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Nick Lopez is the Founder of LIME Painting, a premium home improvement franchise that's redefining excellence in the painting industry. A first-generation college graduate with a BS in Business Marketing from Michigan State University, Nick launched his first painting company at just 19 years old to pay for college. What began as a summer job […] The post Nick Lopez with LIME Painting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tim Fagan is the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz. Tim holds a Bachelor's of Science degree and a teaching certificate from the University of Michigan, where he was Captain of the Wrestling Team. Tim also holds two post-graduate degrees in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. Tim also holds a builder's […] The post Tim Fagan with 1-800 WATER DAMAGE appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Ryan Farris is a business leader, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with a passion for building and scaling companies. He currently serves as Region Executive Vice President of Fortidia, overseeing a portfolio of global brands, and holds multiple leadership roles, including President and COO of AlphaGraphics and PostNet, CEO of Print Speak, and COO of World […] The post Ryan Farris with Fortidia appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Yves Lamothe is a results-driven NASA Project Manager, serial entrepreneur, certified life coach, and visionary community leader committed to making impact at every level. At NASA, Yves leads high-stakes projects supporting ground systems and human spaceflight, applying expert-level precision, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure mission success. Outside of NASA, Yves is the founder […] The post Yves Lamothe with Rockbox Fitness Rockledge appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America's trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the #1 franchise in pest control by Entrepreneur in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. This transcript is machine […] The post Michael Moorhouse with Mosquito Shield appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dawn Perry joined CertaPro Painters®, North America's Most Referred Painting Company®, in August 2022 as the Chief Brand Officer. In this role, she leads the company's brand strategy and marketing. With more than 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and 30+ years of marketing experience, she has a proven track record of driving lead generation and delivering […] The post CertaPro Painters® Chief Brand Officer, Dawn Perry appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Simone Kelly is a dynamic entrepreneur and industry leader with over a decade of experience serving seniors and their families through innovative, service-driven platforms. With a career rooted in compassion, strategic vision, and community-building, Simone has dedicated herself to creating solutions that bridge the gap between aging adults and trusted service providers. As the Founder […] The post Simone Kelly with Seniornicity appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Kenny Larson is the President & CEO of family owned Slumberland Furniture. Slumberland is a top 25 home furnishing's company with 125 corporate and franchise stores throughout the mid-west. The Larson family is also heavily involved in commercial real estate with close to 4 million square feet owned and managed. Kenny graduated from Wheaton College […] The post Kenny Larson and Josh Priniski with Slumberland Furniture appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
John Erlandson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Revenue Officer of Youth Athletes United, a leading youth sports franchising platform that encompasses brands such as Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, TGA Premier Sports, JumpBunch, and Little Rookies . Since its inception in November 2021, Youth Athletes United has expanded to over 280 locations across 36 states […] The post John Erlandson with Youth Athletes United appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cliff Nonnenmacher began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. After leaving his Wall Street career in 2003, he acquired a Master Franchise for New York and Connecticut, diving headfirst into the franchising industry. Since then, Cliff has owned and operated various franchise businesses, including Cartridge World, Personal Training Institute, PuroClean, and Maid […] The post Cliff Nonnenmacher with Franocity appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Caring Senior Service founder & CEO Jeff Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health care agency in Odessa, Texas. Four months later, he started his own senior care service to provide seniors with the non-medical care they need to stay at home. In 2003, Caring Senior Service began […] The post Jeff Salter with Caring Senior Service appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Rick Grossmann has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success. […] The post Rick Grossmann with Franchise Bible Coach appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Roland Ligtenberg is a co-founder of Housecall Pro, the best field service management platform serving over 45,000 home service companies. Housecall Pro's comprehensive suite of features, solutions, reports and state-of-the-art AI capabilities empower home service professionals to save time, sell bigger jobs and provide best-in-class service so they can discover new opportunities to grow and […] The post Roland Ligtenberg with Housecall Pro appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Mike and Adie Walls' journey as franchise owners began in 2009 when Mike joined Caring Senior Service as a Franchise Development Manager. His primary role was to sell franchises. At the time, his wife, Adie, was a stay-at-home mom, and she accompanied him to conferences and events, where she met the leadership team and learned […] The post Mike and Adie Walls with Caring Senior Service appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Welcome to Franchise Marketing Radio, where we explore the cutting-edge of marketing, technology, and business ownership in franchising. I'm your host, and today we're thrilled to welcome R. Scott Sutton, Chief Development Officer at Empower Brands. With a career spanning over 25 years and expertise in strategy, franchising, and corporate development, Scott is a powerhouse […] The post Scott Sutton with Empower Brands appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Stefan Figley is from the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and has a deep background in franchising with an emphasis in marketing and brand growth. After graduating from Texas Christian University, Figley worked as the marketing and operation manager for the Hines Company, developing the brand, marketing, and competitive research. From there, he was recruited to […] The post Stefan Figley – President of 1-800 Packouts appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Lindsay Gainor started her journey as the Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management for ServiceMaster Brands in late April of 2024. Gainor is the head of HR for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK®, and Merry Maids®. In addition, Gainor is tasked with building out talent management, which […] The post Lindsay Gainor with Two Men and a Truck appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dawn Perry joined CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, in August 2022 as the Chief Brand Officer. In this role, she leads the company's brand strategy and marketing. With more than 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and 30+ years of marketing experience, she has a proven track record of driving lead generation […] The post Dawn Perry with CertaPro Painters® appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Welcome to Franchise Marketing Radio, where we bring you the stories and insights from the leaders of franchising across industries. Today, we’re thrilled to have a conversation with Jen Chaney, Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and Vice President of Franchise Development at Right at Home, a leading brand in the in-home care franchise space. Jen has […] The post Jen Chaney with Right at Home appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Namrata Yocom- Jan has worked in the senior care industry for 14 years. She started her career in Corporate America, with General Electric. Within General Electric she held many roles and positions over a decade from being a Black Belt in Quality Assurance, to being an Internal Auditor for Company and finally being part of a […] The post Namrata Yocom-Jan and Daniel Jan with Seniors Helping Seniors appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Bob Johnston is the chief excitement officer and chairman of the board of directors for Front Burner. He provides the strategic growth vision and oversee the team of senior leaders for the company and affiliated Melting Pot, Melting Pot Social, and Oronzo brands. Bob started when he was 14 with no ambition to be in […] The post Bob Johnston with The Melting Pot appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at BELFOR Franchise Group, has decades of experience in the industry. He has a strong track record working in franchise sales and development leadership roles to help franchise systems grow their footprint. Doug has been an integral part of BELFOR Franchise Group's acquisition of HRI and the […] The post Doug Smith with Belfor Franchise Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Ty McBride is the founder of Preservan Wood Rot Repair. He has a background deeply rooted in the home-building industry, having grown up in it. His journey began in 2001 when he started clearing home-building sites. He gradually took on various roles within the family business over the next 14 years. However, it was a […] The post Ty McBride with Preservan Wood Rot Repair appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Jason Markowicz is an entrepreneur passionate about fitness, franchising, and real estate. As the CEO of Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, he has successfully scaled a fitness brand into a thriving regional powerhouse in the Midwest, now focusing on nationwide expansion through strategic franchise partnerships. Jason is also the Founder of PTS Capital Partners, an investment […] The post Jason Markowicz with Fitness Premier appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Terri Harof has over 30 years of senior level expertise in sales & marketing and business development. She has worked with local, regional, and national businesses as well as global brands and has extensive franchise experience in the restaurant and health club sector. As Director of Franchise Development Chief Brand Believer, her responsibilities include comprehensive management of the […] The post Workout Anytime’s Director of Global Franchise Development Terri Harof appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tiffany Hamlin is the VP of Fitness Operations & Strategic Development at World Gym, bringing over 18 years of expertise to the role. Her passion for “Changing Lives Through Fitness” has driven her success in business operations, program development, and strategic vendor relationships. Tiffany co-created STUDIOX and its specialized formats, including INCINER8 BOX and INCINER8 […] The post Tiffany Hamlin with World Gym appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Matt Kelton is a seasoned franchise executive with a rich legacy spanning 25 years. As a third-generation franchise leader, Matt brings a profound understanding of the industry, rooted in his family heritage. His career began as a successful multi-unit franchisee, igniting his passion for helping individuals achieve their dreams of business ownership and creating lasting […] The post Matt Kelton with Children’s Lighthouse appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Homefront Brands is led by Chairman and CEO Jeff Dudan. Dudan has more than 30 years of experience founding, building, operating and exiting national franchise brands. He founded the restoration and environmental services franchise AdvantaClean in 1994 and grew it to 240 locations in 37 states before exiting in 2019. He is currently also the […] The post Jeff Dudan with Homefront Brands appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Casey Ridley is a seasoned entrepreneur and Founder and President of The Designery, a thriving venture at the forefront of the home services industry. With extensive entrepreneurial experience, Casey has firmly established himself as a dynamic and results-driven business leader. Casey graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Concentration in Supply […]
Todd Bingham is President of Top Rail Fence, part of Homefront Brands. Todd has 18 years experience in the franchise industry with lengthy stints in the franchise consulting business as well as growing established and emerging franchisors. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn.
David Blue is a dual brand president at Homefront Brands, a leading company that owns and operates multiple franchise brands in the home services industry. He oversees the strategic direction, marketing, and operations of Homefront Brands, a portfolio of five franchise concepts that provide various solutions for homeowners, such as exterior home cleaning, yard and […]
Nora Farhat is a CEO, entrepreneur, and seasoned business owner with a proven track-record of founding, managing and selling five multimillion-dollar companies. She’s an international operations and strategy expert with 20+ years of experience in managing budgets exceeding $500M and implementing strategic leadership initiatives across healthcare, automotive, and service industries, both in America and abroad. […]
Welcome to Franchise Marketing Radio, where we explore the exciting world of franchise business models and bring you stories of success, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. I’m your host, Rob Gandley, and today, we have a special episode featuring two prominent leaders from Pet Wants, a company dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of pets […] The post DeNita Carani and Jessica Riedy with Pet Wants appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Ana Malmqvist is the Chief Marketing Officer at Front Burner Brands which includes Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant, where she leads innovative marketing strategies to drive brand growth and engagement. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years, Ana has held pivotal roles at Bloomin’ Brands, Outback Steakhouse, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, where she spearheaded comprehensive […] The post Ana Malmqvist with Melting Pot appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Welcome to another episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, where we bring you the latest insights and stories from the world of franchising. Today, we have a special episode in honor of National Waste & Recycling Workers Week. We’re delighted to have two distinguished guests from the redbox+ Dumpsters franchise. Joining us is Jessica Bisher, the […] The post Sean Foley and Jessica Bisher with redbox+ Dumpsters appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Ryan Sawchuk is the Founder of ReUp Living, a next-generation real estate solutions company. With a background in both entrepreneurship and venture capital, Ryan brings a wealth of experience in sales, business development, and strategic planning to his role. He has previously held senior positions such as Head of North American Sales at TradeRev, and […] The post Ryan Sawchuk of ReUp appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
After a successful career as a top performer in the scientific world, Paulo Gouveia decided it was time to take control of his future. Now he's using his experience, scientific knowledge, and expertise in operations management as both President of PureRenew Plus and Owner of Filta. His passion for sustainability perfectly fits the mission of […] The post Paulo Gouveia and Rob Totten with Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
FSC Franchise Co. is more than a restaurant company with multiple brands in its portfolio. We are a company that understands people and each neighborhood we serve. In total, our brands span the country covering a total of 25 states with more than 280 locations. Look at our portfolio and you'll see the kind of […] The post Scott SirLouis with FSC Franchise Co appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Frank Ponce is the executive director of operations for Uni K Wax and an owner of three franchises himself. Prior to his involvement with Uni K Wax, Frank served as a Regional Sales Director for Radio Shack, among other ventures that leveraged his experience in sales and operations. Connect with Frank on LinkedIn. The post Frank Ponce with Uni K Wax appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Linda Suter is Franchise Owner of Big Frog Custom T-shirts. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is a high-tech, light manufacturing retail garment decorating boutique. As a brand, we are fully immersed within our community by supporting other local businesses and through our many giving-back initiatives. Established in 2008 by co-founders Leeward Bean, Tina Bacon-DeFrece […] The post Linda Suter with Big Frog Custom T-Shirts appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Bryan Park grew up in south Denver. He attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and served this country after graduation. Like most who serve, Bryan’s military experience strengthened his belief in, and commitment to, integrity, duty and leadership. When Bryan and wife Kelli settled in Littleton, Colorado they started a family…three rambunctious […] The post Footprints Floors Founder and CEO, Bryan Park appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Bill McPherson joined the AlphaGraphics leadership team in September 2018. Prior to AlphaGraphics, Bill served for six years as Executive Director of Development for FirstLight Home Care in Cincinnati, OH. Bill graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) with his Finance Degree from California State University, Northridge. After college, Bill was recruited by Baxter Healthcare where […] The post Bill McPherson with PostNet and AlphaGraphics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.