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 Mar 31, 2025

Franchise interview with Scott C. SandbergWhat to Do if a Franchise Relationship Falls Apart Scott Sandberg Franchise Interviews on Managing a Broken Franchise Relationship
This was one of our first historic shows on BlogTalkRadio after WorldTalkRadio. 
Many things can go wrong when purchasing a business, including a franchise. Today, you'll receive free legal advice from franchise attorney Scott Sandberg. Scott, a lawyer at Snell and Wilmer, will discuss "What to Do if a Franchise Relationship Falls Apart."
He will also address issues such as handling intellectual property rights, copyrights, trademarks, and non-compete agreements. Scott's legal practice specializes in franchising and commercial litigation, including trademark and trade secret protection, unfair trade practices claims, construction, creditor's rights, professional liability, insurance, and healthcare. Tune in to the show to learn more. 

Monday Mar 31, 2025

We are meeting with Franchise Coach Scott Milas, who boasts over 35 years of experience and has made substantial contributions in various senior leadership roles. A team player, Scott recently leveraged his development expertise to help establish a well-known national fast-casual concept. His extensive experience in franchising has secured him spots on leadership panels at numerous franchise conferences, and he has earned the title of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE).
Every Entrepreneur Has A Story
Scott’s entrepreneurial journey began in his teens with small businesses mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. In his early twenties, he worked as a cameraman for the White House Press Corp with a major news organization. However, his entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to leave the news industry and pursue a business career.
Scott’s key strengths include his exceptional listening skills, allowing him to understand and balance his clients’ needs and interests in franchise businesses. He excels at building relationships and earning his clients' trust, which is crucial for their success. As Scott believes, “It’s all about my client’s best interests, not mine.”
Scott also hosts a popular podcast called "All Things Considered Franchising".
 

Monday Mar 31, 2025

Franchise interview with Scott GreenbergWe are meeting with Scott Greenberg, the author of The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar. Scott is a blend of business innovator and motivational leader. With over a decade of experience as a multi-unit, award-winning franchise owner of Edible Arrangements, his operation received international accolades, including "Best Customer Service" and "Manager of the Year." Scott has practically written the book on achieving the NEXT LEVEL in franchising. 

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Roundtable Session on EntrepreneurshipIn Part 1, Jeffrey Krentzman, entrepreneur and founder of the BBQ Cleaner, discusses the pros and cons of being his own boss, the challenges of starting a business, and the strategies he's used successfully that can benefit others. He also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on where to begin.
In Part 2, Dr. Scott Shane, an expert on entrepreneurship, discusses his book "The Illusions of Entrepreneurship," which debunks common myths about American entrepreneurs, their activities, and their success.
In Part 3, a segment from the Great Quotes in Franchising podcast features insights from Warren Greshes.
Listen to nearly 1,000 in-depth interviews with industry experts—sorted by category, date, and alphabetically—only on https://www.franchiseinterview.com! Explore the insights that shape the world of franchising today.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Franchise podcast with Roark Capital
Don and Marty are meeting with Geoff Hill, the Vice President of Roark Capital Group. Based in Atlanta, Roark Capital Group is a private equity firm that focuses on business and consumer service companies with promising growth potential and revenues. Roark has acquired over a dozen franchise and multi-unit brands, which together have more than 14,000 distribution points, several thousand franchisees, and several billion in system-wide revenues across all 50 states and over 30 countries.
Its franchise portfolio includes well-known brands such as Massage Envy, Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Seattle's Best Coffee International, McAlister's Deli, Money Mailer, Fast Signs, Batteries Plus, and Primrose Schools.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

 
Franchise Podcast with IFA President Steve CaldieraWe couldn't think of a better special guest than Steve Caldeira. As the President & CEO, Mr. Caldeira collaborates with the IFA board to establish the organization's strategic priorities. These include government relations, public policy, the association's political action committee, media relations, public relations, professional development programs, and research initiatives. He represents the association and serves as its primary spokesperson and liaison to government entities, news media, members, prospective members, business and professional organizations, educational institutions, and the public, both domestically and internationally. 

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Franchise interview with Paula hope of Booked SolidWe are meeting with Paula Hope, the President of Booked Solid. Paula helps business professionals and their teams create the revenue they deserve. Through the strategic development of a referral/personal marketing plan, which includes online activities, Booked Solid business professionals learn to create, manage, and leverage their social capital (their personal goodwill) into a system that will grow their revenue for themselves and their firms. Paula consults and develops referral partner programs within progressive corporations that want to get serious about creating high-quality referrals for their organization. Paula is the author of Stop The Saboteurs: Conquer Negative Thoughts that Hurt Your Revenue and Your Brand.  

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Franchise interview with Tab Burkhalter
We are meeting with Tab Burkhalter, the Founder and CEO of Numbers House, a company that specializes in helping entrepreneurs legally establish their businesses and providing back-end office support such as bookkeeping and payroll. Tab, a licensed CPA, offers expert commentary and insight on various business-related topics in the home services field. His company ensures that business structures are optimized for tax advantages and provides payroll and bookkeeping services. On this show, Tab will discuss:
Common tax deductions that franchise owners often overlook
Whether borrowing from your 401(k) to start a franchise is a good idea
Financial and tax implications of opening a second franchise location
Exit strategies for franchise owners
In Part Two, we will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Franchise interview with Mitchell Levy
How anyone can write a book in 8 hours. Today, our meeting is with Mitchell Levy, known as the AHA Guy of AHAthat.com and serving as the CEO and Thought Leader Architect at THiNKaha.com. He and his team specialize in assisting corporations in creating compelling content to transform their experts into recognized thought leaders. Mitchell is a bestselling author on Amazon, having written fifty-six business books. He also contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine and has provided strategic consulting to over a hundred companies. Mitchell offers free social media-enabled eBooks and advocates for more franchisors and franchisees to consider writing a book. 

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Franchise Interview with Michael Peterson of Franchise BeaconMichael Peterson, the President and founder of Franchise Beacon, leads a boutique franchise consulting firm that has facilitated the launch of franchise concepts across diverse sectors. He is also the bestselling author of "How and Why to Franchise Your Business" on Amazon. Additionally, he is a prolific writer and speaker, often contributing on topics such as franchise development, compliance, management, and funding. 

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