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MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Our guest today is Multi Unit franchisee Jesse Keyser. Jesse graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While attending college, Jesse joined a small technology start-up and stayed with them until 2005, when he and his brother opened the first of five Little Caesars Pizza locations, all of which have since sold. Jesse was a Valpak franchisee from 2008-2011. In 2010, he and his brother opened their first Sport Clips Haircuts, and they currently own 27 of them across five states with plans for more acquisitions. In 2014, they purchased Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning of St. Louis, and they operate six territories. Currently he and his partners are opening locations of Ideal Image across the country. Jesse has served on the advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Sport Clips, and he has been the Sport Clips Owner of the Year, as well as the Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Owner of the Year. He currently serves as the Chair of Franchise Update's 2024 Multi-Unit Franchise Conference and is the Secretary for the International Franchise Association's Franchisee Forum. Additionally, he makes regular trips to Washington DC to meet with legislatures in advocacy of issues affecting business owners. For more info contact Info@frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Advisory Board Podcast, where we bring you invaluable insights from industry experts! In this episode, our guest is none other than Jesse Keyser, co-founder of Keyser Enterprises and a highly successful multi-unit franchise owner. Jesse's journey began while attending college at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where he joined a small technology start-up. From there, he ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and opened multiple Little Caesars Pizza locations, eventually selling them all. He also became a Valpak franchisee and later opened Sport Clips Haircuts, currently owning 27 locations across five states. Additionally, Jesse and his partners operate Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning territories and are in the process of opening Ideal Image locations nationwide. During our conversation, Jesse shared some invaluable key takeaways. He highlighted the importance of looking for mature franchises with aging owners nearing retirement as lucrative acquisition opportunities. Jesse emphasized that franchisors should have corporate stores to test concepts before franchising, reducing the R&D burden on franchisees. He also stressed the immense value of participating in mastermind groups to gain shared insights and attending the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference for networking and continuous learning.We delved into various topics, including finding the right franchise brand. Jesse advised seeking brands with a clear target customer and employee profile that aligns with the concept. He also emphasized targeting a 36-month ROI timeline and exit multiples above build cost. Jesse mentioned that mature, established brands (20+ years) provide more acquisition opportunities as owners retire, while emerging brands offer the advantage of cherry-picking prime locations if you get in early.We also discussed operating multi-unit franchises. Jesse stressed the importance of deeply understanding your financials and having robust systems in place. He highlighted the need to develop leadership skills to effectively manage diverse personalities and leadership styles. Regular benchmarking through peer mastermind groups and franchise conferences was another key aspect he emphasized.When it comes to franchisor considerations, Jesse shared valuable insights. He explained the significance of requiring corporate stores to test concepts before franchising to avoid burdening franchisees with R&D expenses. He also emphasized the balance between implementing franchisee feedback and maintaining brand standards. Above all, Jesse emphasized that prioritizing strong franchisee relationships should be the number one focus for franchisors.For aspiring multi-unit owners, Jesse had some valuable advice. He recommended attending the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, an incredible platform for networking and learning from top operators. Jesse emphasized the importance of targeting average performance levels, rather than just focusing on the top 10%. He stressed the need for franchises with clear unit economics and strong franchisee profitability.Thank you, Jesse Keyser, for sharing your wealth of knowledge and insights with us!To learn more about the fascinating world of franchising and to discover how ClientTether can help streamline your franchise operations, check out www.clienttether.com, our proud sponsor for this episode! Stay tuned for more exciting episodes of the Advisory Board Podcast, where we continue to bring you thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders.
In this engaging conversation, we dive deep into the world of real estate with Vanessa Pizana, a passionate real estate agent and enTREpreneur™, and all-around badass. Vanessa is originally from Cedar Park but now resides in New Braunfels. She wears multiple hats, excelling as a Realtor, Real Estate Investor, wife, stepmom, and dog mom. Her journey unfolds as she shares her incredible experiences and insights. Vanessa credits her college experience with the Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA) for equipping her with the skills and connections that have been instrumental in her real estate career. After a career in marketing at Sport Clips Haircuts, she made the bold move into real estate, and in this discussion, she reflects on the challenges and rewards of this transition while emphasizing the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning. Vanessa shares how she transitioned from a background in social media and marketing to forge a path in real estate. Tune in to discover the art of self-branding in the real estate industry, leveraging the power of social media to connect with clients. We'll also delve into real estate investing, with Vanessa sharing her experiences and successes in house flipping, giving credit to their husband's expertise. The challenges and intricacies of house flipping, including unexpected delays and market fluctuations, are explored openly. Alex introduces innovative concepts, from creating gated parking lots for 18-wheelers to converting office spaces into apartments, all while highlighting the importance of calculated risk-taking, learning from experiences, and fostering self-confidence. Join us on this journey where we spotlight Vanessa Pizana's transformation from a real estate agent to a thriving entrepreneur and investor, all within the framework of "Building a Business: The Journey of a Rockstar Real Estate enTREpreneur™." Discover the keys to success in the dynamic world of real estate, from adaptability and continuous learning to embracing uncertainty and seizing innovative opportunities. Follow Vanessa on Instagram to keep up with her journey! =========================================== REALTORS looking for a brokerage??? Click here.
Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Every week Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered. Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 Betting Picks at the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Will the stacked deck of Cup Series in this race help or hurt our betting card this week? How well will the Xfinity Series regulars hold their ground against the big dogs on the "Track Too Tough To Tame?" Are we in for another exciting finish as the series ramps up to its postseason? Who will get the better of the, "Lady in Black," in this short shootout of a race? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode. Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Introduction Musical Credit: "I Run" by Iconoclast 0:00 - Pre-roll 2:14 - Intro 10:53 - SGPN College Football Bankroll Challenge - https://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/bankroll 11:27 - DraftKings code SGP - $5 bet gets you $200 in bonus bets - https://www.draftkings.com 13:43 - Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 Race Preview 16:34 - Head to Head and Prop Picks 23:15 - Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn 24:11 - Exclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreon 25:00 - Head to Head and Prop Picks cont. 48:30 - SGPN Old Fashioned Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@Old-FashionedFootball 49:12 - Race Winner Picks Join the SGPN community #DegensOnly Exclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreon Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Check out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com Support us by supporting our partners Circa Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/ Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ DraftKings code SGP - $5 bet gets you $200 in bonus bets - https://www.draftkings.com Factor Meals code SGPN50 - 50% off Factor Meals - https://www.factormeals.com/sgpn50 Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Follow The Hosts On Social Media Rod Villagomez - http://www.twitter.com/rjvillagomez Cody Zeeb - http://www.twitter.com/Husker_Zeeb Watch the NASCAR Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nascargamblingpodcastSGPN Follow The Hosts On Social Media Rod Villagomez - http://www.twitter.com/rjvillagomez Cody Zeeb - http://www.twitter.com/Husker_Zeeb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Every week Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered. Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 Betting Picks at the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Will the stacked deck of Cup Series in this race help or hurt our betting card this week? How well will the Xfinity Series regulars hold their ground against the big dogs on the "Track Too Tough To Tame?" Are we in for another exciting finish as the series ramps up to its postseason? Who will get the better of the, "Lady in Black," in this short shootout of a race? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode. Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Introduction Musical Credit: "I Run" by Iconoclast 0:00 - Pre-roll 2:14 - Intro 10:53 - SGPN College Football Bankroll Challenge - https://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/bankroll 11:27 - DraftKings code SGP - $5 bet gets you $200 in bonus bets - https://www.draftkings.com 13:43 - Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 Race Preview 16:34 - Head to Head and Prop Picks 23:15 - Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn 24:11 - Exclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreon 25:00 - Head to Head and Prop Picks cont. 48:30 - SGPN Old Fashioned Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@Old-FashionedFootball 49:12 - Race Winner Picks Join the SGPN community #DegensOnly Exclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreon Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Check out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com Support us by supporting our partners Circa Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/ Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ DraftKings code SGP - $5 bet gets you $200 in bonus bets - https://www.draftkings.com Factor Meals code SGPN50 - 50% off Factor Meals - https://www.factormeals.com/sgpn50 Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Follow The Hosts On Social Media Rod Villagomez - http://www.twitter.com/rjvillagomez Cody Zeeb - http://www.twitter.com/Husker_Zeeb Watch the NASCAR Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nascargamblingpodcastSGPN Follow The Hosts On Social Media Rod Villagomez - http://www.twitter.com/rjvillagomez Cody Zeeb - http://www.twitter.com/Husker_Zeeb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the secrets to growing a business to over 1,000 locations and into an empire? CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts Edward Logan shares his perspective and advice on this episode of Start With a Win podcast. Edward Logan grew up in hair salons, so he knows a thing or two about the business. His mom is a licensed cosmetologist, and he now runs the business his dad founded in 1993 as CEO & President of Sport Clips Haircuts franchise. He grew up in Georgetown, Texas, where Sport Clips is headquartered, graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and then spent time as a business consultant with Deloitte Consulting before officially joining the family business as a single-store operator. He worked his way through several segments of the business, beginning with company-owned store operations and then stepping into franchise operations, first as VP of Operations and then COO. After leading day-to-day operations across the entire franchise system, he was named President and COO. In 2020, he was named CEO and President, and was instrumental in leading Sport Clips through the Covid-19 crisis. Edward is passionate about quantifiable results but is most proud of continuing Sport Clips' legacy of being a culture-driven and values-oriented family business, helping franchisees build income and wealth for their families, while continuing the brand's philanthropic focus on veterans and children. And speaking of children, he and his wife Christy, are the proud parents of daughters Mackenzie and Cayman, and are thrilled to have another little girl on the way. Please welcome CEO & President of Sport Clips Haircuts and proud girl dad, Edward Logan.Main Topics01:58 In my blood, seeing the magic of franchising. 03:51 How they separated their brand and made it unique!06:19 Core values as the foundation.07:42 What is your daily focus, biggest challenges?12:14 Does your company have a 5-point play?15:02 Subscribe to your Principles.18:57 Franchise wisdom!23:43 Find your lead domino.Connect with Adam:http://www.startwithawin.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcontos/ https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipFactoryhttp://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts
On today's show, we interview AJ Rodriguez, another one of our successful alumni. He was an intern with us back in 2012 and did a $70,000 plus business. After finishing school, AJ entered his family business. Today he owns 34 Sport Clips Haircuts locations, 1 Gigi's Cupcakes Bakery, Beyond Parallel Fitness 24/7 & CrossFit gym, and is a landlord/property manager for real estate investment properties. In this episode, AJ is going to get into some micros of how he got in the franchise business, how to go about buying a franchise if you're interested and how his experience with Student painters helped him become who he is today. You will learn more about who AJ Rodriguez is and a little bit about his background and origin story. AJ will talk about how he heard about our program and what made him decide to join, will share more about this experience, his results in the program and some of the most important takeaways he got from it, important lessons he still uses today in his businesses. You will find out more about how to start and what it takes to become a franchisee. AJ will share more about how he got involved in real estate investing and how many rental properties he has today. He will also reveal some key characteristics and habits a successful entrepreneur should have, will talk about why you should cut out the people that aren't positively attributing to your life, the value of the network and the connections you gain through the program, will share his plans for the future and so much more… Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Who is AJ Rodriguez: a little bit about his background and origin story How AJ heard about our program and what made him decide to join Some of the most important takeaways AJ got from our program and still uses today in his businesses How do you start and what does it take to become a franchisee? AJ's challenges during Covid and how he overcame them How AJ got involved in real estate investing and how many rental properties he has And so much more… Resources: YEAA Website Leaders Across America AJ's LinkedIn
Are you looking for ways to be more successful in business? Do you wish you could achieve more and be more productive and adaptable in your work life? Then this week's podcast episode is for you. Whether you are a franchisor, franchisee, entrepreneur, or employee, tune in to hear powerful secrets to success in business with Gordon Logan, Chairman and Founder of Sport Clips. In the early 1990s, Gordon Logan recognized the huge potential, and relative lack of competition, in the men's and boys' haircut market. He wanted to create a place where guys could take care of one of life's necessities – a haircut – and say “This is my kind of place; I feel comfortable here” when they walked in the door. Assembling a group of passionate industry professionals, Gordon and his team worked together to develop the unique Sport Clips Haircuts concept we know today. While the Sport Clips logo and store design have changed since the first location opened in Austin, Texas in 1993, Gordon's goal, and Sport Clips' mission - to provide a “championship haircut experience in an exciting sports environment” - remains the same. Prior to founding Sport Clips, Gordon served as an Aircraft Commander in the U.S. Air Force, after which he worked as a financial planning and control consultant with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of MIT and The Wharton School of Business, at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a retired CPA in the State of Texas. Gordon later owned and operated salons throughout Texas, an experience which proved to be invaluable in his journey toward creating one of the most successful haircut franchises in the nation. Be sure to take notes as Gordon shares: Why franchisors should understand why they should help franchisees realize their goals and dreams The 3 important types of plans to have in place Why it's common that a lot of startups run out of money before their concept grows to fruition and how to avoid it Why everyone should realize that there are going to be bumps in the road and how to handle them Why plans are worthless but planning is essential How implementing new things in the corporate owned locations first can result in success in franchisee locations Be inspired to be more successful with Gordon's tips - let's get hacking! Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.
Amanda Palm, Director of Communications & Partnerships at Sport Clips Haircuts, kicks off our series on franchising makes a difference and philanthropy. And boy does she knock it out of the park in this interview! Amanda is about communication at all levels: internally at corporate, with franchisees and their teams as well as the customers and communities they serve. She enthusiastically sings the praises of the Sport Clips franchise model and the many “Haircuts with Heart” philanthropic programs Sport Clips is involved with including: VFW's “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program, the largest veteran scholarship of its kind; Dream Flights organization; St. Baldrick's Foundation; and American Red Cross. Lisa Welko an award winning franchise consultant and, career transition specialist with Integrity Franchise Group joins Rebecca Monet as co-host in this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Listen in to Amanda Palm's full interview.
Gordon Logan is the Founder & CEO at Sport Clips Haircuts, a company that he started back in 1993 and now has over 1,700 locations in the US & Canada. Logan started out at MIT, after which he served as an Aircraft Commander in the U.S. Air Force for seven years. After his military service, he worked as a financial planning and control consultant with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Houston, Texas. He holds an MBA with Honors from The Wharton School of Business. Why to Listen: In the past I've interviewed veterans involved in Franchises. Gordon started a company that has become a franchise with over 1,700 locations, and many of their franchise owners are veterans. He gives an incredibly vivid look at what it is like to start and grow a company, how to remain fresh and grow with your business, and how failures are never final.
If you are a veteran enrolled in college for this fall semester, you are more than likely knee-deep in classes by now. If you took advantage of the Post-9/11 GI Bill you're probably not worried about the debt. But, scholarships can go a long way to help you reach educational goals when benefits don't quite get you there. Since 2013, the generous folks at Sport Clips Haircuts have helped raise millions of dollars for the VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero scholarship. With that in mind, Rob took the #StillServing podcast on the road and traveled to San Antonio, Texas, for this year's Sport Clips Haircuts annual National Huddle convention. During this episode of the #StillServing podcast, Host Rob Couture speaks with Sport Clips Chairman and Founder, and VFW life-member Mr. Gordon Logan to hear about how he went from being a C-130 pilot during the Vietnam war to the head of one of the most innovative franchises in North America. He also speaks with influencers within the Sport Clip system and with a mutual partner of both the VFW and Sport Clips, president and founder of Dream Flights, Mr. Darryl Fisher to learn about what his charity does to give the experience of a lifetime to our most senior veterans. Gordon Logan, Chairman, and Founder, Sport Clips Haircuts — Mr. Logan shares his inspiration for developing Sport Clips and how the organization goes the extra mile to give men and boys the style and service they deserve. [3:20] How Sport Clips helps the VFW with the Help A Hero Scholarship program. [6:34] Being an Air Force veteran himself, Mr. Logan wanted to do something to say thank you to veterans for helping to keep America safe. [10:23] Amanda Palm, Corporate Communications Manager, Sport Clips Haircuts — Amanda describes the purpose of the Sport Clips Haircuts Huddle. [13:53] Amanda highlights some of the fundraising efforts for the Help A Hero campaign that comes from Sport Clips clients and franchisees. [15:32] On Veterans Day, Sport Clips is offering free haircuts to active duty military personnel in addition to their fundraising efforts. [20:57] Joe Klimek, Navy veteran and Area Developer, Sport Clips Houston — Joe shares his 5-year military service story. [23:15] How military service can translate into future civil career opportunities at Sport Clips for veterans. [24:50] Joe explains how leadership skills learned in the military are the same leadership skills needed to run a Sport Clips store. [28:00] Ted McMurdo, Team Leader, Sport Clips Colorado — Ted describes his passion for fundraising and supporting the military through his 17 Sport Clips stores and golf events. [31:34] Teams in Colorado Springs look forward to free haircuts for veterans on Veterans Day. [35:39] Darryl Fisher, President, and Founder, Dream Flights — Mr. Fisher describes how Dream Flights came into existence and how it serves elderly veterans. [39:15] The entire fleet of Dream Flights is all World War 2 era planes that still serve America in a multitude of significant ways. [43:20] Mr. Fisher shares a story of a 99-year-old World War 2 veteran who took his final flight. [45:50] The relationship between Dream Flights and Sport Clips was developed out of a similar mission to help veterans. [47:30] For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story VFW Help A Hero Scholarship Sport Clips Afghan Resettlement Initiative — Welcome.us Dream Flights
Edward Logan is the CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, a franchise dedicated to giving men the ultimate haircutting experience while having the ultimate sport experience. Edward has had many roles at Sport Clips, most recently being the VP of Operations, COO, President, and eventual CEO after his father and Founder Gordon Logan stepped down from the role. Edward is a Member on the Board of Advisors for Total Men's Primary Care. Before his career at Sport Clips, he was the President of Vent Blotique and a participant of the International Franchise Association. Allyson Young is the Chief People Officer at Sport Clips Haircuts. She has over 25 years of experience in human resources management, leadership, and performance management. Before joining Sport Clips, Allyson was the HR Director at K N Management. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI. In this episode… Are you struggling to maintain your top talent? How can you attract A Players to your company? Why does everyone have a different idea of excellence? Edward Logan and Allyson Young can tell you. Edward Logan is the CEO and Allyson Young is the Chief People Officer at Sport Clips, a franchise dedicated to giving men the ultimate haircutting experience while having the ultimate sport experience. Edward and Allyson are experts at keeping their employees happy and valued, even in a franchise company. They're here to share their top tips on hiring and grabbing the best frontline talent out there. On this episode of the Talent Wins Podcast, Chris Mursau has a conversation with Edward Logan, CEO, and Allyson Young, Chief People Officer, of Sport Clips. They discuss how leadership positions alter perceptions of talent, why company culture matters, managing talent, and much more. Stay tuned! Resources Mentioned in this episode Chris Mursau on LinkedIn Topgrading on LinkedIn Topgrading Edward Logan on LinkedIn Allyson Young on LinkedIn Sport Clips Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Innovation Engine Podcast
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An exclusive conversation with Edward Logan, CEO & President of Sport Clips Haircuts. Edward shared the amazing involvement the brand has in multiple philanthropies, including The VFW's "Help a Hero" scholarship program, Dream Flights, Honor Flight Network, the Aleethia Foundation, St. Baldrick's Foundation, and more. Sport Clips also shows extreme dedication and commitment to its corporate team, franchise owners, and the customers that keep coming back for its great services. Hear about the franchise that is more like a family, how Edward stepped into the head leadership role of a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the brand consistently comes out on top.
AJ Rodriguez of Pittsburgh-based K-Clippers has learned some valuable lessons about leasing commercial real estate. He talks about making sure the timing works in your favor when leasing space in a new building, what to look for in terms of co-tenant mix, and how to avoid getting stuck with a big HVAC repair bill when you least expect it.
This episode is the final one in our "Survive and Advance" series. The interview is with Brenda Long, the successful manager of the Sport Clips Haircuts of Bonney Lake, Washington. Brenda details how she escaped a life of domestic abuse, overcame drug addiction and how she turned her life around after 3 years in prison for dealing meth. Brenda's joyful approach to life resonates through the episode, and her story is sure to inspire listeners to confront and tackle their challenges as well. Domestic Violence, or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), drastically impacts more than 12 million women and men each year in the United States. Sport Clips offers the Cut It Out training as part of new Team Member Orientation for every store Team Member. The goal is to create awareness so Team Members can recognize the signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer others to help by 1-800-799-7233.
This episode, the next one in our "Survive and Advance" series, is with Veronica Jordan, the manager of the Sport Clips Haircuts of Oregon City. Veronica is a renowned fashion designer whose custom made Sport Clips themed dress stole the show at the 2019 Annual Convention. More importantly, Veronica is a single mom and a survivor of drug addiction, homelessness and domestic violence. In this interview, Veronica details how she escaped an abusive marriage, overcame a debilitating drug addiction and successfully raises her three children. Domestic Violence, or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), drastically impacts more than 12 million women and men each year in the United States. Sport Clips offers the Cut It Out training as part of new Team Member Orientation for every store Team Member. The goal is to create awareness so Team Members can recognize the signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer others to help by 1-800-799-7233.
This episode is with Shannon Villers, a stylist at Sport Clips Haircuts of Vienna. Shannon recently won a custom built Harley-Davidson through an American Crew contest benefiting the Sport Clips VFW Help A Hero Scholarship Program. Shannon details the secrets to her retail success, shares what is what like winning the motorcycle and explains why supporting Help A Hero is so important to her.
This episode is with Shamaila Taj, the Marketing Director for the Taj Team Leader group in Southern California. In this interview, Shamaila explains what inspired her to coordinate a Shave-A-Thon, the process for becoming a Volunteer Event Organizer with the St. Baldrick's Foundation and the emotional impact of also participating as a shavee. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In 2019, we recommitted our efforts and will donate another $1 million to the organization over the next 3 years.
This episode is with Vinny Antidormi and his family. Vinny is an Honored Child with the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Vinny's parents, Jason and Brenda, walk us through Vinny's cancer diagnosis and treatment, while Vinny and his big brothers, Jake and Luke, share their perspective on how cancer has impacted their family and every day routine. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In 2019, we recommitted our efforts and will donate another $1 million to the organization over the next 3 years.
This episode is with Jane Hoppen, Director of Family Relations for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. In this podcast, Jane describes what drew her to getting involved with St. Baldrick's Foundation, how families are impacted by a cancer diagnosis and what everyone can do to fight childhood cancer. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In 2019, we recommitted our efforts and will donate another $1 million to the organization over the next 3 years.
This episode is with Scott Lenfestey and his mother Nancy, an Honored Family with the St. Baldrick's Foundation. In this podcast, Scott chronicles his battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the ways cancer research has helped in his remission. Nancy also explains how a family's life is turned upside down with a cancer diagnosis and what they have done to stay positive through it all. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. Learn more about St. Baldrick’s by visiting their website, and join us in supporting their important mission! Whether you want to host a St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event in your community, or “brave the shave” yourself, there are many ways to get involved! In the podcast, we mention a few highlights and other organizations. Here’s a link to Scott’s speech at the 6th Congressional Childhood Cancer Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRcRXFN6L1g&t=189s And JUST TRYAN IT seeks to positively impact the lives of families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer by providing them with financial assistance. They help ease the financial burden of childhood cancer families that often struggle to make ends meet during treatment. https://justtryanit.com/
This episode is with Robyn Raphael, Director of Corporate Relations at St. Baldrick's Foundation. In this podcast, Robyn details her experience as a mother of a young son who battled neuroblastoma, the "sneaky cancer". She walks us through his diagnosis, treatment and what his death ultimately inspired her to do. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. Learn more about St. Baldrick’s by visiting their website, and join us in supporting their important mission! Whether you want to host a St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event in your community, or “brave the shave” yourself, there are many ways to get involved!
This episode is with Gabby Galarneau, cancer survivor and honored kid with St. Baldrick's Foundation. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In this podcast, Gabby details what her life was life before, during and after her cancer treatments. She also gives us a glimpse into the impact childhood cancer research is having on the lives and quality of life for all involved. For more information, visit: www.sportclips.com/sbf
This episode is with Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of St. Baldrick's Foundation. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In this podcast, Kathleen describes the impact St. Baldrick's Foundation is making on childhood cancer, the difference made through the partnership with Sport Clips and what's to come in the years ahead.
Franchise ownership comes with its own benefits and challenges. In this discussion, Nick Choat, owner of a Sport Clips Haircuts franchise and a SCORE mentor, talks with Dennis Zink about how he selected this particular business and the processes of starting, marketing and running his franchise locations. He also discusses the franchise model in general, and the relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee.
Tom Feltenstein CEO/Founder of Tom Feltenstein's Power Marketing Academy Email: tom@powermarketingacademy.com Energetic, bold and passionately resolute on injecting marketing innovation into organizations, Tom Feltenstein does not go timidly into any endeavor, yet he is not the kind of man to intimidate you either. Over 30 years of “in the trenches” experience has earned Tom the notoriety of being the most popular and provocative voice in 4 Walls Branding and Neighborhood Marketing today. He's also been labeled as the most insightful. Tom is motivational, inspirational, informative and completely commits himself to every audience. He's “Tom the Lionhearted.” His daring is aimed at exposing outdated, conventional business thought and telling the TRUTH about mass media marketing approaches that often masquerade as marketing programs. Audiences find that Tom is entertaining, challenging, and always brimming with “Uncommon Wisdom.” He has been a featured speaker among superstars such as President George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Larry King, Terry Bradshaw, Lou Holtz, General Colin Powell, Deepak Chopra, Rudy Giuliani, Art Linkletter, General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, Ed Rensi, former CEO of McDonald's and Fred DeLuca, Founder of Subway. Prior to being a consultant to Fortune 500 companies for the past 30 years, he served as senior vice-president for an international, billion-dollar advertising agency, Bozell Advertising. As Ray Kroc's disciple, he began his career with McDonald's, rising up to become a senior-level marketing executive. He is the CEO and Founder of Power Marketing Academy, a leading consulting firm that serves and educates businesses in the industries of franchising, retail, hospitality, and service. PMA conducts clinics, seminars, strategy sessions, and trainings. Tom has also received acclaim from the media for his Uncommon Marketing wisdom from Larry King, traded barbs on The David Letterman Show, and argued the waste of running ads during the Super Bowl on Fox News Pre-Game Show. He has shared his insight in interviews with Lou Dobbs, Voice of America, Bloomberg TV & Radio, US News & World Report and CNN, Tips from the Top, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Food Network, Entrepreneur Magazine and other media. A visionary counselor to countless Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading organizations, Tom is a renowned keynote speaker, trainer and marketing strategist. As a widely published author, he has written 14 books, including: Change is Good, You Go First – 21 Ways to Inspire Change; Uncommon Wisdom – Live a Joyful Life with Financial Success; The 10-Minute Marketer's Secret Formula – a Shortcut to Extraordinary Profit using Neighborhood Marketing; 501 Killer Marketing Tactics – to Increase Sales, Maximize Profits, and Stomp Your Competition; and The Local Entrepreneur – A Shortcut to Extraordinary Profits including 8 CDs/ 1 DVD/ 110-page workbook. Tom has redefined the word humanist – a rich sense of self which transcends the traditional roles of husband, father, author, entrepreneur, lecturer, marketing and franchising executive, athlete, CEO, philanthropist and community leader. He is a participator in life, the ultimate professional – dynamic, successful – masterful and eloquent, combined with a warm heart and generous spirit. In 2009, Tom was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Northwood University. Tom was the first recipient of the “Visionary Award” a most prestigious honor presented by the Council of International Restaurant Brokers (CIRB). He has provided marketing advice and counsel to some of the world's most respected organizations including: Ben & Jerry's, Brunswick, CVS Pharmacy, Chevron, Chick-Fil-A, Coca-Cola, Subway, Texaco, Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Pepsi, United State Marine Corps, Sam's Club, The Walt Disney Company, Hyatt, IFA, Morton's, The Steakhouse, Jani-King, Meineke Car Care Center, Cracker Barrel, Sport Clips Haircuts, Dick's Last Resort, Marriott, Wolf Gang Puck, Monkey Media, and The Breakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.