Best Doug Sauer Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Rob Palmer, Founder and President of Lawn Squad with Authority Brands 33:21

16d ago33:21

33:21

In this episode, I talk with Rob Palmer, who is the Founder and Brand President of Lawn Squad. His business was acquired in April of 2023 by Authority Brands. Rob started the original brand in early 2001 in Northeast Ohio and built it up to multiple locations in Ohio before they were acquired by Authority Brands and started to franchise their brand…

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Starting A Sales Career 10:23

26d ago10:23

10:23

Product knowledge is crucial when starting a sales career for several key reasons: Building Credibility and Trust: Customers are more likely to trust and buy from sales professionals who demonstrate a deep understanding of the product. Knowledgeable salespeople can answer questions confidently and provide detailed information, which builds credibil…

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Interview with Tim Conn, Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

In this episode, I talk with Tim Conn, Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He shares his story about how he got into commercial janitorial services while he was still in high school and why he ultimately decided to franchise their business concept around the country. He shares lessons he has l…

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Interview with Steve Hart, CEO of Property Management Inc (PMI) in Lehi, Utah 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

In this episode, I talk with Steve Hart, who is the founder and CEO of Property Management Inc (PMI) based in Lehi, Utah. Steve and his partner Christopher Layton started PMI in 2008 and today have over 425 franchise locations around the United States and a few international locations. Steve shares his story about how they got started in property m…

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Interview with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands in Huntersville, North Carolina. Jeff talks about how he got into franchising and lessons he has learned about how to help franchisees get off to a great start over the past thirty years in multiple brands. He also details about their five franchise brands (Window Hero, Top Rail Fence…

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Interview with Paul Flick, Founder and President of Premium Service Brands on New Innovations that are Benefitting Franchise Partners 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and traini…

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Interview with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of FRIOS Gourmet Pops 28:43

4M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode, I talk with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of FRIOS Gourmet Pops, about how he became a franchisee of FRIOS and then ended up buying out the franchisor. He talks about lessons he has learned from becoming a franchisor, how he supports his franchisees, the benefits of the FRIOS franchise opportunity, and how their organization has grown so rapi…

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Interview with David Sauers, Founder and Co-Owner of Royal Restrooms 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

In this episode, I talk with David Sauers, Founder and Co-Owner of Royal Restrooms about their unique franchise concept that has been in business for over twenty years. He shares his story about how they got started, lessons they've learned as they've grown across the country, some of his favorite experiences and memories as the brand has grown, an…

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Interview with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

In this episode, I talk with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp. Devan and his wife Morgan have build a remarkable franchise business located in 41 states with over 400 franchisees in 550 territories around the country. Devan shares their story about how they got started, how they grew their business so…

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Interview with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

In this episode, I talk with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group about their numerous brands in the home restoration and home services industries. Doug shares how Belfor got started, how he became involved, why they're growing so quickly, and why the future is so bright in their market niche across…

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Interview with Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree Schools, on Their Remarkable Growth and Vision for the Future 32:24

5M ago32:24

32:24

In this episode, Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree Schools, returns to the Best Franchise Brands podcast to talk about their recent growth and how their vision and strategic growth plan is attracting new franchise partners as they are growing now and into the future. Richie shares his philosophy on personal development and why growing people both big…

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Interview with Jeff Salter, CEO of Caring Senior Service and Jeff Bevis, COO of Caring Senior Service in San Antonio, Texas 40:49

5M ago40:49

40:49

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Salter, who is the CEO of Caring Senior Service and Jeff Bevis, who is the COO of Caring Senior Service, about their experiences in the home health care market over the past 34 years that they have been in business (and in franchising since 2003). They share how they individually got started, how they got together,…

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Interview with Dan Collins, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Stretch Zone 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

In this episode, I talk with Dan Collins, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Stretch Zone about their founder Jorden Gold, their concept and what is attracting franchisees to start a business with them, their incredible growth in recent years, and how they train and help franchisees to succeed.…

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Interview with Courtney Harmon, President of Emerging Brands (bluefrog Plumbing + Drain® and Softroc®) 30:07

6M ago30:07

30:07

In this episode, I talk with Courtney Harmon who is the President of Emerging Brands, and in particular the two brands that they currently offer - bluefrog Plumbing + Drain® and Softroc®, which is a premier provider of poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing solutions in the United States. Courtney shares her story about how she got involved in fra…

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Interview with Roger Martin, CEO of Thrive More Brands (RockBox Fitness and beem Light Sauna) 45:17

6M ago45:17

45:17

In this episode, I talk with Roger Martin, who is the CEO of Thrive More Brands about their brands RockBox Fitness, beem Light Sauna, and Leverage Nutrition. Roger shares his story about how he exited corporate America and got involved in the franchising industry and he and his partners have grown the Thrive More Brands family over the past several…

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Interview with Ben Crosbie, CEO of The DRIPBaR Vitamin Therapy Franchise 26:32

6M ago26:32

26:32

In this episode, I talk with Ben Crosbie, CEO of The DRIPBaR IV Vitamin Therapy, about his background in franchising and how he became affiliated with The DRIPBaR. He also shares why he feels they've been growing so quickly since they started franchising in 2019 with their unique concept. The DRIPBaR provides an extensive menu of IV drip cocktails …

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Interview with Doug Schadle, CEO of Rhino 7 Franchise Sales and Development 40:55

6M ago40:55

40:55

In this episode, I talk with Doug Schadle, CEO of Rhino 7 about the currently ten brands that they represent: Fetch! (Pet Care), Yardsweepers, Furry Land, Playful Pack, QC Kinetix, Door Renew, Spray Foam Genie, Silicoat Roofing, and 76 Fence. Doug shares his story about how he and his partner John Cohen, Jr. got started, how they decide which emerg…

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Interview with Michael Moorhouse, President of Mosquito Shield 29:46

7M ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, I talk with Michael Moorhouse, President of Mosquito Shield about the origin of their brand in 2001, their acquisition by Five Star Franchising, what makes their brand unique, and why they've grown to over 360+ franchise locations with 120+ owners around the country.

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Interview with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds (The Powerwashing Professionals) 38:24

7M ago38:24

38:24

In this episode, I talk with Aaron Harper, who is the CEO of Rolling Suds about how they got started over three decades ago (with founders Brian Wendling, Sr. and Brian Wendling, Jr.) and their start in franchising in early 2023. Aaron shares his journey in franchising, how he became affiliated with Rolling Suds, his vision for the future, what he …

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Interview with Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World® 31:17

7M ago31:17

31:17

In this episode, we talk with Charles Bonfiglio, who is the CEO of about his entrance into franchising, how he started Tint World®, his vision for the future, and what he is most excited about developing in his franchise today. Charles was initially part of a well-known international auto repair franchise and built several locations before he decid…

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Interview with Paul Linenberg, President of Gotcha Covered Franchise 27:58

7M ago27:58

27:58

In this episode, I talk with Paul Linenberg, President of Gotcha Covered about their window covering franchise, how it got started, and how they've grown over the past several years to be a leader in their industry space. Paul also shares the benefits that franchisees enjoy as they are a part of the Five Star Franchising operational family.…

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Interview with Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-PACKOUTS 31:14

8M ago31:14

31:14

In this episode, I talk with Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-PACKOUTS about their franchise which specializes in the contents restoration industry when a disaster happens. They have a consistent and professional process ito help homeowners and business owners store and clean the contents of their properties that have been affected by disasters. S…

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Interview with Mike Minitelli, Senior Vice President of Business Development with Benetrends Financial 33:50

8M ago33:50

33:50

In this episode, I talk with Mike Minitelli, Senior Vice President of Business Development with Benetrends Financial about 401k rollovers, SBA loans, and all of the types of financing that are available to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start or scale a business.

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Interview with Ben Gergis and Dominic Hesano of DRYmedic Restoration Franchise 35:18

8M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, I talk with Ben Gergis, who is the co-founder of DRYmedic and currently the VP of Operations and Integration at Authority Brands, and Dominic Hesano, who is the Franchise Development Manager at DRYmedic, about the opportunity available to franchisees who want to get into the restoration business. When a disaster occurs, homeowners …

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Interview with Heidi Morrissey, President and CEO of Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up Franchises 33:11

8M ago33:11

33:11

In this episode, I interview Heidi Morrissey, President and CEO of the Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up franchise brands. Kitchen Tune-Up was founded in 1988 by Heidi's father and she joined him in 2003. In 2020, they launched their 2nd brand, Bath Tune-Up. In 2021, they joined Home Franchise Concepts as their 5th & 6th brands. Heidi shares her sto…

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Interview with David Graham, Founder and CEO of Valhallan Esports Training with FranchiCzar 31:04

9M ago31:04

31:04

In this episode, we talk with David Graham, who is the founder and CEO, of the Valhallan Esports Training franchise with the FranchiCzar group. David shares his story about how he started his franchise, why they've been experiencing such remarkable growth, and the opportunity available to those who want to get into Esports training space.…

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Interview with Henrique Chimenes De Melo of Formah Brazilian Beauty 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

In this episode, we talk wtih Henrique Chemines De Melo of Formah Brazilian Beauty about their franchise that originally started in Brazil and is now taking off with locations in the United States. Henrique shares his story about how he started his franchise and details the opportunities available to those who decide to join the Formah Beauty franc…

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My Thoughts On The Army Recruiting Command Transformation 18:18

10M ago18:18

18:18

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Interview with Danessa Itaya, President of Bio-One Franchise (Five Star Brands) 33:04

10M ago33:04

33:04

In this episode, we talk with Danessa Itaya, President of Bio-One, about their unique business model with Five Star Franchise Brands. Danessa shares details about the business model, unique experiences she and other franchisees have had, and the valuable service that franchisees provide to the community for clean up of biological materials from a v…

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Interview with Roxanne Conrad, President of 360 Painting Franchise 35:18

11M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, we talk with Roxanne Conrad, President of 360 Painting (which is part of the Premium Service Brands family of franchise brands). Roxanne worked in corporate America for 15 years prior to starting her own 360 Painting franchise with Premium Service Brands and later opened a second location. She recently became the President of 360 P…

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Paul Flick, President and Founder of Premium Service Brands, Returns to Discuss Kid's Lift, Nesto, and More 23:35

12M ago23:35

23:35

In this episode, Paul Flick, President and Founder of Premium Service Brands, returns to discuss Kid's Lift, Nesto, and more new initiatives that are exciting franchise partners and franchise candidates.By James Butler

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Interview with Jay Shah, Founder and CEO of Marigold Academy 38:27

1y ago38:27

38:27

In this episode, I talk with Jay Shah, who is the founder and CEO of Marigold Academy with his wife Kruti. They founded the Marigold Academy in 2023. Jay shares his story about how he got into early childhood education and why he and his wife decided to open a school and eventually start franchising. Jay holds an Electrical & Computer Engineering d…

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Interview with Jason Sant, Founder and CEO of Team Up Athletics 36:30

1y ago36:30

36:30

In this episode, I talk with Jason Sant, who is the founder and CEO of the Team Up Athletics franchise about how he got into the sports apparel business and decided to offer franchises. He shares how they currently help new franchisees succeed, how the discovery process works for the Team Up Athletics franchise, and shares his optimism and exciteme…

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Interview with Bary El Yacoubi, Co-Founder and CEO of Send Me a Pro Franchise 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

In this episode, I talk with Bary El Yacoubi, who is the co-founder and CEO of the Send Me a Pro franchise. Bary and his brother started the Send Me a Trainer franchise and over time have transitioned it into offering multiple professional services delivered to an individual's home. Bary shares his story about how he got started in franchising and …

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What's Worse Than Losing? (5 Answers With Solutions) 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

The book from James Clear, you can get here. Here are five things that can be considered worse than losing: Not trying at all: Not attempting something due to fear of failure or rejection can lead to a lifetime of regret and unfulfilled potential. The feeling of not trying at all can be more damaging than losing, as it can lead to a sense of stagna…

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Interview with Scott Oakley, CEO and Co-Founder of Homekeepr Franchise 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

In this episode, I talk with Scott Oakley, CEO and co-founder of the Homekeepr franchise about how he got his start in franchising and the AI tools that he has helped to develop and acquire over the years to provide an exciting franchise opportunity for realtors, brokers, title companies, and insurance agencies. These tools help real estate profess…

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Interview with James and Shiva Boecker of RockStar Martial Arts Franchise 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

In this episode, I talk with James and Shiva Boecker of RockStar Martial Arts franchise about how they got their start and the benefits of their franchise brand for new franchisees. They share insights about how their business has grown and the incredible systems and processes they've established after years in the martial arts business and the uni…

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How To Start Getting Fit with Gym Owner, Doug Sauer 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Doug Sauer is a former professional fighter who has personally trained athletes that would later go on to fight in the UFC. He is also a former gym owner outside of St. Louis, which is where we met. His insights on getting started with fitness are incredibly helpful. As a gym owner for well over 10 years, he knows a thing or two about new gym membe…

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Interview with Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Franchising 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

32:03

In this episode, I talk with Scott Abbott, who is the CEO of Five Star Franchising about their start with the FIve Star Painting brand (which was sold to Neighborly) and how they've grown to represent seven brands (Bio-One), Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Pronexis, 1-800-PACKOUTS, 1-800-TEXTILES, and Mosquito Shield). Scott shares his ph…

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Interview with Paul English, President of Refresh Renovations Franchise 28:16

1+ y ago28:16

28:16

In this episode, we talk with Paul English, President of Refresh Renovations, which originated in New Zealand and Australia and has now spread to the United Kingdom and the United States. Paul shares the story of how Refresh Renovations got started, the benefits of the franchise brand, and why entrepreneurs are finding the home renovation business …

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Interview with Josh York, CEO and Founder of GYMGUYZ Franchise 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

22:02

In this episode, I talk with Josh York, CEO and Founder of GYMGUYZ about how he started his franchise in his parent's living room and has grown it into one of the largest in-home workout and personal training brands in the world with locations offering personal training in over 1,000 cities in the United States. Josh started the GYMGUYZ business in…

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Interview with Paul Hanson, President of Epcon Communities Franchise 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

28:23

In this episode, we talk with Paul Hanson, President of Epcon Communities, a franchise that specializes in building 55+ communities. This franchise is an ideal fit for custom home builders who want to scale their business bigger and have the support to select the best sites with designs and floor plans that have been proven to be best-sellers in ma…

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Interview with Paul Flick, President and Founder of Premium Service Brands 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

27:48

In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, the president and founder of Premium Service Brands in Charlottesville, Virginia. Paul discusses how he got started in franchising, what differentiates his nine brands within the Premium Service Brands family, and shares details about their discovery and training processes. With over 1,100 franchise partners…

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Interview with Shazad Ali and Saima Khan, Founders of Cheeky Monkeys 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

32:48

In this episode, I talk with Cheeky Monkeys founders Shazad Ali and Saima Khan about how they started their brand in the UAE and how it is now expanding across the world. They share their story, the appeal of their brand, how their discovery process works, and what new franchise partners experience as they launch their new Cheeky Monkeys locations.…

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Interview with Aaron Cash, President and Co-Founder of Garage Living 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

34:01

In this episode, I talk with Aaron Cash, who is the President and Co-Founder of Garage Living. He shares their origin story and how they've expanded and grown through franchising. He also shares details about the remarkable work that they do in "transforming garages from the floor up", their discovery process, and their ideal candidate. He shares d…

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Interview with Bob Lewis, President and Founder of Closet and Storage Concepts 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

38:12

In this episode, I talk with Bob Lewis, who is founder and president of Closet and Storage Concepts about the start of his business in 1987 and how they started franchising in 2000. We also talk about their acquisition of More Space Place in 2013 as well as the opportunities available for franchisees today. Closet and Storage Concepts designs, sell…

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Ask Yourself: Why Do I Exist? 16:50

1+ y ago16:50

16:50

Patrick Morley, author of "Man in the Mirror", prompts us to ask, "why do I exist?" Have you ever done that? Get your journal, listen to the episode and start asking yourself some hard questions. I think you'll be happy with the end result. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluecollarconsultinggroup/message…

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Interview with Alyssa Wilson-Corcione of Science Made Fun (Hi Tech Hi Touch) Franchise 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

In this episode, I talk with Director of Brand Management Alyssa Wilson-Corcione of the Science Made Fun (Hi Tech Hi Touch) Franchise about their education franchise and the benefits of working with schools to provide scientific discovery opportunities for children. Hi Tech Hi Touch started in 1992 and started franchising the Science Made Fun franc…

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Interview with Dave Pazgan, Former President of Kidokinetics 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

38:39

In this episode, I talk with Dave Pazgan, former President of the Kidokinetics franchise. Dave talks about their business model, why they are experiencing tremendous growth, and specifics about the marketing and opportunity within the Kidokinetics franchise family. Kidokinetics offers fun, high-energy sports and fitness classes to boys and girls of…

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Interview with Jesse Johnstone, President of Fibrenew 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, I talk with Jesse Johnstone, who is the President of Fibrenew. Fibrenew has been offering franchises for over three decades, and now has 300 franchise locations and 375 technicians across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia who provide expert restoration of leather, plastic, and vinyl wherever it’s found. …

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