The Perfect Franchise
Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd, two veteran professionals from The Perfect Franchise, as they take you into the world of franchising. A Perfect Show for aspiring entrepreneurs and franchise enthusiasts, this podcast offers practical advice, real success stories and expert guidance on how to navigate the franchise industry.
Episodes
From Family Business to National Success: Kelsey Stuart of Bloomin' Blinds on Franchising and Growth
In this episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Kelsey Stuart, co-founder of Bloomin' Blinds. What started as a small, family-owned business has grown into a successful franchise with over 80 locations across the U.S. Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they uncover the strategies and lessons that helped Bloomin' Blinds thrive in the competitive home services market.
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<...Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they sit down with Marcos Moura, co-owner of Amada Senior Care Franchise, in this insightful episode of the TPF Podcast. Marcos shares the compelling story of how Amada Senior Care was born during the Great Recession and thrived against all odds. With a background in mortgage brokerage and a passion for entrepreneurship, Marcos talks about the convergence of paths that led him and his pa...
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they delve into the world of early childhood education with Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder and CEO of Ivybrook Academy. Discover how Drew and his wife turned a simple idea into a thriving franchise, making a significant impact in children's lives and the franchise industry.
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast! In this episode, our hosts, Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd, are joined by Dan Claps, the dynamic CEO and founder of Voda Cleaning and Restoration. Dan shares his incredible journey from a franchise lead generation expert to a successful franchisor, providing valuable insights into the franchising industry.
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- Dan's early c...
Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast! Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they dive into the world of franchising with industry experts Janet Miller and Matt Friedman. Discover their unique journeys and learn valuable insights about what makes a successful franchisee.
Episode Highlights:
- Janet Miller's Extensive Experience:
- Journe...
Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast, where hosts Khris Simonich and Andrea Floyd speak with the franchise industry's top performers. In this episode, they chat with John Paquette, a franchisee of Wow One Day Painting. John shares his inspiring journey from a 30-year corporate career to owning a successful franchise.
Episode Highlights:
- John's transition from corporate Americ...
Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! Today, we are thrilled to host Steve Thompson, CEO of FocalPoint International. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping businesses achieve their highest potential.
Episode Highlights:
- The origins and growth of FocalPoint
- The role of systems and processes in franchising
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! In this episode, we continue our TPF Expert Insights series with two special guests: David Floyd and Paul Simmons. Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they delve into the world of franchising with these industry experts.
Episode Highlights:
- David Floyd's journey from corporate America to franchise ownership.
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In this episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast, hosts Khris Simonich and Andrea Floyd sit down with Andy Fuller, Chief Hunter of Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting. Andy shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur in pest control and holiday lighting.
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- Career Shift: Andy's transition from corporate frustrations to starting Mosquit...
Join Mark Schnurman, founder of The Perfect Franchise, and Brandon Wilson, TPF coach, as they share their expertise on franchising and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how TPF supports its clients. Discover the key strategies and processes that make franchising a viable path to business ownership.
🎬 Episode Highlights:
- Understanding Franchising: Mark and Brandon debunk common misconceptions about ...
Join Brian Scudamore, founder of O2E Brands, and Adam Winnett of WOW 1 DAY PAINTING for a detailed discussion on the strategies that propel franchise success. Explore their journey of innovation and customer-focused approaches in the competitive franchising landscape.
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Building a Franchise Empire: Insights from Brian Scudamore on evolving from 1-800-GOT-JUNK to establishing O2E Brands.
Innovations in Franchi...
Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd on the Perfect Franchise Podcast to host Julia Berman of Toastique. Explore the journey of how Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice bar, was inspired by founder Brianna Keefe's passion for health and quick, nutritious meals. Learn about their offerings, which include vibrant smoothies, cold-pressed juices and a variety of gourmet toast, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
What you'l...
Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they discuss franchise financing with Mona Janes, an experienced franchise financing coordinator. In this episode, Mona discusses the different financing options available to franchisees and offers expert advice on managing business loans and investments.
What you'll learn:
- A breakdown of financing strategies for franchise investments and tips for selecting the...
Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they explore franchise law with Kit Higgs, an expert who focuses exclusively on franchising. This episode goes into the relationship of a franchise attorney and discusses how Kit's experience offers valuable insights into both sides of the franchise relationship.
What you'll learn:
- The importance of hiring a franchise attorney for prospective franchisees.
Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they explore the franchising world with Scott Sutton, Empower Brands CEO. With over three decades of experience in diverse industries like fast food and petroleum, Scott shares a rich perspective on franchising. This episode dives into his journey from a marketing intern to Chief Development Officer and his insights into Empower Brands' evolution.
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Join Kris and Andrea as they get into the amazing story of Chris Stoness, founder of Sparkle Squad and Elite Window Cleaning. From his beginnings in the music industry to revolutionizing window cleaning through entrepreneurship, Chris shares his journey of transformation and success. Learn about his innovative approach to window cleaning that is changing the industry landscape.
What you'll discover
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd on "The Perfect Franchise" as they host Tom Wood, President of Floor Coverings International. Get inside Tom's journey from a college student looking for a summer job to becoming a leader in the home improvement industry. Discover how Tom took early opportunities in paint franchising to lead a successful floor covering franchise, sharing insights on industry trends, business strategies, and the i...
Eric Martin of Happiness Brands shares on the Perfect Franchise Podcast his plan for succeeding in the home services industry.
Discover how Happiness Brands provides franchisees with a solid support system and insights into the growing demand for home services. Eric's experience gives a route map for entrepreneurs looking to make their own footprint in a lucrative industry.
Ready for a franchise journey that fits your lifestyle a...
Join Michael Nicholas of P3 Cost Analysts on the Perfect Franchise podcast as he reveals how businesses across the country are uncovering hidden savings.
Learn how P3's experts go into complex billing areas like telecommunications and shipping to reduce unnecessary costs, all on a shared savings basis. Michael also talks about the crucial role of P3 franchisees in driving business growth, while the back office does the heavy lifti...
Join the Perfect Franchise Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mike Peterson and Todd Miller of Garage Force.
They go into Mike's transition from marketing to the garage flooring business and how he turned Garage Force into a successful franchise.
Todd shares his growth from construction to managing multiple Garage Force territories, highlighting the potential of semi-absentee ownership in the home services industry.
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