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This is the Streetwise Podcast. The official podcast of leveling up your game through franchise ownership, led by Matthew McReynolds.
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Ep 129 | Franchise Real Estate Secrets (opens the original)
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Most franchisees are choosing real estate wrong, and it can cost them months, money, and momentum. Carlie Wilmes explains how to spot the difference between flex, office, retail, and medical space before you sign the lease - and why the right broker can save you from a very expensive mistake. Carlie is the co-founder and founding partner of Reimagine Commercial Real Estate in Dallas. After 15 years in commercial real estate and 12 years focused on franchisees, she has built a business around hel
EP 128 | Faith, Family, and Building Wealth Through Franchise Ownership (opens the original)
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Franchising is one of the most misunderstood paths to wealth and Scott Thompson says most people are asking the wrong questions before they buy in. If you want to become a business owner without betting blind, this conversation shows you how to evaluate a franchise like a private equity investor and how to know whether you are truly ready to lead one. Matthew sits down with Scott Thompson, franchise consultant and founder of Your Future Franchise, to unpack the 25-year career that took him from
Ep 127 | Building Better Franchise Systems from the Inside (opens the original)
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Most franchisees kill their growth potential by overlooking one critical element—culture. Brandon Johnson, a seasoned franchise development pro with 16 years in the food and service industries, reveals how mastering culture, leadership, and a playbook can accelerate your path to owning a successful franchise. In this candid conversation, Brandon shares how his early experiences at Subway and Chick-fil-A shaped his approach to franchise growth and leadership. You'll discover: the keys to building
Ep 126| Reinventing Home Retail with Smaller, Community-Focused Franchises (opens the original)
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Most franchise systems fail to capitalize on the true potential of an integrated, community-driven approach—until now. Ron Taylor, Vice President of Franchise Development at Bed Bath & Beyond, shares an insider look at transforming a retail giant into a neighborhood powerhouse. Discover how Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitious strategy to own "all four corners of your home" could revolutionize the franchise landscape—and why understanding operational mastery, community engagement, and omni-channel syne
Ep 125 | Building Better Franchise Matches (opens the original)
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Most franchise professionals overlook an essential missing piece in their vetting process — until now. Dana DiMarino pulls back the curtain on how a revolutionary tech platform is transforming franchise candidate matching, cutting lead time, and drastically reducing burnout for developers and brokers alike. If you're tired of sifting through hundreds of brands and want to bring efficiency, accuracy, and trust into every deal, this episode is a game-changer.Dana, a seasoned franchise development
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