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The 1851 Growth Club Podcast | Helping you buy, sell and grow your franchise

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A TRANSPARENT, HONEST, INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO FRANCHISE GROWTH FOR FRANCHISEES, FRANCHISORS AND FRANCHISE BROKERSGrowth Club is a sales/growth consultancy hyper-focused on doing franchising the right way. It is on a mission to disrupt franchising.When you are on a mission to disrupt, you must continue to challenge the status quo. We do this for prospective franchisees, franchisors and franchise brokers.We didn't have this in our plan. Too many franchisors have unrealistic goals and are hyper focused on selling vs awarding franchises. Thus, we didn't think we could achieve what = winning against these expectations. And then things changed. We listened to the needs of franchisees, franchisors and brokers. We saw an opportunity to do things better. So, we launched Growth Club – on a mission to help transform lives with transparency.Let 1851 Growth Club help you grow the right way.

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Episodes

  1. 1851 Growth Club: Universal Commissions

    This won't be for everyone, but in the 1851 Growth Club, all brands pay $20,000 – no more, no less. What this means is that we can help guide the franchisee to the right brand that will provide them with the greatest chance to win at franchising. Additionally, of the $20,000, half is paid by the...

  2. 1851 Growth Club | Franchise Fees

    Nick Powills, CEO of 1851 Growth Club, discusses the role and structure fees. Transparency regarding fees to the franchisee is an essential part the sales process. 1851 Growth Club can provide franchise buyers the insight they need to ask the right questions, and make an informed decision on the...

  3. 1851 Growth Club | Selling Franchises, Growing Franchises, Building Franchises

    Entering the world of franchising can be daunting at first but immensely rewarding, both financially and personally. 1851 Growth Club was established to help both new and seasoned franchisees navigate the complex world of franchising. Being successful in franchising is not a sprint, but a…

    more
  4. 1851 Growth Club: What is Franchising?

    Franchising is an important opportunity for individuals and businesses to invest in an established and proven business model. There are three types of people or businesses that enter franchising: candidates looking to build wealth or find a lifestyle fit, franchisees who want to operate a…

    more
  5. 1851 Growth Club: How to Determine the Right Franchise

    Becoming a franchise owner is a beautiful thing, however, there is very little guidance on how the process work. At www.1851franchise.com, we take an honest approach to the buying process -- doing our very best to give you, the #franchise buyers the right tools when finding the right...

  6. 1851 Growth Club: Welcome to Use Other Networks

    Greed is the killer of greatness. Thus, at 1851 Growth Club, we believe in empowering you with the freedom to work within any broker network. 1851 Growth Club is on a mission to improve franchisee education and franchisor growth (someone who scales impacts the zor tremendously). Thus, if you are…

    more
  7. 1851 Growth Club: Commission Structure

    The Growth Club commission model is set at $20,000 per deal done. Our universal commission structure removes some of the politics common within broker networks, ensures no franchisors get blacklisted for saying “no” and helps tell the right stories to the right franchisees. Is this for everybody?...

  8. 1851 Growth Club: How to Define Your Why You Why Now

    Why You? Why Now? Determine your unique selling proposition and make it concise and compelling, like a successful pickup line. The why you/why now approach is about discovering the reasons why people would want to join your franchise and communicating those reasons clearly. If you're unsure, ask...

  9. 1851 Growth Club | An Invitation to the Franchise Broker Community | Join Our Network

    Are you a member of the franchise broker community? 1851 Growth Club is here as a resource for you with the tools to help support your clients. Advantages of 1851 Growth Club: Marketing Engine 1851 Engine Website Development Free Inventory of Vetted Zors Access to our database of brands Through…

    more
  10. 1851 Growth Club: Universal Commissions

    This won't be for everyone, but in the 1851 Growth Club, all brands pay $20,000 – no more, no less. What this means is that we can help guide the franchisee to the right brand that will provide them with the greatest chance to win at franchising. Additionally, of the $20,000, half is paid by the...

  11. 1851 Growth Club: Fractional Director of Franchising or Marketing Manager

    To really grow your franchise brand, you must show proof of concept and a true return on investment. You must have a clear positioning of the opportunity (we call this the why you/why now). And, you have to have clear metrics/data (build predictability in the funnel). We perform a franchise...

  12. 1851 Growth Club: We Don't Lead the Witness

    In many sales situations, you say you are passionate about pizza yet are told you should buy another industry. Why? Higher commissions are paid by that brand. This is unfair to you. You end up being convinced that your “personality” is a fit. Why do we take this approach? 1851 Growth Club…

    more
  13. 1851 Growth Club | Franchise Fees

    Nick Powills, CEO of 1851 Growth Club, discusses the role and structure fees. Transparency regarding fees to the franchisee is an essential part the sales process. 1851 Growth Club can provide franchise buyers the insight they need to ask the right questions, and make an informed decision on the...

  14. 1851 Growth Club: What You Get as Broker

    You would never join a club without asking what you get as part of being included, right? With The Growth Club, you gain access to our marketing engine, 1851 engine, website development resources, and our inventory. And we aren't exclusive — we want you to use us as part of your tool kit, not as...

  15. 1851 Growth Club: When Buying a Franchise, What Can I Afford?

    When considering buying a franchise, it's crucial to carefully analyze all financial aspects of the business, including fees and average unit volume. Look for a franchise that aligns with your financial capabilities and growth potential. Consider factors like franchise fees, operational costs,...

  16. 1851 Growth Club: How Do You Budget for Franchise Growth?

    Budgeting for franchise growth is very brand- or category-specific and must take into account competition from brokers, advertising and all other parties aiming to attract the candidate's attention. A common approach to franchise budgeting is to consider the franchise fee as the cost of...

  17. 1851 Growth Club: How Franchising Works

    Franchising offers 4,000 brand opportunities for buyers who are financially qualified and ready to invest. Franchising is a time-tested business model where franchisees gain the rights to operate under a franchisor's established brand, benefiting from a proven business structure, marketing...

  18. 1851 Growth Club: We Coach Without a Requirement to Buy

    Want 1851 Growth Club to vet opportunities for you? You can engage us to guide you through the research phase or the entire process. In many of these coaching situations, there won't be a commission paid, as we won't convince you to go with a brand that MUST be in our inventory. How to Get…

    more
  19. 1851 Growth Club: We Help You Qualify Leads

    Franchisors, want to accelerate your sales process? The 1851 Growth team will help you qualify your candidates. We offer a service that is not retainer-based service, but rather hourly, as your lead volume will change month-to-month. We don't just ask your candidates if they have the money and...

  20. 1851 Growth Club | An Invitation to the Franchise Broker Community | Join Our Network

    Are you a member of the franchise broker community? 1851 Growth Club is here as a resource for you with the tools to help support your clients. Advantages of 1851 Growth Club: Marketing Engine 1851 Engine Website Development Free Inventory of Vetted Zors Access to our database of brands Through…

    more
  21. 1851 Growth Club: We Will Drive Candidates to You

    For our franchise broker partners, as a member of the 1851 Growth Club, we will help drive qualified candidates to you. We will send you leads within your state, on a rotational basis, so that you can coach your franchisee candidates all the way through to a successful finish line! Additionally,...

  22. 1851 Growth Club: Honest Commission Model

    When buying a franchise, you pay a franchise fee. Fees have skyrocketed over the last few years to pay commissions to the broker who said they “coach you for free” and then to the outsourced sales team who is NOT on the franchisor's team. 1851 Growth Club does not operate that way. We value...

  23. 1851 Growth Club: What is Franchising?

    Franchising is an important opportunity for individuals and businesses to invest in an established and proven business model. There are three types of people or businesses that enter franchising: candidates looking to build wealth or find a lifestyle fit, franchisees who want to operate a…

    more
  24. 1851 Growth Club: Full Franchise Sales Lead-to-Close

    While this service is reserved for Premium Growth Club Membership, we will manage the complete sales process – positioning, marketing, qualification, candidate nurturing, decision day, and sale. How is 1851 Growth Club different? Unlike other FSOs, we have built our broker network, facilitate…

    more
  25. 1851 Growth Club: Transparency in the Buying Process

    At the 1851 Growth Club, our approach is rooted in honesty. The Growth Club believes in above-board dealings post-disclosure. We intend to shift the norm in the industry. The reality is that nobody works for free. Brokers, coaches, and consultants, while valuable assets to the franchise…

    more
  26. 1851 Growth Club: Commission Structure

    The Growth Club commission model is set at $20,000 per deal done. Our universal commission structure removes some of the politics common within broker networks, ensures no franchisors get blacklisted for saying “no” and helps tell the right stories to the right franchisees. Is this for everybody?...

  27. 1851 Growth Club: Broker Networks

    Think of us as another asset that you can leverage to make your drive as an entrepreneur more successful. At The Growth Coach, we want you to be a part of other broker networks. If you can use all these great networks to coach the right way with transparency and honesty, then being a part of The...

  28. 1851 Growth Club: What You Get as Broker

    You would never join a club without asking what you get as part of being included, right? With The Growth Club, you gain access to our marketing engine, 1851 engine, website development resources, and our inventory. And we aren't exclusive — we want you to use us as part of your tool kit, not as...

  29. 1851 Growth Club: Transparency in the Buying Process

    At the 1851 Growth Club, our approach is rooted in honesty. The Growth Club believes in above-board dealings post-disclosure. We intend to shift the norm in the industry. The reality is that nobody works for free. Brokers, coaches, and consultants, while valuable assets to the franchise…

    more
  30. 1851 Growth Club: Welcome to Use Other Networks

    Greed is the killer of greatness. Thus, at 1851 Growth Club, we believe in empowering you with the freedom to work within any broker network. 1851 Growth Club is on a mission to improve franchisee education and franchisor growth (someone who scales impacts the zor tremendously). Thus, if you are…

    more
  31. 1851 Growth Club: Define Why You Why Now

    Why You? Why Now? The concept is simple: Why should someone care about a particular franchise brand and why should they engage with it at this particular moment? The 'why you, why now' statement serves as a key message in franchise sales and communications, facilitating the conversion from first...

  32. 1851 Growth Club: What is Winning in Franchise Growth?

    Winning in franchise growth is subjective and depends on the specific goals and vision of each brand, which can range from scaling up, diversifying or planning an exit. When it comes to winning, the rate of a franchisor's growth should be aligned with maintaining profitability. Remember,...

  33. 1851 Growth Club: Full Franchise Sales Lead-to-Close

    While this service is reserved for Premium Growth Club Membership, we will manage the complete sales process – positioning, marketing, qualification, candidate nurturing, decision day, and sale. How is 1851 Growth Club different? Unlike other FSOs, we have built our broker network, facilitate…

    more
  34. 1851 Growth Club: We Help You Qualify Leads

    Franchisors, want to accelerate your sales process? The 1851 Growth team will help you qualify your candidates. We offer a service that is not retainer-based service, but rather hourly, as your lead volume will change month-to-month. We don't just ask your candidates if they have the money and...

  35. 1851 Growth Club: We Coach Without a Requirement to Buy

    Want 1851 Growth Club to vet opportunities for you? You can engage us to guide you through the research phase or the entire process. In many of these coaching situations, there won't be a commission paid, as we won't convince you to go with a brand that MUST be in our inventory. How to Get…

    more
  36. 1851 Growth Club: We Don't Lead the Witness

    In many sales situations, you say you are passionate about pizza yet are told you should buy another industry. Why? Higher commissions are paid by that brand. This is unfair to you. You end up being convinced that your “personality” is a fit. Why do we take this approach? 1851 Growth Club…

    more
  37. 1851 Growth Club: Honest Commission Model

    When buying a franchise, you pay a franchise fee. Fees have skyrocketed over the last few years to pay commissions to the broker who said they “coach you for free” and then to the outsourced sales team who is NOT on the franchisor's team. 1851 Growth Club does not operate that way. We value...

  38. 1851 Growth Club: When Buying a Franchise, What Can I Afford?

    When considering buying a franchise, it's crucial to carefully analyze all financial aspects of the business, including fees and average unit volume. Look for a franchise that aligns with your financial capabilities and growth potential. Consider factors like franchise fees, operational costs,...

  39. 1851 Growth Club: How to Determine the Right Franchise

    Becoming a franchise owner is a beautiful thing, however, there is very little guidance on how the process work. At www.1851franchise.com, we take an honest approach to the buying process -- doing our very best to give you, the #franchise buyers the right tools when finding the right...

  40. 1851 Growth Club: How Franchising Works

    Franchising offers 4,000 brand opportunities for buyers who are financially qualified and ready to invest. Franchising is a time-tested business model where franchisees gain the rights to operate under a franchisor's established brand, benefiting from a proven business structure, marketing...

  41. 1851 Growth Club: Define Why You Why Now

    Why You? Why Now? The concept is simple: Why should someone care about a particular franchise brand and why should they engage with it at this particular moment? The 'why you, why now' statement serves as a key message in franchise sales and communications, facilitating the conversion from first...

  42. 1851 Growth Club: How Do You Budget for Franchise Growth?

    Budgeting for franchise growth is very brand- or category-specific and must take into account competition from brokers, advertising and all other parties aiming to attract the candidate's attention. A common approach to franchise budgeting is to consider the franchise fee as the cost of...

  43. 1851 Growth Club: What is Winning in Franchise Growth?

    Winning in franchise growth is subjective and depends on the specific goals and vision of each brand, which can range from scaling up, diversifying, or planning an exit. When it comes to winning, the rate of a franchisor's growth should be aligned with maintaining profitability. Remember,...

  44. 1851 Growth Club: Fractional Director of Franchising or Marketing Manager

    To really grow your franchise brand, you must show proof of concept and a true return on investment. You must have a clear positioning of the opportunity (we call this the why you/why now). And, you have to have clear metrics/data (build predictability in the funnel). We perform a franchise...

  45. 1851 Growth Club | Selling Franchises, Growing Franchises, Building Franchises

    Entering the world of franchising can be daunting at first but immensely rewarding, both financially and personally. 1851 Growth Club was established to help both new and seasoned franchisees navigate the complex world of franchising. Being successful in franchising is not a sprint, but a…

    more
  46. 1851 Growth Club: How to Determine the Right Franchise

    The 1851 Growth Club Podcast | Helping you buy, sell and grow your franchise Becoming a franchise owner is a beautiful thing, however, there is very little guidance on how the process work. At www.1851franchise.com, we take an honest approach to the buying process -- doing our very best to give...

  47. 1851 Growth Club | Selling Franchises, Growing Franchises, Building Franchises

    The 1851 Growth Club Podcast | Helping you buy, sell and grow your franchise Entering the world of franchising can be daunting at first but immensely rewarding, both financially and personally. 1851 Growth Club was established to help both new and seasoned franchisees navigate the complex world…

    more
  48. 1851 Growth Club: Broker Networks

    Think of us as another asset that you can leverage to make your drive as an entrepreneur more successful. At The Growth Coach, we want you to be a part of other broker networks. If you can use all these great networks to coach the right way with transparency and honesty, then being a part of The...

  49. 1851 Growth Club: When Buying a Franchise, What Can I Afford?

    The 1851 Growth Club Podcast | Helping you buy, sell and grow your franchise When considering buying a franchise, it's crucial to carefully analyze all financial aspects of the business, including fees and average unit volume. Look for a franchise that aligns with your financial capabilities and...

  50. 1851 Growth Club: How Franchising Works

    The 1851 Growth Club Podcast | Helping you buy, sell and grow your franchise Franchising offers 4,000 brand opportunities for buyers who are financially qualified and ready to invest. Franchising is a time-tested business model where franchisees gain the rights to operate under a franchisor's...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A TRANSPARENT, HONEST, INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO FRANCHISE GROWTH FOR FRANCHISEES, FRANCHISORS AND FRANCHISE BROKERSGrowth Club is a sales/growth consultancy hyper-focused on doing franchising the right way. It is on a mission to disrupt franchising.When you are on a mission to disrupt, you must continue to challenge the status quo. We do this for prospective franchisees, franchisors and franchise brokers.We didn't have this in our plan. Too many franchisors have unrealistic goals and are hyper focused on selling vs awarding franchises. Thus, we didn't think we could achieve what = winning against these expectations. And then things changed. We listened to the needs of franchisees, franchisors and brokers. We saw an opportunity to do things better. So, we launched Growth Club – on a mission to help transform lives with transparency.Let 1851 Growth Club help you grow the right way.

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