Franchise Interviews 4.0
Welcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship. People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. It’s no problem if you can’t listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives. To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott. You will also here clips from Martin J. McDermott’s upcoming book, Rock Star MBA.
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
We're meeting with Jeff Oslund, a Re-Bath multi-unit franchisee who operates in Detroit, Traverse City, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio. With 30 years of experience in the industry, he has accumulated several valuable tips for successfully growing a business. Despite his long tenure, Jeff remains innovative and continues to excel within the system, as evidenced by his receipt of the Franchisee of the Year Award at this year's annual conference.
Joining the Re-Bath franchise in its early stages, he has navigated through various industry and economic changes. Throughout his journey, Jeff has consistently supported his employees, weathered challenges, and embraced new opportunities.
During our podcast, Jeff will cover the following topics:
Identifying the right time to expand
Gaining insights into the industry
Hiring the right personnel
Demonstrating adaptability
In Part Two, we'll play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
On today's show, we're asking the "frantrepreneur" who owns one! After exploring various franchise opportunities for aspiring dadpreneurs last month, we're now getting a firsthand look. Join us as we chat with Gregory Lee, a ProTect Painters franchisee in Richardson, TX, about his personal experience and how he balances his business with family life. We'll also dive into the history of ProTect Painters, from its founding by Wayne Scherger in 1994 to its expansion with Service Brands International.
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Premium Service Brands Meets with Franchise Interviews - We have a great show! We're meeting with the CEO of Premium Service Brands, Paul Flick. Paul built Premium Service Brands on the belief that ordinary isn't ordained. Paul founded 360° Painting in 2006, and the brand quickly grew into one of the top painting franchises in the nation. Today, Premium Service Brands is a portfolio of franchise concepts that include:
360° Painting
ProLift Garage Doors
Maid Right
Kitchen Wise & Closet Wise
Window Gang
Rubbish Works Junk Removal
The Grout Medic
House Doctors
RooterMan
In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular "Great Quotes in Franchising" podcast.
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Is the World's Leading Locksmith Franchise ‘POP-A-LOCK' Right for You?: Don Marks & Michael Kleimayer Discuss the Company's System & SuccessWith several hundred franchises in over dozen of states, POP-A-LOCK is considered the world's leading Locksmith Franchise and America's largest Mobile Locksmith, Car Door Unlocking, & Roadside Assistance Service business. Discover a unique franchise opportunity from company representatives Don Marks and Michael Kleimayer. Click the "CLICK HERE TO LISTEN" link below to listen
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
I was recently asked by one of my business students: "What industries have seen an increase in demand in 2020?" One of those industries is pools, with more people staying home and fewer heading to the beach.
Founded in 1992, Poolwerx is one of the world's largest pool and hot tub/spa maintenance providers. You'll hear our interview with the CEO and founder of Poolwerx, John O'Brien.
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
An Entrepreneurial Journey: Jeff McClain, Founder of Patriot Pipeline Inc.We've got a great show today, featuring Jeff McClain, the founder of Patriot Pipeline Inc. This is truly an amazing story of entrepreneurship!
Patriot Pipeline Inc. specializes in underground utilities for both commercial and residential projects. As a Class A General Engineering Contractor, they've been serving Southern California from Wildomar since 2003.
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Welcome back to Franchise Interviews! We've spent a lot of time over the years talking about the home improvement industry, and today, we've got a fantastic episode lined up. We're joined by Ben Davis, President of N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal, and Rick Nance, an N-Hance franchise business owner.
N-Hance is truly changing the game when it comes to renewing your wood cabinets and floors. Imagine this: beautiful, revitalized wood surfaces without all the dust, disruption, or nasty fumes you usually associate with refinishing. And here's the kicker – they can often get the job done in just one day! So, if you've been putting off renewing the wood in your home, this is definitely an episode you'll want to hear.
Founded in 2001 and based out of Logan, Utah, N-Hance is a pioneer in the industry and a trusted partner of Home Depot. They're backed by Harris Research, Inc., the same company behind Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet cleaning company. Their secret? A proprietary chemical abrasion and buffer technique that means no sanding required, and it can cost you about one-third the price of refacing or completely replacing your cabinets.
Stick around to learn more!
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
We are meeting with Michael Kraner, founder of My Backyard Sports. Founded in 2017, My Backyard Sports has been committed to providing its clients with high-end products and services that create unmatched sports experiences at home or in the community, offering customized small, medium, and large-sized sports projects, My Backyard Sports services residential and commercial clients - including homes, schools, churches, recreation centers, condominiums, real estate developers, and businesses. The brand offers a unique and valuable concept by promoting health and staying active both physically and psychologically. We play a clip from our Great Quotes in Franchising podcast in Part Two.
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Mr. Handyman, a trusted brand since 2000, offers a proven franchise opportunity in the growing handyman services industry. Benefit from our established systems, expert training, and ongoing support as you build your own successful business. With a growing population of homeowners seeking reliable and affordable handyman services, now is the perfect time to capitalize on demand and start your own Mr. Handyman franchise.
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Franchise Interviews Meets with the Mosquito Joe Franchise Opportunity - Mosquitoes are big news these days, and so is the solution. Mosquito control is a hot topic. Mosquito Joe, a leading mosquito control treatment company serving residential and commercial customers nationwide. "Find out what makes Mosquito Joe such a hot franchise opportunity and why now is the time to get involved," says Kevin Wilson, CEO of Mosquito Joe.