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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WOLF | Hungry for life è il lifestyle program dedicato ad una community che vive di passioni. Interviste, podcast ed esperienze esclusive al passo con i tempi. Un ecosistema pensato per chi ha voglia di scoprire i retroscena su moda, musica, tendenze e stile. Vantaggi dedicati a viaggi, energia, entertainment e sport. Una sola anima dai mille volti, quelli dei nostri protagonisti. #WOLF #HYPE #hungryforlife I messaggi contenuti negli episodi hanno finalità informativa e non promozionale. Fol ...
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The True Players Podcast - Clipps & Drew break down the NBA and Hoop Culture. Tune in for educated, unique commentary from two hosts that love listening to the sounds of their own voices. The Follow Through will feature guests from all facets of life... Passion is Priceless, find yours!
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Games, films, books, music, feeling hungry and opening the fridge looking for a slice of your favourite cake… All of these have one thing in common: stories. Hello everyone and welcome to my writing podcast! I’m Antonino (or Anthony, if it sounds easier) and, as you can guess, I’m not a native English speaker. I’m also a writer and editor, which means I have my own unique slice of language challenges to overcome. If you can bear listening to my weird accent, I will offer you guys insights in ...
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S10 E5: How F45 Training's Unique Fitness Concept Became a Global Phenomenon
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Ever wondered what it takes to stand out in a saturated niche like health and fitness? Tune in as The Wolf chats with Tom Dowd and Janina Czado, the dynamic duo behind F45 Training's exciting transformation and the birth of their new brands, FS8 and VAURA. They're shaking up the fitness world with a clever hub and spoke model but not without the hi…
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S10 E4: Watch Out Crumbl— Because THIS is Dessert’s Next Big Franchise
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The Wolf’s bringing it back to another solo episode, and this time he’s got all of Twitter wondering why he’s been MIA for so long. He explains where he’s been all this time, and how his game-changing franchising platform, Krokit has been keeping him busy these past few months. Plus, remember how the Wolf called out Nothing Bundt Cakes as an import…
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S10 E3: Beyond the Headset: The Sandbox VR Journey
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Who’s the brains behind one of the world’s most cutting-edge VR franchises? Step into the immersive world of Sandbox VR with The Wolf and its Founder/CEO, Steve Zhao. Steve explains how Sandbox VR revolutionized the entertainment industry by combining technology, community, and an incredible VR experience. From their state-of-the-art AI and compute…
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7/31/24 Clipps & Drew return from their break to discuss team USA's run in the Paris Olympics including Steve Kerr's line-up conundrum, Joel Embiid's reception from French fans, and the globalization basketball. Clipps shares his thoughts from his trip to Las Vegas to check out NBA summer league including the stand out performances from Reed Sheppa…
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S10 E2: The 3 Most Interesting Franchises of 2024
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The Wolf’s reaching into the listener mailbag and answering some of your most pressing franchise questions for this special edition episode. What are the top three franchises he’s keeping his eye on this year? NGL but… the answers might shock you (no hype cycle or fad brands in this list)! And speaking of hype cycles, what are some major red flags …
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S10 E1: Navigating Motherhood: How New Mom School Prepares Moms for Postpartum Life, with Alexandra Spitz
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Nothing will change after the baby comes… right? Err— not exactly, folks. But what if there was a class out there that could explain everything new moms should expect after the expecting period ends? From teething to nursing to working remotely and everything in between (why do baby heads always smell so good anyway?), discover how New Mom School h…
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Tips from the Top: Expert Franchise Insights
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Why take advice from just anyone when you can hear it from the best in the biz? From the master of locations, Dinesh Goswami, to the mad genius behind the cult sensation, Dave’s Hot Chicken, we’ve had so many master-level franchisors on the podcast this year, that I just had to share some of their hottest insights. So, I compiled the best advice an…
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7/11/24 Clipps & Drew discuss the Team USA "Revengers" as they ramp up for the upcoming Olympics including Kawhi Leonard's removal, Derrick White's addition and Jaylen Brown's omission - all while Cooper Flagg steals the show. The boys breakdown more of the top free agent signings and contract extensions including LeBron's extension with the Lakers…
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Tips from the Top: Franchising’s Best Advice
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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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7/2/24 Clipps & Drew react to Paul George's decision to sign with the 76ers and Klay Thompson signing with the Mavs. The boys also discuss the Lakers officially hiring JJ Redick as the head coach and drafting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the draft. Drew breaks down the rest of the big moves that have taken place including newsworthy contract …
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S9 E10: How Slick City Became an Adventure Park on Steroids
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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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6/19/24 Clipps & Drew congratulate the Boston Celtics on winning the NBA Finals and share their takeaways from the series for both the Celtics and Mavs. The boys react to the Pistons firing Monty Williams after just 1 season as head coach before taking a look back at some of the key moments over the course of the entire season. Learn more about you…
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S9 E9: 130 Units in 60 Months: Inside Soccer Stars’ Booming Franchise Model
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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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6/11/24 Clipps & Drew discuss the first two games of the NBA finals as the Celtics win both games heading back to Dallas - including Kyrie Irving's struggles, the impact of Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday, and another potential injury concern for Kristaps Porzingis. The boys react to Dan Hurley turning down the chance to become the Lakers head coach …
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S9 E8: Unpacking beem Light Sauna’s Formula to Success
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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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6/5/24 Clipps & Drew fully breakdown the upcoming NBA Finals match-up between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks including the impacts of Luka Doncic & Kristaps Porzingis. The boys discuss the Lakers potentially hiring JJ Redick as the head coach, the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, and the new TV series "Clipped." Learn more abou…
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S9 E7: How Checkers & Dave’s Hot Chicken Became a National Cult Obsession
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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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5/30/24 Clipps & Drew take a moment to mourn and remember the legend Bill Walton. The boys discuss the Celtics sweeping the Pacers after Tyrese Haliburton re-injured his hamstring & the Mavs getting out to a surprising 3-1 lead against the TWolves behind incredible games from both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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S9 E6: How Dinesh Goswami Acquired 125+ Pizza Huts, Popeye’s, and Taco Bells
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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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5/21/24 Clipps & Drew analyze the TWolves comeback victory in game 7 against the Nuggets, the Mavs last second win in game 6 to finish off the Thunder, and preview the match-up in the Western Conference Finals. The boys welcome back Boston Ben to hear his thoughts on the Celtics playoff run, the Eastern Conference Finals match-up against the Pacers…
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S9 E5: Mobile Station Mogul: Gas Biz Guy on the Future of the Gas Industry
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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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5/15/24 Clipps & Drew react to the Nuggets turning the tables on the TWolves as they win 3-straight to take the lead in the series behind incredible performances from newly minted 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The boys applaud Jalen Brunson, Tom Thibodeau, and the Knicks for their endless effort & energy against the Pacers, envy the Celtics path to the …
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S9 E4: The Visionary Leader Behind Pearle Vision's Eyewear Empire, with Bill Noble
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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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5/7/24 Clipps & Drew acknowledge the end of the Clippers season and the firing of the Lakers coaching staff as both teams have major questions heading into the off-season. The boys breakdown the TWolves dominating the Nuggets and winning the first two games of the series behind great team performances and historic output from Anthony Edwards. Clipp…
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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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4/30/24 Clipps & Drew react to Jamal Murray closing the series against the Lakers with another dagger & predict what might happen for the Lakers in the off-season. The boys discuss the TWolves sweeping the Suns and how the Suns can possibly improve the team for next season. Clipps & Drew share their thoughts on the Clippers and Mavs match up as Jam…
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S9 E2: The King of Chicken and Beef: How Drew Gressett Opened 80+ Zaxby’s and Hat Creek Locations
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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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4/24/24 Clipps & Drew review all of the playoff action thus far including the Mavs game 2 win to tie the series with the Clippers despite Kawhi Leonard's return to action, the Suns struggling to score against the T'Wolves, and the chaotic ending of game 2 in the Knicks & 76ers series. The boys also analyze the Pacers performance in game 2 to tie th…
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S9 E1: How Adam Saxton Turned McAlister’s Deli Into an Unstoppable Franchise Beast
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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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4/18/24 Clipps & Drew breakdown all of the play-in games including the Lakers & 76ers taking the 7-seeds, the Warriors falling to the Kings, and Bulls holding off the Heat. The boys share their predictions for the every first round match-up before discussing the punishment dealt out to Jontay Porter and Blake Griffin's retirement. Learn more about …
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4/12/24 Clipps & Drew start with updates on the Clippers as their first round match-up with the Mavericks gets locked in and the Lakers as they continue to push for the 8-seed with only two games left of the regular season. The boys discuss how the Bucks will move forward after the injury to Giannis & the potential landing spot for Bronny James. Cl…
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4/4/24 Clipps & Drew discuss the crazy game between the Knicks & Spurs which saw Jalen Bruson drop 61 points in a losing effort with Victor Wenbanyama putting up 40 points and 20 rebounds. The boys try to talk about Devin Book's third 50 point game against the Pelicans but the conversation gets hijacked by a full Billy-Crystal-like technical fouls …
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3/29/24 Clipps & Drew breakdown the NBA's hottest team Houston Rockets as they make a push to get into the play-in seeds behind great performances from Jalen Green. The boys share their opinions on Jontay Porter's gambling allegations and how the NBA will handle the situation. Clipps & Drew give updates on the Lakers after a big 2-OT win over the B…
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S8 E10: Listener Mailbag: Negotiating Franchise Agreements, Back Office Solutions, & the Nashville Chicken Wars
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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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3/22/24 Clipps & Drew react to Anthony Edwards' incredible dunk over John Collins and try to put his dunking ability into historical perspective. The boys applaud Zion Williamson's weight loss leading to a great run of recent games and discuss the impact of Brandon Ingram's injury for the Pelicans moving forward. Clipps & Drew give updates on the C…
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S8 E9: How Lucas Mitchell Bought 20 Five Guy’s With Just $700k
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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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3/14/24 Clipps & Drew discuss Drew's trip to NYC including his visit to MSG to watch the Knicks take on the 76ers. The boys react to Kawhi Leonard's surprise exit from the stadium in the 2nd quarter of the game against the T'Wolves leading to another Clippers collapse. Clipps & Drew are confused about the spelling errors on Kobe Bryant's statue and…
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S8 E8: Stretching the Limits: The Rise of StretchLab, with Steve Hitzemann
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Loosen up. Literally. StretchLab is the Austin-based company helping others to increase performance and decrease joint pain. The Wolf chats with owner Steve Hitzemann about the fast-growing franchise’s rapid ascent to success. How did Steve dare to dream of a business model based on nothing more than stretching? Hear how Steve made the impossible p…
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3/6/24 Clipps & Drew discuss LeBron passing another historic milestone reaching 40,000 points and reflect on his remarkable career. The boys react to Russell Westbrook's injury and debate how the Clippers will finish the season. Clipps & Drew talk about the leading candidates for the coach of the year award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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WOLF by Fedez - Episodio 16 - Carlo Cracco: Racconti di una Vita tra Arte e Cucina
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Nel sedicesimo episodio del podcast WOLF - Storie che Contano Fedez intervista Carlo Cracco.Nel corso della puntata Carlo Cracco ripercorre i momenti più salienti della sua attività imprenditoriale raccontando anche come ha influito la sua carriera televisiva. Ha parlato dei suoi nuovi ristoranti e dei progetti all’attivo.Vai su https://wolfhungryf…
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S8 E7: A Bundt Cake Franchise With ~$300k In Profits?!
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The Wolf’s taking a break from his normal podcasting format to break down the latest in franchising news this week. Is Orange Theory’s acquisition by Self Esteem Brands a good thing or a sign of impending doom? With Orange Theory’s numbers diminishing since the initial insanity of their boom, could this spell disaster or is it a shrewd business mov…
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2/29/24 Clipps & Drew breakdown the very last game between the Clippers and Lakers while both teams occupy crypto.com arena in which LeBron James led the Lakers to a massive come from behind victory. The boys discuss the Clippers organizational rebrand from the logo to the jerseys and even the mascot. Clipps & Drew touch on the need for defensive c…
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2/22/24 Clipps & Drew discuss what's wrong with the NBA All-star activities and brainstorm how to fix it. The boys go around the NBA to check in with the most important teams as they head towards the playoffs including the Cavs, Knicks, Thunder, and Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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WOLF by Fedez - Episodio 15 - L’incredibile storia di Olivier Francois - Parte 2
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Intervista registrata a Dicembre 2023.Nel quattordicesimo e nel quindicesimo episodio del podcast WOLF - Storie che Contano Fedez intervista Olivier Francois.La passione per la musica, la sua casa discografica e la carriera nel settore automobilistico: dai primi passi nel mondo della vendita delle macchine fino a CEO di Fiat e Abarth, DS Automobile…
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WOLF by Fedez - Episodio 14 - L’incredibile storia di Olivier Francois - Parte 1
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Intervista registrata a Dicembre 2023.Nel quattordicesimo e nel quindicesimo episodio del podcast WOLF - Storie che Contano Fedez intervista Olivier Francois.La passione per la musica, la sua casa discografica e la carriera nel settore automobilistico: dai primi passi nel mondo della vendita delle macchine fino a CEO di Fiat e Abarth, DS Automobile…
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S8 E5: Listener Mailbag: Your Hottest Franchising Questions Answered
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The Wolf is breaking it down solo for this special Q&A session, where he’s answering your most burning questions about the world of franchising. What are the different strategies and considerations involved in owning one to two locations versus four to five locations? Are home services and non-brick-and-mortar franchises the place to hedge your fra…
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2/15/24 Clipps & Drew breakdown the current status of the Clippers and Lakers heading into the All-Star break including the comeback win for the Clippers over the Warriors and the Lakers acquiring Spencer Dinwiddie. The boys react to Isaiah Stewart punching Drew Eubanks before the Pistons faced the Suns and share their picks for All-Star 3-point co…
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S8 E4: The Hand and Stone Massage Franchise Who Has Built a $80m/year Empire
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Eric Danver is the man who’s owned 100+ franchise locations over the course of his impressive career, including 58 Hand and Stone locations and 53 Philadelphia-based Papa John’s. He chats with the Wolf about his storied franchise career and the new challenges and opportunities the business presents in an ever-changing landscape. From his humble beg…
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2/9/24 Clipps & Drew breakdown all of the moves on NBA trade deadline day including the Knicks, Mavs, Bucks, and Suns pushing for championship contention. The boys also discuss the Lakers, Clippers, and other teams that decided not to make any moves. Clipps & Drew share their thoughts on Kobe Bryant's statue unveiling at "the house that Kobe built.…
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S8 E3: When a Fad Turns into Failure: How to Defeat the Franchise Hype Cycle, with Dru Capenito
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Everyone wants to be the next Crumbl. But let’s face it—not every new and hot franchise can be the next Crumbl. Fads aren't always bad. But sometimes they can spell failure. So how can you protect yourself against becoming the next franchise fad failure? The Wolf chats with friend of the podcast and franchise consultant, Dru Carpenito about the fra…
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