Welcome to the Franchise Frontier, the podcast where we explore the evolving franchise landscape, dive into the latest industry trends, and share actionable tools and tactics to help you build and grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned franchisor, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of franchising, this is your go-to resource for insights, inspiration, and strategies to thrive.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Franchise Frontier, the podcast where we explore the evolving franchise landscape, dive into the latest industry trends, and share actionable tools and tactics to help you build and grow your business.
Recent episodes include "25 Years in Corporate. Then He Bet on Himself." (27 October 2026, 44 minutes), "They Never Wanted to Own a Business. Then Everything Changed." (29 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "He Evaluated 20 Businesses Before Choosing This One" (15 September 2026, 17 minutes).
Franchise Frontier publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes.
Booking probability for Franchise Frontier is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Franchise Frontier requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Franchise Frontier's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Franchise Frontier are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Franchise Frontier has a business audience.
Franchise Frontier is a business podcast.
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After 25 years in corporate technology, Eric Labourdette made a decision that would change his career: he became a franchise owner. Today, Eric owns Groovy Hues in Scottsdale, Arizona, and his journey into...
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Jeff spent years building teams and helping companies improve. But after experiencing layoffs and eventually having a position eliminated after helping turn a company around, something changed. Liz was on the other...
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What does franchise ownership look like before the doors even open? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Josh Powell during a stage of the ownership journey we don't often get to...
What happens when you leave one of the world's biggest companies to build a business of your own? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Drew Russ, owner of Stand Strong Fencing of...
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What separates a good franchise from a great one? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Jeremy Morgan, CEO of Groovy Hues Painting, to discuss how the brand has evolved from an emerging...
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Thinking about owning a business? This episode is a masterclass in what really happens after you make the leap. Jeff Novak, owner of Gatsby Glass of Scottsdale, shares his journey from a successful software sales career...
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What happens when you stop building someone else's dream and start building your own? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Wyatt Bigley, owner of Bumble Bee Blinds of Montclair, New...
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What happens when you leave a successful corporate career to build a business from scratch? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Carl Steinmann, owner of Varsity Zone HVAC in...
What happens when you stop looking for a backup plan and fully commit? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Michael Glassman, owner of iFoam of Southeast Denver, to discuss the...
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What if the biggest lie about business ownership… is that it's passive? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Trevor Rapoli, owner of Franchise Filming, to unpack the real highs, lows...
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Gina Harreld, Senior Director of Learning and Business Growth at BNI, to break down how networking—when done right—can become your most powerful...
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You think lawn care is simple… until you actually run the business. In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Zac Lowder, owner of Heroes Lawn Care of The Woodlands, to break down what it...
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Is business ownership really passive… or is that just what people want to believe? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with JT and Michelle Thompson,owners of Stand Strong Fencing in San...
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What happens when you decide to reinvent yourself… instead of slowing down? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave sits down with Cheryl Alker, owner of Blingle Premier Lighting of Fort Myers, Florida...
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What if you didn't have to start your business by knocking on doors… because those doors were already open? In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Derek Witt, President of...
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Chris Jenkins, owner of Stand Strong Fencing in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Chris shares the unexpected path that led him from a...
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Jeffrey Sweatt, owner of Bumble Bee Blinds of Birmingham, to talk about the moment he decided to leave corporate media behind and step into...
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Kelli Katzman and Chelsea Turner, owners of Blingle of Central Texas. From pharmaceutical sales to outdoor lighting entrepreneurs, they share...
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In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Jonathan Watts, owner of Bumble Bee Blinds of Fleming Island, to unpack his journey from corporate equipment sales to full-time business...
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On this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, host Dave Kimura speaks with Tim Disbrow, owner of Varsity Zone HVAC of North Phoenix, Arizona, chose franchise ownership because he wanted to build a business that...
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two-time NBA champion, Taylors First Baptist Church
retired lieutenant-colonel in the British Army, Craft Body Scan / Together We Scan
triply board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Osteopathic Family Medicine, Rutgers School of Nursing Francois Xavier Bagnoud Center
Founder, Fibrenew Nashville Metro
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