Franchise Profits W/ Your First Franchise

In this special episode, I sit down with Tom Hodgson, co-founder and brand president of Shrunk 3D, an entertainment-based franchise that's turning real people into highly detailed 3D-printed miniatures. Whether for corporate events, sports fans, NIL deals, or family keepsakes, Shrunk 3D is redefining personalized memorabilia.🔥 Key Takeaways:✅ How Shrunk 3D works—and why people love it✅ The two sides of the business: consumer & corporate✅ The revenue potential of this mobile franchise model✅ Why Tom, a seasoned franchise entrepreneur, invested in this brandI even got shrunk myself, and the detail blew me away! 😲🎙️ Want to explore franchising?📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Josh York, founder of GYMGUYZ, flips the fitness industry inside out generating significant margins for their franchisees.  Josh  shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Your First Franchise.👉Adaptability and Innovation: Emphasize the importance of being adaptable and continually innovating in the business landscape to stay ahead of the competition and meet evolving market demands.👉Leadership and Vision: Highlight the critical role of strong leadership and a clear vision in driving the success of a company, especially in the face of challenges and rapid growth.👉Customer-Centric Approach: Stress the value of maintaining a customer-centric approach, ensuring that the needs and satisfaction of customers are at the forefront of business strategies and decisions.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Matt Smith , founder of Snooze Mattress Company, shares how his franchise is disrupting the entire bedding industry. Matt shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉Discover how effective community engagement can exponentially boost your franchise's local presence and customer loyalty.👉Learn the secrets to maximizing profitability by optimizing operations and leveraging the proven strategies of successful Snooze franchisees.👉Uncover the importance of a supportive franchisor-franchisee relationship and how it can be a game-changer for your business growth.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Chad Harrison, shares the simple formula that backs up the name of One Hour Air Conditioning and HeatingChad shares 3 takeaways on Your First Franchise: 👉 Proven Systems and Support: One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning offers a comprehensive support system, including dedicated business coaches, training academies, and marketing resources. This ensures franchisees have all the tools they need to succeed, even without prior HVAC experience.👉  Strong Revenue Potential: With an average gross revenue of $4.9 million for two territories, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning provides a substantial return on investment. The brand’s commitment to punctuality and professionalism drives customer satisfaction and repeat business.👉 Essential Service with High Demand: The HVAC industry is a needs-based business, particularly in extreme climates where heating and cooling are essential. This constant demand ensures a steady stream of potential customers, making it a resilient and lucrative market for franchisees.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Jessie Brelsford, founder of Taste Buds Kitchen, shares 3 takeaways on this episode of Your First Franchise.👉 Passion Fuels Success: Jessi emphasizes that passion for the business and industry is essential for sustained success and growth.👉 Engagement and Tenacity: Franchisees need to be engaged, tenacious, and willing to put in the effort to make their business successful.👉 Community Integration: Integrating the franchise into the local community fosters a strong customer base and brand loyalty, driving long-term success.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Dan Pace, CEO of First Financial shares your best SBA franchise options to get started quickly.  In addition, he shares how you can leverage real estate should you be looking at a physical location. Dan shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉Value Bomb 1: Leverage SBA LoansDan highlights the importance of SBA loans for franchisees, especially the Express Loans (up to $150,000, no collateral) and Dream Loans (up to $500,000, flexible terms). These loans provide accessible and secure financing options for new and expanding franchises.👉Value Bomb 2: The Power of MentorshipDan credits his success to mentorship, emphasizing that guidance from experienced entrepreneurs is crucial. He advocates for seeking mentors to navigate business challenges, echoing his own journey and his work with SCORE to mentor new business owners.👉Value Bomb 3: Own Your Real EstateDan advises franchisees to consider purchasing their business property using SBA 504 loans. Owning real estate can lower costs compared to leasing, build equity, and provide additional rental income, making it a strategic investment for long-term financial health.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Rich Moyer, CEO of Hoppin', shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): Learn the crucial steps to build a business model that consistently delivers 78%+ profit margins.Discover the key strategies that differentiate Hoppin' Franchise from its competitors and drive exceptional profitability.Uncover actionable insights on maximizing margins and achieving sustainable growth in the franchising industry.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Paul Huszar, CEO of VetCor, explains how they help transition Veterans into their own business  and why franchising is such a good match for Veterans.Paul shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): VetCor’s not just restoring homes; they’re empowering veterans and making a difference in communitiesVetcor's proven model helps transition  Veterans from military leadership to franchise successWhy their commitment to timely, reliable services  backed by the values and experience of our veteran-led team make a difference.Why Vetcor isn't just about fixing properties. What it takes to be a good VetCore candidate - are you a fit?📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Cody Hofine, founder of Joe Homebuyer, shares 3 streams of real estate income leveraging his proven franchise model.Cody shares 5 takeaways:How personal development boosts franchise success, impacting income and growth significantly.How strong company culture is crucial for franchise success, fostering unity, motivation, and loyalty.How successful franchises solve real problems, improving lives and creating lasting value.How marketing and sales mastery is key for consistent growth and revenue in franchising.How an entrepreneurial mindset is essential for franchisees, navigating challenges and seizing opportunities effectively.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

After earning his PhD and working as an engineer, Michael Hartel exited the corporate world to find fulfillment.  You may relate?Learn how Michael's Cabinet IQ franchise evolved quickly and how that may be an opportunity for you to exit your job too.Michael shares 5 takeaways:His favorite restaurant to do business in Austin, TXWhy he left his job as an engineerHow he identified his lucrative niche with cabinetsThe numbers to start and what you might earn His vision and mission for the businessTune in to find out if you're a good candidate for Cabinet IQ.📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Alex Edwards, Co Founder, shares the secret to Candy Cloud's success which separates it from every other food or beverage franchise concept.Alex shares 5 takeawaysHis favorite restaurant to do business in Rockford, Illinois.How overcoming a failed business led to Candy Cloud Strong financial insightsThe franchise support Candy Cloud providesFind out if you're a good fit for Candy Clouds' culture📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Charlie Graves, CEO of Athletic Republic shares how you impact lives through sports trainingCharlie shares 5 takeaways:His favorite restaurant to do business in Park City, UT.The very unique origins of Athletic RepublicHow Athletic Republic has impacted over 2 million athletesThe training philosophy of Athletic RepublicFind out if you're a good fit for AR's culture📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Go Painting CEO Shaun McMurry Launches First Ever Commercial Franchise Opportunity!Shaun shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Your First Franchise Episode His favorite restaurant to do business in Salt Lake City.The Go Painting philosophy which drives this franchise. Why this is such a unique opportunity for the first franchisees that join the Go Painting communityThe KEY benefits of focusing on commercial only painting jobsWhile the start up costs are low, Shaun shares revenue numbers and how they grow significantly📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Franchising, shares invaluable insights regarding the burgeoning home services market and elucidates the factors propelling its rapid expansion.8 takeaways Scott shares on this Close TheDeal.Com Podcast  (Your First Franchise  special edition): Best restaurant in Salt Lake City to close the dealEntrepreneurial journey started at 16, building a successful fishing tackle distribution business - flipping burgers at McDonald's exposed him to franchising, planting the seeds of successWhat the home services market looks like and the vast opportunitiesLearn why customer service is vital in the home services industryAn overview of Five Star's franchise brandsWhy ProNexus is a game changer - how they support their franchiseesHow Five Star Franchising's unique approach aims to help franchise owners double their business every two years.The power of focus and a shared buying group contribute to franchisee successAre you an ideal candidate for Five Star Franchising? Tune in...📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Unlock Your Franchise Dream with Expert Funding Insights with Sara VransicSara shares 6 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Sara's favorite restaurant to do business in Philadelphia.The importance of enough working capital. The best timing to explore funding to get pre-qualifiedSupport Benetrends provides regarding business plansROBS - the funding tool Benetrens originated that opens doors of opportunity Additional funding options📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Exclusive Interview: W2 Prison Break Show Host Talks with Franchise Consultant and Host of the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast5 takeaways Ewell shares from his guest appearance on the W2 Prison Break Show.  (Your First Franchise  special edition):The  "ulcer moment" wake-up call at age 24 Finding gratitudeLeading trade associations and rebuilding billions in lost Louisiana Seafood sales following Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spillThe value of marketing serving othersSide hustle flipped upside down.What is a franchise?Funding options for investing in a franchiseWhat holds people back from investing in themselves vs. working for others?What's necessary at this vey moment? 📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Jeff Dudan, CEO of HomeFront Brands shares his journey from college football to  founder of one of America's fastest-growing franchise companies. 7 takeaways Jeff shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise  special edition): Jeff's favorite place to entertain potential business vendors Why Jeff took a chance heading to Florida after Hurricane AndrewWhy Jeff's journey to Lousiana following Hurricane Katrina led to franchising his businessAn overview of Homefront Brands todayJeff's vision for impacting communities into the futureWho makes an ideal candidate for a Homefront Brand franchise?Are you paying attention?  Jeff's succinct parting advice📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Is your business franchiseable? What's the process to franchise your business? Find out from franchise expert Janice Charles, co-founder of Franchise Succeed.6 takeaways Janice shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise  special edition): Her father's influence growing up around franchising - a way of life with 13 McDonalds franchisesThe pitfalls to avoid falling intoThe steps to begin franchisingAn overview of the FDD and operations manualTwo aspects of marketing the businessGuidance to get going📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

From College Captain to National Inspiration,  Will Bartholomew shares his journey starting the D1 Training Franchise7 takeaways Will shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise  special edition): His favorite restaurant to do business in Nashville, TNOvercoming high school football and pro football injuries to launch D1The mission of D1 Training is to make an impact on communitiesWhat makes the D1 training model uniqueThe core values of D! trainingFranchise financial insights - the profit margin and the investment levelWhat makes the ideal candidate - could this be you?📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Lance Freeman, President of Franchise Development for Xponential Fitness, introduces their newest franchise concept - BFT (Body Fit Training)BFT hits the sweet spot between Cross Fit and HIT training.  Another sweet spot is the revenue with high margins. 5 takeaways Lance shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): How and why Lance has 30+ years of franchise experienceAn overview of the largest boutique fitness franchise group on the planetLance introduces BFT - Body Fit TrainingFinancial insights - the profit margin and the investment levelWhat makes the ideal candidate - could this be you?This episode is brought to you by franchise & funding. Considering a BFT! franchise, visit:https://www.franchiseandfunding.com/contact📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Turp Ricketts, VP of Development for Horsepower Brands, shares insights on the Blingle! franchise opportunity. 🌲 Christmas (holiday) lighting is big business. So is landscape lighting, security lighting, and event lighting. 5 takeaways Turp shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (franchise & funding insights edition): Why this opportunity is so uniqueThe enormous retention rate for holiday lightingThe investment level and potential revenueThe insights on how Blingle! will support you as a franchiseeWhat makes the ideal candidate - could this be you?This episode is brought to you by franchise & funding. 📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Bryan Butterstein shares how easy it is to get into the vending machine business. 5 takeaways Bryan shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (franchise & funding insights edition): naturals2go is the most established brand in the marketnaturals2go is technology-drivenDone-for-you initial location setupInvestment levels and revenue insights - profit marginsWhat makes the ideal candidate - could this be you?This episode is brought to you by franchise & funding.  Learn more at: naturals2go📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Josh Hoffman shares several revenue models the Groovy Hues Franchise provides. For starters,  groovier than other paint franchises.5 takeaways Josh shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (franchise & funding insights edition): A new emerging paint franchise created by Horsepower BrandsBringing scalability that Horsepower Brands proves over and overTechnology-driven on the back end and on the consumer end to help drive more salesNot your ordinary back-end support - includes marketing, bookkeeping, hiring...What makes the ideal candidate📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Franchisor Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World, breaks down the franchise investment and revenue side.  This episode is for anyone who loves cars.8 takeaways Charles shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (franchise & funding insightsedition): He packed his bags at age 21, moving from Brooklyn to Florida to pursue a dreamHow he got into his franchise business - but got bored with successHow he rediscovered his passionHe breaks down the #s you want to knowHe shares how much fun this business is (cars and family culture)He goes into detail regarding the support from the first call to opening the doorsHe reveals one more revenue channel of the tint business that's off-premise Find out if you're the ideal franchise candidateThis episode is brought to you by franchise & funding. ###📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.

Franchisor Zack Buetler is the CEO of Horsepower Brands.   Zack shares his back story overcoming bankruptcy to co-founding one of the fastest growing franchise companies in America.  Zach shares 5 takeaways from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (franchise & funding insights edition): 1.  How massive failure molded Zach's success              2.  Why competition in the market is so important3.  Why back-end support Is crucial4.  Why investing based on long-term goals matters5.  Why having a repeatable processes matterThis episode is brought to you by franchise & funding.###📖 Grab a free copy of my book, Your First Franchise, here:YourFirstFranchise.com Considering Your First Franchise, contact Ewell for a free consultation here.All Franchise Profits Podcast episodes are also featured on the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Network. Ewell Smith is the host of Franchise Profits Podcast and a certified franchise consultant.