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Franchise Empires

The Wolf, A Workweek Friend

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Most startups are doomed to fail. But there’s an alternative route to financial freedom for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance, and just as much profit. Franchises. Franchise Empires gives aspiring franchise owners the playbook to build a multi-unit franchise empire of their own. Every episode we hear from guests who are building their franchise empire: Franchisees who started with one unit and aren’t stopping until they get to dozens, hundreds, ...
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Perpetual

Adam Ryan, A Workweek Friend

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The world of Media is moving faster and faster. Media executives have more to process than ever before and need to know what’s working today, while keeping pulse on tomorrow. Perpetual peels back the curtain on what media executives are doing to stay at the top of their game, combined with rigorous predictions on the future. Hosted by Adam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek, the show zooms in on how executives are executing their playbooks. Guests are world-class at what they do, coming fr ...
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Just Raised

Joe Sweeny, a Workweek friend

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Venture-backed startups are springing up across the globe, but how do you keep up with what’s coming next? On Just Raised, you’ll be first to hear from the founders of those newly minted companies about the companies they’re building. Hosted by Joe Sweeny, the show dives deep into a venture-led startup, discussing the product, business model and new technology. Expect experts from the world of space commercialization (Atomos Space), rivals to the Airbnb model (Casai), and companies making re ...
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Humans of Fintech

Nicole Casperson

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The world of fintech is dominated by the same old voices, drowning out diverse founders and operators. Step forward Humans of Fintech. The podcast championing the stories of diverse leaders at the forefront of change in our industry. Hosted by Nicole Casperson, journalist and founder of the Fintech is Femme newsletter. This show shines a spotlight on those underrepresented fintech founders, zoning in on how they’re leading their companies and creating change. You’ll hear how leaders like fin ...
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Truth, Lies and Work

Leanne Elliott, MBPsS, CBP, MSc Psychology

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Want to create an enviable workplace culture where people and businesses thrive? Look no further than Truth, Lies, and Work, the award-winning, top 10 rated podcast hosted by business psychologist, Leanne Elliott, and business owner, Al Elliott. With a unique blend of theory and practice, this dynamic duo simplifies the science of people to help business owners and leaders uncover the truth about finding, keeping, and motivating great people. Joined by some of the business world’s most respe ...
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Hi, I'm Ari Lee, your friendly source of the latest Korean news/trends/culture and language! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter, Annyeong Ari, formerly known as The Legit Korean. Listen to me on every Friday, 안녕!
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Welcome to a special July interview series on Truth, Lies and Work, the award winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This month, we're doing something different to keep you entertained over the summer holidays. We're bringing you two inspiring interviews each week with people who are building remarkable organizati…
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Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the award winning psychology podcast helping you simplify the science of work. This episode is part of our special summer series where we bring you interviews with inspiring leaders twice a week throughout July. Today, we are thrilled to welcome Alexis Zahner, co-founder of Human Leaders. Alexis shares her transfor…
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It seems like anyone and their mom is ready to give you advice about franchising. But why not take advice from franchising’s greatest who successfully scaled from the bottom to the top of the industry? This week, we’re mixing it up and compiling some of the best bits of advice and wisdom from franchising’s finest minds. I’ve hand-picked some of my …
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Today, we are joined by Adrian Lomas, a professional EOS Implementer known for his work with the Traction system by Gino Wickman. Adrian shares his inspiring journey from running a highly successful marketing agency, Blue Leaf, …
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the ward-winning psychology podcast that simplifies the science of work. Hosted by Al and Leanne, this episode dives into the latest news, lively debates, and practical advice for today's workplace. Whether you're a business leader or just passionate about work culture, there's something here for you. News Roundu…
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work! The award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, we’re addressing the elephant in the room and finally asking the question that many of you, at this point, might be afraid to ask: What is a business psychologist anyway? Key Talking Points: What is a business psychol…
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the ward-winning psychology podcast that simplifies the science of work. Hosted by Al and Leanne, this episode dives into the latest news, lively debates, and practical advice for today's workplace. Whether you're a business leader or just passionate about work culture, there's something here for you. Key Talking…
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Join The Wolf as he sits down with Bron Launsby, the mastermind behind Slick City, a thriving franchise in the recreation center space. Learn the secrets behind their success, from innovative performance slides to exceptional customer experiences. Bron shares ambitious expansion plans, aiming to open up to 40 new locations by 2025, with a vision of…
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Warning: This episodes contains themes that some listeners may find challenging, including adverse mental health, sexual abuse and suicide. We have provided a list of support services below. Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies & Work. In this episode, Al and Leanne dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Ro…
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Welcome to another episode of the Truth, Lies & Work podcast, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join your hosts, business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, as they delve into the latest workplace trends, insights, and tips to help you create an amazing work environment. Segm…
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Who can forget being shuffled around to soccer games in the back seat of mom’s minivan, eagerly waiting to find out what post-game snacks awaited you at the end of your little league matchup? What if there was a franchise that could capture that same magic? The Wolf talks to Adam Geisler and John Erlandson, the co-founders of Youth Athletes United,…
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Join hosts Leanne Elliott, a Business Psychologist, and Al Elliott, a Business Owner, as they delve into a fascinating conversation with Geoff Roberts, Co-founder of Outseta. In this episode, we explore Outseta's unique compensation model, where all employees earn $210,000 per year, have flexible work schedules, and receive equity at the same rate …
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Welcome back to another episode of "Truth, Lies, and Work," the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, Leanne and Al dive into the latest trends and challenges in the workplace, explore the fascinating insights of our summer book club pick, and tackle your pressing workplace questions in the Weekl…
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How does the co-founder of beem Light Sauna think about scaling a thriving health and wellness franchise? The Wolf talks with Cynthia May, CEO and Co-Founder of beem Light Sauna, to discover her secret to scaling from 0 to 65 locations in a little over four years. Cynthia reveals her biggest challenges and successes in scaling a franchise brand, un…
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Welcome to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast dedicated to simplifying the science of work. Hosted by business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode dives into the challenges of leading a growing organisation. Today, we are joined by Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach, trusted advisor, and…
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Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month, kick off our Summer Book Club, and dive into the Weekly Workplace Surgery. Segment 1: News Roundup It's Pride Month! Celebrating self-identity, inclusivity, equality, and love. Discussing f…
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Before it became a media franchise sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken was a pop-up shop in East Los Angeles creating a line as long as the eye could see. Now it has a national cult following with investors like Drake and Usher invested in the Nashville-style chicken chain. The Wolf sits down to chat with founding franchisees, Andrew Feghali and Lawrence…
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Welcome to Episode 102 of the Truth, Lies & Work Podcast, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. In this episode, we continue on from episode 100 with five more expert tips from leading psychologists and researchers. These insights are designed to help you create a happier, more productive workplace. If you missed Part 1, make sure to catch…
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Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join Leanne Elliott, a business psychologist, and Al Elliott, a business owner, as they chat about the latest workplace news and trends, plus the world famous weekly workplace surgery. News Roundup: - Walmart’s RTO…
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Did you know when it comes to where your franchise is situated, there’s a breakfast side and a dinner side of the street? Dinesh Goswami certainly does, and with 125+ franchise locations open, including Pizza Hut, Popeye’s, , Taco Bell, and Checker’s, he knows why understanding your location is the #1 thing you can do to ensure the longevity of you…
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Welcome to Episode 100 of Truth, Lies and Work! In this special episode, we dive into five expert tips for creating a happier workplace. After 100 episodes and over 180 interviews with workplace culture experts, we've gathered some of the best insights to share with you. Join us as we explore tips from top thought leaders in workplace psychology. E…
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Welcome to This Week in Work, where dive into this week’s hot topics in the workplace, and answer your burning questions! Episode Highlights News Roundup AI in the Workplace: A Hidden Revolution? Chat GPT continues to make waves across industries, with many employees quietly integrating this tool into their work processes. A recent Forbes article h…
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What’s the latest Twitter beef with an army of minions going to war for Gas Biz Guy? Is it a joke or is there legitimate beef behind the brawl? Join The Wolf as he sits down with viral Twitter personality Gas Biz Guy (aka Chris Hellgeth), a self-made entrepreneur who turned a ten-cent cigarette sale into a $100 million-a-year gas distribution busin…
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In this episode of Truth, Lies, and Work, we get right into the fascinating world of predictive behavioural analytics with Peter Dorrington, the Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Anthrolytics. Peter explains how his groundbreaking work combines data science with behavioural science to provide insights into employee and customer behaviours. W…
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Join us for a dynamic episode of "Truth Lies and Work," where we look into the latest happenings in the world of work. LEANNE IS REMOTE THIS WEEK which means her audio isn't as good as normal. Sorry! This week, we feature a conversation with Peter Dorrington from Anthrolytics, discuss intriguing news affecting the corporate world, and tackle your p…
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How did a West Point flight school graduate become the founder of 79 optical stores across the US? Bill Noble, Pearle Vision’s largest multi-unit franchise owner, joins the pod to chat with the Wolf about his fascinating journey from sitting in the cockpit to building a nationwide franchise empire. From his early days at Harrah's Entertainment to h…
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Welcome to "The Truth, Lies, and Work" podcast, presented by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Join us, Leanne Elliott, a business psychologist, and Al Elliott, a business owner, as we delve into the science and psychology of work. Join us as Todd Davis provides a compelling look at how foundational habits can lead to a fulfilling career and life. Don’t…
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Well here it is - the latest episode of "Truth, Lies, and Work," where hosts Leanne and Al Elliott unpack the dynamics of the workplace with humour and insight. This episode dives into several hot topics, including the latest TikTok trends in therapy, Google's efficient onboarding process, and the benefits of moonlighting for employee engagement. I…
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Deb Merrill had no idea she was destined for franchise management until her brother-in-law asked if she’d be interested in running a Jimmy John’s. Realizing that stage management wasn’t the dream job she had hoped it would be, Deb left her theater career behind for the food service industry. In this candid conversation with the Wolf, Deb opens up a…
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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the Founder Story of Amelia and Lydia Miller, the dynamic sisters behind Ivee.jobs, a transformative tech platform dedicated to assisting women in re-entering the workforce after career breaks. As we navigate through their story, we uncover the challenges and societal barriers women face and explore the inno…
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NFTs, blockchain, and web3, oh my! If money never sleeps—then crypto has so much caffeine coursing through its veins, that it literally couldn't sleep even if it tried. But you still have to. So as a media company, how can you keep up with the rollercoaster ride that is crypto? Meet crypto expert Jarrod Dicker, lead partner and creator of TCG Crypt…
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Hello and welcome! If this is your first time tuning in on a Tuesday, you’re in for a treat. This is where we dive deep into the most pressing topics affecting the world of work today. Today’s Episode: Elon Musk: Visionary or Villain? We revisit the controversial figure of Elon Musk, exploring recent accusations of misleading practices at Tesla, ak…
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Drew Gressett’s sitting down with the Wolf to discuss his personal journey in the restaurant industry—from his journey founding Hat Creek Burger Company to owning 60+ Zaxby’s. Hear Hat Creek Burger Company’s humble origin story—from starting as a food truck in 2008 to now having 26 brick-and-mortar locations, Drew shares the challenges and triumphs…
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Meet the anonymous man behind the revolutionary Twitter account that’s making the automotive industry more transparent than ever before. That's right—Yossi Levi’s finally stepping out of the shadows of anonymity and sitting down with Adam to share his personal experience and insights into the automotive industry. From starting an anonymous account …
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In this week's episode of "This Week In Work," hosts Leanne and Al Elliott dive deep into the risks and rewards of workplace autonomy. Can giving too much freedom to your team backfire? We explore this with insights from a recent Inc magazine article, discussing the delicate balance between micromanagement and neglect. We debunk some of the so-call…
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You’ll never be able to operate 90+ franchises if your first franchise isn’t golden to begin with. Take it from Adam Saxton, operator of over 90+ McAlister’s Delis and co-CEO/Owner of the Saxton Group. With territories in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, Adam chats with the Wolf about his unusual philosophy for franchise expansion, including a unique o…
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This week, we dive deep into the world of high-stakes management through the lens of sports. Today's guest, Jon Smith, is not just any sports agent—he's a superagent who has navigated the careers of icons like Diego Maradona and has stories that bridge the worlds of sports, politics, and entertainment. Episode Highlights: Effective Management Techn…
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Welcome to This Week in Work, your Tuesday dose of the latest headlines, stories and challenges from the world of work in April 2024. In today's episode: The News Roundup: We talk about Red Rooster who have introduced free childcare, why McKinsey might not be the best company to work for and whether the term 'chairMAN' is outdated 60 Second Highlig…
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Join us as we ask Ben Branson-Gateley, co-founder and CEO of Charlie HR if HR is really worth investing in and we investigate the nuances of creating impactful HR systems for small businesses. Hear the compelling story of Ben's entrepreneurial spirit, from overcoming dyslexia to spearheading innovation in the HR space. Main Talking Points: Reshapin…
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Welcome to This Week in Work, your Tuesday dose of the latest headlines, stories and challenges from the world of work in April 2024. In today's episode: The News Roundup: We dive into the crucial topics of resume red flags, the secrets behind great workplaces, and how a billionaire tech mogul uses Python coding principles to shape company culture.…
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"Management is not a destination but the start of a new career path" - Dave Kline Today, we're taking a deep dive into the transformative journey from being a top performer to becoming a stellar manager. Your hosts, Leanne and Al Elliott, welcome Dave Kline, a seasoned expert in the field of management and co-founder of MGMT Accelerator, to shed li…
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Join us in this engaging episode of the Truth, Lies, and Work podcast as we dive into transformative strategies for today's dynamic workplace. From exploring the impact of personality on hiring practices to uncovering the benefits of bringing our furry friends into the stress-awareness conversation, we tackle a wide range of topics that are reshapi…
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Welcome to Part 2 of our in-depth exploration into the future of work. In this episode we dive deeper into the individual's role in adapting to and capitalising on the changes in the work landscape with the amazing Isobel Berwick, from the FT's Working It podcast. Join us next Tuesday for a special episode where we'll round up the latest workplace …
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How does the co-founder of the nation’s fastest-growing newsletter-first media company think about scaling, investing, and running a local media company? Adam sits down with Ryan Heafy, the CEO of 6AM City, to discuss the ins and outs of local media and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Ryan shares how his passion for the local economic…
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In this episode of "Truth, Lies and Work," brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosts Leanne and Al Elliott unveil the podcast's slight rebranding from "Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture" to "Truth, Lies and Work." They discusses their journey, the rationale behind the rebranding, and introduce a new episode format aimed at expanding conv…
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Buckle up because the Wolf is taking another stab at your best Twitter questions in this solo question-and-answer pod. Should you be able to negotiate a franchise agreement? If so, how much of an agreement is negotiable, or are most franchise agreements a take-it-or-leave-it proposition? Then the Wolf uncovers his #1 recommendation for back-office …
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In this episode, I talk about why South Korea is having a medical crisis that we didn't have even during the pandemic. Also, you'll learn Korean vocabulary about counting days. If you liked my podcast, ⁠⁠⁠buy me a coffee⁠⁠⁠ to support my work! It'll help me keep talking and be very much appreciated :D This podcast is an audio version of my weekly n…
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Welcome to Part 1 of our in-depth exploration into the future of work. In this episode, we dive into the transformative strategies businesses and professionals can adopt to not just survive but thrive in the ever-evolving work landscape. Join us as we discuss the implications of flexible work arrangements, the rise of remote work, and how to adapt …
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Discover the fascinating story behind FreightWaves and its founder, Craig Fuller, who scaled the niche media company into one of the most authoritative voices in the supply chain industry. Craig shares insights into the challenges of running a founder-driven business and the importance of building relationships with direct revenue. What was the pro…
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The Wolf chats with french fry master, Lucas Mitchell, a successful entrepreneur and franchisee of Five Guys, to discuss the ins and outs of scaling a franchise business. From building strong relationships with franchisees to managing shiny object syndrome, Lucas shares valuable insights and lessons learned along his journey. How did Lucas go from …
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