Ewell Smith hosts the Close The Deal Podcast. (CloseTheDeal.Com) We're talking with franchisors and entrepreneurs. 🔥 SPECIAL EPISODES: Your First Franchise Ewell interviews franchisors and franchise leaders helping to pull back the veil on franchising to help you better understand how to invest and close the deal on your first franchise. Ewell's the founder of www.YourFirstFranchise.com. As a franchise consultant he guides career professionals, corporate refuges and Veterans to fulfill their ...
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Your First Franchise! Ewell Smith is the host of YourFirstFranchise.Com Podcast interviewing franchisors and franchise leaders to guide you along your entrepreneurial journey to business ownership. Our expert guests share their insights on their brands from the franchise model itself to the start up costs to the revenue streams, support and more. 👉 👉 💪 How Franchise Fundable Are You? To find out how much franchise funding you qualify for, use our free franchise calculator at FranchiseFundabl ...
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The Real Estate Marketing Dude is a podcast for real estate agents that focuses strictly on real estate lead generation strategies that fall within 3 categories of real estate marketing. We will discuss various topics of real estate marketing including Referral Marketing, Transactional Marketing, and Cold Marketing.
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Every month, the Institute of Leadership's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by senior leaders from around the world to discuss their real-life experiences of everyday leadership practice, challenge outdated leadership practices and offer a fresh take on the issues that today's leaders face. Subscribe through any major podcast platform.
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Startup to Global Fitness Franchise - GYMGUYZ With Josh York
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Josh York shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Your First Franchise. 👉Adaptability and Innovation: Emphasize the importance of being adaptable and continually innovating in the business landscape to stay ahead of the competition and meet evolving market demands. 👉Leadership and Vision: Highlight the critical role of strong leadership and a cle…
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Inside GymGuyz Franchise Revolution W Josh York #60 Close The Deal
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Josh York, founder of GYMGUYS, shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉Adaptability and Innovation: Emphasize the importance of being adaptable and continually innovating in the business landscape to stay ahead of the competition and meet evolving market demands. 👉Leadership and Vision: High…
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Get In Person, Get More Business (ft. Greg Incardona)
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We are still talking about the market shift because it is what everyone should be talking about. The best way to survive is to nurture the personal relationships you have and that is exactly what we built Referral Sweet for. Learn More About GregBy Mike Cuevas
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Licensed In 2017, The Top EXP Team In 5 Years (ft. Avery Carl)
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Check out Avery's website.Today we are talking to Avery Carl, head of the top EXP team. Best part is it only took them 5 years.By Mike Cuevas
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Help Your Community W/ Snooze Mattress Co - Your First Franchise
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Matt Smith , founder of Snooze Mattress Company, shares how his franchise is disrupting the entire bedding industry. Matt shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉Discover how effective community engagement can exponentially boost your franchise's local presence and customer loyalty. 👉Learn t…
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Franchisee Success: Strategies from Snooze Franchise W/ Matt Smith #59 Close The Deal
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Matt Smith, founder of Snooze Mattreee Company shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉Discover how effective community engagement can exponentially boost your franchise's local presence and customer loyalty. 👉Learn the secrets to maximizing profitability by optimizing operations and leverag…
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Stand Out, Be A Shark In Turbulent Water (ft. Chrissy Grigoropoulos)
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Check out Chrissy's website.By Mike Cuevas
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Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Alex Smith, Managing Director Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, as they explore: Failure and setbacks, cultures of innovation and continuous improvement, and the balance that is needed for short-term results with long-term vision.
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Energize Your Networking Skills with Angie Weidel #58 Close The Deal
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Learn how to master the art of networking to close more deals with Angie Weidel. 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast to become a Master Networker: Personalized Referrals are Key: When asking for referrals, it's essential to share not only your business details but also your personal traits. This allows the referrer to introduc…
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Fractional Home Ownership, Is This The Future Of First Time Buying?
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Frank Rohde joins us to discuss how first time home buyers can get in the game in todays market. Check out OwnifyBy Mike Cuevas
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Investing in HVAC: How One Hour's Franchise Model Drives Big Revenue Numbers
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Chad Harrison, shares the simple formula that backs up the name of One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating Chad shares 3 takeaways on Your First Franchise: 👉 Proven Systems and Support: One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning offers a comprehensive support system, including dedicated business coaches, training academies, and marketing resources. This e…
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Bottom Line Business Basics & Branding ft. Ewell Smith
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Sometimes we all need to go back to the basics and since we are in the business of running a business, it bears repeating. Today we are gonna make sure we all understand the basics that we often take for granted. Check out Ewell's Website.By Mike Cuevas
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Unlocking Veteran Potential: Beau Higgins on Military Talent Acquisition #57 Close The Deal
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Former Commanding Officer of Camp Jejeune, Colonel Beau Higgins shares how Oplign helps Veterans transition into civilian workforce. Beau shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: Identify Your Strengths: Figure out which skills from your military service can be used in civilian jobs, like leadership and teamwork. Build Conn…
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How A Chiropractor & Designer Created A Killer Brokerage
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Today we are joined by Dionne Malush and Mike Hanlon, and they are gonna tell us about how they created one killer brokerage.By Mike Cuevas
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Military Leadership with Liz ‘Chinook Chick’ McConaghy.
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John Mark Williams is joined by Liz McConaghy, the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet, as they discuss military leadership, veteran mental health, and resilience with teamwork.
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Discover our first-ever special edition podcast. Join John Chantry and special guest Stuart Tootal as they discuss the impact of military productivity skills on the civilian workplace. Stuart Tootal, a decorated British Army veteran, transitioned to a successful career at Barclays, where he founded the Barclays Armed Forces Transition Employment an…
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It’s All About The Offer, Direct Response Advertising
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Direct Response. We are talking about marketing again because in this day and age, it is all about surviving the market. Check out Adam D'Annunzio's website.You can also reach him at 609-604-5958By Mike Cuevas
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Blend Business with Pleasure: Taste Buds Kitchen Franchise Opportunities
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Jessie Brelsford, founder of Taste Buds Kitchen, shares 3 takeaways on this episode of Your First Franchise. 👉 Passion Fuels Success: Jessi emphasizes that passion for the business and industry is essential for sustained success and growth. 👉 Engagement and Tenacity: Franchisees need to be engaged, tenacious, and willing to put in the effort to mak…
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Passion to Profit: Join the Taste Buds Kitchen Franchise Family: Jessie Brelsford #56 Close The Deal
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Jessie shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉 Passion Fuels Success: Jessi emphasizes that passion for the business and industry is essential for sustained success and growth. 👉 Engagement and Tenacity: Franchisees need to be engaged, tenacious, and willing to put in the effort to make the…
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Don't freeze. Things are changing in the Real Estate market, but now isn't the time to panic. David's WebsiteDavid's InstagramBy Mike Cuevas
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Probate Made Simple (Ft. Paul Deloughery)
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Check Out Paul's WebsiteBy Mike Cuevas
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Franchise Financing 101 (+ real estate play): Dan Pace - Your First Franchise
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Dan Pace, CEO of First Financial shares your best SBA franchise options to get started quickly. In addition, he shares how you can leverage real estate should you be looking at a physical location. Dan shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉Value Bomb 1: Leverage SBA Loans Dan highlights th…
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Franchise Financing 101 (+ real estate play) - Dan Pace #55 Close The Deal
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On this episode of Close The Deal Podcast, Dan Pace shares how to leverage real estate in your franchise financing packages. Top 3 Value Bombs: 👉Value Bomb 1: Leverage SBA Loans Ewell highlights the importance of SBA loans for franchisees, especially the Express Loans (up to $150,000, no collateral) and Dream Loans (up to $500,000, flexible terms).…
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You’re Not A Realtor, You’re A Marketer First
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Tale as old as time but if you haven't learned it yet, you need to. If you aren't marketing yourself then you are gonna struggle through this market.Jessica's ChannelJessica's InstaJessica's WebsiteBy Mike Cuevas
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The Challenges to the Hospitality Industry with Scott Brown.
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John Mark Williams is joined by Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales at Meliá Hotels International, as they discuss the challenges the hospitality industry faces, authenticity within leadership and the importance of navigating and adapting to ever-changing environments.
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Build A 7 Figure Business Helping Businesses Save Money: Dennis Schooley #54 Close The Deal
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Dennis Schooley, CEO of the Schooley Mitchell Franchise shares how you can help businesses save money while building a 7 figure business for yourself. Dennis shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Special Episode): Proven Savings Model: With our 29,000 deals, Schooley Mitchell has demonstrated an unpa…
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How To Us A.I. & Data To Sell More Houses
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AI is taking the world by storm and the real estate market is no exception. How can you utilize it to sell more houses?Check out Robert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reichrobert/By Mike Cuevas
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SEO & Podcasting Strategies for Real Estate Agents: Kris Reid #53 Close The Deal
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Kris Reid, Founder of Icons of Real Estate shares how Real Estate agents can leverage SEO and podcasting to drive more sales. Kris shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: SEO's long-term benefits: It's like planting a seed that keeps growing. Podcasting's networking magic: Building relationships that fuel business growth. …
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Cracking the Code: 78%+ Margins with Hoppin' Franchise: Rich Moyer - Your First Franchise
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Rich Moyer, CEO of Hoppin', shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): Learn the crucial steps to build a business model that consistently delivers 78%+ profit margins. Discover the key strategies that differentiate Hoppin' Franchise from its competitors and drive exceptional profitability. Unco…
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Hoppin Franchise's Secret To 78%+ Margins: Rich Moyer #52 Close The Deal
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Unveiling the Secret: How Hoppin' Franchise Achieves Margins Exceeding 78% With Their CEO Rich Moyer Rich shares 3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): Learn the crucial steps to build a business model that consistently delivers 78%+ profit margins. Discover the key strategies that differentiate Ho…
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3 Ways To Stand Out And Add Value To A Struggling Market
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Today we are talking to Kathy Byrnes about how you can stand out in today's market. Be sure to check out her website.By Mike Cuevas
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Storytelling Secrets Franchisors Must Know To Award More Franchises: Trevor Rappleye - #51 Close The Deal
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A MUST Listen For Any Franchisor Wanting to Award More Franchises Ewell Smith interviews Trevor Rappleye, CEO of Franchise Filming - we talking about the power of storytelling to close more deals. Trevor shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: 1. Authentic Storytelling: Trevor emphasizes the impact of capturing genuine fra…
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How to "Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat." In Business: Colin Campbell #50 Close The Deal
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Ewell Smith unpacks the new book Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. with the author Colin Campbell on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast Colin shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: 👉Use Franchising as your education to launch your future ventures 👉Find your “X Factor” to be successful 👉Find your mentor - leverage their …
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Business & Leadership Change with Stuart Andrews.
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Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Stuart Andrews, Executive Leadership Coach and LinkedIn Leadership Top Voice 🎙️ Stuart and John explore the key to unlocking leadership potential, effective communication, business change and more.
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Career Opportunities for Veterans: NextOp's Strategic Approach With Shelby Mounts #49 Close The Deal
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Close The Deal Podcast: Shelby Mounts on NextOp's Free Service: Helping Veterans Find Their Next Career Opportunity Shelby shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: NextOp's Mission: Propel veterans into industry careers with tailored services and job matches. Industry Expansion: NextOp widens veteran opportunities across he…
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Veterans for Veterans Franchise - VetCor - Paul Huszar - Your First Franchise
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Paul Huszar, CEO of VetCor, explains how they help transition Veterans into their own business and why franchising is such a good match for Veterans. Paul shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): VetCor’s not just restoring homes; they’re empowering veterans and making a difference in communit…
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Combat to Commerce: How Veterans Thrive in Franchising - Paul Huszar - VetCor Franchise #48 Close The Deal
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Paul Huszar, CEO of VetCor, explains why Veterans' thrive in franchising... Paul shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): VetCor’s not just restoring homes; they’re empowering veterans and making a difference in communities Vetcor's proven model helps transition Veterans from military leadersh…
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NAR Settlement- Adjust, Reposition and Brand
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Today we are talking about USP. Unique. Selling. Proposition. Memorize it because we are seeing a paradigm market shift and now that the NAR Settlement has fundamentally changed how agents are going to operate, it is time to shift. How do we do that? With a Unique Selling Proposition.By Mike Cuevas
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Make A Smart Franchise Investment In Cabinet IQ - Michael Hartel - Your First Franchise
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After earning his PhD and working as an engineer, Michael Hartel exited the corporate world to find fulfillment. You may relate? Learn how Michael's Cabinet IQ franchise evolved quickly and how that may be an opportunity for you to exit your job too. Michael shares 5 takeaways: His favorite restaurant to do business in Austin, TX Why he left his jo…
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How To Build Wealth In Real Estate W/ Joe Homebuyer Franchise - Cody Hofine - Your First Franchise
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Cody Hofine, founder of Joe Homebuyer, shares 3 streams of real estate income leveraging his proven franchise model. Cody shares 5 takeaways: How personal development boosts franchise success, impacting income and growth significantly. How strong company culture is crucial for franchise success, fostering unity, motivation, and loyalty. How success…
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Athletic Republic Franchise Improves Sports Performance - Charlie Graves - Your First Franchise
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Charlie Graves, CEO of Athletic Republic shares how you impact lives through sports training Charlie shares 5 takeaways: His favorite restaurant to do business in Park City, UT. The very unique origins of Athletic Republic How Athletic Republic has impacted over 2 million athletes The training philosophy of Athletic Republic Find out if you're a go…
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Candy Cloud Provides Sweet Franchise Profits - Alex Edwards - Your First Franchise
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Alex Edwards, Co Founder, shares the secret to Candy Cloud's success which separates it from every other food or beverage franchise concept. Alex shares 5 takeaways His favorite restaurant to do business in Rockford, Illinois. How overcoming a failed business led to Candy Cloud Strong financial insights The franchise support Candy Cloud provides Fi…
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How To Dive Into Real Estate Franchising: Cody Hofine - #47 Close The Deal
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Cody Hofine, founder of Joe Homebuyer, shares 3 streams of income with Ewell smith on how to leverage his proven franchise model? Cody shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): How personal development boosts franchise success, impacting income and growth significantly. How strong company cult…
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