Best Chris Midas Podcasts (2024)

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Firearms Training, Self Defense & Franchising with Wes Fox 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

Wes Fox, founder and chief tactical instructor at United Defense Tactical, discusses the importance of realistic firearms training and self-defense. Wes explains that traditional static training at shooting ranges is unrealistic and does not prepare individuals for real-life situations. He emphasizes the need for ongoing training and situational aw…

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Scaling Your Franchise Through Private Equity with Alicia Miller 45:17

3M ago45:17

45:17

In this conversation, Alicia Miller, a former multi-unit franchisee and author, discusses the role of private equity in franchising. She highlights the misconceptions around private equity and the importance of understanding their perspective when evaluating franchise systems. Miller also emphasizes the need for founders to have a clear vision and …

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33 Midas locations and Counting with Brian Beers 26:28

4M ago26:28

26:28

Brian Beers, co-owner of 33 Midas auto repair locations, shares his journey in the franchising industry. He highlights the importance of finding a franchise that aligns with your skills, goals, and personality. Brian emphasizes the need for scalability and a strong brand presence in the chosen franchise. He also discusses the significance of buildi…

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From Music to Window Cleaning with Chris Stoness 38:10

4M ago38:10

38:10

Chris Stoness, CEO of Elite Window Cleaning and Sparkle Squad, shares his journey from the music industry to the window cleaning business. He discusses the challenges he faced in the music industry and how he found a new passion in window cleaning. Chris explains the innovations in window cleaning technology and how his company has revolutionized t…

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Biggby Coffee Franchise Growth & Expansion with Tony DiPietro 28:09

5M ago28:09

28:09

In this episode, Josh Brown interviews Tony DiPietro, who oversees the emerging markets for Big B Coffee, a growing franchise in the coffee industry. They discuss the evolution of Big B Coffee, its growth and expansion, and the development of new markets. They also explore the importance of customer service and building relationships, as well as th…

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Heiress to Miller Coors Company discusses franchising 24:45

6M ago24:45

24:45

Darden Coors, heiress ofthe Miller Coors Company and CEO of Salad Collective, discusses the rise of healthy eating options and the growth of Salad Collective's brands. She explains the franchisee selection process and the importance of maintaining both corporate and franchise locations. Coors emphasizes the value of franchisee input and the benefit…

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The Melting Pot with Collin Benyo 25:59

6M ago25:59

25:59

Founded in 1975, Melting Pot has offered a unique fondue dining experience for more than 45 years. As the premier fondue restaurant franchise, Melting Pot has 94 restaurants in 31 U.S. states and Canada. Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spi…

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Pivotal Growth Partners with Casey Cooley 25:06

6M ago25:06

25:06

Pivotal Growth Partners is known for their ability to identify, prepare, and develop emerging brands into best in class growth concepts. Pivotal is deeply engaged in fostering the growth of any brand they engage with, actively contributing insights, systems and processes, expertise, and resources (both human and financial). They bring 40 years of e…

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Ask April Porter and The Infinite Franchisee 32:14

6M ago32:14

32:14

April Porter is a former award-winning, multi-unit franchisee, attorney, and creator of the Infinite FranchiseeSM mentorship program, which teaches franchisees the business intelligence, strategic thinking, leadership skills, and entrepreneur mindset to apply to the franchise model in order to reach a life of SWAG™ - Sanity, Wealth, and Gratitude™.…

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The Dog Stop with Jesse Coslov and Brett Reynolds 35:41

7M ago35:41

35:41

The Dog Stop is a dynamic company that is committed to progress. What sets them apart is that they are constantly evolving and improving their standards of quality care. They have assembled an all-star team of experts with over 100 years of collective experience in the pet care industry. The Dog Stop is the first company in the pet care industry to…

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Seven Brothers Burgers with Seek Hannemann 17:26

7M ago17:26

17:26

Joining today is Seek Hannemann, CEO of Seven Brothers Burgers. At Seven Brothers, they believe that the food industry is growing and pushing to faster, quicker, more convenient ways of how customers experience dining out. The human connection that restaurant food once had is getting buried and looked over by this constant race. They are in an effo…

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Incite Tax with Founder and CEO John Briggs 37:50

8M ago37:50

37:50

Founder of Incite Tax and the author of Profit First For Microgyms, John Briggs has a theme: "The IRS Sucks". Business owners should keep more of their money to build long-term wealth. John joins the podcast today to share how he has built an amazing team of nontraditional accountants to help combat IRS bullying. John is a man on a mission to give …

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Happinest Brands with Eric Martin 33:39

8M ago33:39

33:39

Happinest Brands has created a multi-brand platform with a focus on service concepts. Leveraging a strong leadership team, centralized systems, and over 55 years of franchising experience, they have a proven track record for lifting, growing, and developing franchises across the US and Canada. Happinest has a focus on mobile, low infrastructure, re…

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Franchise Fame with Founder and CEO Dani Peleva 28:27

9M ago28:27

28:27

Franchise Fame is a multi-award winning global franchise marketing agency. Over the years they have been nominated and have won various awards such as the Best PR & Marketing Firm by the Global Franchise for 2022, Franchise Excellence Award and European Search Awards. They work with global franchise brands some of which count more than 3000 locatio…

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Athletic Republic with CEO Charlie Graves 41:30

9M ago41:30

41:30

Charlie Graves was a world-ranked swimmer and successful professional triathlete before turning to a career in sports management, sports television and event production, and sport equipment manufacturing. He has been the CEO of Athletic Republic since 2007, when he acquired and rebranded the company, introducing new franchising, operations, busines…

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Tootl Transport with Michelle Dacy and Steve Greenbaum 30:03

10M ago30:03

30:03

Michelle Dacy has been in the special needs transportation segment for 20+ years. In 2012, she launched a non-emergency medical transportation business in Chicago to provide high-quality customer service to seniors and people with physical and cognitive challenges. Tootl provides an incredibly needed service for people of all ages and abilities. Wi…

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CertaPro Painters with Michael Stone 31:12

10M ago31:12

31:12

CertaPro Painters has been recognized as the #1 painting company franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine as a part of its annual Franchise 500 ranking. Additionally, the brand has recently made the prestigious Franchise Business Review Top 200 list for franchisee satisfaction. These recognitions come at a time of steady growth for the b…

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Clean Eatz with Don and Evonne Varady 41:33

10M ago41:33

41:33

Clean Eatz, which launched in 2011 and started franchising in 2015, was co-founded by husband-and-wife duo Don and Evonne Varady. They are heart-driven to “Change Livez” through clean, balanced food, thought-provoking education, and motivational support that inspires results. They know personal wellness is not one-size-fits-all, so they craft nutri…

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Everbowl with Alex Yeater 29:33

10M ago29:33

29:33

The Everbowl menu is centered on superfood packed bowls and smoothies highlighting acai, pitaya, matcha, blue majic, cacao and other "stuff that has been around forever™". It's fun, vibrant eateries invite diners to augment these superfoods with fruits, nuts, berries, and grains to create flavorful bowls to fuel their active lifestyles. In 2022, Al…

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Homefront Brands with CEO Jeff Dudan 29:07

11M ago29:07

29:07

Jeff Dudan is the CEO of Homefront Brands, a platform of property service franchisors as well as Chairman of Dudan Group, the capital partner to Homefront Brands and others. Dudan Group invests capital, provides expertise, and offers services that enable people to join, buy, build, or expand franchise systems. Jeff is the author of Discernment; The…

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TCP077: Creating a Global Tech Stack with Troy Hooper 35:47

11M ago35:47

35:47

Joining the show today, I am excited to have Troy Hooper, Chief Executive Officer at Hot Palette America. Troy Hooper joined Pepper Lunch as one of the three global business unit CEO’s for the brand, and oversees Pepper Lunch’s parent company in North America, Hot Palette America. Troy brings 30 years of unparalleled experience in hospitality, oper…

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Biggby Coffee with Michelle Waits 31:56

11M ago31:56

31:56

Michele Waits, a coffee industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, discusses being announced as Biggby Coffee's new CMO. Waits, who has worked with brands such as Gerber and illycaffè and worked as a VP for Starbucks for over 12 years, shares how her insights will empower the marketing team to connect with Biggby customers in a more individ…

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The Covery Wellness Spa with CVO Edward EK Navan 35:05

11M ago35:05

35:05

The definition of health and wellness has changed. We all have realized that we need to be more proactive towards our own health and wellbeing. By being more proactive we can live an active life for as long as possible, and isn’t that the point of living a longer life anyways? The Covery Wellness Spa provides non-invasive therapies designed to enha…

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Balance Grille with Prakash Karamchandani 37:03

11M ago37:03

37:03

With a refined focus on clean eating, a literal approach to menu transparency, authenticity, and a digital-first approach, Balance Grille has been turning heads throughout the fast-casual industry since 2010, solving for nearly every issue facing the restaurant arena today and instead turning them into key differentiators for the brand. Prakash Kar…

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Rush Bowls with Founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov 30:43

12M ago30:43

30:43

After 15 years of working his way up through the competitive ranks of NYC’s financial sector, Andrew Pudalov made a conscientious decision to leave his most recent position as Global Head of Fixed Income Derivative Trading at National Australia Bank to pursue an interest he felt was a virtue of higher importance. While he worked his entire adult li…

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TCP076: The Battle for Hospitality: HITEC VS The Hospitality Show 34:48

12M ago34:48

34:48

Back with us today is Managing Director of ConStrata Consulting, Mr. Toby Malbec. This episode is dedicated to the two hospitality shows that recently happened, the industry standard, HITEC, brought to you by HFTP, which was held in Toronto and the brand new Hospitality Show put on by AHLA in Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel. Both of these shows hap…

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FIT4MOM with Lisa Druxman 23:13

12M ago23:13

23:13

Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission. She is the founder of FIT4MOM, the country's largest fitness program for moms, a noted speaker, author, podcaster and powerhouse of energy. A self proclaimed idea monkey and #momboss, Lisa is passionate about helping women get out of overwhelm and in to a life of health and happiness. A well-published author, Dru…

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C Squared Advisors with Pete DiFilippo 22:42

12M ago22:42

22:42

Today’s guest is Pete DiFilippo, a principal at C Squared Advisors, a leading investment bank and advisory firm that helps multi-unit franchisees in the restaurant and retail industries maximize the value of their businesses by presenting comprehensive solutions and executing complex transactions. Prior to joining C Squared, DiFilippo served in fra…

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Phenix Salon Suites with Brian Kelley 30:10

1y ago30:10

30:10

Brian Kelley has served as the President and CEO of Phenix Salon Suites for just under four years, leading the brand toward exponential growth and success across more than 340 locations in 34 states through the U.S. and now internationally. He has over 25 years of financing, owning, operating, and developing franchise businesses all across the Unit…

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Smart Real Estate Coach with Chris Prefontaine 19:54

1y ago19:54

19:54

Chris Prefontaine is the four-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Sell With Authority for Real Estate Investors. He’s also the founder of the Wicked Smart companies and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. With over 31 years experience in real estate, Chris’s expertise ranges fr…

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TCP075: The AI Conundrum with Nabeel from Lunchbox 37:46

1y ago37:46

37:46

Joining the show today is our special guest, Nabeel, CEO and Co-Founder of Lunchbox. Nabeel was born in Bangladesh, moved to Kuwait 7 years later, and to Queens, New York 7 years after that. Nabeel began his career as the first busboy at the Bareburger flagship store in Astoria, and spent his free time devising marketing objectives for the CEO. In …

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Sip Fresh with Sharon Arthofer 25:09

1y ago25:09

25:09

From franchisee to franchisor, Sharon Arthofer knows exactly what a franchisee needs. Sharon began her career in retail and made a shift 30 years ago as the first franchisee of Wetzel’s Pretzels. She was instrumental in growing the company from one location to malls across the country. But now, she has become the franchisor of a new and emerging co…

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TCP074: Welcome to the Future of Delivery 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

Joining the show today is Aaron Hoffman, Co-Founder & Head of Strategy at DeliverThat - a white label, last-mile delivery platform focused on catering delivery and setup. Aaron and I break down what a successful delivery operation looks like for your business: best practices, process changes, considerations for success and so much more. We will als…

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United Water Restoration Group with Bob Moore 21:00

1y ago21:00

21:00

With an extensive background of 30+ years in franchising, today’s guest shares his perspective on the franchise business model and his shift from food service to restoration. Bob Moore is the Vice President of Franchise Operations for United Water Restoration Group. United Water Restoration Group (UWR) has provided water restoration services and re…

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Toastique with Founder and CEO Brianna Keefe 25:05

1y ago25:05

25:05

Today’s guest has carved out a unique lane in the food industry offering all the benefits of a typical cold juice bar but with the added micro-cafe toast concept. This puts the brand in a whole different category that reaches a much broader audience and certainly gives them a unique edge in the market. We’re talking about Toastique, with founder an…

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Griswold Home Care 29:18

1y ago29:18

29:18

Today’s guest is Michael Slupecki, CEO of Griswold Home Care. He joined Griswold in 2020 as the CEO and is responsible for leading the development, operations, and execution of their short and long-term strategies. His career in home care began in 2004 when he joined a domestic franchise home healthcare, home Hospice, and healthcare staffing compan…

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Batteries Plus 29:14

1y ago29:14

29:14

With proven success developing 26 franchise brands across multiple industries, Joe Malmuth brings over 15 years of experience, progressive thinking, motivation, and enthusiasm to the world of franchising. Known for his unique ability to seamlessly blend the art and science behind a revenue building franchise development program, Malmuth has been in…

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Unsecured Funding Source with CEO Grant Ferguson 38:48

1y ago38:48

38:48

Let’s talk about the finances of a startup. It can be daunting and a stressful consideration for entrepreneurs. Initially, there is so much spending and the revenue just isn’t there for the first several months to offset it yet. If you’ve been a business owner before, you know that the first few months can be a whirlwind of planning and bringing in…

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TCP073: The Digital Restaurant with Carl Orsbourn & Meredith Sandland 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

Joining the show today are two individuals who I am sure you have seen all over social media and at conferences if your business is restaurants and technology. Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland join the show to talk about their new book, “Delivering the Digital Restaurant; The Path to Digital Maturity.” This falls on the heels of the must have bo…

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TCP072: The Man With The Midas Touch - Chris Artinian 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

I have an unbelievable treat for you today with another industry rockstar; the man, that I have heard many times before, to have the Midas touch because he has the reputation that everything he touches turns to gold. At this point, you are saying to yourself, “who is this person.” Today, the one and only, Chris Artinian joins us to talk about techn…

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TCP071: The Metaverse 101 with Kevin Seo 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

32:04

Today, I have another special guest that I recorded while I was at MURTEC recently. Kevin Seo and I had the opportunity to present a fire chat at the show on the Metaverse 101. I thought it only fair to sit down with him and record, 1-on-1, for all of you, our thoughts on this matter and share it here on this show. Kevin is truly a superstar in thi…

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Brand Expansion with David Bloom of Capriotti’s and Wing Zone 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

It is a rare occurrence to have a leader in the franchise space that operates two distinct brands! But today, David Bloom joins me as the Chief Development and Operating Officer of two different franchises: Capriotti’s and Wing Zone. In this episode, David describes the differences and similarities of both franchises, both within the casual dining …

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TCP070: MURTEC 2023 Recap Show with Toby Malbec 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

32:58

Today, as promised, is our 2023 MURTEC recap show. It was a short two weeks ago we were gathered together at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas right in the middle of one of the best conferences I have been to in a very long time. Anybody who has listened to this show for any length of time knows that a recap show is a must for anybody who did not have a…

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TCP069: Critical KPI Tracking with Robert Peterson 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

33:40

I have to say, once again, that MURTEC was amazing in many ways. As a matter of fact, I had promised you a Toby and Skip MURTEC recap show, however, we had so many great networking opportunities and vendor discussions that we are still catching up from the show! Having said that, we WILL bring you that re-cap episode but it will have to wait anothe…

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Serotonin Centers with Eric Casaburi 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

Eric Casaburi started Retro Fitness in the heart of the 2008 recession. Experiencing unexpected and unprecedented growth during what was otherwise described as “dark” economic times, he eventually grew Retro Fitness to 150+ locations nationwide. Today, Casaburi is in the public spotlight once more as the Founder and CEO of the country's first anti-…

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TCP068: Crafting a Digital Palate with Scott Lawton of bartaco 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

For all of you that saw me speak over the past couple of days, I hope you enjoyed yourselves. You were fun and engaged audiences! Web3 and the metaverse can really stoke different thoughts and emotions in people and I had fun exploring the technology as a whole with you and hearing YOUR thoughts on where this technology is headed. It is still the w…

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TCP067: Failure is NOT an Option with Chef Robert Irvine 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

The conference season has officially kicked in and I will be seeing many of you this next week. Starting off on Sunday, I will be speaking at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York that will be held at the Javits Center. I will be talking about how technology is changing the landscape of restaurants and digging into the world o…

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Bouncing Into the Future with Launch Entertainment 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

Before the trampoline park boom in the family entertainment industry, Launch Entertainment was a really new concept. Rob Arnold, CEO of Launch Entertainment joins me today to talk about the opportunities in the family entertainment industry and how they’ve been able to stay ahead of the trend by building a robust experience for the entire family. T…

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Planning for Business Expansion: Implementing Growth Tactics to See Real Results with Miracle Method CEO Chuck Pistor 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

For many franchises, the goal is to expand. Depending on the business model, ideal locations, and finding the right people, this can be done quickly or it could be a slower process. But the most important thing is that there is a plan for business expansion and tactics in place to see the right results. Chuck Pistor, President and CEO of Miracle Me…

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How a Husband-and-Wife Duo are Teaching Leadership and Discipline Through Kid-Focused Martial Arts 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

30:37

Today’s unique franchise concept comes from husband and wife duo Shiva and James Boecker. Shiva and James are the founders of Rockstar Martial Arts and they founded the brand when they realized there was a hole in the fitness market. They set out to create a luxury concept that fostered discipline and leadership skills in kids through martial arts …

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