iced coffee! The ongoing vision at DonutNV is to build a brand that makes guests say, "WOW!" The concept is designed to be memorable and offers extreme flexibility for owners to pick & choose what events they would like to participate in, whether a green ma...
Dec 13, 2022•26 min
Today, Grand Welcome is one of the fastest-growing franchise systems leveraging the highly fractured, $81 billion-dollar short-term vacation rental market. Brandon Ezra, Founder and CEO of Grand Welcome, joins me in this episode to share his entrepreneurial story and give us an inside look at why this brand, with over 50 locations throughout the US today, is on a significant growth trajectory. Ezra states, "Our long-term focus is on providing unprecedented value and service to our franchisees an...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min
Bloomin' Blinds has over 100 territories sold nationwide and continues to draw the attention of new investors, given its differentiating attributes. Bloomin' Blinds is a zero-inventory, high-margin, home-based, truly mobile service that requires minimal employees to be successful. Additionally, its "repair" revenue stream allows this business model to stand the test of time during economic downturns. A service its competitors do not provide. Offering repairs and sales adds to a customer's value ...
Nov 29, 2022•44 min
Today's episode focuses on the importance of marketing, specifically digital marketing, and how implementing an integrated marketing plan can take your small business to the next level. Jason Brian (Owner) and Michel Picard (Sales Director) of Brian Marketing Group, located in Jupiter, FL, join me to share their expertise and how they help clients navigate the many options of digital marketing. Some of the topics we cover: Social Media - YouTube Shorts, YouTube Ad Campaigns, Instagram, Instagram...
Nov 22, 2022•37 min
Groovy Hues Painting is a brand differentiating itself with its sophisticated communication tools and on-the-spot financing, making every project easy and affordable for its customers. Josh Hoffman (Director of Franchise Development) and John Pleiss (Brand President) join me in this episode to share more about the Groovy Hues brand. Josh and John dive into brand specifics such as: Multiple Revenue Streams: Painting: The Groovy Hues Crew are experts in Residential and Commercial Painting Power Wa...
Nov 15, 2022•37 min
