Franchise Interviews 4.0

Hair Club Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews

Did you know that around 30% of people experience hair loss by age 30, and that number jumps to 50% by age 50? Interestingly, 40% of those affected are women. Despite its prevalence, hair loss and the available treatment options are often misunderstood. Hair Club occupies a unique space—it's not a medical necessity like treatment for a chronic condition, but it's certainly more than just a luxury, as hair loss can have a significant impact on an individual's self-esteem and quality of life.
Recognizing the importance of accessibility, Hair Club has offered financing options to customers from the very beginning, ensuring their services are within reach for anyone seeking help.

Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning Franchise Opportunity

We are meeting Onyi Odunukwe, the CEO of Glo Tanning - A Franchise that is about to open its 100th location shortly and has seen 4X revenue growth in the past 3 years alone. As a minority-owned business in a landscape that doesn’t typically see minority owners (Tanning/Skincare) and the holder of a commercial Real Estate Portfolio of over nine figures, Onyi’s success story has seen much adversity and much success, and he can provide some amazing detail as to how Glo is being built, the team building strengths of programs like employee franchise ownership programs and the realities of today’s market. Glo Tanning was voted NWA’s “Best of the Best” in 2015, 2016, & 2017! Whether you want a traditional suntan or a sunless spray tan, Glo Tanning is the place for you! Glo Tanning believes in giving their clients the best in everything – great prices, educated staff, advanced equipment, and high-quality products – and with plenty of options to customize your plan to achieve a gorgeous suntan or a natural-looking sunless spray tan. In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Dave Mele, President of Pool Scouts on Franchise Interviews

With more homeowners prioritizing their outdoor spaces, the demand for pool installations and maintenance has skyrocketed in recent years. But what’s really driving this trend? We are meeting with Dave Mele, pool expert and brand president of Pool Scouts to talk about some key factors the brand is seeing.Post-Pandemic Outdoor Living Boom: Since 2020, homeowners have been investing heavily in their backyards, with pools becoming a top feature for recreation and relaxation.
Aging Infrastructure: Many existing pools are decades old, leading to a rise in renovations and ongoing professional maintenance to keep them safe and functional.
Eco-Conscious Upgrades: Advances in energy-efficient pool equipment and sustainable cleaning solutions are making pool ownership more appealing—and cost-effective—than ever.
Listen to our interview with Dave and what these trends mean for homeowners and pool businesses. 

Fantastic Sam's - An Evening With Jerome, Boyton, and Scott

On today's two part show, we are meeting with the Fantastic Sam's franchise opportunity. This will be the second time we had Fantastic Sam's on the show. With over 1,300 salons located throughout North America, Fantastic Sam's Hair Salons is one of the world's leading full-service hair care franchises with an outstanding reputation for providing quality hair care services for the whole family. Fantastic Sam's Hair Salons has been consistently ranked as one of the top franchise opportunities by Entrepreneur Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Franchise Times and Bonds. We are meeting with the CEO to Fantastic Sam's Scott Colabuono. Scott will discuss the brand's growth strategy, the role of a Fantastic Sam's franchisee, what the brand looks for in franchisees, and the hair care industry as a whole. We are also going to have Rich Upson, multi-unit Fantastic Sam's franchisee from San Antonio!

Nellie Akalp, the CEO and Co-founder of CorpNet.com

Franchise Interviews meets with Nellie Akalp of CorpNet
We’re meeting with Nellie Akalp, the CEO and co-founder of CorpNet.com, a trusted provider of business incorporation, LLC formation, and corporate compliance services. Nellie entered the industry in 1997, when she and her husband launched their first company with only $100, eventually selling it to Intuit in 2005 for $20 million. CorpNet now offers a partner program that enables entrepreneurs to white-label startup and compliance filings. Through this program, Nellie has collaborated with numerous franchisors and franchisees to establish corporations, LLCs, and maintain compliance, helping businesses remain in good standing. In Part Two, we share a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Nancy Friedman, AKA The Telephone Doctor - An Evening With

Franchise interview with The Telephone Doctor Nancy FriedmanNancy and Marty Discuss almost everything on this show from customer service, LinkedIn and business. 
Nancy Friedman, Founder of Telephone Doctor: Nancy is a leading expert in customer service training, frequently featured by major media outlets like Oprah, CNN, and Franchise Interviews, The Wall Street Journal. Moreover, Nancy has been voted one of America's Favorite Speakers.
ServiceSkills.com: Her organization offers an eLearning platform with over 100 online training modules covering various aspects of customer service, sales, and management.
Author and Keynote Speaker: Nancy has written nine books and delivers high-energy keynote presentations that inspire and motivate audiences with practical tips and techniques.
Focus on Millennials: In her discussions, Nancy addresses perceptions of Millennials in customer service, sharing insights from her experiences at industry conferences.
Interview Format: The podcast features a conversation about the "4 Cs of communication" (Covid, Civility, Culture, and Customers) and includes a segment with questions reminiscent of James Lipton’s interview style.

The m2M Solution - Fixing Marketing Mishaps

Fixing Marketing mishaps: the m2m solutionA woman tries out a local fitness franchise but has a disappointing experience and decides not to return. Four months later, she receives a promotional message thanking her for being a loyal customer. Meanwhile, another customer receives a text that reads, "We've missed you! Recommit to your fitness plan and enjoy a 10 percent discount on personal training." The issue is that this customer is an active member who has been visiting the franchise three times a week for the past six months.
What went wrong? Both of these "marketing failures" wasted the franchisee's local marketing budget, harmed the relationship with a loyal customer, and exacerbated the frustration of an unhappy one.
We are set to meet with Mark Montini from m2M. m2M specializes in automated marketing solutions that leverage data from CRM and POS systems to craft effective local marketing campaigns for franchisees. Their automated and measurable marketing solutions come with a unique level of personalized service, ensuring campaigns are both efficient and effective.
In part two, we will continue our discussion with Marty McDermott from New York radio, alongside the Marketing Doctor, Dr. John Tantillo. Click the play button below to listen to the show. 

Mark Block, Real Estate Expert on Franchise Interviews

Finding your way through the real estate maze with mark blockIn recent years, the real estate market has undergone significant changes, making it increasingly challenging for franchisees to navigate and secure the ideal location for their franchise. We’re excited to welcome Mark Block as our guest. Mark brings extensive expertise in real estate and has a remarkable talent for guiding franchisees through the complexities of the market to find prime locations.

Kevin Hein, Franchise Attorney on Franchise Interviews

Franchise Interview with Attorney Kevin HeinDon and Marty described this as a "must-listen" interview with Kevin Hein. Mr. Hein has authored numerous articles on franchise-related matters and has presented at various regional and national franchise conferences, including the American Bar Association Forum on Franchise Law Annual Meeting, the Franchise Finance Conference, the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference, and the Fourth Annual Restaurant Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Forum. 

Darren Guccione, Founder of Keeper Inc.

Talking security and entrepreneurship with Darren Guccione, Founder of Keeper Inc. 
We’re sitting down with Darren Guccione, the CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, Inc., the company behind Keeper, the world's most downloaded password manager and digital vault. In our conversation with Darren, we’ll explore topics like security, franchising, and entrepreneurship. Click the play button below to listen to our interview with him.