Franchise Today

In this Special Edition of Franchise Today celebrating its 10th anniversary, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto reflect upon the podcast's history from its early beginnings in 2009 to its increasing popularity through 2018. Co-hosts for the past five years, Stan and Paul discuss their time together interviewing some of the leading founders and executives in franchising. To set the stage for 2019 and beyond, Stan and Paul also share some exciting news that is sure to take Franchise Today to new heights.  This segment of Franchise Today airs Wednesday January 9th at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes, and is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.     

In this segment of Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcomed as their guest, Chris Fisher, Founder & CEO of Shine Window Care and Shine Holiday Lighting. Chris shared how he followed his grandfather's advice and instead of taking a sales job, he opened a window cleaning business in Austin, Texas. In 2011, he decided to franchise the business and rebranded as Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting, and two of his longtime employees became his first franchisees. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer; she recovered, but it convinced the couple to hit pause. They handed the business to friends, went to do missionary work in Uganda for two and a half years, then returned to the U.S. (and the business) in 2014. Franchise Today airs Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes, and is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.   

In this segment of Franchise Today hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcomed back Steve Greenbaum. Now in his role as CEO of ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC, a premier provider of non-medical in-home care with nearly 200 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Steve discussed his role with The Riverside Company, ComForCare's private equity partner and how he is creating and leading a multi-brand franchise parent company with plans for expansion across the home care industry. Franchise Today airs Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

This week on Franchise Today, co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Brian Scudamore. Brian is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands and a serial entrepreneur known for pioneering the professional junk hauling industry with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Since conquering that market, Brian has gone on to apply the O2E (ordinary to exceptional) formula to the painting, moving, and home-detailing industry with WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

In this segment of Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcomed as their guest Ray Titus. In addition to serving as CEO of United Franchise Group and its affiliated companies. Mr. Titus is a life-long entrepreneur who began his career with his father, franchising legend Roy Titus, and went on to develop a group of successful brands and franchise development services. Ray discussed the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University officially kicking off its second year of enrolling college students in the program and, more importantly for listeners, the Selling Franchises Bootcamp that is happening in January 2019.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

Joining co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto this week on Franchise Today is John Fistolera, Assistant Executive Director, Corporate and External Affairs of DECA, Inc. Fistolera is responsible for developing strategic partnerships that drive DECA’s mission of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA’s strategic partners include the members of its National Advisory Board (NAB), Congressional Advisory Board (CAB) and DECA’s public affairs media partners. About DECA: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CDT / 12PM EDT with on-demand access on iTunes, and is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.   

"Franchising is still the best path available for most individuals to realize their dream of owning their own business." - Paul Pickett, Chairman #FLDCon This week on Franchise Today co-host Stan Friedman is reporting LIVE from the 20th Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta, GA. From the Exhibit Hall Stan will be interviewing conference attendees, seeking their perspective on the event, opinions on franchising today and what they forecast for the future.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

"I’m proud of how we’ve built our business, first establishing a successful company-owned operation in the Denver market and then expanding into franchising off of that strong model and foundation." - Mike Mastous, founder and president of Delta Disaster Services This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Mike Mastous, founder and president of Delta Disaster Services. Mastous discusses recent acquisition of award-winning property restoration franchise brand, Delta Disaster Services by Franchisor HRI Holdings, HRI is the parent company to the Chem-Dry® Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and N-Hance® Wood Refinishing franchise brands. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Jennifer Yiangou, Vice President of Operations and Compliance at Self Esteem Brands. Jennifer discusses the unique culture at Self Esteem Brands.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.    

“We started to get into selling a bunch of different items in retail that didn’t necessarily relate to our core product of swim lessons. Not only was it not successful, it took time and energy away from focusing on our swim lessons. As with all mistakes, it taught us an important lesson that we carry with us to this day – it is important to focus on our mission and our expertise and not get distracted by things that take us away from that.” - Jenny McCuiston, Co-founder, Goldfish Swim School This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guests, Chris and Andrew McCuiston, CEO and COO respectively of Goldfish Swim School. Chris and Andrew share how the brand has been built not just as a passion for kids or a passion for swimming… but, more a special passion for changing – even saving – lives by teaching kids to swim. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions 

"Previously, upon earning their degrees, veterinarians' options were limited to either working in a vet's office or animal hospital, or starting their own brick & mortar practice, which is tough. They're typically overworked and underpaid," Todd Giatrelis, co-founder & CEO of MVS Pet Care This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Todd Giatrelis, co-founder and CEO of MVS Pet Care, the nation’s first professional franchise network of house call veterinarians. Todd discusses how MVS Pet Care brings general wellness care, vaccinations, illness and injury care right to the customers’ doorstep, a welcome relief to the 68 percent of U.S. families that own a pet who routinely experience the anxiety of transporting their cat or dog to the vet’s office and back. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

"On the notion of values alone that’s probably one of the key drivers because, when you have a clear set of values, they can vary from company to company, I use that as a filter." - Steve Greenbaum, CEO of ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC This week on Franchise Today hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome back Steve Greenbaum. Now in his role as CEO of ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC, a premier provider of non-medical in-home care with nearly 200 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Steve discusses his role with The Riverside Company, ComForCare's private equity partner and how he is creating and leading a multi-brand franchise parent company with plans for expansion across the home care industry. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Ray Titus. In addition to serving as CEO of United Franchise Group and its affiliated companies. Mr. Titus is a life-long entrepreneur who began his career with his father, franchising legend Roy Titus, and went on to develop a group of successful brands and franchise development services. Today he discusses the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University officially kicking off its second year of enrolling college students in the program and, more importantly for listeners, the Selling Franchises Bootcamp that is happening in January 2019.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

"I love franchising because you have the ability to bring in entrepreneurs who are going to be a part of your culture and go into your system with a blue print and turn key operation so they can scale their own business and find their own success." Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ when asked, Why do you love Franchising? This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ,  the world’s first mobile fitness franchise. Josh discusses his brand's success in delivering in-home personal trainers right to clients' doors for customized one-on-one or group workouts in the privacy of clients' living rooms, backyards, or anywhere they choose. Talking about GYMGUYZ franchise opportunity, he also shares his vision to bring his convenient, customized and creative fitness franchise across the world. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored

“Even with a franchise, there are many tidy details and lessons to be learned. These things are easy to miss, and it’s important to take time and pick up a nugget or two to improve your life,” says Shannon Hudson, co-founder and CEO of 9Round. “I don’t want you to sleepwalk through life, missing all the lessons as you go. Most people are just going through the motions and doing the same thing over and over – wondering why they keep getting the same results. Make sure you’re noticing and soaking up every nugget of knowledge along the way.” This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson as their guest. Shannon is co-founder and CEO of 9Round, the world’s largest and fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise. Based on his journey from a world kickboxing champion to the founder of a worldwide brand, Shannon discusses the blood, sweat and tears of building an international fitness chain.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM C

“What we saw in Fuzzy’s was not just amazing unit economics, but an amazing culture." - Aziz Hashim, Managing Partner, NRD Capital This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest Mel Knight, Co-founder & President of Fuzzy's Taco Shop. Knight discusses how Fuzzy’s, known for a menu of Baja-style tacos with a fast-casual, counter-order service style was founded in 2001, experienced steady growth spurred by a cult-like following, eventually drawing the attention of Atlanta-based NRD Capital who acquired a 70 percent stake in the brand in 2016. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

“Since the day it came to fruition, Pilates ProWorks has stayed true to its mission in providing affordable access to high-energy, Pilates-based group fitness classes that engage the core, break the norm and foster a sense of community and camaraderie among our members,” - Oscar Sanin, founder and CEO of Pilates ProWorks This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Oscar Sanin, founder and CEO of California-based, Pilates ProWorks. Oscar shares how in 2003, he followed his doctor’s recommendation and began to practice traditional Pilates as an alternative solution to surgery for severe injuries he had sustained in a 1994 plane crash. After experiencing Pilates firsthand, he soon realized the opportunity that lay before him to lead the charge on creating a new modern fitness movement based on traditional Pilates. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Soluti

"We didn’t go green because Al Gore started talking about it. We started before he was even talking about it. We didn’t hop on the Band Wagon We are the Band Wagon." - Salomon Mishaan, President & Founder OXXO Care Cleaners This week on Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome to the show Salomon Mishaan, President & Founder of OXXO Care Cleaners, a brand offering revolutionary garment care for the same price as traditional cleaners, with added benefits, such as 24/7 ATM-style pickup and customer loyalty rewards. Salomon discusses how he came up with the idea for OXXO Care Cleaners and also personal insight into his life as an entrepreneur. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.  

“In addition to health, wellness and proper screen functionality, a trend we see today is bringing the outdoors indoors by incorporating a four seasons screened-in room with both home and commercial properties." - Scott Walker, President & CEO, Screenmobile.  Joining Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto this week is Scott Walker, president & CEO of California-based Screenmobile. Scott shares how the nation’s leading mobile residential and commercial screen service announced its strategic growth plan that stands to significantly increase the number of franchisee licenses Screenmobile projects to sign in 2018—growing its franchise presence by more than 15 percent.   Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

"It is at the core of our values to assemble a family of therapists that we can mentor as well as learn from. Together, we can offer true revolutionary care to a meaningful number of patients." - Doug Bertram, CEO & Founder, Structural Elements Joining Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto is Doug Bertram, CEO and Founder of Structural Elements, an orthopedic wellness clinic that strives to provide the highest standard of care through a contemporary business model and a proprietary treatment approach. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.