Unemployable with Jeff Dudan
Unemployable with Jeff Dudan is for people who are done clocking in for someone else’s dream. I’ve built, scaled, and sold companies — now I’m here to help you build yours. This show is about creating your own path, owning the upside, and building something that lasts. If you’re ready to bet on yourself, you’re in the right place. Head over to www.homefrontbrands.com or www.jeffdudan.com to learn more. Let's get you Unemployed in the best way possible. On The Homefront is brought to you by Homefront Brands and hosted by Jeff Dudan.
Episodes
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Duck fat fries and real franchise talk. Jeff Dudan sits down with The Designery owner Rebecca Merola in Quakertown, PA for a “Fries with Franchisees” conversation on what franchising actually is (and what it isn’t). Rebecca shares why the initial leap from a steady paycheck is the hardest part, why not all franchises are created equal, and the one step that protects you from making the wrong de...
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What if the real business superpower isn’t charisma, hustle, or being “the smartest in the room”… but being coachable? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dustin Hillis (author of Capacity) to talk about: Why coachability separates high performers from everyone else The Chick-fil-A hiring “tests” that reveal humility (and why it works) How t...
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The CEO of Homefront Brands Jeff Dudan sits down with Matt & Alicia Heck, owners of Top Rail Fence (Tampa, FL), for "Fries with Franchisees" segment at Sparkman’s Wharf. They share what they wish they knew before buying a franchise, how they evaluated options, and why the franchise model accelerated their “speed to first dollar”—from day-one systems like a website and proven playbooks, to r...
Customers Don’t Want “Best.” They Want Fast. Customer Service Expert Jay Baer & His Best Advice #242
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If you run a business that lives on leads, quotes, and callbacks… this conversation could change your revenue. In this episode, I sit down with marketing and customer experience expert Jay Baer to talk about the advantage most small businesses keep missing: speed. Not just speed to close — speed to respond. We get into why “first contact” sets the tone for the entir...
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👉 Thinking about franchising as a path to wealth? Subscribe and watch this week’s Franchise Friday—you don’t want to miss this one. We talk about franchising a lot on this channel—and for good reason. We believe franchising is one of the greatest wealth-creation vehicles in this country… maybe even the world. In this episode, I sit d...
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What if the same skills used to recruit assets, spot deception, and run covert operations could make you a sharper leader, a better negotiator, and a more dangerous competitor in business? In this episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Andrew Bustamante — former CIA intelligence officer and founder of EverydaySpy — for a conversation that hits hard on the real mechanics of influence: how trust is ...
The $50,000 Fear Test Every Business Owner Faces | Franchise Friday with Jeff Dudan #240 Fear shows up at the exact moment growth requires a decision. Last week, a newly trained franchise owner asked me a $50,000 question—one I’ve heard in different forms for decades. It wasn’t about inventory. It wasn’t about math. It was about belief. In this Franchise Friday episode, I break down: Why business is an infinite game—and why that ma...
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Is AI going to replace service companies… or make the best ones unstoppable? In this episode of Unemployable, Jeff Dudan sits down with Matt Tait, CEO of Decimal, to talk about the real future of accounting, bookkeeping, and tax—and why “AI-only” businesses struggle without trust, accountability, and credibility. We get into: - Why the winners won’t be pure tech OR old-school firms (t...
The Fastest Way to Earn Trust in Business with Communication Expert Rachel DeAlto #238
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In this conversation, Jeff Dudan sits down with communication + connection expert Rachel DeAlto (author of Relatable and The Relatable Leader) to talk about why modern “networks” are often wide but shallow—and what actuall...
Before You Go Multi-Brand, Watch This! (Franchise Empire Rules) with Mary Kennedy Thompson #237
In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, former multi-unit franchisee and Neighborly COO Mary Kennedy Thompson reveals the real path to building a franchise empire—multi-unit, multi-brand, or both. Mary breaks down operational excellence, brand selection, leadership structure, shared services, market penetration, funding strategy...
You Sold the Company… Now What? The King of Exits: Eddie Wilson on Life After the Exit #236 If you think a big exit will finally make you happy, this episode might change your mind. I’m sitting down with Eddie Wilson — the “King of Exits.” He’s owned 120+ companies, built the Empire Operating System used by 3,000+ businesses, launched the Aspire Tour, and feeds and educates 5,000+ kids a day through his foundation. We talk about: T...
How Emerging Trends Are Revolutionizing Business Networks in 2026 with the CEO of BNI #235 Join us on the Unemployable Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Mary Kennedy Thompson, a leader in the franchising world. Discover how her experiences in the Marine Corps and various franchise roles have shaped her leadership style and vision for the future. Learn about the power of networking and the impact of the International ...
How GoHighLevel Became the #1 CRM for Agencies Ceo & Co-Founder Shaun Clark Explains Want better decisions and better customers? Grab a free copy of my book Discernment and see what we’re building at HomefrontBrands.com — links are in the description below. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, I sit down with Shaun Clark, co-founder of HighLevel (Go High Level), the CRM that quietly scaled to millions of businesses by d...
Before Buying a Franchise, Watch This! WITH FRANdata's Edith Wiseman #233 I sat down with Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata, to talk about what it really takes to build a multi-unit or even multi-brand franchise empire. With 4,000+ franchise systems out there, choosing the right brand—and understanding the risks, scalability, economics, and long-term durability—matters more than ever. If you’re exploring franchising or looking t...
Want to turn a single truck or small home-service shop into a $100M+ exit? Hit play now. In this Unemployable episode, Jeff Dudan sits down with Cameron Bawden (Green Mango, Coconut Cleaning, Hype Pharm, 1% Club) to break down delegating vs doing, crushing limiting beliefs, building sticky loyalty programs, dialing in margins, culture, and the leadership systems that let you scale without burning out.
Franchisees Who Are Winning Big—and the Strategies You Need! | Homefront Brands Panel of the Pros Franchisees across Homefront Brands are winning big—and in this Franchise Friday segment, Jeff Dudan breaks down exactly how they’re doing it. Featuring insights from top owners Sean Raferty (Top Rail Fence Denver), Helen & Steve Holden (Temporary Wall Systems Fort Worth), Steve Moore (The Designery Greensboro), Allie Hauser (The Desig...
How to Become Your Highest-Performing Self With Leadership Speaker Ty Bennett #230 Are you leaving potential on the table? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we break down high performance vs human potential, how to redefine success without burning out, and why storytelling, failure, and family are the real levers behind peak performance and influence. We unpack how Ty built a $20M direct sales business, owns the worl...
How High Performers Start Their Day: My Exact Routine Jeff Dudan's Winning Habits #229 Start your day like a high performer. In this Franchise Friday episode, Jeff breaks down the exact morning mission that transformed his clarity, productivity, and capacity to lead—built around standards, focus, and intentional flow-state habits.
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The One Shift That Changes Everything P90X Creator Tony Horton Shares Longevity Lessons #228 P90X creator Tony Horton joins me on Unemployable to talk about getting fitter in your 50s, 60s, and beyond, the real connection between exercise and mental health, and why doing hard things is the secret to staying young. We get into his early days in LA as a broke mime and stand-up comic, how P90X was built to prevent boredom and injury, ...
Building a Winning Franchise System Insights from Jeff Dudan & FRANdata’s Edith Wiseman Start your franchise journey today — grab a free copy of Jeff Dudan’s book Discernment by clicking the link below and visit HomefrontBrands.com to learn how to build a legacy through franchising. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata, to reveal what truly defines a great franchi...
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