Franchise Marketing Radio

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Colt Florence, Senior VP of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising. Colt shares insights into Five Star's strategy for building a portfolio of home service brands, their approach to franchisee recruitment, and how franchisee expectations have evolved. He discusses the impact of economic trends on […] The post How To Build a Legacy Business Through Franchising appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Keith McBride, a former corporate executive turned franchisee with 1-800 Packouts. Keith shares his journey from business development to owning a restoration franchise in Philadelphia, detailing how his team helps customers recover from fire, flood, or storm damage. He discusses the challenges of starting a […] The post Building Trust in Restoration: How 1-800 Packout Supports Customers in Crisis appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor is joined by Andrew Pudalov, Founder of Rush Bowls. Andrew shares his journey from Wall Street to launching Rush Bowls in Boulder, Colorado, inspired by a desire for healthy, convenient meals. He discusses the brand's growth, commitment to pure ingredients, and transition into franchising. Andrew explains […] The post How Rush Bowls Stands Out: A Commitment to Quality and Health appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Steve Buors, CEO and co-founder of Reshift Media, about digital marketing strategies for franchise organizations. They discuss balancing brand consistency with local customization, the growing impact of AI on search and SEO, and best practices for attracting franchisees. Steve shares insights on using franchise portals, […] The post How Franchise Organizations Can Leverage Digital Marketing to Thrive in an AI-Driven World appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews David Bitan, founder of Bumble Roofing. David shares his journey building Bumble Roofing into a standout brand by focusing on "white glove" customer service, local ownership, and operational excellence--rare in the roofing industry. He discusses industry trends, the pitfalls of private equity rollups, and the […] The post Disrupting the Roofing Industry: David Bitan's Vision for a Better Customer Experience appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Brad Sutliffe, franchise owner of Mosquito Shield of Southern Delaware. Brad shares his transition from a 20-year insurance career to entrepreneurship, detailing how he and his wife researched franchising and chose Mosquito Shield for its recurring revenue, seasonality, and growth potential. He discusses building […] The post The Mosquito Shield Playbook: Strategies for Growing a Thriving Franchise appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR. Heather discusses the vital role of public relations in franchising and home services, emphasizing the importance of earned media, storytelling, and media training for franchisees. She shares strategies for balancing franchisor and franchisee marketing efforts, highlights trends in […] The post Earned Media Mastery: How to Leverage PR for Franchise Growth appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Caty Witt is a multi-unit PostNet franchise owner from Bakersfield, California. She started working in the shipping and printing industry at just 17 years old and quickly discovered her passion for business ownership. After earning her bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Caty purchased her first PostNet location in 2020. Since then, she’s expanded with a […] The post Caty Witt with PostNet appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Brad Schneider, President of The Growth Coach, shares insights on adaptability, leadership, and sustainable growth. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in behavioral coaching, he helps leaders and teams drive performance, reduce burnout, and navigate change with confidence across his organization and with his own clients. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn. This transcript […] The post Brad Schneider with The Growth Coach appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Alex Green, Radfield Home Care's CEO and co-founder, created Radfield alongside his sister. Both Alex & Hannah grew up in their parent's care home for older people and Radfield Home Care was created as a direct extension of this family passion for quality care. Alex also had previous careers in financial services and community media. […] The post Alex Green with Radfield Home Care appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews John Francis (Johnny Franchise), who shares his lifelong experience in franchising. Johnny discusses the industry's evolution, key challenges for franchise owners, and the importance of selecting the right franchisees and building a strong foundation before scaling. He offers practical advice for emerging brands, emphasizing careful […] The post Building a Franchise Empire: Essential Insights for Emerging Brands appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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 […]