In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes Mike Stone, the President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, to explore the dynamic world of franchising and the painting industry. Mike shares his personal journey from an alumni of the University of Iowa to leading CertaPro Painters, highlighting the company's business model, growth opportunities, and the…

Hear directly from FranCoach clients in our “In Their Words” segment. In this episode, new franchise owner, Ben Floyd, shares what led him to consider franchise ownership, how he navigated the discovery and selection process with FranCoach, his advice for others considering franchising, and what franchise he ultimately chose and why. WANT TO KNOW MORE?…

In this episode of Franchising 101 podcast, Tim Parmeter discusses the reasons why some individuals do not pursue franchise ownership despite considering it. Listen in to learn more about the misconceptions surrounding financial barriers and the critical importance of self-awareness, decision-making, and resilience required to thrive as a franchise owner. Also, discussed are the key…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews Melissa Davis, Managing Director of Franchising at Express Employment Professionals. Melissa shares her journey into the franchising world and explains the services offered by Express, including staffing, recruiting, and employment solutions. The discussion highlights the recession-resistant nature of the industry and the surprisingly minimal industry experience…

In this episode of Franchising 101 Pool Scouts President, Michael Wagner talks about this franchise and the opportunities for scaling, growth, and a community culture that is dedicated to excellence and growth in the pool service industry. Listen in as he and host Tim Parmeter discuss the premium services offered by Pool Scouts and how…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter sits down with Jordan Reed, the Director of Franchise Development for IV Nutrition, to discuss the franchise's services, target customers, business model, support for franchisees, and growth opportunities. IV Nutrition provides IV therapy and additional services like wellness panels, intramuscular shots, and peptide injections. Franchisees do not…

March is Women’s History Month and we are continuing to feature some of the amazing women in franchising. In this episode we welcome Ali Kraus, the Vice President of Marketing at Benetrends, a leading company in franchise financing. Ali shares her unexpected journey into the franchising world, transitioning from a special needs teacher to a…

March is Women’s History Month and we are continuing to feature some of the amazing women in franchising. This week, FranCoach’s Tim Parmeter interviews Sherri Seiber, the President of FranFund, and one of the most remarkable leaders in franchising. Sherri shares her unique journey into the franchising world and FranFund's innovative approach to franchise funding,…

March is Women’s History Month and the Franchising 101 Podcast will be featuring some of the amazing women in franchising to celebrate. This week we are also doing our industry feature with Amy Addington of Woofie’s. The conversation features Amy's journey from corporate life to pioneering in pet services, they highlight the unique opportunities within…

March is Women’s History Month and the Franchising 101 Podcast will be featuring some of the amazing women in franchising to celebrate. This week we are talking to Danessa Itaya, the president of Bio-One, a crime scene and trauma cleaning brand. Danessa shares about her extensive experience in franchising, highlighting her journey from accidentally entering…