Hosted by Laura Rolfe · EN-US · 112 episodes
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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.
Laura Rolfe hosts Powered by Franchising, a business show with 112 episodes published.
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: wellness
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 e
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
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, Franc
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 t
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 p
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 w
Not every candidate is in the same place when they start exploring business ownership — so why do most consultants treat them like they are? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the Mint Fit™ score, an evalua
There's a reason business owners think about taxes differently — and it's not because they have a better CPA. In this episode, Laura from Mint Franchise Consultants breaks down the tax advantages of business ownership, i
What happens when a franchise consultant spends a week at two industry events back to back? A whole lot of insight — and one very full notebook. In this solo episode, I'm sharing what I discovered at the Red Rock Franchi
Why do so many professionals choose franchising instead of starting a business from scratch? In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe explores the real reasons people step into franchise ownership — and wh
What if building a successful business also meant helping people feel their best every day? In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe sits down with Dana Kupper, multi-unit franchisee with Prime IV Hydratio
In this episode of Powered by Franchising , Laura Rolfe shares some of the franchise concepts she is most excited about today — and the trends driving their growth. While the right franchise always depends on the individ
What does it really take to scale a franchise brand the right way? In this episode of Powered by Franchising , I sit down with Anthony Spagnola, Chief Development Officer at Oakscale Franchise Partners , to talk about th
Thinking about buying a franchise? Scaling into multi-unit ownership? Before you sign anything, listen to this episode. In this conversation, franchise attorney Kit Higgs of Kit Franchise Law breaks down: ✔️ What the Fra
Retail is evolving — and AI is leading the charge. In this episode of Powered by Franchising , I sit down with Rick Medina of SmartMarket Solutions to talk about the rise of intelligent, AI-powered unattended retail. Fro
In this episode of Powered by Franchising , I’m joined by Brett Ganther and John Thuringer to unpack how Purpose Brands builds an environment where franchisees don’t just open locations—they grow, thrive, and feel suppor
Discovery Day is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. In this insider episode, I share what most people aren’t told before attending their first Discovery Day—what it really is, how
Franchising with purpose hits different. In this episode of Powered by Franchising , I sit down with Nikki Kimura , Director of Franchise Development for Heroes Lawn Care —a home services franchise built on military valu
Before you ask what franchise to buy, there’s a more important question to answer: Is franchising right for you? In this episode, I walk through the five questions I ask every serious franchise candidate—before we ever t
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Powered by Franchising is hosted by Laura Rolfe. The show is categorised under business and has published 112 episodes.
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