Franchise Interviews 4.0

Franchise Interview with Painting with a Twist

Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney, longtime friends with a history of brainstorming business concepts, found remarkable success six years post-Hurricane Katrina with a venture that perfectly addressed a unique need in the recovering city of New Orleans — a haven for relaxation, camaraderie, and enjoyment with friends.
Driven by the desire to uplift spirits in post-Katrina New Orleans, Deano explained, "We wanted to do something to lift the spirits of people where we lived after Hurricane Katrina." Recognizing the readiness for change in both the city and themselves, the duo established their first Corks N' Canvas store in Mandeville, La., in 2007.
 

Franchise Interview with My Backyard Sports

We have a scheduled meeting with Michael Kraner, the visionary behind My Backyard Sports. Established in 2017, My Backyard Sports is dedicated to delivering premium products and services, crafting unparalleled sports experiences whether at home or within the community. Specializing in tailor-made small, medium, and large-scale sports projects, the company serves a diverse clientele, encompassing residential and commercial entities such as homes, schools, churches, recreation centers, condominiums, real estate developers, and businesses. 

Franchise Interview with the Gravity Vault franchise.

ABOUT GRAVITY VAULT
Lucas Kovalcik and Tim Walsh - Avid and entrepreneurial-minded climbers - decided to open their first indoor rock gym, The Gravity Vault, in 2004. Natives of Bergen County, NJ, knew there was a need for a state-of-the-art climbing gym and wanted to share their passion for the sport. Opening the first Gravity Vault was the first step in creating a franchise. They knew how fast the sport was growing and wanted a solid foundation with at least two operating gyms before franchising. Their gyms have been featured in Fitness Magazine, the New York Times, The Bergen Record, 201 Magazine, Rockland Today Magazine, and Urban Climber Magazine, just a few publications. Gravity Vault also has been featured on Fox News and two local cable news programs. 

Franchise Interview with Bottle & Bottega

Franchise podcast with the bottle & bottega franchise opportunity
If you have read our "About Us" page, you may have noticed that the first paragraph begins with the phrase, "Every business has a great story." Here is another one for our loyal listeners to Franchise Interviews. One day in March 2009, Stephanie King-Myers, the daughter of a French artist who had been painting her entire life, was entertaining a friend who confessed that she was green with envy of the artistic talents of King-Myers and her husband, Nick, who had attended art school. 

Franchise Interview with SuperGreen

Businesses and individuals across the globe are recognizing the importance of embracing environmentally friendly practices for the future. However, they often require assistance in making this transition. As an owner of a SuperGreen Solutions franchise, you can serve as their reliable consultant, leading them on the journey towards sustainable living.
Covering a range of solutions, including solar energy, electric vehicle charging, air purification, and beyond, SuperGreen franchisees employ established procedures to perform thorough energy audits. By doing so, they develop tailored strategies that empower both commercial and residential clients to adopt green practices with confidence. This approach not only lessens their ecological footprint but also cuts costs and boosts revenue.

Own A Piece of the Energy Business - 4Refuel Franchise Opportunity meets with Franchise Interviews.

This was one of our earlier interviews. Own a piece of the energy business. Fuel powers economic growth around the world. It enables transport, commercial services, and construction. As an industry, it's virtually recession-proof, but try to get into it, and you quickly find the barriers to entry are very high. Still, what if there were an opportunity for you to get a piece of the fuel business? Would you be interested? An option the oil companies left behind. We are meeting with Jack Lee, President and CEO of the 4Refuel franchise opportunity.

Franchise Interviews with You've Got Maids

We are meeting with Joseph Berger - President of You’ve Got Maids. Joseph has a unique perspective on the franchise industry, as his parents, Frank and Cynthia Berger, founded the residential cleaning concept. Joseph will discuss the You Got Maids franchise, the benefits of working in a family-run business, and his best advice for maintaining a healthy professional and personal relationship with those you work with. 

Franchise Interview with Ron Holt of Two Maids and a Mop Franchise

We are meeting with Ron Holt, the CEO and President of Two Maids and a Mop. Over the years, the Two Maids and Mop received some great accolades. Some include the following.
• Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Cleaning Company in America
• Cleaning for a Reason's National Maid Service of the Year
• Hire Power Award for Best Job Creator in the Home Cleaning Industry
 

Todd Hopkins, Founder/CEO/President of The Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services Franchise

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Todd Hopkins, Founder/CEO/President of The Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services franchise. Office Pride is a fast-growing franchise in the $78 billion commercial cleaning industry. Their franchisees provide top-quality janitorial services and total floor care delivered professionally and consistently through a commitment to honesty and integrity. As an Office Pride franchisee, you can enjoy all the benefits of owning and growing your own business, plus being part of a 25-year-old franchise with a carefully designed and proven business success model and support structure. As a part of our network, you will immediately have impeccable references, world-class training, support, and financial and operational tools.
 

Franchise podcast with the Shine Franchise Opportunity

 
We have a great show today. We are meeting with Lee DeJonge, COO of Shine, a window care and holiday lighting franchise with 40 locations in 10 states at the time of this interview. Lee is also a franchisee and just opened his sixth Shine location. But while window cleaning is Shine’s business, the mission is to make the world brighter by building thriving businesses and creating opportunities for individuals to become leaders. Part two is a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.