EPISODE · Sep 27, 2023 · 28 MIN
Unlocking the Hidden Key to Franchise Success | Peter Holt
from Start With A Win · host Adam Contos
Do you want to know the critical elements of success in the franchise world?In this episode, Adam and Peter Holt, one of the top CEOs in the industry discuss them and they emphasize the importance of staying focused on the unit economics of a business and the need for a sound concept, not just a passing trend. Peter shares insights on the roles and responsibilities of franchisees and franchisors, highlighting the value of a good network in the franchise community. They also explore the power of leveraging resources and the significance of community involvement in building a successful franchise. Peter D. Holt has been managing franchise systems in both domestic and international markets for over 30 years. Currently, he is President and CEO of The Joint Corp., the largest franchised network of chiropractic clinics in the world with over 900 clinics nationwide. The Joint is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (JYNT).Peter boasts three decades of franchise industry experience. As the former CEO of Tasti D-Lite LLC, he transformed licensed outlets into a successful franchise system and orchestrated the acquisition of Planet Smoothie. Holt also played pivotal roles at Mail Boxes, Etc. and served on the International Franchise Association (IFA) board, demonstrating his commitment to the franchise community. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of London and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.00:55 Started at IFA knowing nothing about a franchise or trade association 03:20 Concept or methodology?07:15 Most powerful tool to educator the consumer is…08:54 This has to be sound, or franchising won’t help11:30 What really is franchising?15:27 This is the power of a franchise model!16:30 Franchising is the business of what?19:43 Again the most powerful tool to educate the consumer21:01 A regular entrepreneur is missing this…and the value of being in franchising? https://www.thejoint.com/ Connect with Adamhttp://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
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Do you want to know the critical elements of success in the franchise world?In this episode, Adam and Peter Holt, one of the top CEOs in the industry discuss them and they emphasize the importance of staying focused on the unit economics of a business and the need for a sound concept, not just a passing trend. Peter shares insights on the roles and responsibilities of franchisees and franchisors, highlighting the value of a good network in the franchise community. They also explore the power of leveraging resources and the significance of community involvement in building a successful franchise. Peter D. Holt has been managing franchise systems in both domestic and international markets for over 30 years. Currently, he is President and CEO of The Joint Corp., the largest franchised network of chiropractic clinics in the world with over 900 clinics nationwide. The Joint is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (JYNT).Peter boasts three decades of franchise industry experience. As the former CEO of Tasti D-Lite LLC, he transformed licensed outlets into a successful franchise system and orchestrated the acquisition of Planet Smoothie. Holt also played pivotal roles at Mail Boxes, Etc. and served on the International Franchise Association (IFA) board, demonstrating his commitment to the franchise community. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of London and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.00:55 Started at IFA knowing nothing about a franchise or trade association 03:20 Concept or methodology?07:15 Most powerful tool to educator the consumer is…08:54 This has to be sound, or franchising won’t help11:30 What really is franchising?15:27 This is the power of a franchise model!16:30 Franchising is the business of what?19:43 Again the most powerful tool to educate the consumer21:01 A regular entrepreneur is missing this…and the value of being in franchising? https://www.thejoint.com/ Connect with Adamhttp://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
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