Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast

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Is your dream franchise opportunity actually a nightmare in disguise? 🛑 Too many entrepreneurs make emotional decisions based on "good vibes" instead of hard numbers, while forced expansions and unethical brokers trap others before they even open their doors. In this deep dive Chantel Soumis and Tariq ...

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CertaPro Painters franchise owner Erik Harris sits down with Chantel Soumis to explain why he chose to buy into a franchise instead of going solo and why he'd never want to be "on an island by himself." He breaks down the real value of franchise support and training, and how it gave him a proven...

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In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise podcast, host Chantel Soumis spotlights Graze Craze, the powerhouse charcuterie and grazing board concept taking the country by storm. Graze Craze's director of franchise development, Shane Lee, joins the show to discuss the brand’s rapi...

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Feeling trapped by the corporate "golden handcuffs" and looking to build real enterprise value through business ownership? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Aaron Harper, the Chairman and Founder of Rolling Suds, to discuss his incredible jou...

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This video breaks down the exact roles, responsibilities, and level of control shared between a franchisor and a franchisee. While the franchisor is responsible for providing the complete operational blueprint including marketing, training guidelines, and brand protection tools the franchisee is the ult...

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This video explores the purpose, structure, and value of franchise royalties from both a franchisee and franchisor perspective. Tariq, Marc and Chris break down how royalties whether percentage-based or flat rates—serve as an investment that allows franchisors to reinvest in systems, tec...

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What does it take to go from entry-level sales rep to franchise owner in the same business you spent years building from the inside out? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Erik Harris, owner and general manager of CertaPro Painters o...

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What does it look like to build a seven figure cleaning business while traveling to over 60 countries as a digital nomad? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Neel Parekh, founder and CEO of MadeThis Franchise, to break down how he wen...

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What does it actually take to scale a painting franchise from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, for a conversation that covers the full journey f...

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What does it actually take to build one of the fastest growing cabinet and countertop franchise brands in the country from scratch? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Marc Magerman sits down with Michael Hartel, founder and CEO of Cabinet IQ, for a conversation tha...

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What does it take to build a franchise network around one of the fastest growing demographics in the country? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we sit down with Dan Durney, Director of Franchise Development for Assisting Hands Home Care, to break down how the company ...

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What are the real pros and cons of buying a franchise — and is it actually the right move for you?What are the real pros and cons of buying a franchise — and is it actually the right move for you? In this video we break down everything a first time franchise buyer needs to know befo...

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This video explores the complexities of purchasing a resale franchise, categorizing opportunities as either high-performing "diamonds" or underperforming "dogs". The speakers discuss the competitive nature of finding quality resales, noting that prime locations are often acquired by private equ...

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The Voda Cleaning and Restoration franchise offers a strategic investment opportunity in the $300 billion restoration industry, utilizing a dual-service model designed to maximize enterprise value and cash flow.

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Most people go into franchise ownership with the wrong expectations and those misconceptions are exactly what this episode is designed to fix. In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we break down the biggest mistakes franchise buyers make, including why franchising is neve...

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Should you start a business from scratch, buy an existing one, or invest in a franchise? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we break down the real differences between all three paths — and how to figure out which one is actually right for you. We cover why franch...

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If you have ever wondered what actually happens between the moment you express interest in a franchise and the day you sign the agreement — this episode breaks down every single step. In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we walk through the complete franchise disco...

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This is a Franchise Empire podcast episode. The guest is Michael White, Chief Development Officer at United Franchise Group (UFG) — a franchising company that owns a portfolio of brands spanning many different industries.

This episode focuses on Signarama, UFG's full-service sign &...

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This video identifies three popular franchises Subway, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, and Quiznos that potential investors should avoid due to systemic failures, lack of transparency, and financial risks. The speaker emphasizes that while people buy franchises for a "proven system," these specifi...