Podcast appearances and mentions of Josh F Brown

Jason Markowicz is the founder and CEO of Fitness Premier 24/7, a fitness club franchise that offers a variety of specialty classes to help individuals achieve their fitness goals. Jason got his start in the fitness industry with his first job out of college at a health club chain. Though the locations were successful, the constant turnover in membership really bothered Jason. Fitness Premier 24/7 was conceived to address that issue. Jason created a model that had all the great features of traditional clubs but with a focus on results-oriented, individual success plans, tailored to help clients reach their fitness goals. Additionally, Jason leads Fitness Premier’s One Team One Dream Mastermind Group with all key leaders within the company.   Disclaimer: Jason Markowicz is a client of the Law Office of Josh F. Brown. Both parties willingly participated in the interview with no incentive and strive to highlight Fitness Premier’s unique franchise concept in an impartial way.   Key Takeaways: [0:22] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by The Franchise 5 package. Head over to franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5 to learn more! [1:01] Josh introduces today’s guest, Jason Markowicz, the founder and CEO of Fitness Premier 24/7, a fitness club franchise that offers a variety of specialty classes to help individuals achieve their fitness goals. [3:05] Josh welcomes Jason to Franchise Euphoria. [3:32] Jason runs through how he broke into the business. From his college football career to his first job out of college, the path led him to creating the Fitness Premier concept. [6:29] Before the inception of Fitness Premier, Jason faced some challenges in driving clientele and really honed in on putting together attractive programs with incentives along the way to bring in customers. [8:49] Fitness Premier started back in 2006 and took the concept of affordable pricing and applied top-notch programming options with extra benefits. [10:10] The goal of Fitness Premier is to provide smaller communities with clean, well-maintained facilities that are affordable and tailored to the client. [12:35] Franchising with Fitness Premier was really about creating opportunities for their leadership team and establishing a career path for their management. [13:45] It is important to take your time as a business system before you begin considering franchising. That way, you can work through the challenges of growing your brand and operating multiple locations before you franchise. [15:10] Jason considers Fitness Premier a hybrid fitness offering where they have the traditional offerings of a fitness club but with a customizability aspect to make it fun and engaging for everybody. [16:00] Some that make up an ideal Fitness Premier franchisee include being a people person and having a good set of leadership skills. [20:27] If you want to learn more about the Fitness Premier system, visit www.fitnesspremierclubs.com. [21:12] Thanks for listening! If you have questions or comments about the show, please reach out to Josh at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5 jmarkowicz@fitnesspremierclubs.com www.fitnesspremierclubs.com

Gary Brackett is the President & CEO of Brackett Restaurant Group, a food service catering company that also includes two restaurant brands: CharBlue Steak & Seafood fine dining and Stacked Pickle casual dining.  Prior to founding Brackett Restaurant Group, Gary was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. During his time with the Colts, he served as defensive captain, was a starter in their Super Bowl XLI win over the Chicago Bears, and earned the title of defensive MVP for the team. After retiring from the Colts in 2010, Brackett went on to serve as a sports commentator, which he still does in addition to his role at Brackett Restaurant Group.   Disclaimer: Gary Brackett is a client of the Law Office of Josh F. Brown. Both parties willingly participated in the interview with no incentive and strive to tell Gary’s fascinating story and highlight his brand in an impartial way.   Key Takeaways:   [0:22] Today’s episode features Gary Brackett, a former NFL player turned franchisor who owns Brackett Restaurant Group. Within that company, he founded Stacked Pickle, a casual dining franchise that has taken off in the Midwest and is looking to expand nationally. [2:28] Josh welcomes Gary to Franchise Euphoria. [3:15] Gary Brackett is a New Jersey native who has climbed the ranks in all aspects of life with his unwavering work ethic. [13:04] For individuals lucky enough to break into pro-sports, they sometimes achieve success and get “lazy” but Gary has always had a strong drive to continually set goals and achieve them. [16:05] Gary semi-knew that once he retired from football he wanted to do something in the restaurant space and make a quality investment. [17:26] While Gary considers himself a foodie, what really got him into the restaurant business was the recognition that people always approached him while he was out to eat. To maintain his brand, he started his company where he hoped people would come for his name but stay for the food. [18:45] It has been helpful for Gary having a hand in two different types of restaurant spaces to give him exposure to how to run each system to its greatest potential. [20:24] It has been a fruitful partnership with Jeremiah Hamman in running CharBlue since Hamman has a lifetime of experience in the food service industry and Brackett has the organizational tactics and pursuance to get a well-oiled, organized system. [21:57] One big way Stacked Pickle makes itself stand out as a franchise is offering low rates for those looking to purchase a franchise. The way he does this is helping his franchisees find quality, second-generation locations to build out of to keep things cost effective. [22:40] Another way Stacked Pickle stands out is by having a value-priced menu for a quality product. [24:01] Gary has found that the work ethic he developed in the NFL has transferred over to the restaurant industry. The desire to never wanting to settle for being average fuels his drive and keeps his business on a positive growth trajectory. [25:40] A large challenge Gary faces in the restaurant industry is the competition; new restaurants are popping up every day, so they have to be creative in their promotional endeavors. [28:11] Gary’s large goal for Stacked Pickle is to grow 5-10 stores a year for the next 3-4 years, but he aims to obtain quality franchisees and be able to methodically plan out their success with them. [29:28] To learn more about the Stacked Pickle franchise, head over to www.Stackedpickle.com or www.BuildthePickle.com. Additionally, Gary’s book about how to build a championship restaurant is due out in the next six months. [30:18] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.comwww.Stackedpickle.com www.Buildthepickle.comWinning: From Walk-On to Captain, in Football and Life

So you want to start a business, but starting everything from scratch seems like so much work. Isn’t there an easy way to buy into an already proven system and execute it? If you think this sounds like a good way to start a business, then buying a franchise might be right for you. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man franchise attorney Josh Brown joins me to explain the pros and cons of buying a franchise. He is a leading expert in national franchise law that can explain how to create a franchise as well as how to purchase one. You’ll want to listen to this episode if you have ever thought of buying a franchise, or even if you want to pursue any form of entrepreneurship in retirement. What exactly is a franchise? The franchise idea sounds interesting, but what exactly is a franchise? A franchise is a system that has everything you need to start a business based on the model of a certain business. When most people think of franchises, they think of the gold standard: McDonald's. There is a good reason for this: fast food is the leading industry for franchises. Franchises don’t come cheap. The upfront cost of a franchise system can range from $100,000-1 million. For this cost, you get the entire business system which generally includes uniforms, payroll, and even coaching. Statistically, franchises fare much better than a private entrepreneur that strikes out on their own. Listen to this episode to learn more about the pros and cons of buying a franchise and begin your research into whether a franchise may be right for you. Who is a franchise good for? A franchise needs a strong leader who is an implementer and an excellent communicator. You may want to buy a franchise if you would rather implement a system than create your own. It is important to note that if you buy a franchise you will be able to use little to none of your own creative expression. If you do want to pursue this option you will need to have plenty of capital and time. This will not be a side-hustle as a franchise does not allow you much time freedom. A franchise requires a lot of hard work, but you could eventually get someone to operate it for you or sell it later on down the road. Franchises are not for the faint of heart, listen to this episode to find out if you may be a good candidate for buying your own franchise. What should you evaluate when you are thinking of purchasing a franchise system? The first thing you should think about when contemplating purchasing a franchise is yourself: is this the right form of entrepreneurship for you? Do you have the mentality to work within a franchise system? The way franchises are set up you don’t call the shots; you must follow their rules. If you are thinking of setting up your own business you need to think about whether you really want to follow someone else’s rules. It is extremely important to enter a franchise with your eyes open. It can be 18 months after you open your first store that you begin to bring in money. Listen to this episode of Retirement Answer Man hear the pros and cons of buying a franchise and to learn how to decide if a franchise is right for you. How do you know the good franchises from the bad? Of the thousands of franchises available in the United States, there are good ones, bad ones, and terrible ones. So how do you know the good from the bad? You need to look at the system that they have in place and decide, is this a good system? One way to do this is to talk to franchisees. There is a lot of good information in the legal documents if you know how to look for it. You can discover how many people have left the system and contact them to find out why. A good system will provide community and make you feel part of a team. Listen in as franchise expert, Josh Brown explains how to tell the good franchises from the bad. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN HOT TOPIC SEGMENT [2:14] What is a franchise? [9:38] Who is a franchise good for? PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [11:48] Meet Josh Brown [12:46] What should you evaluate when you are thinking of purchasing a franchise system? [24:12] Let’s discuss cash flow THE HAPPY LAB SEGMENT [30:35] It’s easy to get excited and plan, but make sure it’s the journey you want to be on TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [33:04] Do some soul searching on what kind of journey you want to be on, ask yourself: to what end? Resources Mentioned In This Episode Josh F. Brown’s email, his phone number - 317 688 9111 Josh’s website TV show - Alone BOOK - The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber MOVIE - Founder (about the McDonald’s franchise) Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney Ask Roger a question Work with Roger 3-video Series: 5 Minute Retirement Makeover Roger’s Retirement Learning Center The Retirement Answer Man Facebook Page  

Josh Brown, a franchise and entrepreneur attorney with The Law Office of Josh F. Brown, LLC, joins us to expand upon our initial discussion about restaurant franchising, how it’s done, key components to consider, and more. 

Josh Brown joins us to talk about the value of running your business like a franchise. We explore the how-to of franchising as well as how you can run your business better by thinking of it as a franchise. Josh is a Franchise Attorney and Founder of the Law Office of Josh F. Brown. In addition to working with franchisees and franchisors, Josh helps businesses learn to run their business like a franchise even though they're not one. While based in Indiana, he has built a thriving national practice helping people make smart franchise decisions, identify good franchise systems, work through franchise legal challenges, and grow through the franchise model. He speaks, blogs, writes articles and white papers, and is the proud creator and host of his very own podcast entitled, “Franchise Euphoria,” a top-rated podcast on iTunes.  Josh also has been recognized as a Rising Star in the Indiana legal community and by The Franchise Times on a national level as a Franchise Legal Eagle.  Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.

Are you living your life, or the life somebody else has planned for you? Josh Brown asked himself that question before he launched his own business. He's now a successful franchise attorney as founder of Law Office of Josh F. Brown. But, Josh once saw himself as floundering, and even got fired from a job because of lack of passion. Still, when it came time to open his bird cage and fly free, he got cold feet and took another job for someone else. He even had to cancel office space he'd lined up to do so. It wasn't until his wife told him to stop complaining about working for someone else and start his own business that he finally leapt in with both feet. In the four years since starting his own business, Josh has found incredible success while marketing himself in ways he never could when working for somebody else. “The greatest regret I have now is that I didn't start my own business sooner,” Josh tells me in this episode. For Josh, the problem wasn't ever his employer. It's that he needed to do it his own way. want to do it your way. If you want to live your own life, own your own business, and do things your way, Josh's story will resonate with you. It might even help you to start having the blind spots entrepreneurs need to have to succeed. Entrepreneurs are successful because they have blind optimism and move forward. @indyfrchslaw via @RustyLionAcad Men, Josh says, should become entrepreneurs if they keep feeling a pull toward that same thing. Click play in the player above to get started. It may help you start to live your own life – a more fulfilling one. Listen to this episode to hear franchise lawyer Josh Brown tell how to live your own life by starting your own business and more: How to get tons of referrals by narrowing your focus. Why working in golf wasn't good enough for Josh. The reason giving referrals will get you referrals. Being the master of your domain to find opportunities. The “crappy” piece of advice Josh's dad gave him before he started a business. Why law school sucks the life out of entrepreneur genes. The mistakes that lead to success. Why you should live your own life before someone forces you to do so. Why Ayn Rand changed the trajectory of Josh's life. Read these books to help you learn how to live your own life: “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” by Greg McKeown “Atlas Shrugged,” by Ayn Rand “The Fountainhead,” by Ayn Rand How to contact Josh Brown: You can get in touch with Josh Brown via his website, via email, or over the phone at 317-688-9111 Do this next to learn how to live your own life more successfully: At the Rusty Lion Academy, we work to help men find out what living their own life should look like – in all areas of their life. If that sounds interesting to you, why not schedule a free 30-minute Freedom Breakthrough Session? In this free session, you'll find yourself face-to-face on video with Bill or me – where we'll guide you toward making 2017 your best year ever as you live your own life like you never have before. Click here to get started.

Josh F. Brown, a franchise attorney who has built a thriving national practice helping people make smart franchise decisions, shares insights on how to identify good franchise systems, work through franchise legal challenges, and grow through the franchise model.

Josh F. Brown is a franchise attorney and founder of The Law Office of Josh F. Brown. While based in Indiana, he has built a thriving national practice helping people make smart franchise decisions, identify good franchise systems, work through franchise legal challenges, and grow through the franchise model. He speaks, blogs, writes articles and white papers, and is the proud creator and host of his very own podcast entitled, Franchise Euphoria, a top-rated podcast on iTunes. Josh also has been recognized as a Rising Star in the Indiana legal community and by The Franchise Times on a national level as a Franchise Legal Eagle. Before becoming an attorney, Josh worked in business management, sales, marketing and operations for several businesses including two separate franchise systems. He combines his business background, entrepreneurial skills and legal experience to help entrepreneurs in all aspects of their business growth, with a focus on franchising. Additionally, Josh is the proud Chairman of the Board for College Mentors for Kids, a national nonprofit organization that pairs first-through sixth-grade children with local college student mentors. CMFK currently has chapters on 32 college and university campuses in Indiana, Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia, New York, and Ohio.

Josh Brown, a franchise and entrepreneur attorney at The Law Office of Josh F. Brown, LLC, joins us to discuss not only how financial performance can be improved by acting like a franchise, but also the process of franchising your restaurant.