In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Colt Florence, Senior VP of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising. Colt shares insights into Five Star’s strategy for building a portfolio of home service brands, their approach to franchisee recruitment, and how franchisee expectations have evolved. He discusses the impact of economic trends on […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Keith McBride, a former corporate executive turned franchisee with 1-800 Packouts. Keith shares his journey from business development to owning a restoration franchise in Philadelphia, detailing how his team helps customers recover from fire, flood, or storm damage. He discusses the challenges of starting a [...]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor is joined by Andrew Pudalov, Founder of Rush Bowls. Andrew shares his journey from Wall Street to launching Rush Bowls in Boulder, Colorado, inspired by a desire for healthy, convenient meals. He discusses the brand's growth, commitment to pure ingredients, and transition into franchising. Andrew explains [...]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Steve Buors, CEO and co-founder of Reshift Media, about digital marketing strategies for franchise organizations. They discuss balancing brand consistency with local customization, the growing impact of AI on search and SEO, and best practices for attracting franchisees. Steve shares insights on using franchise portals, [...]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews David Bitan, founder of Bumble Roofing. David shares his journey building Bumble Roofing into a standout brand by focusing on “white glove” customer service, local ownership, and operational excellence—rare in the roofing industry. He discusses industry trends, the pitfalls of private equity rollups, and the […]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Brad Sutliffe, franchise owner of Mosquito Shield of Southern Delaware. Brad shares his transition from a 20-year insurance career to entrepreneurship, detailing how he and his wife researched franchising and chose Mosquito Shield for its recurring revenue, seasonality, and growth potential. He discusses building [...]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR. Heather discusses the vital role of public relations in franchising and home services, emphasizing the importance of earned media, storytelling, and media training for franchisees. She shares strategies for balancing franchisor and franchisee marketing efforts, highlights trends in [...]

Caty Witt is a multi-unit PostNet franchise owner from Bakersfield, California. She started working in the shipping and printing industry at just 17 years old and quickly discovered her passion for business ownership. After earning her bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Caty purchased her first PostNet location in 2020. Since then, she’s expanded with a [...]

Brad Schneider, President of The Growth Coach, shares insights on adaptability, leadership, and sustainable growth. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in behavioral coaching, he helps leaders and teams drive performance, reduce burnout, and navigate change with confidence across his organization and with his own clients. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn. This transcript [...]

Alex Green, Radfield Home Care's CEO and co-founder, created Radfield alongside his sister. Both Alex & Hannah grew up in their parent's care home for older people and Radfield Home Care was created as a direct extension of this family passion for quality care. Alex also had previous careers in financial services and community media. [...]

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews John Francis (Johnny Franchise), who shares his lifelong experience in franchising. Johnny discusses the industry's evolution, key challenges for franchise owners, and the importance of selecting the right franchisees and building a strong foundation before scaling. He offers practical advice for emerging brands, emphasizing careful [...]

Dawn Perry joined CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, in August 2022 as the Chief Brand Officer. In this role, she leads the company's brand strategy and marketing. With more than 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and 30+ years of marketing experience, she has a proven track record of driving lead generation [...]

Welcome to Franchise Marketing Radio, where we bring you the stories and insights from the leaders of franchising across industries. Today, we’re thrilled to have a conversation with Jen Chaney, Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and Vice President of Franchise Development at Right at Home, a leading brand in the in-home care franchise space. Jen has [...]

Namrata Yocom- Jan has worked in the senior care industry for 14 years. She started her career in Corporate America, with General Electric. Within General Electric she held many roles and positions over a decade from being a Black Belt in Quality Assurance, to being an Internal Auditor for Company and finally being part of a [...]

Bob Johnston is the chief excitement officer and chairman of the board of directors for Front Burner. He provides the strategic growth vision and oversee the team of senior leaders for the company and affiliated Melting Pot, Melting Pot Social, and Oronzo brands. Bob started when he was 14 with no ambition to be in [...]

Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at BELFOR Franchise Group, has decades of experience in the industry. He has a strong track record working in franchise sales and development leadership roles to help franchise systems grow their footprint. Doug has been an integral part of BELFOR Franchise Group's acquisition of HRI and the [...]

Ty McBride is the founder of Preservan Wood Rot Repair. He has a background deeply rooted in the home-building industry, having grown up in it. His journey began in 2001 when he started clearing home-building sites. He gradually took on various roles within the family business over the next 14 years. However, it was a [...]

Jason Markowicz is an entrepreneur passionate about fitness, franchising, and real estate. As the CEO of Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, he has successfully scaled a fitness brand into a thriving regional powerhouse in the Midwest, now focusing on nationwide expansion through strategic franchise partnerships. Jason is also the Founder of PTS Capital Partners, an investment [...]

Terri Harof has over 30 years of senior level expertise in sales & marketing and business development. She has worked with local, regional, and national businesses as well as global brands and has extensive franchise experience in the restaurant and health club sector. As Director of Franchise Development Chief Brand Believer, her responsibilities include comprehensive management of the [...]

Tiffany Hamlin is the VP of Fitness Operations & Strategic Development at World Gym, bringing over 18 years of expertise to the role. Her passion for “Changing Lives Through Fitness” has driven her success in business operations, program development, and strategic vendor relationships. Tiffany co-created STUDIOX and its specialized formats, including INCINER8 BOX and INCINER8 [...]