In this episode of the Streetwise Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Weeks, the Executive Chairman of Legacy Franchise Concepts. Jamie shares his incredible journey, not just in the franchise industry, but also in balancing the demands of business with the importance of family and faith. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of how Jamie integrates his leadership, innovation, and growth strategies with his personal values. Whether you're a seasoned franchise owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someo...
Jul 23, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Streetwise Nation! On this episode we have a truly inspiring guest joining us. I’m thrilled to introduce Melanie Richards, the brilliant founder and CEO of goGLOW, an emerging franchise concept in the beauty and spray tan space that’s been making waves across the country. Melanie’s innovative solutions are transforming an industry brimming with untapped potential, and her vision for goGLOW is nothing short of revolutionary. From humble beginnings to now leading a rapidly growing franchise, Melan...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Streetwise Nation! On this episode, we're joined by a remarkable guest, Dr. Evan Miller, who brings a unique perspective to entrepreneurship in the health industry. Join us as Dr. Miller shares his personal journey, detailing how his background in psychology shaped his approach to founding and leading GameDay Men's Health. We explore the pivotal moments that inspired him to launch a company focused on men's wellness, blending his expertise in psychology with a passion for improving men's health ...
Jul 05, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Talk about a powerhouse episode! Today on The Streetwise Podcast we talk to Zach Tanner, the founder of Painter Bros! I love this team, and I love even more what they are building. Tune in and hear about the journey to the top of the painting game and all the ups and downs along the way. The job is never finished, true happiness comes from appreciating where you are on the journey. If you are interested in learning how you can get your start in franchise ownership, schedule a call. https://calen...
Jun 28, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Streetwise Nation! You are going to LOVE this episode of the Streetwise Podcast. This was an amazing conversation! Before reaching out to Katrina Mitchell to be a guest on my show, I was impressed by the way she carried herself and the way she strives to add value to those that she interacts with. In order to level up, you need to be willing to put yourself out there and seek opportunities to add value to the people you look up to. I hope that by listening to this episode you can gain some insig...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 67
When I started my franchise journey in 2016 I was 26 years old, recently married, and had no absolutely no idea how to operate any business on my own. I was about as green as I could be when it came to entrepreneurship. That was my state when I first met Kevin Wilson and the team at Buzz Franchise Brands. Since then we have leveled up a bit. And so has Buzz Franchise Brands. Kevin Wilson has been a mentor from afar to me for the last decade. I was honored to have him on the show as a guest. This...
Jun 25, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Absolutely loved this conversation. It's always bigger than franchising here on the Streetwise Podcast. In this episode I talk to Dillin Siwinski, he is the Director of Franchise Development with Franchise Fastlane representing Best Choice Roofing. I love his energy and insight when it comes to creating a place for growth and education on the franchise discovery process. If you have followed this show for a while you know that I do love talking about specific franchise brands, I can nerd out on ...
Jun 11, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Glynn Crutsinger is a Franchisee of Real Property Management. In this episode we dive into the challenges and lessons that come from launching your own business. He lays out the systems and support that come from being a part of a franchise system, as well as valuable tips for building a business that you can eventually level yourself out of the day to day. Glynn and I have known each other for a few years as we both network intensively in the same community in the DFW area. I know from first ha...
Jun 10, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Talk about exciting! It's not too often you get to hear from a person who played in back to back March Madness Tournaments and learn about franchising all in the same episode. Spike Albrecht is a master of many talents, one of them being savvy enough to pivot from Big 10 Basketball to becoming the Director of Franchise development for Art of Drawers, a home service franchise concept brought to the world by the REP'M Group. I am a fan of Spike and what his team is building in the home service spa...
Jun 08, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Calvin Parsons is a franchisee of Kidokinetics, a child enrichment brand focused on movement and physical development of youth. Calvin is a marine and has been able to use the lesson's he learned serving this country to build a business change the lives of those around him. He is a super inspirational individual with many tips and insights to leadership and business development. Tune is to hear how he built his business and became a staple in his community. You're going to enjoy this one! I sure...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 62
The very first episode of The Streetwise Podcast was released on May 24th 2023. It's only right that on May 24th 2024 we release an episode with Erik Van Horn from Front Street Equity Partners. I mean, talk about full circle! I have been a franchisee for almost a decade, but it wasn't until listening to the Franchise Secrets Podcast, hosted by Erik Van Horn that I truly learned how many opportunities there were in the franchise world. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to learn from Erik o...
May 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 61
Rita Iglesias is a Director of franchise Development for Buzz Franchise Brands. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the Streetwise stage as she not only has been in the space for a while, but she also has a passion for seeing more racial diversity continue to be a push in franchising. I loved my conversation with Rita as we spoke on personal growth, the power of reading, seeking mentorship, and getting out of your comfort zone. Buckle up for this episode, it's a good one! If you are ready to sta...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Who says you can't grow, learn, AND have fun all at the same time?! That's exactly what we did on this episode of The Streetwise Podcast. This episode feature's Jordan Mather. She is a Director of Franchise Development for House Master Home Inspections, which is a franchise brand under the Neighborly umbrella. House Master is in the home services space centered around providing exceptional customer service, which they do by providing home inspections to their customers. Jordan is a wealth of kno...
May 09, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 59
If you are looking for a bit of encouragement to help get you off of ZERO and moving towards achieving your dreams, this is the episode for you. Often when we get punched in the stomach, and knocked down, we are ready to quit and give up on everything that we have ever wanted to do or become. Jamie Dawson is a beautiful example of what you can build when you choose to stand right back up and to keep fighting for who you are and the dreams you want to achieve. She did not let adversity stop her f...
May 06, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Jeff Dudan is the true definition of a leader, a mentor, and better yet, a coach. AdvantaClean, the Dudan Group, Homefront Brands only scratches the surface of this man's resume and we dive right into where he started and how he build his amazing franchise empire. In this episode we talk family, failures, franchising, leadership, building teams, and so much more. I have been a fan of Jeff Dudan for a few years now. He has two books, "Hey Coach" and "Discernment" both are available on Amazon. htt...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Have you ever wondered what it is like to start up your very own franchise business? Have you been interested in leaving your 9-5 job but was unsure about what the path to entrepreneurship would look like? In the episode we talk to Suzanna Austin a franchisee of K9 Resorts, a luxury pet hotel franchise helping pet owners care for their beloved furry friends while providing an amazing opportunity for aspiring business owners to get into the entrepreneurial game. We learn about the ups and downs o...
Apr 26, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 56
You can't listen to this episode without your IQ taking a couple ticks in the positive direction. Michael Hartel is the Founder and CEO of Cabinet IQ a quickly growing franchise concept based in Austin Texas. In this episode, Michael goes deep into his background as a PHD scientist and how he has been able to use his experience in building an exceptional franchise business. Home Services is usually not a sexy business, but through support and building a solid team on the back end, they are makin...
Apr 21, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 55
What a fun conversation with Brand President and CEO of CertaPro Painters - Mike Stone. Every person's journey into franchising is different. No path is the same but the goal is similar... Build a great service business while empowering hundreds entrepreneurs to do the same. CertaPro is a BEAST in the painting space. As a franchisee of a different painting concept, it was great for me to get the opportunity to talk to Mike as he broke down what makes CertaPro Painters different from the rest. Ch...
Apr 20, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 54
I remember first getting acquainted with Scott Greenberg through reading The Wealthy Franchisee a few years ago. This book was huge for my development as a business owner because he gave key examples and stories differentiating between what makes a franchisee successful, and what characteristics lead to their failure. There are so many factors to consider when going into business ownership for yourself. A huge difference in going into a franchise vs starting your own business from scratch is the...
Apr 15, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 53
I have been looking forward to doing this interview for a while. Brian Beers was not the first person with a franchising podcast that I started listening to when I wanted to level up my game. But he definitely has been one of the most influential. Brian is an impressive individual in the franchising space. But even more impressive is the massive operation he is building with his team. To expand from owning 7 Midas Automotive locations to now well over 30+ is amazing. He hasn't stopped there... H...
Apr 08, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 52
What a fun episode! Never would I ever have guessed when I met the Brand President of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters... randomly in an elevator... that he used to be a touring musician hitting the MTV circuit! Never judge a book by it's cover! The episode is full of wisdom as Danny Horboychuk is a wealth of knowledge. How does one transition from sales to Brand President? How does a business with corporately owned locations transition into a franchise platform in order to expand across the co...
Apr 03, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Have you ever wondered how certain organizations fund their new projects when the revenue doesn't quite add up? Have you been wanting to start a new venture yourself, but have no idea where you would get the money to get started. Insert Neil Reid and Grants for YOU. Neil and his team are experts in helping you find and win grants in order to get your business or non-profit organization the funding it needs to sustain and get you to the next level. Check this one out! You're bound to learn someth...
Mar 26, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 23
I loved getting to talk to Sung Ohm the CEO of FranDevCo. This conversation revolves around building a business, why franchising is a special opportunity if done responsibly, and how to navigate your first franchise investment. Sung's unique perspective provides such a value add as he's been through just about every seat within the franchise space. If you are interested in learning more about franchising and launching your own franchise business, this is the episode for you. Buckle up, get your ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 50
If you are looking for a true testament of the entrepreneurial dream, Fred Tomlin and Sherrod Hunter are it. These two started Accelerated Waste Solutions and have spun it into a quickly growing franchise system that is setting budding entrepreneurs up for success in the franchise ownership game. If you are looking for an episode full of insight into what it takes to overcome failure, build a system off of pain points and shared experiences, as well as building up a business and turning it into ...
Mar 13, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Welcome to the Streetwise Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, franchising, and everything in between. I'm your host, Matthew McReynolds, and today we have a special guest, Aaron Harper, the CEO of Rolling Suds, a power washing franchise concept. Aaron is not just your average CEO; he's a passionate advocate of responsible franchising. Today, we're going to pick his brain about what it takes to build a successful franchise while maintaining integrity and responsibility...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Welcome to The Streetwise Podcast! On this episode we dive deep into the world of franchising with two seasoned experts. I had a great time talking to Dru Carpenito. He's been in the game for much longer than I have. I came across him the very first time after listening to his episode on on of my favorite franchise podcasts, Franchise Empires. Hosted by the Wolf of Franchising. It's great to be able to share this platform with him. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of franchising, offering ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 47
The path of getting into a franchise can be a long one. Having people work with you from the beginning who know the journey well is super important. On today's episode we talk to Dana DeMarino. She is a the Director of Franchise Development for Franchise Fastlane representing the brand Tippi Toes. I happen to like this brand a lot, but what I like even more is Dana's experience as a franchisee of two difference concepts. One of which being Tippi Toes. We talk about the brand a little bit, but fo...
Feb 28, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 46
What happens when The Franchisologist makes it onto The Streetwise stage? You'll have to tune in to find out! I loved talking to Melissa Lewis to hear about her story and how she got started in her role as a Franchise Consultant. She may be humble, but she is a BEAST in the franchising space. Over the years she has built an impressive business! She is a staple in the industry and we can all learn a lot from her story and her mindset. She truly has a passion for helping people on their journey to...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This episode is super special to me. Kim Daly is amazing the the franchise consulting space and it was a dream come true to be able to have her on the podcast and share her wisdom that she has gained from over 22 years of experience. Her channel was one of the first I started listening to when I started to study and level up my game in the franchising space. You could say that I have her to partially thank for becoming a franchise consultant in the first place. Every person I help in navigating ...
Feb 22, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 44
After 9 years in the NFL, Alex Okafor had to take specific intentional measures to recreate his identity and redefine his purpose. After we do a specific thing for so long, that thing becomes a part of us. It's only natural to have that task or role become a part of our identity. So, what do we do when that ends? Whether we get laid off from our job, or retire from the first stage of our career, it pays to have a plan as we build out the 2.0 version of ourselves. I think you're going to like thi...
Feb 22, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 43
