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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Episodes

Monday Dec 02, 2024

Franchise Interview with Honest-1 autocareWe have a great show today. We are meeting with the Honest-1 automotive franchise. Honest-1 leads the industry in many eco-friendly programs, including stern recycling of automotive materials, pollution prevention, resource conservation, and Eco-Friendly Auto Care services such as the ECO TuneUp and ECO Oil Change.
We are meeting with Braden Poole, Operations Manager of Honest-1 Auto Care. 

Monday Dec 02, 2024

Marty and Don found this to be an interesting concept. One of the most difficult times financially for any new business owner is the time between signing the lease and when the cash register starts ringing. Interstate All Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC), which has seen record franchisee signings this year, says it has built in a way to ease that with immediate sales opportunities before a franchisee's doors open. As a result, the company experiences increased sales, franchisee signings, and franchisee satisfaction.
 
 

Monday Dec 02, 2024

Franchise Interview with Express oil Change & Service CenterExpress Oil is a recognized leader in the quick-lube and automotive service industry and the largest independent quick-lube chain in the Southeast, with corporate and franchise-owned locations. This podcast is another timely segment, as many in the auto industry seek new business opportunities. Find out more by listening to our interview with the Express Oil franchise opportunity.

Monday Dec 02, 2024

We have a great show today. Franchise Interviews is meeting with the President of Creative Colors International (CCI), Mark Bollman. Mark is going to discuss this exciting opportunity. Creative Colors International is a mobile-operated service franchise specializing in repair, reconditioning, and color restoration on leather, vinyl, fabric, plastics, and carpeting in the automotive, commercial, and residential markets. Learn more by listening to the show.  

Monday Dec 02, 2024

The excerpts from Martin J. McDermott's Rock Star MBA underscore the critical role of persistence in achieving success, drawing inspiration from the music industry. Dee Snider's recovery from bankruptcy and Twisted Sister's resurgence, along with Rick Allen's extraordinary return to drumming for Def Leppard after losing an arm, serve as compelling examples of perseverance. The text highlights that unwavering determination, even in the face of obstacles and adversity, is essential for overcoming challenges and reaching long-term goals, supported by various illustrative quotes.

Sunday Dec 01, 2024

We have a great show today. We are meeting with Randy Wright, President of the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care franchise. Being your own boss at Cottman means you don't have to go it alone. From the moment you become a business owner at Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, you're part of their family.
Cottman will hand you a well-oiled business model - with the support of a nationwide team, an established system for success, and peers who are just as committed to your success as you are. There has never been a better time to roll into the Cottman family and benefit from decades of experience and a trusted reputation for quality auto care.

Sunday Dec 01, 2024

Inspired by his passion for restoring classic cars, Robert Lowery started Colors On Parade to offer body shop-quality automotive repairs from a mobile unit. In 1999, he began franchising the concept. Colors On Parade franchisees offer mobile on-site automotive appearance services throughout the U.S. to car dealerships, fleet owners, rental car agencies, body shops, individual vehicle owners, and retail customers. 
 
Consistently ranked by the Entrepreneur magazine as one of the nation’s top automobile franchise systems, Colors on Parade has over 25 years of experience teaching people just like you to perform on-site repairs to minor automotive damage, such as scratches, dents, dings on the outside and tears and nicks on the inside. Our patented process allows our Operators to provide their services on-site to their customer base, including automobile dealerships, fleet operations, body shops, and individual car and truck owners.
 

Sunday Dec 01, 2024

We are meeting with Sam Freeman, VP of Franchise Development at CARSTAR. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts delivers the highest quality body repair to drivers throughout North America, with more than 450 stores in the United States and Canada. 
Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, CARSTAR was founded in 1989 and has repaired more than three million vehicles since opening its doors. CARSTAR and its franchise network employ some 4,000 automotive professionals throughout the United States and Canada.
 

Sunday Dec 01, 2024

AAMCO is the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and one of the leaders in total car care services. The AAMCO brand has approximately 900 automotive centers throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Established in 1962, AAMCO is proud to have served millions of drivers. We are meeting with Tony Padulo, VP of Franchise Sales and Development.  

Sunday Dec 01, 2024

Today, we are meeting with 1-800-Radiator's Mr. Kelly Grace, VP of Franchise Development 1-800-Radiator is one of the fastest-growing franchises in North America. 1-800-Radiator delivers brand-new radiators within two to three hours to its local customers and the next day to customers outside the same-day area. This highly effective franchise model has enabled 1-800-Radiator to become North America's largest independent direct distributor. 

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