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Owning a franchise is a big-time investment. Empower yourself with the right research and knowledge to make it a smart and safe one. Welcome to The Franchise Scout Podcast with Grant Bullington, a long-time franchise specialist covering Western Canada. Listen as Grant interviews guests who share their expertise and insights about investing in a franchise. If you’re new to franchising, want to learn more about franchising in Canada, or you’re looking for a fresh perspective on franchising, th ...
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Fear: Breaking it down and using it to fuel your research
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How many times have you said “someday I’m going to own my own business”? But it hasn’t happened yet. Fear is often at the root. Don’t feel bad - it just means you’re normal. Instead, understand and harness it! Our guest, Mark Holland, is a clinical counselor with a lot of experience helping people through career transitions. We bring fear out into …
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Financing your franchise with Don Nicol of RBC
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed or off the rails when starting down the path to finance your franchise. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Our guest, Don Nicol of RBC is an expert on financing franchises. We cover a wide range of topics from picking your bank - and banker, to how the whole process works, how long it will take, when to start... and wh…
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Technology in the limelight. How it takes service franchises from ordinary to awesome
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Technology is the silent killer-app that makes franchise systems roar. It doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, but will surely be one of the key selling features of any franchise you might investigate. We talk tech with our guest, Nabeel Rahman from Vonigo. Hear how the magic happens with their back-end solution, helping beautifully unsexy serv…
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Sales for the non-sales people. You need customers and getting them doesn’t have to be scary.
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There is nothing more terrifying than SALES to the non-salesperson. Every business needs customers, so how will you go about picking a business that works for you? In this episode of the Franchise Scout podcast, we explore the essential topic of sales and selling. Our guest, David Hiatt, is an authority on the subject. Formerly a sales trainer fran…
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Franchisee Interview: Michael Del Pellaro
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With experience comes wisdom! We have a fireside chat with Michael Del Pellaro, a long-standing franchisee, to discuss the evolution of the owner’s role from startup lead to top operator. With almost 20 years of franchising experience under his belt, Michael shares his wisdom on things like technology changes, standing out from the competition, and…
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Who knew that a waterslide ride could land you in a pool of business ownership? We sit down with Tim Boothman, now in his 3rd year of operation with a residential services franchise. Join us as he shares his experience about getting into his franchise, breaking records and going onto acquire additional territory.…
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All part of the new master-plan… Emma left her 20+ year career in the Oil & Gas Industry to team up with her husband Dan and venture into a completely new field with their franchise. Hear their first-hand strategy on how to reach an agreement with a game-plan that leverages their individual strengths and factors personal preferences. (It’s not as e…
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Franchisor Stages of Growth with Jania Bailey
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Size matters. So does age. And so do lots of other factors that go into picking the ideal franchise system to partner with. What’s great for someone else might be a terrible choice for you. Our guest, Jania Bailey - CEO of FranNet, shares her insight as we talk about Stages of Growth and explore the range of franchisors from start-up to household b…
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Deep dive in franchise law with Blair Rebane
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Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about the legal aspects of franchising? There is no getting around the fact that legal agreements are central (and essential) in franchising. In this Franchise Scout episode, we interview Blair Rebane, a partner and franchise lawyer at the Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais. We dive deep into the legal side o…
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Accounting: what you need to know, with Bill King
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Accounting is a non-negotiable factor for every business. But it doesn’t have to be so scary (or dull). Join us in this episode of the Franchise Scout as we sit down with Bill King, CPA, CA and partner in the BDO Canada Vancouver office. We cover a lot of distance, starting with ways to eliminate fears associated with the financial part of franchis…
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Naughty or Nice. Which list do you want to be on?
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Any time you play a game, it’s nice to know the rules. Not everyone gets the fact that a quality franchisor is looking at you just as hard as you’re looking at them. Welcome to the “Naughty or Nice” episode where we take you behind the scenes in the world of Franchise Development and share the rules that every serious prospective franchisee needs t…
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Welcome to the Franchise Scout - Intro Episode
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Countless people start down the path of researching franchises. Enthusiastic at first, only to lose momentum without getting very far. The drop-off could be explained by any number of reasons, like not knowing where to start, what to look for or how to find it. Maybe they’re just overwhelmed by the array of options. Or simply lose hope after invest…
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