If you’re on the fence about franchising—or expanding your portfolio—this one’s for you. We break down who actually wins in franchising, the real traits of top owners, why “required service” beats “sexy concept,” and how to play the long game with guardrails, data, and community. Michael Wagner, president of Roof Scientist at Homefront Brands, joins me to unpack (kidding 😉) the practical stuff: following the model, being the local face of your brand, building teams without drowning in tasks, and picking categories that are resilient, high-margin, and Amazon-proof. We also talk AI/tech in the customer journey, what great franchisors do differently, and the one question to ask yourself before you jump. What you’ll learn Owner traits that beat résumé bullets Why required services + high margins matter more than “sexy” Year-one focus (brand, local presence, customer flow) The mistake new owners make (trying to do it all) How great franchisors lead: people first, candor, numbers AI & tech: where it actually helps the customer journey The question every fence-sitter must answer
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00:00 Cold open & setup 00:32 Welcome + why this conversation matters 01:35 Background — 10+ years in franchising, launching Roof Scientist 02:40 Role at Homefront Brands — building brand number five 03:40 Why first-time owners win — bet on yourself 04:45 Problems franchising actually solves 06:05 Ideal owner profile 07:35 Misconceptions — beyond fast food, required services win 08:50 Mindset shifts for first-time owners 10:10 What great franchisors actually do 11:35 Common early mistakes — and the fix 12:55 The platform edge at Homefront Brands 14:05 Trends — AI, tech, and Amazon-proof categories 15:20 Success story — first franchisee to 3.5M revenue 16:25 On the fence — the one question to ask 17:15 Wrap and next steps 18:10 Key takeaways 19:05 Closing — links and book
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