Podcasts about franchises

John Ourand, sports correspondent at Puck, talks about skyrocketing sports team valuations, a new private equity investment in the Yankees, and the potential 2027 MLB lockout. Photo: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 9, 2026 in New York, New York. (New York Yankees/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Czabe welcomes Fantasy World's PAUL CHARCHIAN to discuss the usual wide swath of notable topics. Charch reminds people "we back up" on his podcast and fantasy work. The NFL wants teams in Europe, but there's a problem I don't think can get solved. ZZ Top drummer dies. The argument about "schlock" songs vs. "their good stuff." Real sports should do "fantasy punishments." MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Ethos and use my code ethos.com/czabe for a great deal: https://www.ethoslife.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on August 19, 2026 Stewart Mandel from The Athletic was on The KSL Sports Zone earlier today to talk about his Big 12 Predictions. He thinks Morgan Scalley could face some challenges in Year 1, is he too low on the Utes? What You Got Wednesday: Sports Franchises You'd Like to Own & Ed Harris Movies Audio Vault: Remember When Jim Furyk's Tournament-Winning Putt was Interrupted by a Weather Report?

Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday: Sports Franchises You'd Like to Own & Ed Harris Movies Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on Instagram or Facebook. 

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from historic baseball relocations to the roots of famous Major League franchises. Can you answer these? Dodger History: Long before settling in Southern California, this iconic Major League Baseball franchise captured hearts on the East Coast. Do you know which city they originally called home? Historic Franchises: The Atlanta Braves are the oldest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball, having started in New England back in 1871. Do you know their founding city? Midwest Baseball: Before moving to the Twin Cities in 1961 and rebranding, this franchise played for decades in another major American city under a different name. What was their original location? Play. Share. Listen with Former Major League Baseball Player Jeremy Affeldt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Sports Daily covers an added feature coming to the podcast this football season, the Lakers sell for $2.5 billion more than 10 months ago, the most valued NFL franchises, & an interesting stat about pre-season Super Bowl favorites.  Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Full Show: Jayden Daniels Suing LSU, 13 Seconds Game Haunting 2 Franchises, Ben Maller, More Pressure For OLine or DLine in Week 1, Smash or Pass, Craig Gass, Josh Brisco Joins full 10844 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:42 +0000 mp5MHXgHho661Zj4Vo9zU6v9CxvNWPgD sports Fescoe & Dusty sports Full Show: Jayden Daniels Suing LSU, 13 Seconds Game Haunting 2 Franchises, Ben Maller, More Pressure For OLine or DLine in Week 1, Smash or Pass, Craig Gass, Josh Brisco Joins Fescoe & Dusty are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people of Kansas City who make it the great city it is. Start your morning with us from 6-10 as we talk all things Chiefs, Royals, Jayhawks, and more, with plenty of tangents along the way! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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67% of Americans say they want to own a business. Only 6% ever do it, and the gap is almost never a lack of money. Alex Smereczniak has data on thousands of franchises, and he breaks down the path that lets you start a business on step three instead of step one. 

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We react to the Lakers transaction before determining the most well-known North American franchises and the most ideal offensive and defensive coordinators.

Are there any healthy franchises anymore in Hollywood other than Spider-Man? Plus loads of news as David Ellison goes nuclear and threatens to move Paramount out of California over the stalled WB merger. Hilarity ensues! 0:00 Intro 5:08 Hope Trailer Reaction 8:22 Jeffrey Dean Morgan on Snyderverse Future 14:54 The End of Oak Street Ending 21:40 All Your Franchises are Dead 26:50 New James Bond "Exciting and Different" 33:04 ‘One Night Only' Director Will Gluck Cut Out ‘So Much Nudity' Because People Dislike Sex on Screen 39:56 David Ellison Threatens to Move Paramount Out of California 53:58 Chat Comments 59:44 Matt Damon, Josh Brolin Speak Frankly on Hollywood Realities 1:10:14 Chat Comments 1:13:47 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Still & Luca Scott broke down the highest valued sports franchises, and why the price for buying one keeps going up.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug112026Cabinet IQ founder and CEO Michael Hartel breaks down what it actually takes to own one of the fastest-growing kitchen cabinet and countertop franchises in the country. He walks through the real numbers — the investment range, first-year revenue, and how new owners with no industry experience are opening strong by simply running the playbook. Michael explains why the showroom costs less to build than people fear, how franchisees beat shops that have been open 40 years, and the five core values he looks for in every candidate. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a candid, numbers-first look at the model, the support, and the kind of person who thrives in it.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

It's what you've all been waiting for: another concept episode!! With Alex traveling this week, Bobby has cooked up an idea: pairing every MLB franchise with their “twin flame” — the team that most closely aligns with their spirit. There are twists and turns you could never predict in this one!Links:How to update your shipping address in Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feIs your dream franchise opportunity actually a nightmare in disguise?

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Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug42026CertaPro Painters franchise owner Erik Harris sits down with Chantel Soumis to explain why he chose to buy into a franchise instead of going solo and why he'd never want to be "on an island by himself." He breaks down the real value of franchise support and training, and how it gave him a proven path to scale his territory. Erik also shares his #1 lead source (networking and realtor referrals over paid ads) and the exact system that earned his team 108 Google reviews in a single year. If you're weighing which franchise to buy, this is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what ownership actually takes.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feaug022026In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise podcast, host Chantel Soumis spotlights Graze Craze, the powerhouse charcuterie and grazing board concept taking the country by storm. Graze Craze's director of franchise development, Shane Lee, joins the show to discuss the brand's rapid expansion to 136 locations across four countries in just five years of franchising. Shane reveals the secrets behind their streamlined, low-overhead model that operates with just a few employees and no cooking equipment, making it a simple yet highly profitable sales and marketing business. Tune in to discover the brand's unique approach to B2B catering, their hands-on support system, and how they are defining an entire category with virtually no national competition.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

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Jake & Ben Full Show from July 29, 2026 Hour 1 How important are fans in the sports world?  Top 3 Stories: BYU Linebacker Ephraim Asiata DUI, The Athletic Ranks CFB teams by valuation - Utah atop the Big 12, radio silence from SEC and Big 10 on the Protect College Sports Act Hour 2 Spotrac's Keith Smith Gives Thoughts On LeBron Signing In Philly, Jazz Trading Walker Kessler & Other NBA Free Agency Moves Is this a Good Team Bonding Activity? Have You Ever Been Kicked Out?  Hour 3  BYU Insider for KSL Sports Mitch Harper talks Kalani Sitake's ability to raise BYU to a higher level, Ephraim Asiata's DUI charge + More What You Got Wednesday: Players who had it; then lost it & best hype songs  Audio Vault: LeBron song battle Hour 4 Do You Care at all about Kyle Whittingham and Jay Hill at Michigan? Some Listeners Do Care About Local Coaches that have Moved On Was this Listener Drunk or Faking?

Aaron invites Chase Emerson to share the unconventional journey that took him from mowing lawns and selling vegetables as a kid to leading franchise development for some of the nation's most recognized brands. He reveals how entrepreneurship, mentorship, servant leadership, and relentless curiosity shaped his success across accounting, renewable energy, automotive franchising, and early childhood education. Chase also breaks down the systems, strategies, and mindset behind scaling franchise growth while putting franchise owners first. Whether you're an entrepreneur, franchise executive, investor, business leader, or someone looking to accelerate your career, this conversation is packed with practical insights on leadership, growth, and building businesses that create lasting impact.Key Takeaways:• Why building systems—not chasing short-term wins—is what creates lasting business growth.• How servant leadership builds stronger teams, better cultures, and organizations that continue succeeding even after leaders move on.• The leadership habits every entrepreneur, executive, and franchise owner can apply to build businesses that scale for the long term.Key Timestamps:(00:00) – Learning Entrepreneurship Through Childhood Businesses(03:05) – Athlete Mindset And Building Competitive Discipline(06:15) – Leaving Comfort Behind To Pursue Bigger Opportunities(07:45) – Discovering Franchise Development By Saying Yes(09:20) – The Power Of Mentorship And Career-Defining Decisions(11:40) – Rebuilding A Struggling Franchise System From Scratch(15:05) – Scaling Midas With Record Franchise Growth(17:30) – Why Chase Left Success For Primrose Schools(19:10) – Accelerating Franchise Expansion Without Sacrificing Quality(23:00) – How Great Schools Transform Communities And Development(27:35) – Best Leadership Books And Career Advice For Entrepreneurs(28:45) – Building A Legacy Through Servant Leadership And Culture(30:00) – Creating Systems That Continue Winning Without YouKey Topics Discussed:Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Private Equity Podcast, Franchising Podcast, Commercial Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Private Equity, Franchise Ownership, Real Estate Syndication, Capital Raising for Real Estate, Private Equity Fund Structure, Commercial Real Estate Development, Multifamily Investing, Alternative Investments, Breaking Into Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity Career Path, Franchise Growth Strategy, Investment Firm Leadership, Wealth Building Through Real Estate, Real Estate Asset Management, Institutional Real Estate Investing, CEO Interview Podcast, Limitless, Aaron ZuckerMentions:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaseemerson/More of Limitless:Web: zuckerinvestmentgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-zucker-zig/IG: @zuckerinvestmentgroupX: @ZIG_CRE

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on July 29, 2026 How important are fans in the sports world?  Top 3 Stories: BYU Linebacker Ephraim Asiata DUI, The Athletic Ranks CFB teams by valuation - Utah atop the Big 12, radio silence from SEC and Big 10 on the Protect College Sports Act

Most people think building wealth starts with money. Dr. Deija James proves it starts with a decision.After losing the grandfather who had always been her family's source of security, Deija realized she had to become her own safety net. While working full-time, she began preparing taxes for family and friends—and earned approximately $50,000 during her first year doing it part-time.That success gave her the confidence to leave her job and build something bigger.In this episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Dr. Deija James explains how she went from pursuing nursing to building a multimillion-dollar tax company with more than 20 franchise locations—all before turning 30.She breaks down the systems, automation, delegation, mentorship, legal protection, and money-management principles that helped her turn a seasonal service into a year-round business.You'll learn:• How she made $50K preparing taxes part-time• Why she quit her job before tax season• How she built a multimillion-dollar company in her twenties• How tax professionals make money year-round• Why entrepreneurs need systems and automation• How franchising provides a proven blueprint• Why strong contracts protect your business• How to manage money before it arrives• Why ads fail without the right foundation• How to scale from six to seven figures• What she would do if she lost everything

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Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feFeeling trapped by the corporate "golden handcuffs" and looking to build real enterprise value through business ownership? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Aaron Harper, the Chairman and Founder of Rolling Suds, to discuss his incredible journey of transforming a single-unit family business into America's fastest-growing power washing franchise.Discover how Rolling Suds scaled past 350+ territories overnight by shifting the traditional pressure washing model away from low-ticket residential driveways to high-ticket, recurring commercial B2B contracts. If you want to know what it truly takes to transition from an employee to a multi-unit franchise operator, this masterclass in operational clarity and purpose-driven leadership is for you!------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Dr. Willie Jolley sits down with Kevin Hicks, a powerhouse in franchising and wealth building. Kevin shares powerful lessons on ownership, opportunity, and how to turn income into lasting wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomb Raider zählt zu den ganz großen Klassikern der Spielewelt: Das Actionspiel machte die Archäologin Lara Croft zu einem Popstar, der nicht nur das Spieleregal, sondern auch Musikvideos, Comics und schließlich sogar Hollywood im Sturm erobern sollte. Ganz nebenbei inspirierte die Bildschirmheldin eine ganze Generation junger Menschen zu einem Studium der Archäologie und Ägyptologie - kein Scherz, gleich zwei davon sind heute in diesem Podcast zu hören! Denn Dom Schott hat das allererste Tomb Raider nie gespielt. Als Kind lugte er kurz in das Intro hinein, aber echte Spielerfahrungen sammelte er mit dem Archäologie-Abenteuer nicht. Ganz anders ist da bei seiner Mitstreiterin, die ihn durch diese Nachholaktion führen wird: "Jeurnay" zählt Tomb Raider zu ihren liebsten Franchises und hat nicht zuletzt wegen Lara Croft ihr Ägyptologie-Studium begonnen. Bis heute beschäftigt sie sich mit der Reihe und übersetzt spontan in diesem Vorgeplänkel die Hieroglyphen, die auf der Spielepackung von 1996 zu sehen sind. Gänsehaut!

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feThis video breaks down the exact roles, responsibilities, and level of control shared between a franchisor and a franchisee. While the franchisor is responsible for providing the complete operational blueprint including marketing, training guidelines, and brand protection tools the franchisee is the ultimate business owner who handles everyday operations like hiring, staff management, and executing the system. Through personal anecdotes about owning Five Guys franchises and navigating site approvals, the speakers emphasize the importance of following the proven system and maintaining a collaborative relationship to achieve profitability.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Sam and Shasky make comparisons of the Giants to some of the worst franchises in sports, and sadly their are many similarities.

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Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejuly212026This video explores the purpose, structure, and value of franchise royalties from both a franchisee and franchisor perspective. Tariq, Marc and Chris break down how royalties whether percentage-based or flat rates—serve as an investment that allows franchisors to reinvest in systems, technology, and support talent. Additionally, the discussion covers related financial elements like initial franchise fees, minimum monthly royalties, and the contemporary value of digital marketing ad funds.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Send us Fan MailPost-2022, valuations have come back to earth — but how do you actually price an early stage or pre-revenue deal right now? This segment breaks it down: a family office CFO explains when EBITDA multiples work and when a convertible note is the smarter tool, giving investors the flexibility to clip a coupon if the deal underperforms or convert to equity if it overperforms. Then a serial entrepreneur explains how he acquired 14 franchise locations at $5,000 each — against a $250,000 market rate — by building a relationship with the franchisor instead of the franchisee. A deep tech founder closes with how phased milestone validation replaces balance sheet engineering for pre-revenue companies.About Family Office ClubThe world's largest investor club in the family office space. 19 years. 300+ events. 16 million members. $1B+ in community transactions.

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejuly192026What does it take to go from entry-level sales rep to franchise owner in the same business you spent years building from the inside out? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Erik Harris, owner and general manager of CertaPro Painters of Needham, Massachusetts. Erik started at Sherwin Williams out of college, spent over seven years as a sales rep at CertaPro, and in late 2020 bought the business from the previous owner in the middle of a global pandemic. He breaks down why he chose to stay with the franchise instead of going independent, how he generated 108 new Google reviews in a single year, why business networking became his highest ROI marketing channel, and what he has had to unlearn as a perfectionist to think like a business owner. If you want to understand what franchise ownership actually looks like day to day, Erik's story gives you a clear picture of what that path actually looks like.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

From Star Wars to DC to Marvel… the world’s most popular franchises have increasingly leaned into rebooting or falling back on cash cow characters/storylines. With their lack of recent success, it led us to ask… are people finally suffering from nostalgia fatigue? Is this just a bump in the road – or is it something worse? ——— SUPPORT US – Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast – Merch: http://shop.nhcpodcast.com LISTEN – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONbf-oA0ZXSRGhdNBJLevw/ – Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1V6tLzIjQIG51mqEaPXdOt …and on your favorite podcatching apps! SOCIALS – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nerfherdercouncil/ – Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nhcpodcast.bsky.social – X: https://x.com/nhcpodcast Get your free trial of Audible! http://www.audibletrial.com/nhc Buy Galactic Empire’s music on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/galactic-empire/1068343185

These are the most Messed Up institutions in horror cinema (don't ask us why Sophia drafted Austin Powers). BUT who assembled the best four franchises the movies have to offer? YOU tell us in the comments and on Instagram to pick a winner! One thing we know about Hollywood is that icons never die. In fact, we just learned this week that we are getting new movies in the Friday the 13th AND Nightmare on Elm Street cinematic universes. You'll find all the usual suspects popping up in this episode as well as some very out-of-the-box options. Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia go to battle! What did we miss? Tell us your ultimate list of Messed Up Movie Franchises! Youtube: https://youtu.be/MPNxfliopgw Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod  

This week we're talking A Nightmare on Elm Street, Evil Dead Burn, and a bit of The Odyssey..If you enjoy horror movies, trailer reactions, and film news, make sure to subscribe and join the Spitball Media community. Join us live every Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm, eastern

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejuly142026What does it look like to build a seven figure cleaning business while traveling to over 60 countries as a digital nomad? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Neel Parekh, founder and CEO of MadeThis Franchise, to break down how he went from paying cleaners cash outside his corporate office building to building one of the top rated low cost franchises of 2025 according to Entrepreneur Magazine. We cover how the MadeThis remote model works with no vehicles, no equipment, and no office space required, why the business is better described as a staffing and marketing company than a cleaning company, what the total investment looks like at $60,000 to $80,000 all in, how their Mission Control platform gives franchisees a data driven marketing battle plan every single week, and why Neel actually prefers candidates with zero marketing experience. If you are looking for a low cost franchise with a modern tech enabled model and genuine flexibility in how you operate it, this episode is worth your time.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feWhat does it actually take to scale a painting franchise from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, for a conversation that covers the full journey from the ground up. Mike started as a residential sales associate in 1999 helping a single franchisee cross the $1 million mark and worked his way through nearly every role in the organization before taking the top seat in 2015. ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejul72026What does it actually take to build one of the fastest growing cabinet and countertop franchise brands in the country from scratch? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Marc Magerman sits down with Michael Hartel, founder and CEO of Cabinet IQ, for a conversation that covers everything a serious franchise buyer needs to know about this brand. Michael breaks down how Cabinet IQ is disrupting a fragmented and outdated industry with a six star customer experience, why franchisees can start generating revenue before their showroom even opens, what the numbers actually look like in their most recent FDD including two franchisees who did over $1.1 million in their first full year, how the subcontractor model gives owners more flexibility and better alignment than traditional employees, and what five core values Michael looks for in every single candidate before awarding a territory. If you are seriously evaluating franchise opportunities in the home services space and want to hear directly from a founder who is genuinely invested in the success of every person who joins the system, this episode is worth your time.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

With Eddie hyped up on the World Cup and devastated about the elimination of the United States from the tournament he decided that he wants to give one to the under dogs and list his top 10 sports franchises that he wants to win their first ever title.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unfortunately, Emily's dog Tito passed away yesterday. It was a sad time for her and her family but it isn't an Emily story without something going wrong... Turns out something happened at the gas station with her man, Robert, that followed them all the way to the vet's office... With Eddie hyped up on the World Cup and devastated about the elimination of the United States from the tournament he decided that he wants to give one to the under dogs and list his top 10 sports franchises that he wants to win their first ever title. Cosmopolitan put out a list of the 50 old movies that young people absolutely NEED to see so we break down that list and see if they are really necessary or someone at Cosmo just loves certain old movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Eddie hyped up on the World Cup and devastated about the elimination of the United States from the tournament he decided that he wants to give one to the under dogs and list his top 10 sports franchises that he wants to win their first ever title.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing your business and building a franchise aren't the same thing. Treating them like they are can create bigger problems than opportunities.Whitney breaks down what really changes when you shift from managing your own locations to building a franchise. She shares practical insights on the systems, branding, and strategy required to grow without losing control of your business.In This Episode, We Cover:The difference between multi-location growth and franchisingWhy systems are the foundation of successful franchise brandsCommon mistakes to avoid before expandingHow to know if your business is ready to scaleIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and connect with Whitney for more practical marketing and business strategy.Connect with Whitney on InstagramConnect with Whitney on LinkedInYour Marketing Heroes Website

In this episode of the Income Flip Podcast, Bob Bernotas shares his journey from being a college athlete with no clear direction to stumbling into franchising in the 1980s, where he scraped together the resources to buy his first West Coast Video franchise. Bob breaks down how franchising gave him a structured roadmap compared to independent businesses, allowing him to scale with more predictability and less trial-and-error. He highlights the power of recurring-revenue, membership-based models—particularly in the modern men's health space—where a single investment of around $350K scaled into six-figure monthly revenue with strong margins and a projected multi-million-dollar valuation. He also contrasts business ownership with linear income, explaining why well-structured franchise systems can create far greater leverage, scalability, and wealth-building potential than traditional income models.

A Note from James:Mark Pincus is one of the true OGs of the internet. You probably know him as the founder of Zynga, the company behind FarmVille, Zynga Poker, and Words With Friends. Zynga was eventually acquired by Take-Two in a transaction valued at approximately $12.7 billion. Before Zynga, Mark started Tribe, one of the first social networks—before MySpace and Facebook. He has spent more than 25 years building, failing, and studying what gets millions of people to click, play, share, and come back. His new book, Life at the Speed of Play, inspired me to start coming up with new business ideas while we were still recording.What I really love is how Mark teaches people to copy like a master without looking like a copycat. He has a framework called “Proven–Better–New.” Start with something that has already been proven. Make it obviously better. Then isolate the new idea you want to test. It's one of the best systems I've heard for creating products people actually want.We talk about the early days of Facebook and MySpace, the failure of Tribe, the gaming industry, consumer psychology, AI coding, and how agents could eventually network and work for us while we're doing something else.I loved talking with Mark. I was still thinking about this conversation afterward—and I'm literally building businesses based on what I learned. His new book is called Life at the Speed of Play. Listen to this episode, and then read the book.Episode Description:Most founders begin with an idea and then spend months—or years—trying to prove that people want it. Mark Pincus thinks that process is backward.At Zynga, Mark's teams built “failure machines”: simple systems that allowed them to test hundreds of concepts before writing the code. They put unfinished ideas in front of real users, watched what people clicked, and refused to build anything until the demand was obvious. The objective wasn't to avoid failure. It was to make failure fast, cheap, and useful.Mark explains the framework behind that process: Proven–Better–New. First, study an existing success down to every screen, click, and design decision. Then identify one improvement that current users would immediately recognize as better. Only after that should a team add the unproven idea—the part most likely to fail.James and Mark also examine the problems facing today's consumer entrepreneurs. AI has made software easier to build, but distribution has become harder. People aren't searching for new apps, established platforms restrict organic growth, and algorithmic reach isn't the same as users actively sharing something with friends.Mark uses the failure of his early social network, Tribe, to explain why virality is not enough. Tribe grew quickly but lacked retention and trust. He ignored the communities users loved because they didn't match the business model he had already chosen. That painful mistake became the foundation for much of his later product philosophy.The conversation ends with Mark's current experiments: personal AI agents modeled after members of his family, a proposed work network built specifically for agents, an enterprise AI company called Hivemind, and the difficult decision to end a four-year passion project without abandoning the instinct behind it.This is a practical conversation about testing ideas, separating instinct from ego, learning from the past, and killing the wrong product before it consumes the right opportunity.What You'll Learn:How to build a failure machine: Test headlines, offers, videos, and fake doors before investing in a finished product.How to apply Proven–Better–New: Begin with a proven behavior, make one unmistakable improvement, and isolate the risky innovation.Why distribution is now harder than development: AI can generate a prototype quickly, but it cannot guarantee attention, trust, or adoption.Why Tribe failed despite rapid growth: Virality without retention, safety, and alignment with user behavior does not create a lasting network.How to copy without becoming a copycat: Study successful products at the pixel level, preserve what works, and innovate only where it matters.When to abandon an idea: Preserve the underlying instinct, but stop funding the particular expression of it when the evidence turns against you.How AI agents may change networking: Agents could eventually search for opportunities, exchange work, build reputations, and bring useful leads back to their users.Timestamped Chapters: [02:00] Finding the “OMFG” Moment [02:58] A Note from James [05:00] Build a Failure Machine Before Building a Product [06:25] Testing Demand With Fake Doors and Broken Links [08:08] Writing Copy That People Actually Notice [10:52] Test More Ideas in a Week Than the Industry Tests in a Year [11:53] Why Neglected Products Become Innovation Labs [13:26] How Mobile Apps Slowed Product Experimentation [15:09] Can AI Bring Rapid Testing Back? [17:08] Why Consumer Technology Feels Uninvestable [18:38] The 90/10 Rule for Investable Platforms [20:08] Why Nobody Downloads New Apps Anymore [21:20] Franchises, “Spicy New,” and Healthy Platforms [23:21] The Internet's Lost Cocktail Party [27:58] Why Tribe Failed While Facebook Won [30:26] Virality Without Trust or Retention [31:31] Ignoring What Tribe's Users Actually Wanted [33:22] Facebook, Raya, and Designing for Trust [35:03] Social Networks as Lead-Generation Engines [37:12] Facebook, Instagram, and the App Nobody Knew It Wanted [37:51] Net Promoter Scores and the Feeling of Quitting a Drug [40:25] Algorithmic Virality vs. People Sharing With Friends [42:00] Building Products That Help People Create [43:47] What Entrepreneurs Should Build With AI [44:54] The Proven–Better–New Framework [47:12] What “Obviously Better” Actually Means [48:25] Why “All New Fails” [50:23] Zynga Poker and the Power of Removing One Click [52:00] What AI Does Well—and Where Humans Still Matter [54:25] Picasso, Slack, and Copying the Past [55:11] Adding Fun to Boring Enterprise Products [57:39] The Moral Arbitrage of Killing Your Ego [57:58] How to Copy Without Looking Like a Copy [59:10] Why Old Internet Mechanics Keep Returning [01:00:16] Anonymous Social Apps With an AI Twist [01:01:17] Don't Invent a New Business—Reinvent a Big One [01:02:00] Test 20 Variants Before Building One [01:02:58] Mark's Frustrating Experiments With AI Coding [01:05:29] Creating a Personal Team of AI Agents [01:07:57] Killing a Four-Year Passion Project [01:09:29] The “Social Membrane” of the Agentic Internet [01:09:57] Building a Work Network for AI Agents [01:12:16] Hivemind and the Human Side of Enterprise AI [01:13:52] Missing Twitch—and Knowing Your Zone [01:15:06] Why the Gaming Industry Still Isn't Social Enough [01:16:30] Chess Ratings, Competition, and Mark's Daughter [01:19:19] Writing Life at the Speed of Play [01:21:18] Don't Chase Every New Technology Race [01:22:05] Final ThoughtsAdditional Resources:Mark Pincus and the BookLife at the Speed of Play — official websiteLife at the Speed of Play — HarperCollins — published June 23, 2026. Mark Pincus on X — the account Mark recommends for updates on his agent-network experiments. Mark Pincus on LinkedIn Mark's interview about open-sourcing Stem Studio Zynga, Games, and Product ExamplesZynga's company history — covers its launch as a Facebook poker project and the development of FarmVille, CityVille, and Words With Friends. Words With Friends FarmVille Take-Two and Zynga acquisition announcement — the transaction carried an enterprise value of approximately $12.7 billion. Tribe.net history — the early social network Mark analyzes as a major product failure. Raya — the private community Mark discusses as an example of building trust through curation. Grow a Garden on Roblox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.