PODCAST · business
The Franchise Decoded Podcast
by FranPath Consulting
Brittany and Samantha talk to experts about entrepreneurship, creating passive income streams, and building generational wealth. Laugh and learn about working smarter not harder.
Episodes
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From IBM to Ownership: Why Scott Holzapfel Chose Franchising
After years with companies including IBM, Salesforce, and Accenture, FranPath’s newest consultant knew he wanted to build something of his own. The question was how to get there. In this episode of Franchise Decoded, host Sam Schweitzer sits down with Scott Holzapfel to unpack his path from...
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Where Paws Meet Profit: Inside All American Pet Resorts
What goes into building and operating a premium pet care brand? In this episode of Franchise Decoded, Stephan Dimitroff, President & CEO of All American Pet Resorts, discusses the story behind the brand and why he chose franchising as the path forward. From private suite boarding and recurring...
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What Franchise Ownership Really Looks Like (Once You’re In It)
Two franchise owners. Two different paths into business ownership. One shared reality: what you expect going in is not what it looks like once you’re in it. In this episode of Franchise Decoded, FranPath consultants Tera Thomas and Emilio Soli break down what actually changes after becoming a...
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Where Franchise Buyers Get Stuck (And How to Move Forward)
Most franchise buyers hit a point where progress stalls. Most don’t realize why. FranPath advisors, Brent Seebohm and John Rotche, break down where candidates actually get stuck, from overthinking and too many options to outside pressure and stalled momentum. If you’ve slowed down in discovery or...
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Franchise Discovery: What Most Candidates Get Wrong
Franchise discovery is a structured process, yet many candidates unknowingly sabotage themselves along the way. FranPath consultants Jake Hamburger and Shirley Kefgen break down the most common mistakes candidates make during discovery. They explain why some candidates stall at validation, how...
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Funding 101 with Shirley Kefgen and Tera Thomas
Think you need perfect credit and a pile of cash to buy a franchise? Think again. Former funding experts Shirley Kefgen and Tera Thomas from FranPath reveal the insider secrets that most aspiring business owners never hear about. In this eye-opening conversation with host Sam Schweitzer, they...
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Let's Talk About It with Derek Bishop
From franchise owner at 22 to seven-figure exit by 30, Derek Bishop did it all before most people figure out their career path. But here's what nobody tells you: the real education cost him six figures in mistakes. Now he's bringing that hard-won expertise to FranPath. In this unfiltered...
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Let's Talk About It with Jake Hamburger
From Division I basketball courts to franchise boardrooms, Jake Hamburger's journey proves that sometimes your biggest career pivot leads to your greatest success. But here's what nobody talks about: he didn't just consult on franchises: he bought one, built it, and sold it before joining…
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The White Collar Franchise That Makes Money While You Sleep
What if you could leverage the buying power of Amazon without being Amazon? Host Sam Schweitzer sits down with Kody Slade, president of Speedy Freight US, and Dana DeMarino, Director of Development, from Franchise FastLane, to reveal the B2B franchise that's solving a billion-dollar problem most...
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Maybe You Shouldn't Own a Franchise
"I don't think you should do this." It's the conversation every franchise consultant dreads having, but veteran franchise owners Sam Schweitzer and Jamie Major from FranPath Consulting aren't afraid to deliver hard truths when necessary. In this no-holds-barred episode, two successful franchise...
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Mother Nature Doesn't Care and Insurance Has to Pay
Every 30 seconds, another American home gets hit with water damage. Every single time, insurance companies face the same painful choice: pay $30,000-$50,000 for a complete kitchen renovation or... well, there was no "or" until now. Host Sam Schweitzer and franchise veteran Storm Miller expose how...
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Franchise Legend John Rotche: From Domino's Delivery Driver to IFA Hall of Fame
A career-ending injury led John Rotche, a former Michigan football player, to deliver pizzas for Domino's founder, Tom Monaghan, and ultimately to a 35-year franchise empire. In this candid conversation, the IFA award winner shares how following systems over ego has built multiple national…
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Let's Talk About It with Shirley Kefgen
After 25 years of helping thousands achieve franchise ownership, funding consultant Shirley Kefgen finally took her own advice. In this candid conversation with fellow franchise owner and FranPath Consulting founder Sam Schweitzer, Shirley opens up about her journey from data entry to becoming…
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Cutting Edge Cabinets: How Ryan Carved Out His Franchise Success Story
Sam and Brent of FranPath Consulting measure twice and cut once in this conversation with Jake Hamburger from Franchise Fastlane and Ryan Colburn, who traded spreadsheets for kitchen spreads as a Cabinet IQ franchisee. Ryan opens the doors to his journey from finance to furnishing beautiful...
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From Law School to Pizza Empire: The Rise of Cascadia Pizza
Sam and Emilio chat with Cascadia Pizza co-founder Thomas Reinhard and Franchise Fastlane VP Carin Skowronsky about their unique wood-fired pizza franchise. Thomas shares his journey from law school to pizza entrepreneur, while the team breaks down Cascadia's innovative three-pronged business...
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AI meets Hello Sugar
Sam and Tera are joined by Brigham Dallas, Founder and CEO of Hello Sugar, a hair removal concept sweeping the nation. If cutting-edge marketing, a strong go-to-market strategy, and revolutionary AI peak your interest, then this one is for you.
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Hot Topic: Do you really want a Chick-fil-A?
Sam is joined this week by Jamie Major and Brandon Johnson, a friend of FranPath. Brandon has a rich franchise history that includes Subway and Chick-fil-A. The trio dissects what it really entails to be a semi-passive business owner. Listen to see if it's right for you.
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Soar with Your Strengths with Sean Daugherty
Sam is joined by her client, Sean Daugherty, to talk about his first two years of business, what he's learned, how he leads, and why it always comes down to the people.
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Introducing Emilio Soli
With two decades of experience in the franchise space, Emilio Soli joins the FranPath team as an expert in building, scaling, and selling businesses. His pragmatic approach to selecting the best franchise empowers clients to jump into entrepreneurship and invest in themselves.
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The Silver Tsunami with 2nd Family
Sam is joined by Will Siegel of 2nd Family, an in-home care business for seniors. As the population continues to age, families are faced with hard decisions about how to care for loved ones. 2nd Family provides a model to help ease this transition while creating a profitable business for its...
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Taking Control with the Lesermans
Sam and Jamie speak with Jamie's clients, Eric and Jenni Leserman, about their unexpected journey to franchise ownership, the reality of semi-passive business investing, and what the day-to-day looks like for two parents who are working and owning their own future. If you think you can't do it…
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Cabinet IQ- Leveraging AI and Technology
Sam is joined by Michael Hartel and Jason Howell of Cabinet IQ. They discuss what it takes to disrupt an industry, why hard work always pays off, and how to grow with integrity.
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Intentionality with Tera Thomas
Tera Thomas joins Sam to learn more about her unique background and how it shapes her work with clients, helping them fight fear and make decisions.
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Multi-talented with Brent Seebohm
Sam sits down with Brent to discuss his journey to the business side of franchising, the eleven businesses that he has owned, and how he helps clients make their own dreams come true.
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FEAR is a Four Letter Word
Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.
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FranPath FAQs
Sam answers some of the most frequently asked questions that FranPath consultants encounter when working with clients. Take 20 minutes to see if franchising may be the investment fit you've been missing.
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Waxxpot is Heating Up
Sam and Ciara are joined by the team from beauty industry disruptor Waxxpot; Manny Guzman and Mike Abramson join the ladies to drop knowledge and dispel myths. Find out why this new business is all the buzz with its male and female clientele, how they have some of the strongest numbers in the...
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Evolve or Die
Sam is joined by Dennis Jackson and Cary Tober from the Rep’M group to discuss how a brand can remain relevant in this ever-changing environment. They hit on the big three things to consider when analyzing businesses and how marketing can make or break a brand.
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Living the American Dream
Sam interviews her client and friend, Luisa Del Rosal, about the ups and downs of the first year of business ownership. She talks about the high highs and low lows that come with being an entrepreneur.
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Q+A with Sam
Sam is flying solo, as the entrepreneur scheduled for the episode had a work emergency! This is business ownership in real-time. She answers questions from followers on Instagram about the franchise world.
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Live Hydration Spa
Sam and Jamie are joined by Jacob Hanika, the CDO of Live Hydration Spa. Live Hydration is the future of medicine, providing concierge medical service and aesthetic offerings in a private and serene environment. Find out more about this amazing brand NOW!
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What Makes a Good Brand?
Sam is joined by Ciara and guest Bobby Brennan of Front Street Equity Partners. Bobby is an industry veteran and incredibly well-respected in the franchise space. He shares what the ingredients are for profitable and sustainable brands.
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Why Pool Werx?
Sam and Jamie are joined this week by the amazing team from Pool Werx, an Australian brand that is taking the US by storm. CEO Andrew Kidd and Jeff Powell, VP of Franchise Recruitment, share with our listeners why a pool business can be wildly profitable and personally fulfilling for investors.
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What’s Hot, What’s Not
Sam and Britt discuss current trends, which businesses will endure, and which may just be a bust. This episode is full of invaluable information about the industry at large.
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Is the Time Right?
Sam is joined today by her longtime friend, Anna Thompson. Anna owns a successful hair salon and is a veteran of the beauty industry. In a different turn of events, Anna and Sam discuss why franchising was not the right fit for Anna at this time. Learn why the beauty industry is...
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Opportunity Cost with Ciara and Sam
Sam and Ciara talk about some of the touchy subjects they have to broach with clients, the cost of missing an opportunity, and why being a business owner isn't for everyone. This is an honest chat with two franchise industry experts.
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State of the Union with Sam and Britt
2024 is well underway, so it is time for a quarterly discussion with Sam and Britt. They share their productivity tips, thoughts on driving growth in a new business, and believing in yourself when it may seem impossible.
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The Power of a Network
Sam and Jamie discuss the power of a network as business owners. Helping others in business is a privilege, and requesting help from others takes a certain amount of humility and audacity. These two provide real-life tricks and tips about building and maintaining a network that will sustain her...
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FEAR is a four letter word
Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.
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It's Science with Max Strength
This week, Sam and Ciara are joined by Jeff Tomaszewski, Chief Life Changer at Max Strength Fitness. Jeff explains how Max Strength has changed what working out and getting in shape means to the masses. By bringing a different workout to an underserved demographic, this brand is the next big thing!
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A Necessary Service with Kitchen Guard
Sam and Britt are joined by Stephen Schiller, the Chief Growth Officer of Eversmith brands to talk all things Kitchen Guard. This is a recession-resilient business that is regulated by the federal government. If you are looking for stable over sexy, this one could be it.
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Being Scrappy with Taste Buds Kitchen
Sam and Jamie are joined on the podcast today by Brandon Johnson and Jessi Walter Brelsford from Taste Buds Kitchen. How does a Harvard-educated Wall Street alum become the founder and franchisor of a culinary experience franchise? How does a side hustle become a national brand? Can your passions...
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Feeling Good with Hydralive
Sam and Ciara are joined this week by Brandon Stewart, CEO of Hydralive. This unique multi-modality health brand allows clients to feel better and accomplish more, giving franchisees a profitable option to pursue their passions. This model proves that when passion meets profits, magic can happen.
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The Jen Aniston Effect with Pvolve
Sam and Jamie are joined by Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve, a patented, medically-backed franchise currently sweeping the nation. We are always looking for very differentiated brands in the fitness space, and Pvolve has it all! They offer patented equipment, a proprietary method backed by...
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A Balancing Act
Sam and Britt discuss the ups and downs of owning businesses, their personal whys, and how to navigate jumping into entrepreneurship. The episode is real, raw, and full of insight into building an empire.
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Embrace the Ick with Resting Rainbow
Sam and Jamie are joined by Jamie Lavigne, VP of Franchise Development at Resting Rainbow, a pet memorial and cremation franchise. This brand is not all that you would expect. While there is an undeniable somber aspect, Resting Rainbow brings peace to many grieving pet parents. If you're looking...
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Why Not with Stella's Ice Cream
Sam and Ciara interview Chad Hartley, the founder and CEO of Stella's Ice Cream. Stella's is a new ice cream brand sweeping the nation. If you are looking for the intersection of passion and profit, look no further than this podcast. I scream you scream, we all scream for Stella's Ice Cream!
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Life in the Carpool with Jesse Hudson
Jesse Hudson from Carpool by Franchise Fastlane joins Britt and Sam to discuss a new amazing initiative by North America's largest franchise sales organization to help emerging franchise brands start off on the right foot. This first-of-its-kind program will help franchisors be stronger and more...
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HOMEstretch- A Solutions-Driven Business
Sam is joined this week by John Taylor of REP'M and Nick Lobert and Derek Shewman of HOMEstretch, a new franchise that is sure to have investors excited. HOMEstretch provides a win-win-win solution for homeowners, real estate agents, and business owners by being a one-stop shop for prepping homes...
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FEAR is a four letter word
Sam and Jamie dig into fear and how it motivates and paralyzes people. This is a deep dive into what you must overcome to be a successful entrepreneur.
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Brittany and Samantha talk to experts about entrepreneurship, creating passive income streams, and building generational wealth. Laugh and learn about working smarter not harder.
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FranPath Consulting
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