In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews franchising legend Paul Pickett, the Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Franchising for Wild Birds Unlimited. Paul shares his journey from being a bird lover and ornithology graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in the franchising industry. He discusses the origins of Wild Birds…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-Packouts, shares insights about his journey from marketing to becoming a key player in the disaster restoration industry. He discusses the unique franchise model of 1-800-Packouts, a company specializing in packing, cleaning, and restoring personal and business contents post-disaster. Stefan highlights the essential traits of…

In this episode of the Franchising 101 podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, takes a deep dive into the concept of semi-absentee franchise ownership. Tim discusses the basic definition of a semi-absentee owner and highlights key considerations for individuals interested in this model, such as leadership traits, time commitment, and accessibility. He also…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews Casey Ridley, the Founder and President of The Designery, a unique franchise that specializes in providing complete solutions for kitchen, bath, and closet renovations. Casey shares his inspiring journey from aspiring medical professional to successful entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way. He details…

This episode of Franchising 101 is a conversation with John Dobelbower about Pirtek, a hydraulic and industrial hose replacement and maintenance business. Listen in as John, the Vice President of Franchise Development at Pirtek, offers a glimpse into a niche industry and the company's background, market size, and growth opportunities. The discussion also covers Pirtek’s…

In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter explains in depth one of the crucial aspects of the franchising process known as validation calls. Listen in to learn about the importance of these calls as opportunities for potential franchise owners to speak with existing franchisees to gather insights and validate their decisions. Tim also outlines…

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…