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Choosing the right franchise can feel like navigating a maze with no clear path—and high stakes at every turn. With hundreds of opportunities and little transparency, would-be franchisees are often left to rely on sales pitches, outdated directories, or gut instincts. The result? Missed opportunities, mismatched investments, and costly mistakes that could have been avoided. For those serious about franchising, the need for a better way forward is urgent. That's where Ryan Zink steps in. With over 20 years of experience in the franchise world—including three private equity exits, co-founding Complete Nutrition, Franchise FastLane, and now leading as CEO of Franchise Sidekick—he's reshaping the franchise decision process from the ground up. His mission is simple: help more people buy the right franchise, reduce risk, and set them up for long-term success. Rather than focusing solely on selling brands, Zink has taken the buyer's perspective. The goal isn't just to match people with a franchise—it's to equip them with the tools, insight, and structure they need to make informed, confident decisions. At Franchise Sidekick, that means vetting brands against a 150-point checklist, assessing everything from leadership and support systems to profitability and scalability. It's not just about who's selling; it's about whether the opportunity is worth buying. This structured approach to the franchise decision process is designed to reduce friction and increase transparency. Zink highlights how most prospective franchisees don't know what questions to ask—or who to trust. They're stepping into a world where financials vary widely, support is inconsistent, and expectations are often misaligned. Franchise Sidekick offers a solution: a process that empowers buyers through education, data, and strategic matchmaking. Zink also emphasizes the importance of brand readiness. Not every franchise is built to scale—and many don't have the systems, leadership, or support to sustain growth. By working closely with franchisors, his team ensures that only brands meeting specific criteria are positioned in front of qualified buyers. That alignment is key: a great candidate with the wrong brand is a recipe for frustration on both sides. The conversation also touches on what makes a great franchisee—not just financially, but mentally. Zink points out that while many people want to be business owners, not everyone is ready to operate within the structure a franchise requires. Success in franchising comes from following the system, trusting the process, and staying accountable. The right candidate has clarity on their role, knows what they're looking for, and is willing to put in the work. In today's fast-paced franchise industry, where private equity is accelerating brand growth and more people are entering entrepreneurship than ever before, the need for structure and support has never been greater. Simplifying the franchise decision process is about more than efficiency—it's about creating lasting success. When people are matched with the right opportunity, backed by the right support, they're more likely to thrive—and so is the brand. Ryan Zink is doing more than helping people buy franchises. He's changing how the industry thinks about the decision itself. And for those ready to take the leap, the difference between guessing and knowing can define the entire journey. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Don't miss future episodes of Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11 AM Central, streaming on your favorite social platforms. Catch new episodes of The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Ryan Zink Ryan Zink is the Founder and CEO of Franchise Sidekick, where he's on a mission to simplify the franchise decision process and help more people invest in the right opportunities. With over two decades of experience, Ryan has co-founded and scaled brands like Complete Nutrition and Franchise FastLane, guided three successful private equity exits, and helped award more than 10,000 franchise locations. He brings a buyer-first approach to franchising, focused on transparency, risk reduction, and sustainable growth. Learn more at FranchiseSidekick.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has helped generate over a billion dollars in sales for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., he focuses on customer acquisition, brand visibility, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, and holds three U.S. patents. His expertise also extends into AI-driven content strategy, showcased at the Unleash AI for Business Summit. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV show at Fordify.tv.

Introducing the Meet the Maker series. Each day this week we'll be releasing a mini episode with an entrepreneur who is making specialty gear for ice climbers.

If you've always wanted to run a business but find the startup phase overwhelming, you should consider purchasing a franchise instead. When you buy a franchise, you essentially borrow another company's proven business model, which is a much safer bet for starting a new business.    While this has its advantages, there are also disadvantages to franchising that you may not know about, so before you decide if it's right for you, there are essential factors you should consider.   Join Over 5,500 Franchisees and Franchisors in our FREE Private Facebook Community HERE   If you've always wanted to run a business but find the startup phase overwhelming, you should consider purchasing a franchise instead. When you buy a franchise, you essentially borrow another company's proven business model, which is a much safer bet for starting a new business.    While this has its advantages, there are also disadvantages to franchising that you may not know about, so before you decide if it's right for you, there are essential factors you should consider.   Don't buy a franchise unless you know these things. Find out what they are in today's episode of Franchise Secrets with Erik and his guest, Bobby Brennan.   Bobby is a genius in franchise development. He brings over a decade of franchise experience both as an operator and helping to build one of the top franchise development teams in the country, awarding over 1,650 territories since 2018.    Bobby jumped into Franchising immediately after graduating during the 2008 recession and hasn't looked back. He was part of the largest franchisee group in Complete Nutrition that owned over 50 locations across the country and then transitioned to a startup company, Franchise Fastlane, as one of their first development hires, helping propel the company to a perennial powerhouse franchise development company.    Bobby brings a track record of success in developing the top franchise developers in the industry and has led franchise development for 15 brands in his tenure, allowing many to secure private equity investments or exits within the first 3-5 years of working together.   “We can talk all day long about the business model, but for emerging brands, a lot of the times, you're buying into the founder and the founder's story, the founder's WHY. So make sure you align with them, that you understand each other, too.” - Bobby Brennan   In This Episode: - Five criteria that franchisors use before awarding a franchise - Do you need a broker when buying or selling a franchise? - How would you know if you're working with a good broker or consultant? - How to find the right broker  - How much money do you need to buy a franchise? - Are you a franchise buyer or a franchise looker? - What should you look for when doing online research? - Here's what Erik and Bobby think about the FBR (Franchise Business Review) list  - Final takeaways from Erik and Bobby    Resources: 

As we march through Season 2, long-time listener and (micro)biology-trained fitness enthusiast Anthony Fleck is in the second chair! Our 10-minute topics this time are: 1.) Food Markets & Trends: Nutritionally Complete RTDs  2.) Breaking Nutrition Science: Calorie Restriction for Longevity 3.) Weight Management Tip: More than Milk in Your Cereal + Bonus Tip 4.) Recipe: A Stew that Keeps on Giving --------- NEW! Donate to the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3J6ZFPPKG6E6N NEW! Subscribe to newsletter:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/VZMtIVF/podcastsignup Subscribe at Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritionradio-org/id1688282387  Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ECHrnjxjn33DBNWgErPtp Subscribe to our YouTube backup: https://www.youtube.com/lonman07?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast on Amazon/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/NutritionRadioorg-Podcast/B0BS8LFLLX?qid=1675812257&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=YKEZ8DX192TQF0CQV8KX&pageLoadId=u3x6bJ1 Podcast web site: https://sites.libsyn.com/455769/site Sister site: https://www.ironradio.org/ 

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Are you looking to skyrocket your enterprise value and attract top-tier franchisees? Join Erik on this enlightening episode as he sits down with industry experts Bobby Brennan and Jeff Herr–his partners from Front Street Equity Partners. With their unparalleled experience in franchising, they unveil invaluable insights that every new franchisor needs to know, specifically the three big buckets in franchising. They also discuss what franchisees need to consider before buying a franchise.    Bobby Brennan brings over a decade of franchise experience as an operator. He also helped build one of the top franchise development teams in the country, awarding over 1,650 territories since 2018. Bobby jumped into franchising immediately after graduating during the 2008 recession and hasn't looked back. He was part of the largest franchisee group in Complete Nutrition that owned over 50 locations across the country and then transitioned to a startup company, Franchise Fastlane, as one of their first development hires, helping propel the company to a perennial powerhouse franchise development company.    Jeff Herr is the Co-Founder & Managing Director at Front Street Equity Partners. He is an accomplished entrepreneur with many interests, including franchising, financial services, consulting, and administrative outsourcing. Jeff is a returning guest, and he has always been generous in sharing valuable information that benefits both franchisors and franchisees.   Discover the strategic steps to increase your enterprise value, from building a robust business model to establishing a compelling brand identity. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to revolutionize your franchising journey. Tune in now and take your franchise to new heights!   “As a franchisor, you need to be obsessed with franchisees' success—profitability success, and doing everything you can to make them successful, especially if you're a new franchisor.” - Bobby Brennan   “You're an expert at what you do in your bubble, to the point where you believe you have a proven model that others can follow and make happen as a franchisee.” - Jeff Herr   In This Episode: - Meet Bobby Brennan and Jeff Herr of Front Street Equity Partners - Behind the scenes on the challenges and decisions faced by relatively new brands as they consider franchising their businesses - What a prospective franchisee should consider when looking at brands to invest in - What emerging brands should know about the sales process - Three buckets to franchising and tips for new franchisors to help increase their enterprise value and attract franchisees And more! Resources:  - Learn more about Erik's franchisee mastermind here - www.franchisetribe.com  - Learn more about Erik's franchisor mastermind here - www.franchisortribe.com  - Learn more about Erik's passive investing mastermind here - www.tribeofinvestors.com  - Want to buy a franchise? Connect with Erik here - https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617  - Want to franchise your business? Connect with Erik here - https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617    Connect with Bobby Brennan: - Website - https://www.frontstreetep.com/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-brennan-37b46ab/ Connect with Jeff Herr: - Website - https://www.frontstreetep.com/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-herr-606b74a/ Connect with Erik Van Horn: - Website  - Instagram  - Facebook  - Facebook Group  - LinkedIn - YouTube - Medium

In today's episode, we'll be exploring the fascinating relationship between proper plant nutrition and disease and pest management. We all know that a healthy plant is better equipped to fend off pests and diseases, but did you know that the right balance of nutrients can also play a crucial role in preventing outbreaks and managing infestations? Dr. Rob Mikkelsen, Yara's Dir. of Agronomic Services is joining us today to teach us more about the science behind this important relationship, as well as practical tips for implementing effective plant nutrition strategies on your farm. 

We are revisiting one of our most top downloaded shows with guests, Zach Beutler & Josh Skolnick of Horse Power Brands. In this episode, Zach and Josh discuss their key learnings from more than ten years of franchising. The largest roadblock to an entrepreneur's success is succumbing to the shoulda, coulda, and woulda's of life. But, whether you're interested in franchising or other business models, Josh believes that in order to go past this, one must leap into the unknown. In this episode, you will learn:•        Zach and Josh – on failures and bouncing back bigger and the brand so much stronger•        The ideal candidate for franchising and the basic process to get fit for a franchise•        Leading with transparency and integrity that care about people's success•         Actions speak louder than words; leap into business ownership•        Build your own dream and take control of your financial future•        And so much more! About Zach Beutler & Josh Skolnick: Josh Skolnick is the co-founder and CEO of Horse Power Brands, a home services franchisor and the parent company of Mighty Dog Roofing. Josh founded Monster Tree Service in 2008 and grew the brand to a multi-million-dollar U.S. network. Zachery Beutler is the co-founder and CDO of Horse Power Brands. He began his career in franchising as a young franchisee with Nebraska-based Complete Nutrition, later becoming a multi-unit franchisee of Color World Housepainting, Inc. The idea of HorsePower Brands began in 2019 when franchise veterans Josh Skolnick & Zach Beutler, determined to disrupt the franchise industry joined forces to form HorsePower Brands. Frustrated by the lack of accountability by franchisors to open and support franchisees the duo wanted to create a platform focused on operational excellence and accountability. Accountability starts with ownership and that's why they own at minimum a controlling interest in all the brands to which their ownership group attaches their names. All steps of selling a franchise opportunity and supporting franchise owners are handled under one roof by their staff. They have developed detailed and transparent franchise development strategies that allow them to responsibly award franchise opportunities to the right people. More importantly, they are open to all the franchise territories they award and have experienced operations teams to ensure their franchisees achieve their financial goals through business ownership.Website: www.horsepowerbrands.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/disrupting-the-franchise-industry-zach-beutler-josh/id1499864638?i=1000551225392  Connect with Franchise Freedom...Website:          https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/Linkedin:          https://www.linkedin.com/company/gg-the-franchise-guideFacebook:       https://www.facebook.com/GGTheFranchiseGuideTwitter:            https://twitter.com/ggrammaticoInstagram:      https://www.instagram.com/gg_the_franchise_guide

Today's episode is with a friend, Mike Silverman, who is in the franchise industry. We discuss what place franchising has in a Farming Asset portfolio.We discuss how to look into what information you should be aware of and think about during a due diligence process.Mike Silverman started in the business world during his junior year in college when he bought his first franchise, Complete Nutrition. From that moment, he fell in love with everything business-related. He's been very fortunate to be able to own multiple businesses over the years, both franchises and independent start-ups. At this phase in his life, he gets tremendous fulfillment from helping others find their passion for business ownership. Mike is involved with multiple mastermind groups, mentor new entrepreneurs, and through Franchise SideKick, help investors find franchises that fit their income and lifestyle goals. Mike's role at Franchise SideKick allows him to connect with other like-minded investors/business owners and lend some insider expertise to help them find the right franchise for them. With him buying, selling, and running franchises for 10+ years, he loves to help clients find opportunities but also avoid common pitfalls they might not be aware of.To learn more, visit:https://terrafirmaconsultantsllc.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/robert-wolf/

Rexius Nutrition is not just another Complete Nutrition or GNC. In fact, as those companies are being beaten out by online retailers and shrinking or disappearing altogether, Rexius Nutrition continues to have amazing growth!   And that's all thanks to their customer first approach. Tim and J.D. joined us today to share why their nutrition stores are so different from the rest of the industry, and why they believe so strongly in solving problems for the customer rather than how much profit they can make from each individual.   These guys are true entrepreneurs as they also own a number of Iron Heaven Gyms, and their own supplement line.   You can reach the guys here if you want to learn more about how they are helping our Omaha community become healthier and happier!   Rexius Nutrition – rexius-nutrition Iron Heaven Gym Omaha

It takes a great mind to see the true potential of hard manual labor!A lot of us work our butts off in blue-collar jobs so that we can pay for (and then graduate from) college, in hopes of earning big bucks as white-collar workers.Somehow, we think that one type of job is better than the other.Just like we believe hard work BEATS talent any time of day.While there are certain truths to both ideas, what we really fail to recognize is that it's not about “which is better”…It's about taking the best out of these concepts and mashing them together to form a whole new “better” option!The brilliant minds of Josh Skolnick and Zach Beutler created a business where blue-collar and white-collar best practices are leveraged by entrepreneurs, and hard work MEETS talent, in order to achieve the financial freedom you desire!Josh is a serial entrepreneur who began a successful landscaping business in his youth. In 2008, he founded Monster Tree Service and grew it into a multi-million-dollar franchise. He also grew Redbox+ into a nationally recognized brand with over 305 territories.Zachery Beutler began his career in franchising as a young, ambitious franchisee with Nebraska-based Complete Nutrition, later becoming a multi-unit franchisee of Color World House Painting, Inc. He went on to take up a variety of roles in franchise development with 5 different brands and as Chief Development Officer of Redbox+.Josh joined forces with Zach to create the service-based parent company Horsepower Brands, which acquires and operates home service franchisors and vendors with 7 brands currently in its portfolio. The duo are on a mission to develop a mix of 25 home service and vendor brands to north of a billion dollars in annual revenue by 2025.At the end of the day, the single concept that stands above the rest is having strong work ethics – doing the right thing at the right time –a major contributor to the successes of businesses under Horsepower Brands!Tune in to our Podcast to learn more about everything you WANT and NEED on franchising, investment, financing processes and options.This is Eye On Franchising, where we share our vision for your franchise future.  Lance Graulich https://ionfranchising.com/  Eye On Franchising 

Pivotal is an interview-style segment that tackles topics in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) from the business leaders that live it EVERY DAY! In this episode, I talk with my amazing friend…aka the greatest nickname giver on Planet Earth…aka The King of all Wipes…aka the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of the fast growing personal hygiene brand goodwipes Sam Nebel. He shares how his prior experience on the franchising operations side of the specialty supplement retailer Complete Nutrition helped inspire business strategies at goodwipes. Sam and I dive into the wellness halo effect and explain how it's impacting a brand that's on a mission to change the way people think about hygiene. We also talk through how a handful of goodwipes market challenges and strategic lessons that you'll notice bridges the gap to the food, beverage, and nutritional supplements CPG categories. Those are just a few of the many topics Sam and I discussed, so make sure you have some goodwipes body wipes within close proximity because you're going to need them to clean up all the sweat from the heat we brought in this episode. Sam Nebel LinkedIn FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting MEDIUM - https://www.medium.com/@joshuaschall

Complete Nutrition is a well-known retailer of high-quality nutritional supplements. They offer a personalized shopping experience with a focus on health and fitness. However, the company has been embroiled in several lawsuits for deceptive business practices. Read here to learn more: https://www.vettedbiz.com/complete-nutrition-franchise/ Want to speak with a franchise specialist about Complete Nutrition or another franchise? Click here: https://share.hsforms.com/1ZtNM19w4R8WIXyNa_97N7w4e0xw 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Complete Nutrition History 01:41 Franchise System Sold to Private Equity Investors 02:19 Franchisees Complaints 03:55 Franchisees That Regained Steam 04:50 Complete Nutrition SBA Loan Default 05:39 Conclusion #CompleteNutritionFranchise #VettedBiz If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz

Could your chronic pain, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, anxiety, depression, IBS, brain fog, high cholesterol, and other symptoms be from low thyroid function?In fact, low thyroid function is a common cause of theses numerous other unwanted symptoms.And unfortunately conventional “standard” blood tests (TSH and Total T4) aren't thorough enough to catch low thyroid problems.In this podcast, I'm going to share the importance of optimal thyroid function.The symptoms associated with hypothyroidism.How too properly diagnosis a problem with your thyroid.How you can self-test to uncover if you have a low thyroid function.And most importantly proven protocols for correcting low thyroid to boost your mental and physical energy, reduce or eliminate chronic pain, anxiety, depression, excess weight, headaches, high cholesterol, brain fog, IBS, and more.It's estimated that 1% of the population is suffering from hypothyroidism. This number is widely disputed. *Many scientist, researchers and physician's believe as many as 40% of the population has hypothyroidism. Every cell in the body depends on having enough thyroid hormone. If your thyroid gland becomes dysfunctional, every cell in the body suffers.About My Guest, Inna Topiler:Inna is the Founder of Complete Nutrition and Wellness – an integrative nutrition practice – and the host of Health Mysteries Solved Podcast.Inna is also the Co-Founder of Pregnaceuticals, a prenatal nutrition line and the Co-Founder of My Custom Cleanse. As a little girl, she remembers always being sick and not feeling well. By 20, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, suffered from several digestive disorders, had major skin issues and was chronically exhausted. With all those issues though, doctors were not able to tell her where they came from or offer many treatments aside from heavy duty medications.She did not want to commit to a lifetime of drugs only to treat her symptoms. After many stops to a myriad of specialists (who by the way never talked to each other) and several years of frustration and feeling like she was not any closer to discovering answers, she found a clinical nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner that helped her figure out the root causes of her issues and how they were all interrelated. She learned she had major mercury toxicity (she has 16 amalgams and was vaccinated twice after moving to America at the age of 9), her adrenals were shot, her thyroid was not supported properly, she had parasites and candida, she was sensitive to gluten and dairy and had a multitude of vitamin and mineral deficiencies all leading to the health ailments she was experiencing.She was so impacted by her recovery that she changed her career. After her original business degree, Inna completed a master's program in human nutrition at the University of Bridgeport and went on to complete a food based program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She got certified as a nutrition specialist by the American College of Nutrition and constantly maintains her degree with various courses to stay current with the newest research and continually expands her knowledge.Since starting her practice in 2006, she has helped thousands of patients get to the root of their underlying health issues and reclaim their health. Inna has been featured in various publications such as Fitness, Elle and the New York Times and is often referred by various medical doctors who seek her help. She is sought after not only in New York but also nationally and internationally. With the ease of phone consultations, Inna works with patients all over the globe.You can learn more about Inna and her thyroid program at www.completenutritionandwellness.com

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Reaching your health and wellness goals with Susie Duane from Complete Nutrition and Fitness out of Santa Maria has never been easier. There are many distractions and noise when it comes down to reaching our own health goals. Thats why Susie offers personalized planning through videoconferencing or face to face consultations, programs and guidance from certified doctors and dietician's, fitness training, and 100% non-invasive LipoMelt Body Sculpting.  She can be reached at completenf.com or Instagram @completenutritionfitness

The Investigation As we head into cold and flu season during the second year of the pandemic, it's important to provide support for your immune system - especially if you have an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto's, Lupus, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes, Addison's, Grave's, and Celiac disease.  As someone with Hashimoto's and who works with a lot of people with Hashimoto's I've created a protocol that I have been updating month after month and here is my latest version. This protocol is great for overall immunity and best of all, it is absolutely safe and recommended if you have an autoimmune disease as well.    Herbs & Supplements to Avoid with Autoimmunity I always need to remind those with autoimmunity that the supplements you often hear about for supporting the immune system can do real damage if you have an autoimmune disease. These supplements stimulate the immune system. For those with autoimmunity, an overstimulated immune system can lead to flare ups.  Here are the commonly suggested supplements to avoid: Echinacea  Astragalus  Reishi (or other immune supporting mushrooms) Elderberry My Autoimmune-safe Immune Support Protocol Here are the things that I take to give me the best chance for avoiding the flu, colds and other viruses as well as how I use them to decrease symptoms if I do get sick. These are my go-to recommendations:    Vitamin C For general immune support, I usually recommend for an average, 150lb adult, a dosage of 1000 - 2000 mg of vitamin C per day. I personally use C+Biofizz from Designs for Health which you plop in water for a fizzy drink (if you prefer capsules, try their Stellar C). Please note that if you experience loose stools when taking vitamin C, you may want to try liposomal vitamin C because it helps the body absorb through the mucous membranes in your mouth first (just remember to keep it refrigerated.)  If you are already sick, vitamin C can be very helpful in decreasing recovery time from infections, cold, flu or other viruses. You can increase your daily dosage but make sure you divide it and take it over the course of the day. That might mean taking 500 to 1000 mg of C (it can be powder, liposomal or capsules) every 30-60 min to bowel-tolerance (until you get diarrhea which is when your body says it's saturated and had enough). You would then restart it later in the day or next day. Do this for a few days when you are sick. There is a ton of research about high dose vitamin C in helping fight infections. Alternatively, you could look at getting a vitamin C infusion through an IV for prevention or treatment.    Vitamin D Vitamin D is imperative for many different things but specifically supporting your immune health. Many people have low vitamin D and it tends to decrease during our shorter winter days here in the Northern Hemisphere.  You can determine how much vitamin D you need by checking your levels through a blood test. Ideally, you want to be in the range of 50-80 on that test (the lab range is wider, typically 30-100).  If you don't know your vitamin D levels (and you're not regularly supplementing) the typically recommended daily dose is 5,000, IU.  If you are already sick, you will want to make sure that you are also taking vitamin K with your vitamin D to prevent calcification of tissues and organs. You can either take a vitamin K supplement or a multivitamin with vitamin K.  I use Vitamin D Supreme which is a capsule but if you have issues with fat soluble vitamins, you could try a liquid form of vitamin D or, if you also struggle with energy issues, you could try Hi-Po Emulsi D3 from Designs for Health.    Zinc & Quercetin There has been a lot of talk about Zinc online and in the media lately as a great way to boost your immune system during the COVID pandemic and into cold and flu season. What many people don't realize is that Zinc mainly stays outside the cell and you want it inside the cell for optimal immune support. One natural way to do that is by taking it alongside Quercetin. I take Designs for Health's Quercetin and Nettles blend and I recommend 250 milligrams to about 500 milligrams daily.  Quercetin is something that I've added to my protocol a bit more recently because I'm seeing such great results. When combined with zinc, it's great for both prevention and also healing from infection. Please keep in mind that extended use of zinc can cause a copper deficiency so you want to make sure you are balancing these two minerals. If you are taking zinc for a long time, consider supplementing with copper or a multivitamin that contains copper. To be extra sure that you aren't deficient in copper (which can have serious health repercussions), a hair analysis will reveal both your copper and zinc levels. If you already have recent hair test results, you would want to look at, not just the individual zinc or the copper level, but actually, the ratio of the two. Ideally, the zinc to copper ratio should be right around 8. If your levels are lower than 8, then you can use more zinc. If you are above 8, you would need to supplement with copper.   Garlic (Allicin) This one is a favorite because it really works and I typically don't see any side effects. Garlic has both antiviral and antimicrobial properties which means it can work on bacteria, yeast and other bugs in addition to viruses.  For general immune support, I don't recommend it long-term (unless your practitioner has you on a specific protocol).  Instead, consider garlic for immune support when you've been around someone who's sick, you've been exposed to a virus or when you feel like you're coming down with something. It can be difficult to get enough garlic in food form so supplementing is best. There are many on the market but my absolute favorite is Allimax. It's a potent (and patented) allicin extract which has all the benefit with way way less of that garlic odor.  I recommend 4-6 capsules a day for the duration of illness or for a few days if exposed or feeling off. I also give this to my kids when they come home with a runny nose or they've been exposed to a virus and it's really fantastic.    SPM's and Liposomal Glutathione Two things I've added recently to my immune support protocol are SPM's and liposomal glutathione.  SPM's stands for Pro Resolving Mediators and they literally go in and resolve inflammation. I think it's one of my most favorite vitamins these days. SPM is great at dealing with all types of inflammation so the immune system is more balanced. I use 1 per day for overall immune support and balance and up to 6 per day if you are sick for about a week. What is really neat about SPM's is that I have found it to work really great for autoimmune flare ups such as Hashimoto's flares and any other up ticks in autoimmunity. You would take 6 per day for about 7-10 days and then can lower to 1-3 per day for maintenance. I use it myself and really love it. There are two brands that I recommend for SPM. The first is Metagenics SPM Active which is a bit more potent but also a bit more expensive. I also like Designs for Health's SPM Supreme, which is less expensive but because it has slightly less and you have to take a bit more of it.  Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and immune balancer that you can take every day. I typically recommend a teaspoon a day but if you're sick, you can increase that to one teaspoon twice a day.  There are a lot of different brands to choose from and after trying pretty much everything out there, I use Apex's Trizomal Glutathione. I find it to be the most potent and best absorbed out of all of the ones that I've tried. And it tastes better than some of the other glutathione I've tried.  Fermented Beverages for Gut Health Our microbiome is another key for balancing the immune system so it's important to support gut health. One thing that I've been getting really good results from is a fermented beverage called R's Koso. This Japanese fermented drink is made from more than a hundred different vegetables, fruits, and plants. In other words, it's full of plant fibers to feed the bugs that help keep our gut flora happy. Often we eat the same things day in and day out but our gut health needs more variety to stay healthy which is why this drink is so great. You can try it out at rskoso.com and use the promo code INNA10 to save 10%    Liquid Silver (Silvercillin) This last supplement has been on my list for a while and I still love it. Silvercillin is a powerful antimicrobial and it can be used orally or topically. I recommend taking 1-2 TBSP orally a few times a day when you are sick or if you know you've been exposed. I don't recommend this for long term use but it's great to have around the house. You can even use it topically to treat rashes, burns, cuts and even acne.    Healthy Immune Habits Nasal Rinse One habit that I think really helps to support my immune system is nasal irrigation. Some of you may have heard of a neti pot for clearing your nasal passage. I use something similar called the NeilMed but I find it easier to use. I like to add a tablespoon of Silvercillin mixed into the distilled water and salt solution I use for my nasal irrigation. It's a really great way to boost antimicrobial activity.    Stress Reduction Another important habit to adopt to help support your immune system is to be aware of your stress levels. Your immune system can't function optimally if you are in a chronic stress state. So, take a minute to reduce your stress by taking a few breaths, reframing things or even looking out at the sky and nature. It can really help to quiet the stress response.    Save on Immune Boosting I have all the products on my practice website Complete Nutrition and Wellness. We have a coupon so that you can save 10% on all products by Designs for Health and that coupon can be used as many times as you like (not just on your first order). Just enter promo code DFH10 and checkout and always get 10% off any designs for health supplements.    Eliminating Health Mysteries Staying healthy or recovering your health quickly can happen when you have good protocols and I hope this helps you get through this cold and flu season with ease. Could this help someone in your life stay healthy too? Please share it with them.    Links: Suggested Products: C+Biofizz Stellar C Vitamin D Supreme liquid form of vitamin D Hi-Po Emulsi D3 Zinc  Quercetin and Nettles Blend  copper  multivitamin with copper Allimax Metagenics SPM Active Designs for Health's SPM Supreme rskoso.com Silvercillin   Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price of the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses. 

In this episode, Eric interviews Ricky on the journey that built NutritionHQ. Ricky was approved to start franchising NutritionHQ in 2020 and franchised his first store on October 20, 2020, to a former Complete Nutrition manager. He has over 20 years of franchise experience as an owner and operator. He is also a veteran of the Air Force and has over 30 years of coaching, leading, and guiding individuals to success. NutritionHQ. is “Solution Focused” and we will do everything in our power to help you reach your goals. If we don't have the products or tools, we will refer you to the expert that does. We love to see our customers nine-ten times per year; if you are visiting our store nine-plus times per year we are both successful. NutritionHQ | General Health, Weight Loss & Sports Nutrition Supplements Aspen Legal (aspenlawteam.com) Sponsorships --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ricky-hall97/support

Josh Skolnick is a serial entrepreneur who began a successful landscaping business in his youth. In 2008, he founded Monster Tree Service and grew it into a multi-million-dollar franchise with over 200 territories across the U.S. before selling it to Authority Brands in 2020. In 2018, Skolnick took over Redbox+, a patented combination portable toilet and dumpster rental service turning it into a nationally recognized brand with over 240 territories, but his drive didn’t stop there. On his most recent endeavor, Skolnick joined with two other franchising leaders to create the service-based parent company Horse Power Brands, which acquired and operates Mighty Dog Roofing.   Zachery Beutler began his career in franchising as a young, ambitious franchisee with Nebraska-based Complete Nutrition, later becoming a multi-unit franchisee of Color World Housepainting, Inc. He went on to take up a variety of roles in franchise development with 5 different brands and as Chief Development Officer of Redbox+. As one of the highest performers in franchise development, Beutler has gained a wealth of knowledge on building brands and businesses. He is also co-owner of Beutler Beef, a company that provides high quality beef, and most recently co-founded Horse Power Brands.   Key Takeaways: [0:05] Welcome to Franchise Euphoria, the podcast that takes a deep dive into specific topics related to franchising. Franchise Euphoria exists to help individuals who are trying to grow their business through a franchise or franchise-like model. [0:59] Josh introduces today’s guests, Josh Skolnick and Zachery Beutler, the co-founders of Horse Power Brands. [3:16] Josh welcomes Josh and Zach to Franchise Euphoria. [3:59] Josh and Zach share about their professional history and what led them to their present partnership. [9:40] The partnership between Josh and Zach is very well-balanced since Josh has an extensive background as a franchisor and Zach as a franchisee. [14:55] Zach shares the top three things he learned as a franchisee that he has used to create a better experience for the franchisees of Horse Power Brands. [20:53] Josh shares the importance of making data-driven decisions and being proactive about building out your strategy in order to grow properly. [29:28] Horse Power Brands focuses on acquiring corporate run, owner/operator businesses that are considering franchising. [36:59] Horse Power Brands expects to roll out their next brands within the next 6-12 months. [47:09] If you want to learn more about Horse Power Brands, visit their website listed below. [47:37] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@indyfranchiselaw.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@indyfranchiselaw.com www.indyfranchiselaw.com www.horsepowerbrands.com www.mightydogroofing.com  

Do you struggle with fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues or other thyroid symptoms?   I am interviewing Inna Topiler Mooney in this episode, and we are covering all things thyroid health!   Inna Topiler Mooney is a board-certified clinical nutritionist, educator, health detective, outside-of-the-box thinker, Hashimoto's warrior, recovering perfectionist, and mom... just to name a few. She is the founder of Complete Nutrition and Wellness – an integrative nutrition practice (now virtual) – and the host of Health Mysteries Solved Podcast. Inna is also the Co-Founder of Pregnaceuticals, a prenatal nutrition line.    Since starting her practice in 2006, she has helped thousands of people get to the root of their underlying health issues and reclaim their health through her consultations as well as online programs and presentations.    We talk about Hashimoto's disease, the importance of looking at optimal ranges during testing, the effect of stress on your thyroid, and more!   Tune in to have a more in-depth understanding of your thyroid and what could potentially be causing issues.   I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram!   Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/22

Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (CVE:BABY) (OTCQX:BABYF) CEO Hamutal Yitzhak tells Proactive the group will expand distribution of its Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers into 159 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stores across 20 US states as of May 2021. Yitzhak says that Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) is one of the leading natural food grocers in the US, with 159 stores in 20 states west of the Mississippi river.

A huge percentage of Americans are fans of golf, and nutrition.  My next guest on the Flex has you covered on both fronts.  Payton Wardlow virtually sits down with me to discuss Birdie Bundle, his subscription box service that delivers premium golf apparel, and merchandise.  We also talk about his other business, Complete Nutrition-Bowling Green, KY which is a brick-and-mortar fitness/supplement store.Using his experience, Payton provides some sage advice to those budding entrepreneurs that may be hesitant to make the next move.  “It takes hustle, it takes drive…we have so much at our fingertips.  We have so much access (to information) that wasn't available just a decade ago.  If you think it's impossible, it's NOT.”  We jump into interesting topics like the validity of testosterone boosters, the approval processes of the FDA, and how tracking one's bandwidth is key for success.  It's a fun, and smooth conversation…please check it out.https://birdiebundle.com/@thebirdiebundle (IG)@completenutritionbg (IG)

Dr. Marc Bubbs is a Naturopathic Doctor and author of Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports. Marc, like many people in high school, was active and played a lot of sports. But an illness ran him down in his senior year, impacting his health so much that he lost a […] The post Dr. Marc Bubbs on Building a Complete Nutrition Program appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

My first official guest, Alex Epperson! Alex is the former manager/owner of Complete Nutrition and is joining me to discuss the truth about supplements as well as the world of fitness competition. I speak about my past experiences competing in a bikini show, and I also open up for the first time about a supplement that I chose to take that ended up causing irreparable damage to my body. https://linktr.ee/carolinemathias

Dave Lakin joins the podcast this week for a very fun episode. Dave is the CEO of VirtuActive, a 3D drafting, and design company, but doesn't have the normal background of someone in his position. From his time with Complete Nutrition he gained the knowledge and grit needed to help bring VirtuActive to the spotlight.

In today's episode, Dave Lakin joins the podcast this week for a very fun episode. Dave is the CEO of VirtuActive, a 3D drafting, and design company, but doesn't have the normal background of someone in his position. From his time with Complete Nutrition he gained the knowledge and grit needed to help bring VirtuActive to the spotlight. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.  

For two decades, Ryan Zink has been: A top-performing small business franchise owner/operator; he’s founded, grown and sold franchise systems; and he’s helped dozens of franchise systems grow into industry leaders. Ryan shares what franchise industry insiders know that people outside of the franchise industry don’t know. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Bootstrappers is a program designed to bring you up to the minute ideas and concepts to understand what it takes to succeed in business and life. We bring knowledge into the property management industry from different business industries to create a richer experience for our audience. We invite the best authors, thinkers, and business people to the show and we pick their brains in their areas of expertise. We interview our guests and gain key insights that can help our audience in their own path to success. You will find here, ideas, knowledge, best practices in a relaxed and fun conversation. No pretense. Our guests get real and share successes as well as failures. If you are looking for an unvarnished look at entrepreneurship and business development this is the show for you. https://www.anequim.net In this episode, we hear about the trials, errors and boneheaded moves that Cory Wiedel survived, and how he persevered through it all to create a wildly successful company that sold for millions of dollars to a private equity firm. We talk to Cory about believing in himself when no one else did, how he strategically moved from one venture to another, the moment he felt “successful” and so much more. It is all packed into this fascinating hour with Cory! About Cory Wiedel: Corey Wiedel Founded Complete Nutrition in 2006. Complete Nutrition is a retail store that helps customers looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or just live an overall healthy lifestyle, with their supplements, diet, and exercise plans. Cory started the franchise in late 2008 then with over 170 stores in the U.S. Cory sold it to a private equity firm in 2015.

What exactly is Complete Nutrition? Do you need to “combine proteins” to get complete nutrition? Join certified nutrition professionals, Ocean Mist Power Hour co-hosts Sherry Kari Baum, RN, MSN, and Misty Young to learn more about how to eat what they call the most healthy diet on the planet, the Glowing Lifestyle American Diet. Hosts: […]

Often when we think of health issues as a symptom of an unhealed betrayal we think on the grand scale of things, including cancer and heart disease. But did you know that everything from IBS, to skin issues, headaches, and chronic fatigue, could be a symptom of something greater? If you have experienced any type of health issue, there is a very good chance that an unhealed betrayal could be at the root of your symptoms.  Inna Topiler is a certified clinical nutritionist practicing a functional medicine approach to health, founder of Complete Nutrition and Wellness, Host of the Health Mysteries Solved Podcast, and so much more. While Inna did not start out to work in functional medicine, it was after a slew of her own health issues and a disappointment with the traditional treatment she received, that her passion to help others get to the root of their underlying health issues and reclaim their health began to take hold. Today Inna is here to give us a look at the connection between your head and heart and explore the vital roles these connections play in your ability to live your life to the fullest. Chronic illness can be a result of your body betraying you, and it is only by directly addressing these unresolved betrayals that you can remove the physical manifestation of betrayal and start healing your betrayal through loyalty.  If you are struggling with physical symptoms that you just can’t make sense of, Inna wants to encourage you to look into your past betrayals, start understanding the connection between the mind and the body, and acknowledge your symptoms so that you can breathe healing towards it. Have you ever experienced a bodily betrayal? Share your story of perseverance and determination with us in the comments section of the episode page.   In This Episode What to do when following your Doctor’s orders doesn’t make you feel better  Learn what functional medicine is and how it connects with your nutrition The difference between functional testing and traditional medical testing  Tips for healing after the betrayal of your body and the medical system  Techniques to help you break up with your negative thought patterns and pains   Quotes “I sought out a lot of conventional therapy at first, as a lot of people would, and I was really disenchanted with a lot of the disjointed care that I was getting. I was really frustrated because after months of seeing so many doctors I still had no answers at all. And I was angry, upset, I felt really lost, but this is where I started to feel betrayed.” (3:10) “With his help, I embarked on this journey to balance my body. Now understanding what was happening, it was really really empowering for me.” (11:28) “If there is anything going on in the body that normally may not be a problem, it will be an issue because of that weak immune system that we created because of the stress, which is really due to this old betrayal piece that people don’t realize.” (17:42) “We shouldn’t be afraid to bring up the negative if we are doing it in a way that’s controlled. Almost that we are highlighting it for deletion, that’s how I like to see it.” (22:34) “Once we feel it, the goal is not to blame it or make it go away. But rather we want to really acknowledge it and almost thank it, in a way, for showing up.” (25:04)   Links Complete Nutrition and Wellness Website   Find the full episode post here: https://thepbtinstitute.com/118 Do you have Post Betrayal Syndrome? Take the quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/quiz/ Products and Programs specifically designed to help you heal from betrayal: https://thepbtinstitute.com/shop/ Connect: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenHackingBetrayal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebiSilber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/ Watch my TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro

Paul Jarrett Co-Founded Bulu, Inc. also known by the subscription box name Bulu Box in 2012 (now updated to a white label system). Paul was running in a marathon with his wife and as the volunteers were handing out sample products for them to use along the run, they later realized that there was an opportunity and a market for sending out health products and vitamins to others in a more curated process and collect essential data along the way. Paul's work experience spans the country. From NYC to San Francisco, he has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-facted campaigns for Lowe's and Nike so he understood what it meant to take this subscription box idea to market and quickly began to see success. It also helped that he was Vice President and Board Member of Complete Nutrition which also provided a little insight into the space. He built the Marketing Department, trained dozens of franchises and positioned Complete Nutrition and its products for success in a saturated market. I enjoyed my conversation with Paul and I hope you do as well and helps you along your journey. In this episode we cover; From going to school for journalism to becoming the CEO of an online business How Bulu Box works How businesses like his is changing the way we shop How hard is it for a subscription box company to be backed by VCs (venture capitalist) What have been great marketing and business strategies Ideas from Birch Box Is The Subscription Business Model Taking Over? Sponsor/Partnership The Beginner's Guide To Outsourcing Your Business: Find, Hire, and Build Your Team Virtually Today! $2.99 Ebook on Amazon. Step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, giving you the time to work less in the business and more time working on the business.

Are you just starting your career? Or do you already have an established clientele? If you've ever wondered if it really is possible to take a brick-and-mortar practice online and run a virtual business in this industry, then you need to hear this week's episode of the Business of Becoming. Join me and my guest, Inna Topiler Mooney, as she shares how she changed careers and built a practice that has evolved over time into a virtual, sustainable business. Inna is a Clinical Nutritionist who went from seeing clients on her couch to a brick-and-mortar setting and now runs it all virtually.  Inna talks about how her own health challenges started her journey into Health & Wellness. She shares the ups and downs, the doubts and the wins, that went into building her practice and virtual business, and how taking imperfect action was key for her as she transitioned from full-time employment on Wall Street to the wellness business she has today. It's an amazing story! Inna is such an inspiration for anyone looking for reassurance of what is possible.   More About Inna: Inna Topiler Mooney is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist practicing a Functional Medicine approach to health. She holds a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and is certified with the ACN, CBNS, and AADP. She is the Founder of Complete Nutrition & Wellness – an integrative nutrition practice – and the host of Health Mysteries Solved Podcast. Inna is also the Co-Founder of Pregnaceuticals, a prenatal nutrition line and the Co-Founder of My Custom Cleanse. You can also find Inna on Instagram   What We Talk About In This Episode: How Inna's own health struggles were the spark that ignited her journey The approach Inna used with her boss to manage both her passion and her job  The different stages of Inna's growth where imperfect action was not an option  How and when Inna made the leap to leave her full-time job to pursue her business The gradual progression of Inna's business and how she was able to expand her team The realization that being profitable is different than being fully operational How transitioning to virtual services has allowed Inna to scale her business   Things We Mention In This Episode: Inna's website: Complete Nutrition and Wellness Inna's Podcast: Health Mysteries Solved Podcast Inna's Instagram: @innatopiler    Here's How To Subscribe & Leave A Review (pretty-please): Want to get notified when I release new episodes so you don't miss a thing? Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. And it would mean the world to me if you'd leave a rating and review. I'd love to know what you think of the podcast and how I can make it better for you. Plus iTunes tells me that podcast reviews are really important and the more reviews the podcast has the easier it will be to get the podcast in front of more people, which is the ultimate goal. You can leave a review right here.   Let's Keep The Conversation Going… Is there something holding you back from taking your practice online? Or, if you have had success, what is the one piece of advice you wish you had when starting out? I would love to hear all about it and I'm sure others would too. Comment below and share your story or visit me on Instagram which is currently my favourite way to connect.  You can also join my free online community to connect with more than 16,000 other health practitioners just like you to ask questions, share wins and struggles and get lots of support from me and my team! I hope to see you there.

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Inna Topiler Mooney joins me to discuss why heavy metals are a large contributing factor to thyroid issues like Hashimoto's, and her upcoming Overcoming Hashimoto's Summit. On today’s podcast, you will learn: How copper toxicity impacts thyroid function (and promotes candida infections) All the causative factors that promote developments of Hashimoto’s, and the most important ones to address first How you can reverse Hashimoto's naturally by following the world's top experts in the field of Hashimoto's and thyroid recovery. Inna Topiler Mooney Bio: Inna Topiler Mooney is a certified clinical nutritionist practicing a functional medicine approach to health. She holds a masters degree in Human Nutrition and is certified with the ACN, CBNS and AADP. Inna has been featured in various publications such as Fitness, Elle and the New York Times and is often referred by medical doctors who seek her help not only in New York, but also nationally and internationally. She is the Founder of Complete Nutrition and Wellness, an integrative nutrition practice, and the host of the Health Mysteries Solved Podcast. Inna is also the Co-Founder of Pregnaceuticals, a prenatal nutrition line. She completed a masters program in human nutrition, and became certified as a nutrition specialist by the American College of Nutrition. Since starting her practice in 2006, she has helped thousands of patients all over the globe get to the root of their underlying health issues and reclaim their health. You can learn more about Inna and her work at Listen to Inna's Health Mystery Solved Podcast at to join the free Overcoming Hashimotos Summit!  Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at

As a business owner in the beginning stages of starting a franchise, how do you know when to outsource franchise development? Do you have a few locations and you want to focus your time and energy on your current franchisees? Do you have a quality regional developer? In this episode of Franchise secrets, we chat with Ryan Zink about your options: to outsource or not. Ryan Zink had his start in the franchise industry with General Nutrition Center (GNC). After he grew his territory to be among the highest in revenue production in the county, he switched gears. He became a supplier for GNC working with NDS Nutritional Products. In 2005 he co-founded Complete Nutrition—which grew to over 200 locations in just 5 years. Listen to the podcast as we talk about his newest business venture, Franchise Fastlane, a Franchise Sales Organization (FSO). Outline of This Episode [0:40] Introduction to Ryan Zink with Franchise Fast Lane [3:05] Why he kept working after he sold his franchise [5:30] What type of brands would prefer this outsourcing route [9:25] Advice for someone struggling in the early phases of franchising [13:05] Risk versus reward with a new franchisor [14:50] Is an FSO a good fit for a brand that wants growth? [17:41] Questions Ryan always asks current franchisees [21:15] Different types of business models that hold value [26:35] How Ryan’s company decides to work with a given franchise [29:30] What is the benefit of going through FFT versus direct through a franchise? [32:00] What to look for in a franchise [36:30] Discovery Day [37:40] Things you want to know [38:35] Best business decision Ryan has ever made Why would you want to consider outsourcing franchise development? As an emerging franchisor, the process of franchise development can seem daunting. Maybe you don’t have a regional developer in place that can help build out your franchise. Or the expansion you’re looking for just isn’t happening. But the number #1 reason we see franchisors looking to outsource development is that their passion lies in supporting and building relationships with their current franchisees. And you know what? This is 100% how it should be. When you invest in training and relationships with your existing franchisees you have a greater return on your investment. This is where Franchise Fastlane would come in as an FSO. The company acts as an extension of you. They would do the research and the work to find you quality franchisees to help take your company to the next level. Listen on as Ryan and I discuss franchise development and his passion behind founding Franchise Fastlane. Things to consider in the beginning phases of your franchise There are very few people who actually enjoy the development process—you have to be built for it. Your biggest challenge when diving in is deciding on what kind of growth you’re looking for. The biggest con may be that you have to be primed for the rapid growth of your business. If you just aren’t ready for that, odds are an FSO may not be the best fit for you. Ryan recommends, instead, to start with your close friends and family who trust you and your business model. They can be the early pioneers that test your process and validate that it can be profitable. You have to consider that there are a lot of risks that have to be assessed for those buying into a new franchise. Your brand isn’t recognizable yet, so are they going to have to invest in marketing? Will they recoup their additional investment in infrastructure? All of these things can make it difficult for you to recruit franchisees. But if you have a great system in place and are ready for growth—but just don't have the sales force to do it—definitely consider outsourcing your growth. Keep listening as we talk about the options in-depth. A Franchise Sales Organization that is doing its job will make sure your business is a good fit If you’ve already established that you are ready to roll out nationwide, you’d take the next step. The franchise consultant or sales organization will thoroughly vet your company to make sure they can actually help you. They look for things such as sufficient experience in franchising and if you can monetarily support the onboarding franchisees. Ryan’s team would then spend ample time with your current franchisees. They want to know if progress is being made with your franchise. They will cover every inch of your business model. They will learn the ins and outs, the good and the bad, and where attention may be needed. A FSO also needs to understand the time commitment a franchisee would be making as well as profit expectations and whether or not those were met. If you don’t have set processes and practices in place, you may need to go back to the drawing board and get a better plan in place. Remember, they have to not only be able to pitch your franchise to a candidate, but also find the best fit for your team culture. Continue listening as Ryan and I discuss what systems they’re looking for and types of businesses they would lean towards working with. What a Prospective Franchisee should keep in mind when going through the development process If you’re an entrepreneur hoping to buy into a franchise, what would be the benefit of going through an FSO? While many people prefer to go directly through a franchise, you need to remember this: 60% of inquiries about a franchise opportunity go unanswered. An FSO or consultant is vested in the franchise they’re working for, but also passionate about finding great franchisees. You will get the time and attention you deserve from us, guaranteed. We are doing the exact same job a regional developer with a franchise would be doing but not directly working within the franchise. Keep in mind that we’ve also already done all of the hard work up front—we know if this is a good organization for you to buy into. We’ve thoroughly vetted them, understand their company culture, and are uniquely positioned to be a resource for the franchisor and prospective franchisee. It isn’t just about the money. We also want to get to know you, who you are, what your experience is, and how involved you want to be. Keep listening to the rest of the podcast as we talk about more things you’d like to know—and the best business decision Ryan’s ever made. Resources & People Mentioned Franchise Fast Lane Connect with Ryan Zink Franchise Fast Lane LinkedIn Facebook Connect With Erik Facebook LinkedIn

The Case: Karen is 31 and eats a very healthy diet. She started to experience eczema, rashes, and itchy skin as well as anxiety. Doctors prescribed topical steroids and antihistamines but these only masked the symptoms. Here condition escalated to swollen eyes and hives on her face. The Investigation When I met with Karen I suspected that her diet was to blame for her condition even though she was eating really healthy. I just knew there was something in her diet that was causing the problem; something was causing a histamine reaction. But, I also suspected it likely wasn’t a traditional food allergy. I brainstormed  with my partner at Complete Nutrition and Wellness, Beth Mosher. She’s a clinical nutritionist who has been studying nutrition and how it relates to health and human development for almost 20 years. I knew that together, we could solve this health mystery. We knew that it wasn’t a specific food allergy or sensitivity so we had to look at how else food could be impacting her. Allergic Reactions can be to Components of Foods Some people may have traditional tests that prove they are not allergic to a certain food but that does not necessarily mean that they won’t have an allergic reaction to a component of this food. Certain components of foods, particularly plant foods, produce histamine reactions. High Sulfur Foods Sulfur is found in a variety of foods in varying degrees. Leafy greens have a high amount of sulfur, especially spinach and kale. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli also contain sulfur. Protein can contain sulfur, specifically eggs and shrimp. Fermented foods including pickled foods, beer, and wine also contain high amounts of sulfites. Sulfur Can Cause a Histamine Reaction Many foods contain sulfur and while some sulfur is important for the body to function optimally, too much can create a backlog. When the body tries to metabolize this backlog of sulfur it can produce substances that create a histamine reaction. This can manifest as itchy skin, hives, swelling, or eczema. Genetics Also Plays a Role Not everyone who eats sulfur-rich foods is going to have this histamine reaction. Every body is different. One person may eat a diet high in sulfur with no adverse reaction because they are not predisposed to it genetically. Sulfites Can Build Up in the Body Sulfites can be quite toxic when they backup in the body (because they are not being properly processed) and can be converted into ammonia. Symptoms like hives, itchy skin, swollen lips and eyes, and eczema can appear to come out of nowhere. People who have not changed their diet at all might not think that food could be the cause because nothing has changed. However a diet (like the paleo diet) can cause sulfur build up overtime, which can reach a point where the body can no longer metabolize it and the result is a histamine reaction. Early Signs of Sulfite Buildup Sulfur generally produces a histamine reaction including hives, rashes, and itchiness around the eyes. However, a sulfur buildup in the early stages can present as headaches, itchy skin (without hives or rash), or digestive issues. Feelings of anxiety can also be a symptom of sulfur overload as metabolizing sulfur can release ammonia which in turn elevates cortisol (the stress hormone). Reducing high sulfite  foods and managing sulfur in general when these early signs show up could help reduce the chances of a full histamine reaction. Detoxing Sulfite Overload When detoxing the body of excess sulfites, it’s a good idea to take Epsom salt baths every day or every other day. Place a cup and a half of Epsom salts in a warm bath and soak for 20 minutes. This helps the body metabolize the backlog of sulfites and get the toxins out. Charcoal tablets may also help to absorb the ammonia and carry it out and molybdenum can help the SOUX enzyme process sulfites more efficiently. Testing for Sulfite Overload There are a few tests that can be done to prove the skin irritations are caused by a histamine reaction caused by sulfur overload. One is an organic acid test done through urine. There are also genetic tests that can be done. However, most people prove out the cause by lowering their consumption of sulfite rich  foods and seeing if the symptoms subside. We Need Sulfur Many high-sulfur foods are extremely healthy and our bodies need sulfur. However, if it is not processing it into sulfate (do to a blockage in the pathway caused by a buildup) then we need to address that. It’s important to find a balance and to be aware of the warning signs that there might be a backlog of sulfites in the system. Mystery Solved Our suspicions were confirmed with Karen after we ran an organic acid test. What we found was that despite eating a lot of sulfur-rich foods (like green drinks and veggies), her body was not converting that into sulfate which meant that her body was instead, creating ammonia. This led to her skin issues and likely released cortisol which could explain her heightened feelings of anxiety. It might sound crazy for a nutritionist to say, but the prescription was for her to decrease her green juices and other sulfur-rich foods. She also took regular Epsom salt baths to help with the detoxification process. Her body (and skin) responded within a week to these changes.  Now she’s careful about how much sulfites and high sulfur foods are in her diet. Eliminating Health Mysteries For Karen we were able to find that missing piece of the health puzzle and help her regain her healthy skin. 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This week Matt & Carlos chat about New Music, a few News Stories, and tell you our go to Carthatic Songs on the Weekly Theme. Next Shows Theme: Crime

Today I’m off to a sports nutrition store near where I live called Complete Nutrition. In talking with some fellow “losers” at work I found out they can provide a body composition report. The report give weight of fat, water, and muscle/skeletal tissue, BMI, body fat and muscle by percentage of total weight, and, weirdly, the weight of various body parts.

Paul Jarrett Co-Founded Bulu, Inc. also known by the subscription box name Bulu Box and Bulu Marketplace in 2012. Paul was running in a marathon with his wife and as the volunteers were handing out sample products for them to use along the run, they later realized that there was an opportunity and a market for sending out health products and vitamins to others in a more curated process and collect essential along the way. Paul's work experience spans the country. From NYC to San Francisco, he has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-facted campaigns for Lowe's and Nike so he understood what it meant to take this subscription box idea to market and quickly began to see success. It also helped that he was Vice President and Board Member of Complete Nutrition which also provided a little insight into the space. He built the Marketing Department, trained dozens of franchises and positioned Complete Nutrition and its products for success in a saturated market. I enjoyed my conversation with Paul and I hope you do as well and helps you along your journey. In this episode we cover; From going to school for journalism to becoming the CEO of an online business How Bulu Box works How businesses like his is changing the way we shop How hard is it for a subscription box company to be backed by VCs (venture capitalist) What have been great marketing and business strategies Ideas from Birch Box And Much More!

Bulu Box is the first health, nutrition and weight loss discovery box designed to help you feel your best.  Every month, you'll get a box filled with 4 to 5 premium, curated samples from top brands. In this interview, we talk with co-founder Paul Jarrett about his journey in building Bulu Box, spamming friends in the early days, and managing the tricky dance of asking for money.  In his career, Paul has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-facted campaigns for Lowe's and Nike. In 2010, Paul joined Complete Nutrition where he became the Vice President of Marketing and an Executive Board Member. He built the MarComm department, trained dozens of franchises and positioned Complete Nutrition and its products for success in a saturated market. The company's growth skyrocketed. In fact, it was one of the fastest growing startups in the U.S. Paul's experience at Complete Nutrition was the precursor to starting his own company. In 2012, Bulu Box was born. Learn more at www.bulubox.com. 

Do you feel a sense of comfort and trust in your kibble dog food simply because it has a label which reads "Meets AAFCO Nutritional Standards." Are you certain this is a good thing for your dog? Do you have the belief that the AAFCO - (American Association of Feed Control Officials) regulates, test, certifes and approves the nutritional value of your dog food brand? Think again. Many new raw feeders want to know why raw pet foods don't carry the AAFCO label and must state "This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only."  Find out why the AAFCO standard is not a good thing in the raw feeding community and understand the myth of 100% Complete Nutrition. Learn more at www.RawDogFoodandCo.com

Research makes it clear that what we eat makes a difference for our health. But there are many different diet patterns that have been promoted as healthy. Some people are vegetarians, while others embrace a high-fat, low-carb Atkins-type eating pattern. Is there one that is optimal for you? What Should Vegetarians Consider for Complete Nutrition? […]

Paul Jarrett Co-Founded Bulu, Inc. also known by the subscription box name Bulu Box and Bulu Marketplace in 2012. Paul was running in a marathon with his wife and as the volunteers were handing out sample products for them to use along the run, they later realized that there was an opportunity and a market for sending out health products and vitamins to others in a more curated process and collect essential data along the way. Paul's work experience spans the country. From NYC to San Francisco, he has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-facted campaigns for Lowe's and Nike so he understood what it meant to take this subscription box idea to market and quickly began to see success. It also helped that he was Vice President and Board Member of Complete Nutrition which also provided a little insight into the space. He built the Marketing Department, trained dozens of franchises and positioned Complete Nutrition and its products for success in a saturated market. I enjoyed my conversation with Paul and I hope you do as well and helps you along your journey. In this episode we cover; From going to school for journalism to becoming the CEO of an online business How Bulu Box works How businesses like his is changing the way we shop How hard is it for a subscription box company to be backed by VCs (venture capitalist) What have been great marketing and business strategies Ideas from Birch Box And Much More!

Inna Topiler Mooney is a clinical nutritionist, Co-Founder of My Custom Cleanse and owner of Complete Nutrition and Wellness. She holds a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and is certified with the ACN, CBNS and AADP. After graduating from Lehigh University with a business degree, Inna entered the corporate world in the field of finance. However, by the time she turned 25 she began to feel sick, developed digestive disorders and was chronically tired. Not wanting to commit herself to a lifetime of drugs, Inna found a Clinical Nutritionist that was able to show her the proper way to eat and discovered many imbalances through various functional tests. Inna was able to take charge of her condition and drastically improve her health and well-being with health-promoting super-foods, high quality supplements and natural therapies. The effects had such a dramatic impact on her life, that she changed her career so that she could help others experience the same kind of success in their lives. Inna completed a master’s program in human nutrition at the University of Bridgeport and went on to complete a food based program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She got certified as a nutrition specialist by the American College of Nutrition and constantly maintains her degree with various courses to stay current with the newest research and continually expand her knowledge. Patients now work with Inna to customize a personal program of diet, supplementation and cleansing for their personal needs and goals. Inna works with all types health concerns with a special focus on stubborn digestive issues. For more information, please visit her website at www.completenutritionandwellness.com.

Paul is the Co-Founder and CEO at Bulu Box. Working from NYC to San Francisco, Paul has launched million dollar brands like Neebo and campaigns for Lowe’s. As Vice President of Marketing and Executive Board Member for Complete Nutrition, Paul built a department of ten, trained dozens of franchisees, managed over a dozen vendors, and positioned the brand in a saturated market.

Complete Nutrition is going well, and Cory plans to continue to expand, but he realizes that people are key to his success. If he doesn't get the right people for the franchises, he'll turn them down, despite them having the cash on hand to open the store. He plans to expand globally in the future, but he sees it to be very far in the future. Picking the right franchisee is the key to the success as well, and getting the right people in the right corporate spots.

Cory Wiedel capitalized on going broke with one company by purchasing their leftover weight-loss products and reselling them to finance his new venture with Complete Nutrition. He didn't let that stop him from falling behind again though, and after just a year or so in business, they found themselves several million dollars in the hole. He finally buckled down and sold his wholesale business to focus on Complete Nutrition and that's when things took off. After starting with five stores, things grew quickly, and he'll share how he was surprised in that first year of business.

Paul Jarrett is no stranger to gaining and losing weight, 100 pounds at a time. He’s also no stranger to vitamins and supplements. He used supplements to help him gain 100 pounds and become a 307 pound starting defensive lineman in the Big 12. When his collegiate football career was over, Paul used vitamins and supplements to lose 100 pounds. From NYC to San Francisco, Paul has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-faceted campaigns for Lowes and Nike. In 2010, Paul joined Complete Nutrition where he became the Vice President of Marketing and an Executive Board Member. He built the marketing commu

Paul is the Co-Founder and CEO at Bulu Box. Working from NYC to San Francisco, Paul has launched million dollar brands like Neebo and campaigns for companies like Lowe’s. As Vice President of Marketing and the Executive Board Member for Complete Nutrition, Paul built a department of ten, trained dozens of franchisees, managed over a dozen vendors, and positioned the brand in a saturated market.

On our final episode of The MVC Hoops Show sponsored by Complete Nutrition, we wrap up Arch Madness and the MVC conference season. We have an interview with Todd Golden of the Terre-Haute Trib Star discussing the MVC Tourney, conference realignment and more. Plus, Mark Emmert of the Des Moines Register stops by to discuss the firing of Drake head coach Mark Phelps.

On this week's MVC Hoops Show, we talk to beat writers for Illinois State (Jim Benson) and Indiana State (Todd Golden). We discuss the up and down seasons for both teams and what to expect in STL. Our spotlight team of the week is the Northern Iowa Panthers and we have an interview with assistant coach Erik Crawford and beat writer Carson Tigges. We also discuss flagrant fouls, have our last trivia question of the season, and preview the Bracket Busters games on Saturday. The MVC Hoops Show is sponsored by Complete Nutrition.

This week’s episode of The MVC Hoops Show sponsored by Complete Nutrition features an interview with Rich Zvosec of The Valley TV Network. Our featured team of the week is Creighton and we have an interview with Bluejays’ head coach Greg McDermott.

On this week's episode of The MVC Hoops Show sponsored by Complete Nutrition, we interview Paul Suellentrop of the Wichita Eagle. Our featured team is the Missouri State Bears. We are pleased to have head coach Paul Lusk and play by play man Art Haines to discuss the Bears' season so far.

This week's episode of The MVC Hoops Show sponsored by Complete Nutrition features an interview with All-MVC player Colt Ryan of Evansville. Our MVC roundtable includes interviews with Jim Benson (Illinois State), Mark Emmert (UNI/Drake), and Jonathan Lintner (Evansville).

Welcome to the MVC Hoops Show sponsored by Complete Nutrition. Show opening and introduction in this segment.

We are meeting with Ryan Zink, President of Complete Nutrition. Founded in 2004, Complete Nutrition is an upscale nutritional supplement store that features weight loss and sports nutrition products in a spacious, open and orderly setting. Unlike other stores where you already need to be an expert when you walk inside to decipherer exactly what is on the shelves, Complete Nutrition offers a more unintimidating experience for those not so familiar with the nutrition industry. What truly separates Complete Nutrition from others is the expert staff they employ. The staffs are certified personal trainers, former strength coaches and others experienced in health and fitness who offer knowledgeable advice and who see sports nutrition and weight loss as a long-term career. The use a consultative approach with their customers and continue to offer them support after they leave the store. Complete Nutrition's success is evident in its rapid expansion. Opened 35 locations in less than 18 months, all of which have a 100 percent success rate. Deals signed to have 60 locations open by the end of the year. On pace to reach 100 franchises just three years after franchising the concept.