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.
Episodes

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Chris Simnick was one of our favorite interviews. Chris Simnick has over 40 years of business and franchise experience as an independent business owner, franchisee, and franchisor. His background is at many levels, and he has held numerous positions in franchising.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Franchise podcast with Melanie Bergeron
I have always wanted to interview Melanie Bergeron, the Chair for Two Men and a Truck. We had Melanie on our sixth-anniversary show. Melanie gave some great advice. One great feature of franchising is that you can speak to previous and current franchisees.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Franchise podcast with Terry Corkery, founder of Franchise Works and now JDog
Over the years, we have had some great stories on franchising. Today's podcast features Terry Corkery of FranchiseWorks.com. Terry said something profound when we interviewed him on our weekly radio show. He suggested that franchising levels the playing field. Find out why.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Franchise podcast interview with Darren Guccione, founder of Keeper Security Inc. Darren Guccione gives excellent advice to those individuals looking to buy a franchise. Darren Guccione is the CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, Inc. Keeper Security, Inc. is the creator of Keeper, the world's most downloaded password manager and digital vault.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Franchise podcast with Steve Caldiera, former president of the International Franchise Association
Today's quote comes from the President of the International Franchise Association, Steve Calidiera. This quote has been used often on our show but explained more deeply. One of the many benefits of franchising is support.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
This clip was one of our most popular podcasts to date. Today's great quote in franchising comes from Tony Lutfi, the chief executive officer of the Marlu Investment Group. The Marlu Investment Group is a franchise owner of systems like Little Caesars, Sizzler, Jack in the Box, and Arby's.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Today's Great Quote in Franchising podcast comes from franchise expert and veteran Craig Slavin. Craig has five decades of experience in all aspects of franchising. His great quote that pertains to franchising was, "Just because you can afford the airplane doesn't mean you should be the pilot." He eloquently explains how this pertains to buying a franchise.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from Sam Hance of the Stone Coat franchise opportunity. Sam advises on what steps a prospective franchisee should take before buying a franchise.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Dr. Martin J. McDermott of Franchise Interviews podcast and radio show
One of the shows I strongly recommend listening to if you are an aspiring entrepreneur is Stop Riding the Pine (http://www.StopRidingThePine.com). The show is hosted by the popular Jaime Jay. Jaime is an amazing interviewer and speaks with entrepreneur.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Not long ago, we had a Great Quote in Franchising Podcast called "Date A Little". The podcast suggested the importance of getting to know you mate. Another element that is equally important is getting to know the parents and family members.