Hosted by Mike Halpern · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 126 episodes
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Welcome to the Franchise QB podcast where we empower entrepreneurs to WIN BIG in franchising. Hosted by Mike Halpern, a 20-year franchising veteran and entrepreneur, we huddle up weekly to educate our audience about the most successful small business model ever created: Franchising. Our mission is for listeners to achieve their American Dreams as new franchise owners. Let’s get started!
Mike Halpern hosts Franchise QB, a business show with 126 episodes published.
Looking for a high-growth franchise with recurring revenue? Learn how FACE FOUNDRIÉ is scaling past 100 locations in the booming wellness industry. Episode Overview: In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike
Looking for a scalable, high-volume franchise model with zero inventory and no construction crews? Franchise QB host Mike Halpern sits down with Diana Simmons, CEO of Simply Cabinetry, to reveal how they scaled a $2M cor
Discover how tech-corporate veteran Sheetal Guttigoli scaled a multi-unit fitness franchise portfolio to a massive 4.5X EBITDA exit using AI-certified virtual assistants. If you want to learn the exact blueprint for semi
Discover why Caring Transitions is the leading low-cost franchise capitalizing on the "Silver Tsunami." Join Mike Halpern and James Stapleton to learn how you can own a recession-resistant business that provides a total
Max Emma, CEO of BooXkeeping, joins Mike Halpern to discuss how he turned a "by accident" discovery of franchising into an Entrepreneur 500-ranked system. Learn how BooXkeeping leverages AI to gain market share and why t
Looking for a low-overhead franchise that fits your lifestyle? Sophia Wastler and Allie Adamson reveal how The STARZ Program is revolutionizing children's fitness through school partnerships—all while allowing owners to
Discover how Dan Claps scaled Voda Cleaning and Restoration to 300 territories and why "slowing down" is the secret to massive franchise growth. If you are looking for a recession-resistant home service business with eli
Looking for the next big franchise opportunity? Scott Redler, co-founder of the legendary Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, reveals why he joined JRI Hospitality to scale Mokas Coffee and Eatery into a national pow
Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength, joins Mike Halpern to discuss how he scaled a boutique fitness concept into a national powerhouse. From his roots in the NFL to mastering "unit economics," Luke reveals the leaders
NASCAR veteran Brad Coleman joins Mike Halpern to discuss the evolution of Safeway Driving, a 53-year-old Texas institution. Discover a unique franchise model that combines a life-saving mission with a scalable, low-inve
Host Mike Halpern sits down with Bryan and Michael Appell to discuss the rapid expansion of Appell Line Striping. Learn how this family-grown business turned a local service into a national brand serving household names
Host Mike Halpern sits down with the founders of Accelerated Waste Solutions (AWS) to discuss their innovative "two-in-one" franchise concept. Learn how they combine junk removal via a patented app with recurring valet t
Jennifer Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man, reveals how she grew a local operation into a $187M powerhouse. This episode dives deep into the "proactive" home services model, the shift toward professional business planning in the i
Looking for a recession-proof investment? Kim Woods of Belfor Franchise Group reveals why Clear Pest Pros is the emerging brand that doesn't feel like one, backed by a global restoration giant. In this episode, Mike Halp
Stop chasing saturated markets. Learn how Heart to Home Meals is revolutionizing the $300B+ senior care industry with a low-overhead, mission-driven model that empowers seniors to stay independent. In this huddle, Mike H
Discover how JC Crawford, CEO of Front Burner Brands, is evolving The Melting Pot’s 50-year legacy for the modern investor. Learn the specific operational shifts that allowed this iconic franchise to maintain zero closur
Stop wasting your initial capital on depreciating assets. In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern sits down with Daniel Garza, COO of On The Move, to reveal how a commercial lease can be your great
Stop just selling franchises and start building a high-performance brand. In this episode of the Franchise QB Podcast, host Mike Halpern huddles with Adam Contos, the former CEO of RE/MAX and current CEO of Area 15 Ventu
How do you turn a "dusty" thrift store into a $275M international powerhouse? In this huddle, Mike Halpern sits down with Tyler and Zach Gordon, co-CEOs of Basecamp Franchising, to reveal how they are disrupting the $50
Discover how BYou Laser Clinics is disrupting the $27B US aesthetics market. Founder Irena Azaraev reveals how she scaled a 65-unit development deal by attracting multi-unit QSR investors to the world of medical lasers.
Max Emma
franchise expert and entrepreneur · Bookskeeping
1 appearance on this show
Dan Claps
CEO · VODA Cleaning and Restoration
1 appearance on this show
Scott Redler
Chief Strategic Officer · Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
1 appearance on this show
Luke Carlson
CEO and exercise physiologist · Discover Strength
1 appearance on this show
Brad Coleman
Owner and CEO · Washington, Utah police department
1 appearance on this show
Kim Woods
Business Strategist & Master Astrologer · Belfor Franchise Group
1 appearance on this show
Nick Lopez
Founder & CEO, Lime Painting · Code Three Industries
1 appearance on this show
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Franchise QB is hosted by Mike Halpern. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 126 episodes.
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