MasterMind Minutes by Franchise Growth Solutions

1. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

   WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORKING IN THE BUSINESS AND WORKING ON THE BUSINESS? (opens the original)

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   Are you working non-stop in your business, solving every daily problem, but unable to step away without everything falling apart? If your business can’t run without you, you don’t own a business; you own a job.In this episode of MasterMind Minutes, we sit down with Mike DeJong, author of Grow Smart, multi-business owner, and operations expert with over a decade in franchising and experience leading 1,500+ corporate locations.Mike breaks down how entrepreneurs can escape the "Operator Trap," tran

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2. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

   WHY FRANCHISING HAS BECOME THE TOP CHOICE FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS? / Masterminds Minutes 2026 (opens the original)

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   In this episode of Mastermind Minutes, Gary sits down with Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, the only franchise concept of its kind dedicated to postpartum education, support, and community for new mothers. Named to the Inc. Female Founders 500, Alex transformed a local motherhood support program into a rapidly growing national brand serving thousands of mothers across multiple states. Join us as Alex shares valuable insights on: Building and scaling a purpose-driven business w

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3. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

   HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR COMPANY CULTURE ALIVE AS YOU SCALE?/ Masterminds Minutes (opens the original)

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   In this episode of Mastermind Minutes, Gary sits down with Arif Abdulla, Vice President of Franchise Development at Nurse Next Door. With nearly 20 years of experience, Arif has played a pivotal role in growing the brand from a single location in Vancouver to more than 400 franchise locations across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.Join us as Arif shares valuable insights on: Building and scaling an international franchise system Expanding into new markets and the lessons learned

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4. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

   WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IT TAKES TO SUCCEED IN A PEOPLE-DRIVEN FRANCHISE MODEL? (opens the original)

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   "What do you believe it takes to succeed in a people-driven franchise model?" 🤔MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Topic - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.Today we are pleased to have Vinny Provenzano, CFE, on the latest episode of Mastermind Minutes, and his answer might surprise you.As the Senior Vice President of Global Franchising at Express Employment International and with over a decade of executive franchise development experience scaling major brands like Orange Leaf Frozen Yogur

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5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

   WHAT MAKES A FRANCHISOR ATTRACTIVE FOR A PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM ATTRACTIVE FOR AN INVESTMENT OR EXIT ? (opens the original)

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   MasterMind Minutes. One Guest- One Question- One Answer Today our guest is Patrick GalleherJoin Patrick Galleher, CEO & Managing Partner of Boxwood Partners, as he shares insights from more than 25 years of experience leading mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. Having advised on over 70 sell-side transactions and helped complete more than 35 franchisor transactions, Patrick brings a unique perspective on scaling businesses, attracting the right partners, and creating long-te

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