Hosted by April Porter · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 259 episodes
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Welcome to the Ask April Porter Podcast, where franchisee performance meets real-world business strategy. Hosted by April Porter—attorney, former judge, multi-unit franchisee, & leading authority on franchisee performance—this weekly show delivers actionable insights, proven growth strategies, & candid conversations with top entrepreneurs & franchise leaders. Designed for franchisees & small business owners, you’ll learn how to scale sustainably, increase profitability, and achieve SWAG: Sanity, Wealth, And Gratitude—success without sacrifice. Learn more at AskAprilPorter.com and Secretsos.com
April Porter hosts Ask April Porter Podcast, a business show with 259 episodes published.
Most franchisees don’t fail because they’re lazy-they fail because they operate with short-term fear and long-hour hustle while the business requires owner-level thinking, numbers, and consistent demand generation . In t
Jennifer and Corey Pope left long careers behind, bought a turnkey cafe in Florida, and learned business ownership the hard way-fast. In this episode of Ask April Porter , they share the real story behind building Louise
In this episode of Ask April Porter , April Porter tackles one of the biggest invisible killers of franchise growth : running an owner role with an employee identity. When the “grand opening bump” fades, many franchisees
Niching down can feel scary because it sounds like you’re shrinking your market. In reality, a clear niche makes your messaging instantly recognizable, builds authority faster, and increases conversions-because your idea
Most franchisees and small business owners experience the same trajectory: fast early growth, a rush of customers at launch, then a slow and painful plateau. The reflex is to work harder. The result is burnout, cash pres
In this heartfelt episode, April Porter welcomes K.C. Ryerson of Owl Be There Senior Placement Services to discuss the emotional and practical realities families face when navigating senior care decisions. K.C. shares he
This week on The Ask April Porter Show, April is joined by Lauren Wickerham, franchise owner of Spoiled Rotten Photography in Colorado Springs. What started as a side opportunity helping at preschool photo shoots eventua
In this episode, April Porter welcomes entrepreneur, investor, and exit strategist Steven Pivnik for a conversation about scaling businesses, identifying trends, and preparing for successful exits. Steven shares his jour
Just because your franchise is selling… doesn’t mean it’s growing the right way. In this episode, April Porter reveals a hidden issue many franchisors face: sales teams that focus on price instead of value—and how that d
Many entrepreneurs believe franchising provides everything they need to succeed. But after launch, many discover a hidden reality: there’s still a major learning curve. In this episode, April Porter and Mike DeJong discu
Most business owners already have the data they need to improve profitability—they just aren’t using it yet. In this episode, April Porter speaks with Russ Hawkins, President and CEO of Agilence, about how entrepreneurs
What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and a CFO—and when does your business actually need one? In this episode, April Porter sits down with Nate Littlewood, founder of Future Ready CFO, to break down how small busin
What does it really take to scale a business beyond the owner bottleneck? In this episode, April Porter sits down with entrepreneur, professor, and advisor Brad Poulos, who brings 40+ years of experience building compani
In this episode, April Porter interviews Glenn Poulos, serial entrepreneur and author of Sit in the Lobby. Glenn has successfully built and exited multiple companies, including Gap Wireless, which reached $80M in sales b
What happens when you combine global inspiration, entrepreneurship, and a bold idea? In this episode, April Porter sits down with Jessica and Damien, founders of Oakwell Beer Spa, to explore how they built a completely u
AI is everywhere—but most business owners still aren’t confident using it. In this episode of the Ask April Porter Podcast, April sits down with Jenna Nelson, an AI strategist and advisor who helps founders simplify grow
This week on the podcast, April sits down with Melissa Tash, founder and CEO of Spoiled Rotten Photography. Melissa didn’t start out as an entrepreneur. She’s an industrial engineer who worked in the Army, corporate Amer
AI is moving faster than most franchise systems can safely manage. Franchisees are already experimenting with public AI tools — generating marketing copy, SOPs, employee messaging, and operational content. But without gu
Do you really need $1.5 million to own a franchise? Do you need industry experience? Is it only fast food? In Part 2 of this conversation, we break down the biggest misconceptions about franchising — and explain what act
What if the only thing standing between you and business ownership… was belief? In this episode, we unpack the powerful idea that relevance creates possibility — and why seeing someone who looks like you, thinks like you
April Porter
15 appearances on this show
Steven Pivnik
1 appearance on this show
Mike DeJong
franchise owner, turnaround expert, and author · Nothing Bundt Cakes
1 appearance on this show
Russ Hawkins
President and CEO · Agilence Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Nate Littlewood
fractional CFO · Future Ready CFO
1 appearance on this show
Brad Poulos
1 appearance on this show
Glenn Poulos
co-founder, vice president, former general manager of Gap Wireless · Gap Wireless Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Jessica
Doctor of Physical Therapy · Jessica in the Kitchen
1 appearance on this show
Damien
BRIC Coordinator · Sligo Drama Circle
1 appearance on this show
Jenna Nelson
AI strategist and advisor · Her AIgency
1 appearance on this show
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