Powered by Franchising breaks down successful business ownership utilizing the franchise model, working for yourself but not by yourself, to create financial freedom with the power to change people’s lives.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPowered by Franchising breaks down successful business ownership utilizing the franchise model, working for yourself but not by yourself, to create financial freedom with the power to change people’s lives.
Powered by Franchising is hosted by Laura Rolfe. The show has published 127 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to Fund Your Franchise: SBA Loans, 401(k) Rollovers & More | Michele Simones" (13 October 2026, 32 minutes), "What If Moving Didn’t Have to Suck? How Pink Zebra Is Disrupting an Everyday Industry" (6 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "Thinking about owning a business next year? It’s not too early to start exploring your options." (30 September 2026, 26 minutes).
Powered by Franchising publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 127 episodes.
Booking probability for Powered by Franchising is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Powered by Franchising requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Powered by Franchising's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Powered by Franchising are Call Centers & Business Support and Business & Management Consulting. Powered by Franchising has a business audience.
Laura Rolfe hosts Powered by Franchising, a business show with 127 episodes published.
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Dreaming of owning a franchise but wondering how you'll pay for it? You may have more financing options than you realize! In this episode of Powered by Franchising , host Laura Rolfe welcomes Michele Simones of Guidant...
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Moving is stressful. Moving companies aren’t exactly known for creating unforgettable customer experiences. Pink Zebra Moving wants to change that. In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe sits down with...
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One of the biggest misconceptions about business ownership is how long the process actually takes. Starting from scratch means building everything—from your legal entity, branding and marketing to technology...
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After spending 20 or 30 years building expertise, relationships, and credibility in an industry, what if you could turn all of that experience into a business of your own? On this episode of Powered by Franchising , I...
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What does it take to build a business in an industry people often don’t think about until they desperately need it? In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe sits down with Jeff Yosha of 911 Restoration to...
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Thinking about owning a business “someday”? Someday may need to start sooner than you think. Starting a company from scratch can take a year. Finding the right existing business to acquire can take months—or even years...
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Love the product. Buy the business? Not so fast. One of the biggest mistakes aspiring entrepreneurs make is assuming that a business they love as a customer will also be a business they’ll love owning. In this solo...
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What does business ownership really buy you? We often measure success by revenue, profitability and ROI. But some of the most valuable returns don't show up on a P&L: time, freedom, flexibility and choices. After...
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What does it take to turn great food into a growing franchise brand? On this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe and Kate sit down with Julie Sailers, Franchise Developer for Sourdough & Co. , to go behind...
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You've reviewed the FDD. You've talked with franchisees. You've researched the business model, investment and territory. Now it's time to meet the people behind the brand. In this episode of Powered by Franchising , I...
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The most successful franchisees have a choice. They can stop after one business… yet many don’t. Why do they keep investing? What do they see that others miss? At a recent franchise conference, I heard from experienced...
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Not every entrepreneur sets out to build a franchise—but Ty McBride saw an opportunity to transform a specialized home service into a scalable national brand. In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Ty shares the...
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What does it take to build one of the fastest-growing home services franchise platforms in North America? In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe sits down with Scott Sutton, Chief Development Officer at...
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In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe sits down with Kristie Kalinowski, VP of Development with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to explore one of the fastest-growing sectors in franchising...
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Youth sports aren't just about scoring points—they're about building confidence, character, and future leaders. Join me as I welcome Aaron Locks, Founder & CEO of National Academy of Athletics, for a conversation about...
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What does it take to truly understand franchising from every angle? John Flanders has lived it. He's started businesses from scratch, bought existing ones, franchised a concept, and now—as Founder & President of Karpata...
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What does a t-ball game in 2004 have to do with a growing national franchise? Everything. On this episode of Powered by Franchising, we sit down with Sophia Wastler, Founder of The STARZ Program, and Allie Adamson...
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After 29 years in the corporate world, my dear friend David Moore decided it was time to bet on himself — and build something that lasts for his family. 🦍 In this episode of Powered by Franchising, Dave opens up about...
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If you've spent any time researching small business acquisition, you've heard the pitch: baby boomers are retiring, they're selling their businesses for pennies on the dollar, and laundromats and car washes are the new...
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Most franchise candidates walk right past one of the most resilient, recurring-revenue business models in the industry — and that's exactly the problem Vicktoria Healy is here to solve. In this episode, Laura sits down...
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