Episodes

  • Text Request Talks with Robert Mitchell, Chief AI Officer of WSI World
    Sep 19 2024

    Robert Mitchell is the Chief AI Officer of WSI World with over two decades of experience in business expansion and development. In this episode you'll learn how to strategize, optimize, and deploy value-driven solutions at the intersection of AI and business.

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    21 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Kelli Schroeder, VP of Franchise Development for WellBiz Brands
    Sep 12 2024

    Kelli Schroeder is the VP of Franchise Development for WellBiz Brands, and has 15+ years of spearheading domestic and international business development projects across franchise, social enterprise, retail, non-profit, and government agencies. In this episode you'll learn how to best use technology and AI to augment human interactions, as well as strategies to streamline your scheduling and centralize your franchise marketing.

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    22 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Jeff Labrecque, Owner of Bumble Roofing and Conserva Irrigation
    Aug 28 2024

    Jeff Labrecque is the owner of Bumble Roofing, Conserva Irrigation, and Koala Insulation. In this episode you will learn how he cross promotes between his sister brands, provides the ultimate customer experience, and continuously grows his customer base across his businesses.

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    26 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Matt Martin, CEO of RocketBarn Marketing
    Aug 15 2024

    Matt Martin is the CEO of RocketBarn Marketing and has over 13 years of experience in developing competitive local digital marketing programs for top brands. In this episode, Matt will teach you how to build your own brand's reputation by nurturing customers into raving fans and demonstrating a genuine interest in leads that ultimately increases your word-of-mouth marketing and overall conversions.

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    24 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Aicha Bascaro, Founder and CEO of the American Franchise Academy
    Aug 8 2024

    Aicha Bascaro is the Founder and CEO of the American Franchise Academy, as well as a best-selling author, and leading expert in multi-unit franchise efficiency, scaling, and profitability. In this episode you'll learn her best management practices to scale your franchise to the multi-unit level.

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    28 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Justin Hajek, Assistant Vice President of Program Management at DialCare
    Aug 1 2024

    Justin Hajek is the Assistant Vice President of Program Management at DialCare, and has been with their telehealth business since the beginning to help implement different software to streamline their processes. In his episode you'll learn how to help with operations for the patient experience, best practices for connecting clinicians with patients, and general management tips.

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    26 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Rick Popio of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives and Canopy Lawn Care
    Jul 25 2024

    Rick Popio made the switch from a career in telecommunications for franchise ownership, starting with one Outdoor Lighting Perspectives territory, expanding into more, and then opening multiple Canopy Lawn Care territories. Hear how he pushes himself and his teams to keep learning, growing, and taking their business to new heights. Also hear how he partners with complementary companies to make sales and marketing easier.

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    21 mins
  • Text Request Talks with Jack Monson, President of Brand J, and Host and Owner of Social Geek Radio
    Jun 6 2024

    Jack Monson has built a career as a marketer, radio host, and business executive, becoming one of the go-to leaders in the franchising industry. Hear how navigated his career, how he leads a highly effective company in a remote work environment, and what it's like to be a recently acquired company.

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    27 mins