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Welcome to the Franchise Frontier, the podcast where we explore the evolving franchise landscape, dive into the latest industry trends, and share actionable tools and tactics to help you build and grow your business.
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They Never Wanted to Own a Business. Then Everything Changed. (opens the original)
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Jeff spent years building teams and helping companies improve. But after experiencing layoffs and eventually having a position eliminated after helping turn a company around, something changed. Liz was on the other side. When I asked if she ever pictured herself as an entrepreneur, her answer was simple: "Never. Like never." That's what makes their story interesting. One was ready to go. One was terrified. Now they're building together. Business ownership isn't always a lifelong dream. Sometimes
He Evaluated 20 Businesses Before Choosing This One (opens the original)
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What does franchise ownership look like before the doors even open? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Josh Powell during a stage of the ownership journey we don't often get to capture: right after making the decision and while going through onboarding. Josh didn't jump into business ownership on impulse. He researched roughly 20 home-service businesses, built relationships with brokers and attorneys, and even submitted an offer to purchase an existing
From Amazon to Entrepreneurship: What It Really Takes to Build a Business (opens the original)
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What happens when you leave one of the world's biggest companies to build a business of your own? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Drew Russ, owner of Stand Strong Fencing of Charlotte, to discuss his journey from a decade at Amazon Web Services to becoming a first-time business owner. Drew shares the realities of entrepreneurship that most people never talk about, from overcoming fear and building a team to learning every part of the business before
Lets Talk Groovy (opens the original)
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What separates a good franchise from a great one? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Jeremy Morgan, CEO of Groovy Hues Painting, to discuss how the brand has evolved from an emerging franchise into one of the fastest-growing concepts in the home services industry. Jeremy shares how Groovy Hues has transformed its technology stack, embraced AI, reinvented franchisee training, and built a coaching culture focused on helping owners scale their businesses faster t
No Plan B. Just Build (opens the original)
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Thinking about owning a business? This episode is a masterclass in what really happens after you make the leap. Jeff Novak, owner of Gatsby Glass of Scottsdale, shares his journey from a successful software sales career to building one of the fastest-growing Gatsby Glass locations in the country. He opens up about the realities of startup life, hiring, leadership, customer experience, building culture, and why success comes from relentless improvement,not perfection. Whether you're exploring fra
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