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August 30, 2023 55 mins

Episode Highlights:

Jeff Dudan is the CEO and Chairman of HomeFront Brands, a property service franchise platform that empowers entrepreneurs to create thriving franchised residential and commercial property service local businesses. A seasoned business builder and franchise executive, he has more than 30 years of experience building, operating and successfully exiting national franchise brands, including the leading national restoration franchise AdvantaClean. Dudan is also a noted podcast host, published author and keynote speaker. Specializing in leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, media, marketing and more, he continues to share his expertise and inspire positive change in the franchising and entrepreneurial landscape while cementing his legacy as a transformative industry leader.

Website: https://homefrontbrands.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/ 

Undercover Boss: https://vimeo.com/327114597 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdudan/ 

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thehomefrontpod/ 


Key lessons:

1. Hiring employees based on qualities like passion and work ethic leads to greater success.

2. Starting strong and finishing impeccably are crucial for achieving success in business.

3. Franchising can transform lives and communities by providing opportunities for growth.

4. Challenging oneself, taking chances, and trusting oneself are key factors in personal growth and success.

5. Learning and growth come from persevering through failure and setbacks.

6. Surrounding oneself with achievers and those who have overcome similar obstacles is important for success.

7. Making better decisions and leveraging personal values and purpose increases the probability of success.

8. Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and taking action are vital for achieving goals.

9. The constant iteration and focus evolution are necessary in entrepreneurship.

10. Building strong relationships and maintaining a good reputation are essential for long-term success.


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