Franchise Friday

In this episode of Franchise Friday, Melissa talks with Dan Durney, and Franchisors Emmie, and Angela, of Assisting Hands.

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Emily (Emmie) Knox, LMSW

Owner, Assisting Hands West Austin, Area Representative Austin/San Antonio
Emmie Knox is a Licensed Master Social Worker who owns Assisting Hands Home Care and works with older adults and their families to help create a personalized care plan for...

In this episode of Franchise Friday – with Melissa Pang and Doni Ferreira of  iTrip
Meet Doni Ferreira
Franchise Development Specialist 
Doni Ferreira is a seasoned franchise professional with over 10 years of experience in business development, operations, training, and legal aspects of franchising. He has extensive experience in successfully placing qualified candidates through vetting and by getting to learn more abo...

In Franchise Friday Podcast episode 219 Melissa Pang Interviews Sarah Van Aken VP of Franchise Development BrandOne

Sarah Van Aken is an inspiring and solutions-focused Senior Executive, Advisor, and Board Member with nearly 20 years of success across the full business lifecycle of consumer products, technology and sustainability. Her broad areas of expertise include innovative business design & transformation, culture...

About episode 218 Mellisa Pang interviews Debra Cohen, Franchise Development Team Lead, Real Property Management
 
Debra's Bio:
Before I joined Real Property Management, I was what people call a "mompreneur". After the birth of my first daughter, I left a successful career as VP of a global aviation magazine for a less glamorous pursuit - motherhood.  Over the next six months, I developed a business plan ...

In this episode, Melissa Pang talks with Jeffrey Polino from The Alternative Board.

About Jeffrey Polino: I have a very interesting position and role at The Alternative Board: I am charged with the responsibility for innovation and all that it brings.

Here at TAB, we bring together business owners, presidents, and CEOs of non-competing businesses to overcome challenges, seize new opportunities and optimize their b...

In this episode, Melissa Pang talks with Albert Hermans, Albert has been a member of the Floor Coverings International team since 2015. Albert served on our Operations Team for years until 2020 when he began working with our Franchise Development Team. Having worked in Operations with our most experienced franchisees, he brings practical field experience as he coaches prospective franchisees toward business ownership. For his entir...

In this episode, Melissa Pang speaks with Joe Flanders and Manish Vakil of Tumbles Kids Fitness Gym

Joe Flanders is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Tumbles and is the go-to guru for streamlining processes and overseeing franchisee operations support. He manages the interior design and buildout of Tumbles locations, finds and facilitates third-party partnerships for equipment, designs our STEAM curriculum, maintains t...

In this episode, Buzz Franchise Brands is a fast-growing multi-brand franchising company that builds companies that get people talking. With a primary focus on providing quality home services, the Buzz Franchise Brands family is made up of three brands: Pool Scouts, residential pool cleaning and maintenance provider, Home Clean Heroes, a residential cleaning brand and most recently, British Swim School, a swim instruction franchise...

Franchise Friday – Episode 213 with Brandon Breath and Marissa Frois about IFA 2023

In this episode, Melissa Pang talks with Brandon Breath and Marissa Frois about IFA 2023

Meet Brandon Breath:
Career Ownership Coach | Small Business Owner | Changing Lives by Showing YOU what IS Possible | 2022 Coach of the Year & IFA Franchisee of the Year.

In the current economic environment, many people are in ...

In this episode with Melissa Pang and April Porter: Business Growth Strategist, Founder and CEO of Ask April Porter

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As an award-winning entrepreneur with a proven record of success in growth strategy through lead generation, sales training, and employee performance, I have experienced first-hand t...

Excerpted from post article https://futureoffranchising.com/podcast/franchise-friday-episode-211-with-mike-condon-of-homewell-care-services/ where Melissa speaks with Mike Condon of HomeWell Care Services

Mike Condon, Medical Equipment Executive Helping Others Transition Into Business Ownership.

I worked in the medical equipment industry for 10+ years where I got to develop the skills and business acumen that enab...

Franchise Friday - Episode 210 Roger Ewart from America’s Swimming Pools

Experience in emerging to multi-brand International Franchise Operations, Support, Training and Development. Brick and mortar specialty retail to home service concepts.

America's Swimming Pool Company (ASP) is America's leading home-based Pool Service Franchise. I am directly responsible for the development of the brand nationally. ...

Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development

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Michelle Holliman’s work within the franchising industry dates back to 1997.  Throughout that time, she built experience by working for the parent companies of well-known brands such as Heavenly Ham, HoneyBaked Ham, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Planet Smoothie and P.J.’s Coffee. Michelle served as the Director of Franchise ...

In this episode, Melissa speaks with Rob Taylor at Hounds Town

Why invest in a Hounds Town USA Franchise? About Hounds TownHounds Town USA is a fully interactive doggie daycare franchise, overnight dog boarding, and dog wash facility that offers customers worry-free and reliable pet care service.

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Founded in 2001 by former NYPD and Nassau County Police canine handler Michael S. Gould, Hounds Town ...

Franchise Friday podcast episode 198 host Melissa Pang speaks with Brian McNamara of The Entrepreneur Source

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Meet Brian McNamara: My role is to coach individuals who are experiencing a career transition and interested in new challenges different than those that they have known. For many of my clients this includes the possi...

New Franchise Friday Franchise Friday – Episode 207 with Adam Winnett of WOW 1 DAY PAINTING

Franchise Friday, where you can watch or listen as we explore franchising, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership, speaking with the franchise industry thought leaders and subject matter experts that shape the Future Of Franchising. #FranchiseFriday – For more about our podcast, visit our website: https://futureoffranchising...

In this episode, Melissa speaks with Albert Hermans of Floor Coverings International

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I’m an upbeat personality and I pride myself on facing opportunities head-on. My experience in creating multiple brands has taught me many life and professional lessons. Through these experiences, I’ve been extremely fortunate to learn about myself and create personal self-awareness around my stren...

Franchise Friday podcast episode 205 host Melissa Pang speaks with Brandon Neilson of The Dog Stop

Franchise Friday, where you can watch or listen as we explore franchising, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership, speaking with the franchise industry thought leaders and subject matter experts that shape the Future Of Franchising. #FranchiseFriday – For more about our podcast, visit our website: https://futureoffran...

In this Franchise Friday: Episode 204 with Colette Bell of Ace Handyman Services, I understand the hard work, dedication and challenges that one must overcome to build a successful franchise.

I have been a franchisor for nearly 20 years and have been involved in starting up and operating formerly Handyman Matters and now Ace Handyman Services. The acquisition of Ace Hardware on September 4, 2019, will be a tremendous impro...