Franchise Interviews
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. Live shows can be heard on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday at 10AM EST, 7AM PST. 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.
Episodes
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Franchise podcast with Shay Smith of Tutor Doctor
We are meeting with Shayne Smith, motivational speaker to the Why Factor and Tutor Doctor President Frank Milner.
Tutor Doctor, a worldwide tutoring franchise that provides individualized home-based instruction to learners of all ages, has become the foundational sponsor of “The Why Factor,” a non-profit community outreach program created to spark inspiration in students, parents, and educators alike to help break through the barriers that hold them back and get inspired. The one-on-one, in-home tutoring service aims to fuel student dreams through motivation, inspiration, and collaboration.
Shayne shares his story, obstacles, and ongoing success with young students worldwide to prove that you write your rulebook. For example, Shayne offensively plays his strengths in his game instead of focusing on the negatives.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
The Little Gym
We are meeting with Nancy Bigley, Brand President and CEO of The Little Gym. The Little Gym is an internationally recognized program that helps children build the developmental skills and confidence needed at each stage of childhood. The Little Gym’s first location was established in 1976 by Robin Wes, an innovative educator with a genuine love for children. T
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
We are meeting with Joe Giammona of The Drivers Training Group — Former Green Beret Joe Giammona has made it his mission to keep his community safe. Now, as the CEO of The Drivers Training Group, he runs The Drivers Training Group, which employs off-duty or former police officers to teach drivers ed.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Franchise Interview with TGA Premier golf & tennisTGA believes that sports change lives. A TGA franchise gives entrepreneurial-minded individuals like you a chance to positively impact children's lives through sports while owning a business you can be proud of. Their golf and tennis enrichment programs bring the sports and magnitude of benefits to schools and community centers where students develop fundamentals and learn essential life lessons. TGA then guides customers through a "Player Pathway" of camps, leagues, and other events at local golf courses and tennis facilities, creating a customer life cycle longer than most competitors.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
In 1993, Joanna Meiseles sought a hair salon catering to her young children. But instead of a salon, she discovered a business opportunity. That’s because at each hair salon she visited, she either found:
Stylists do not want to deal with wiggling, squirming kids.
Suboptimal cleanliness standards.
There is little or no originality in the design.
Joanna knew there had to be a better way to crop kids’ hair while keeping them entertained so that kids would be captivated rather than tearful and parents would be fascinated rather than fearful. We are meeting with offer Kim Ellis, the VP of Franchise Development of Snip-Its.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Franchise podcast interview with Snapology
We have a great show today. We are meeting with Laura Coe of Snapology. Snapology is a low-cost, home-based, mobile business teaching robotics and STEAM principles through classes, camps, parties, and other events. At Snapology, they understand that children are meant to learn through play. When children actively engage in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes, and they show a greater interest in school. If kids are happy, parents are comfortable, and your business will flourish. Snapology is a franchise that provides a fun, inviting environment for kids at all levels to gain valuable life skills involving STEM/STEAM, including logic and problem-solving, as well as social skills and teamwork. Snapology’s adaptable, research-based curriculum allows children to learn through play.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
School of Rock franchise meets with Franchise Interviews
We had the School of Rock franchise on our show many years ago. Since that time, the organization has had tremendous growth. We are meeting with Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. School of Rock provides students of all ages with an exciting and engaging music lesson experience, including guitar, drums, piano, and singing lessons. Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Frank Zappa.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
School of Rock franchise opportunity on Franchise Interviews
We are meeting with Chris Catalano, CEO of School of Rock.
ABOUT SCHOOL OF ROCK
The music school you wish you had when you were a kid, School of Rock, is an ingenious concept that gets kids and adults rocking out to the classics and up and performing with their peers. With over 100 locations in seven countries, the franchise proves rock and roll is alive and kicking.
Music Franchise Proves Rock & Roll is Alive and Kickin'
The School of Rock is creating the world's next generation of rockers. By inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life, the company continues to rock major U.S. and international cities through soulful entrepreneurs who transform the lives of kids and adults through music.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Franchise Interview with romp n rollWhen Michael and Babz Barnett saw a tweet from ABC scouting contestants for a new TV show, Shark Tank, they had no idea what they'd be walking into. They saw the premier episode in their hotel room the night before taping. But despite the lack of familiarity with the sharks entrepreneurs have today, they presented their concept, Romp n' Roll - a modernized kids' gym perfecting the intersection of entertainment and education for kids ages three months to 5 years. They were offered a deal, which they declined.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Rainbow Academy Franchise Opportunity
We are meeting with Guy Falzarano, the President and CEO of Rainbow Academy. A consistent message on our weekly radio show is the importance of the industry. The need for educational childcare has become widespread, trending upward, and there is a significant opportunity for an early learning center that can successfully serve the needs of the dual-income families in its area.