Broadcasting the Secrets of Success in Franchising - How to make money in franchising

Who is the Largest Veteran Franchise in the Nation? JDog Junk Removal Broadcast Date: December 9th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we talk to Kevin Kopa, President and COO of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling. As a part of JDog Brands, he is a proud veteran in the largest veteran franchise in the nation. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is nationally recognized for their military-inspired work ethic. They offer franchising opportunities exclusively for veterans and military family members. Join host host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising and our other hosts as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. Elizabeth Denham and Kristin talk trends for 2022 in Word on the Street. Jerry Akers talks about how he identifies the next big thing in franchising. And with a new Management Minute, Karen Kimsey-Sward gives advice on brand ambassadorship. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.  UAQASShDQ5bpyEjOKvTy

Broadcast Date: December 2nd , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

America's Largest Roofing Franchise - Honestly Jason Revere, VP of Franchise Development, Honest Abe Roofing Broadcast Date: November 18th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we talk to Jason Revere, VP of Franchise Development for Honest Abe Roofing. The largest roofing franchise in the country, we will learn how Jason and owner Kevin Newton refined the business model into a replicable system that was primed for franchising. This is also a big wee for Million Dollar Mentor, Jerry Akers as he opens his first location for The Joint and launches his book! Tune in to find out where you can find it. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

How are these things affecting your financials? - Oh My!. How are these things affecting your financials? Broadcast Date: October 28th, 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Ron Feldman of Apple Pie Capital appears this week to answer common questions related to folks wanting to open multiple units before proving their operational competence, the COVID-19 impact on operations and how if affects future capital access issues, the effect of EIDL loans on the balance sheet long term, and how the labor shortage & inflation are impacting current franchise operations. This is a meat show full of tangible and valuable information to help you in your business. Michele Rempel, Managing Partner of Westvyne will finish out our month of Causes with a segment on cause based marketing and how you can use it to improve your business. David Kagjanich and Jerry Akers bring their expertise as usual to help you navigate leadership and business management. They join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Great Clips Makes a Difference Supporting ALS Awareness Broadcast Date: October 21st , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST On this episode during our "Franchising Makes a Difference" month, we highlight Great Clips support of the ALS Association Iowa Chapter. Emily Vanni, the chapter's Director of Development comes on to help us learn more about the challenges those with ALS face, the research being done and the services they provide to support ALS patients and their families. Million Dollar Mentor, David Kajganich, helps us find strategies for success, and Jerry Akers brings his usual breadth of information about all things franchising. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

The Petrowiches Make a Difference with Ronald McDonald House Broadcast Date: October 14 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Jim Petrowich believes that once you are able, you should give back to the community that supports you. As a franchisee of Great Clips since 1995, he has grown his business to 27 locations in the Chicago area and uses it to give back to his community through fundraising and volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House. Tune in to learn more about how Jim and his wife (and now their daughter) have worked together to build their business while also prioritizing families who need support during a stressful time in their lives. David Kagjanich talks about why it takes passion to find success, and Jerry Akers reviews the Oxford study about franchise success versus business success. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Michelle Robles Broadcast Date: October 7th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we are taking the whole month to feature people and businesses in franchising who are making a difference. This week we welcome Michelle Robles of the Ms. Molly Foundation to discuss what the foundation does to help those suffering from domestic violence. The pandemic has been particularly hard on those in intimate violence situations, and the foundation needs our continued support.Tune in to learn more and find out how you can help. This week, David Kajganich brings "Fantasy or Reality" to the table, and Jerry Akers gives us the scoop on EIDL loans and what we need to know now. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Women in Franchising - Can Women Have it All? The Seasons of Success in Franchising Broadcast Date: September 30 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST On this episode, we talk with some powerful women in franchising. And the age-old question, "Can Women Have it All?" is on our minds. One of the benefits of franchising is the control you have over your career and time as a business owner. Many women experience the various seasons of life when priorities ebb and flow and business may rise and fall on the priority list. Rhonda Sanderson of Sanderson & Associates, Kelly Crompvoets - a long-time franchise force, Sam Reges - GM of great Clips and Michele Rempel talk to host Kristin Selmeczy about the seasons of life in business, family and success. It's a powerhouse of strong women you don't want to miss! Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Cassidy Ford Talks Franchise Tools of the Trade Broadcast Date: September 23 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST On this episode of the Pillars of Franchising, our Million Dollar hosts talk to Cassidy Ford, Account Director for FRM Solutions, and enterprise-level, end-to-end franchise relationships management platform. A self-proclaimed franchise nerd, Cassidy’s experience spans from launching development departments with emerging brands like How Do You Roll?—a fast-casual sushi concept featured on ABC’s Shark Tank—to working with resales and under-performing franchisees with iconic brands such as Huddle House. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they also discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. Jerry Akers will come to us live from Washington, D.C. and gives us updates on what's happening in the franchise world from a governmental point of view, and David Kajganich comes at us with his usual inspiring leadership lessons! Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

​Topic: Franchising on the Go with Smart Drinks’ Lorri Wyndham Broadcast Date: September 16 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST On this episode, Lorri Wyndham, Director of Operations at Smart Drinks tells us the story of Smart Drinks. Since 1987, Charles and Martha Levinson have brought their entrepreneurial spirit to Houston. Charles has a history of working hard for others, and this is how he built a multi-million dollar mobile model for him and his wife. Always the visionary, Martha saw an opportunity to bring her passion for healthy, homemade foods to the community with fresh fruit drinks. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Female Business Warrior & CEO of Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt. Prospect as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise and financing solution, purchasing and developing, expanding and selling your franchise and giving back to the community. Our opening segment features Laura Spaulding who is giving away a franchise territory to a Veteran. Contact franchising@spauldingdecon.com for more information. David Kagjanich discusses Influencing Greater Team Performance. Jerry Akers breaks down sub-franchising, master franchising and multi-unit operations. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4pm central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Broadcast Date: September 9th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Having had much success in the franchising arena, Dave Keil, President and COO of Franworth, founded Franchise for Good in 2020.Together with Dave, John Rotche, Founder and CEO of Franworth, embraced Franchise For Good as the company’s philanthropic division. In a similar approach to serving Franworth’s suite of boutique beauty and fitness franchise brands, John, Dave and the company’s team leverage more than 450 years of franchising experience to this initiative. Franchise for Good is able to expand nonprofit systems of all sizes and accelerate their missions and impact exponentially by using a franchise system model and  best practices. On this episode, Dave gives us the details of how this initiative works and what they hope to achieve.  Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Female Business Warrior & CEO of Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt Prospect as they talk to Dave and discuss all things franchising including how to be successful at finding a franchise and financing solution, purchasing and developing, expanding and selling your franchise and giving back to the community. David Kajganich will discuss Influencing Greater Team Performance, and Jerry Akers will discuss another great franchising tip. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

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A "Hit Man" on and Off the Field: How Doug Plank Found Success in Business and Franchising Broadcast Date:  August 26th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Doug Plank, known as one of the hardest hitting safeties in the NFL during his tenure, translated his leadership skills from the field to the boardroom. He was a multi-unit franchisee with Burger King over a 20-year period, and continues to manage the real estate for several fast food locations. He keeps his hand in franchise real estate and continues broadcasting for the NFL on national radio. Tune in to hear what he as learned and what's next for this successful athlete and businessman. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Female Business Warrior & CEO of Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt Prospect as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise and financing solution, purchasing and developing, expanding and selling your franchise and giving back to the community with our guest: Doug Plank, Former Chicago Bear and Entrepreneur David Kajganich will discuss the Challenges of Moving from Me to We. Jerry Akers will discuss Part II-Single to Multi Unit. Fred McMurray will take everyone Down the Rabbit hole with a question that has been ripped from the headlines. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

​Topic: Franchise Business Review-Importance of Data and Benchmarks Broadcast Date: August 19 , 2021 - Fixed the 8 second gap Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we have a dynamic duo in Cassidy Stillings and Emily George of Franchise Business Review. The discuss the importance of data and market research from the perspective of potential franchisees who are looking into business ownership. This information is also important to franchise systems to evaluate how they are doing in terms of achieving performance goals. Learn how they do it and why it matters. As two strong, female leaders on the rise, we will also find out how they are navigating their careers and who they look to for advice. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise and giving back to the community with our guests: Courtney Stillings and Emily George of Franchise Business Review. David Kajganich will discuss Stop the Monkey Business, and Jerry Akers will begin a three-part series on single-unit versus multi-unit ownership starting with the Challenges of Transitioning from Single-Unit Ownership to Multi-Unit ownership. Fred McMurray will take everyone Down the Rabbit hole with a question that has been ripped from the headlines. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

All For One and One For All: How Franchising Teams Impact Brand Success Broadcast Date: August 12th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This is one episode you don't want to miss! The Million Dollar Pillars Team hashes out the reality of franchise ownership and how the actions of everyone in the system from the franchisor to the franchisee and even to the celebrity spokesperson can impact the brand either positively or negatively. How do you navigate this dynamic and what responsibility do you have to the brand as a franchisee? What is the responsibility of the franchisor to stay above the fray? What can you do if problems arise? We are living in polarized times, and everyone has a voice. This can uplift your brand or bring it down. We are looking forward to a great discussion on navigating business ownership from this perspective. We would love to hear your questions, so call in during the show to 323-580-5755. Million Dollar Mentor, David Kajganich's segment will address ways to  Avoid Guaranteed Failure, and Million Dollar Mentor, Jerry Akers will discuss The Advantages of Associations within Franchises. As usual, Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne will take everyone down the rabbit hole. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Submit an application to join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program on the Pillars of Franchising website. Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com