In this episode of Franchising 101,Tim Parmeter welcomes Jessi Brelsford, founder of Taste Buds Kitchen. Jessi shares her remarkable journey from a finance career on Wall Street to creating a unique franchise focused on cooking classes for all ages. She talks about the transition from her original side project, Cupcake Kids, to the full-fledged Taste…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews Brent Greenwood, Vice President of Franchise Development for Martinizing Cleaners. Brent shares his journey into the franchising industry, the innovative features of Martinizing Cleaners, and the various business models available for potential franchisees. The discussion covers the evolution of the brand, the importance of excellent customer…

This week on Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes a very special guest with an exciting announcement. Grab your popcorn and listen in on their hilarious conversation and learn about the launch of a new television show, Franchising 360, on Biz TV. The show will air every Friday at 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific) and…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter explores one of the key moments in the franchise selection process: the 'third call' with clients. Tim explains how FranCoach evaluates and presents three to four franchise options based on detailed discussions and profiles. He emphasizes the importance of keeping an open mind, even if initial choices…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Bobby Strumlauf, Director of Franchise Development for Mr. Appliance, shares his journey from a history teacher to a franchise development director. He discusses the unique aspects of Mr. Appliance, including its business model, advantages, and the robust support provided by its parent company, Neighborly. Bobby also highlights the ease…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter sits down with Ryan Parsons, CEO of Evive Brands, to discuss his journey from co-founding a gutter business with his brother to leading a successful franchise platform. Ryan shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of franchising, the importance of leadership and passion in running a business,…

Create wealth, achieve your goals, and build a legacy in the franchising world. In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, explores the intricacies of scaling a franchise. He discusses the differences between retail and non-retail franchises, key traits needed for a successful owner, and the importance of…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter welcomes Will Bartholomew, the founder and CEO of D1 Training, a fitness franchise dedicated to inspiring and motivating athletes to train like Division 1 athletes. Will shares his personal journey, overcoming an ACL injury in 8th grade to earning a full scholarship to the University of Tennessee…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter speaks with Maya Ratcliff, the founder of Hawaii Fluid Art. Maya shares her inspiring journey from being a banker at Wells Fargo to building a thriving art franchise. After being laid off, Maya moved to Hawaii and began exploring various art forms, eventually discovering fluid art by…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter, Founder and CEO of FranCoach, discusses the preparation needed for the final step in the franchise discovery process—Meet the Team Day, also sometimes known as Discovery Day. Listen in as he describes the steps leading up to this pivotal moment, including the importance of funding strategies, validation…