The Advisory Board | Expert Franchising Advice for Franchise Leaders
Every franchise needs expert advice. So, we're bringing the business strategy, marketing, sales, and franchise growth experts to you. Join franchising gurus to learn best practices in franchise sales, franchise marketing, franchise operations, and even motivation and franchisee relationship management. We'll deliver actionable, valuable insights each podcast from true experts in franchising that are really doing what they talk about, rather than just talking about it. It's a subtle but important difference that you'll feel when you tune in. This is a no chest-beating podcast as well. There are plenty of those available. We focus on what we know will help emerging, growing and even well-established franchise systems take the next step toward franchising nirvana. We'll publish a new episode every 10 days, and episodes should last between 25 and 40 minutes. Enjoy!
Episodes
May 6, 2025 • 47 mins
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Sponsored by ClientTether
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave sits down with a true heavyweight in franchise marketing: Lonnie Jones, founder and CEO of Local SEO Help. Lonnie’s been deep in the SEO trenches for years, helping franchise brands (including powerhouses like Horsepower Brands) dominate digital real estate in competitive verticals. But make no mistake—thi...
Sponsored by ClientTether
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave sits down with a true heavyweight in franchise marketing: Lonnie Jones, founder and CEO of Local SEO Help. Lonnie’s been deep in the SEO trenches for years, helping franchise brands (including powerhouses like Horsepower Brands) dominate digital real estate in competitive verticals. But make no mistake—thi...
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April 29, 2025 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to The Advisory Board Podcast, where we bring in franchise experts to help you grow brands that stand the test of time — and maybe even scale faster than you thought possible.
Today’s guest? None other than Colt Florence, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising. Colt’s not just a heavy hitter on the business side — he’s literally a big dude (f...
Welcome back to The Advisory Board Podcast, where we bring in franchise experts to help you grow brands that stand the test of time — and maybe even scale faster than you thought possible.
Today’s guest? None other than Colt Florence, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising. Colt’s not just a heavy hitter on the business side — he’s literally a big dude (f...
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April 22, 2025 • 35 mins
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In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen sits down with Bennett Maxwell, founder of Dirty Dough, to unpack one of the most talked-about growth stories in franchising — and a masterclass in turning legal pressure into brand power.
Bennett shares his journey from door-to-door sales and a successful solar exit to buying a single cookie shop and scaling it to over 75 u...
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen sits down with Bennett Maxwell, founder of Dirty Dough, to unpack one of the most talked-about growth stories in franchising — and a masterclass in turning legal pressure into brand power.
Bennett shares his journey from door-to-door sales and a successful solar exit to buying a single cookie shop and scaling it to over 75 u...
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April 15, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen sits down with Michelle Henry, founder and CEO of Face Foundry, one of the fastest-growing skincare franchise brands in the country — and a masterclass in modern franchising done right.
Michelle shares the incredible journey of launching Face Foundry within minutes of selling her $25M apparel brand and why she built the entire concept out of a personal need for accessib...
Michelle shares the incredible journey of launching Face Foundry within minutes of selling her $25M apparel brand and why she built the entire concept out of a personal need for accessib...
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April 8, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen sits down with the deeply insightful Mark Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of DevHub, a leading website platform purpose-built for multi-location and franchise brands.
Right off the bat, Mark brings the heat (and some serious shade game), challenging the franchise industry's outdated views on digital infrastructure. He explains why most franchise brands think they own their ...
Right off the bat, Mark brings the heat (and some serious shade game), challenging the franchise industry's outdated views on digital infrastructure. He explains why most franchise brands think they own their ...
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March 18, 2025 • 46 mins
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The Exit Strategy Playbook with Pete BaldineWelcome back to another episode of The Advisory Board Podcast! As always, we bring in experts from the franchise community to provide real, actionable advice that helps you make meaningful changes in your franchise system. We’re all about helping your units succeed today while also setting you up for a successful exit strategy down the road.
This episode is prou...
The Exit Strategy Playbook with Pete BaldineWelcome back to another episode of The Advisory Board Podcast! As always, we bring in experts from the franchise community to provide real, actionable advice that helps you make meaningful changes in your franchise system. We’re all about helping your units succeed today while also setting you up for a successful exit strategy down the road.
This episode is prou...
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March 4, 2025 • 43 mins
Welcome to another insightful and engaging episode of The Advisory Board Podcast! This week, host Dave Hansen sits down with the incredible Danessa Itaya, President of BioOne, to uncover the secrets of franchise success. With over 30 years of experience in franchising, Danessa has seen it all—from building brands from the ground up to leading established franchise systems.
A huge thank you to our episode sponsor, ClientTether, for m...
A huge thank you to our episode sponsor, ClientTether, for m...
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February 25, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen teams up with franchise industry veteran Doug Smith, Senior VP of Franchise Development at the Belfor Franchise Group, to break down what it really takes to build a sustainable, thriving franchise. Doug—who’s not only an expert in the field but also just shed 50 pounds—shares decades of wisdom on creating solid support systems that empower franchisees from the jump.
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February 4, 2025 • 34 mins
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, where we bring in franchising industry experts to help you build resilient and thriving brands, no matter the economic climate. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, ClientTether, for making this conversation possible!
This episode features Ron Davison, Chief Revenue Officer at Jumpstart Financing, who shares groundbreaking insights into franchise funding. As...
This episode features Ron Davison, Chief Revenue Officer at Jumpstart Financing, who shares groundbreaking insights into franchise funding. As...
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January 15, 2025 • 39 mins
Welcome back to The Advisory Board Podcast, where we bring together franchise community experts to share actionable insights that help you grow and improve your brand. This episode is proudly sponsored by ClientTether, your go-to solution for CRM and lead management in franchising. Big thanks to them for making this conversation possible!
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting David Dunsmuir, president of Gotcha Covered, the premier ...
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting David Dunsmuir, president of Gotcha Covered, the premier ...
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December 30, 2024 • 53 mins
Welcome back to The Advisory Board Podcast, the place where franchise experts deliver actionable insights to help you build a brand that thrives. In this episode, Dave Hansen sits down with the ever-energetic Michael Hyam, a familiar face (and perfect hair) in the franchise world. For a twist, Michael trades his usual look for a hat, and trust us, you’ll want to check out the video to see it. Known as the director of the National F...
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December 24, 2024 • 39 mins
🎙 Welcome back to The Advisory Board Podcast! In this episode, we explore the transformative power of data in the franchise world with Christian Pillat, founder and CEO of Transitiv. Christian, a seasoned entrepreneur and former multi-unit franchise owner, shares his journey of building tools that help franchises harness the potential of collaboration, peer benchmarking, and analytics. With a passion for data and a knack for pickl...
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December 17, 2024 • 43 mins
Episode Title: The Women Leading Franchising’s Future with Sherri Fishman
Sponsored by: ClientTether – The Ultimate Franchise Sales & Client Retention Platform
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen is joined by Sherri Fishman, a trailblazer in franchise PR and the founder of Fishman PR. Sherri’s warmth, wisdom, and wit make her a true standout in the industry, and her insights on the evolving role of wom...
Sponsored by: ClientTether – The Ultimate Franchise Sales & Client Retention Platform
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen is joined by Sherri Fishman, a trailblazer in franchise PR and the founder of Fishman PR. Sherri’s warmth, wisdom, and wit make her a true standout in the industry, and her insights on the evolving role of wom...
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December 10, 2024 • 45 mins
In this exciting episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving world of franchise compliance and regulations with none other than Lane Fisher, co-founder and senior partner at Fisher Zucker law firm. Lane is a stalwart in the franchise community, representing over 150 brands and spearheading transformative initiatives such as the Franchise Springboard Conference. Host Dave Hansen masterfully navigates this i...
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December 5, 2024 • 38 mins
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Welcome back to another episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, where we dive deep into actionable insights to help franchise owners and business leaders build thriving systems. This week, Dave Hansen hosts Iris Grimm, founder and CEO of Leaven Zest, who brings over two decades of experience as an executive and leadership coach. Iris’s unique journey from East Germany to the United State...
Welcome back to another episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, where we dive deep into actionable insights to help franchise owners and business leaders build thriving systems. This week, Dave Hansen hosts Iris Grimm, founder and CEO of Leaven Zest, who brings over two decades of experience as an executive and leadership coach. Iris’s unique journey from East Germany to the United State...
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November 26, 2024 • 40 mins
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen is joined by Ryan Parsons, CEO of eVive Brands and co-founder of Brothers That Just Do Gutters, to unravel the intricacies of franchise growth powered by technology and data. Ryan brings his two decades of experience in franchising and a wealth of hard-earned wisdom to the conversation, offering insights into how brands can achieve operational excellence and scale effe...
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November 19, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, host Dave Hansen is joined by franchise community expert Cassidy Ford for an inspiring conversation packed with practical advice and meaningful life lessons. Cassidy, a seasoned franchise professional with over a decade of experience, shares her unique insights on navigating challenges, embracing change, and finding personal and professional success.The discussion kicks off with Cassid...
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November 12, 2024 • 44 mins
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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Advisory Board Podcast! We’re thrilled to have Monica Rothgery with us, an industry trailblazer and the powerhouse behind “Lessons from the Drive-Thru.” She joins us with years of experience in frontline leadership and growth strategy, spanning from her early days at Taco Bell to her pivotal role leading 4,000 KFC locations. From her journey,...
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Advisory Board Podcast! We’re thrilled to have Monica Rothgery with us, an industry trailblazer and the powerhouse behind “Lessons from the Drive-Thru.” She joins us with years of experience in frontline leadership and growth strategy, spanning from her early days at Taco Bell to her pivotal role leading 4,000 KFC locations. From her journey,...
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October 29, 2024 • 36 mins
Welcome to another episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, where we bring together the best minds in franchising to share real-world insights that help you build a successful franchise brand. Big thanks to our episode sponsor, ClientTether, for making today’s conversation possible!
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Hewitt, a true legend in the world of franchising. John has spent 55 years in the industry, bui...
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Hewitt, a true legend in the world of franchising. John has spent 55 years in the industry, bui...
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October 15, 2024 • 37 mins
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Advisory Board Podcast! In today’s episode, Dave Hansen sits down with Paul Ebert, President of Two Maids and a leader at Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), to unpack actionable strategies that help franchise owners elevate their businesses. Paul, a finance-driven, tech-savvy leader, shares his expertise on improving franchise performance, growing AUV (average unit volume), and using data to...
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