Eye On Franchising
Welcome to Eye on Franchising...I am your host - Lance Graulich !
I have spent over 30 years in the franchise industry... I am a Franchise broker. I have been a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, president of franchise advisory Councils, and I have even created my own brands and sold them.
Are you one of the many people that want to be your own boss? If you are, then You are in the right place!
We are your tour guide on the road to business ownership. Our services are absolutely FREE. Whether you are a 1st time boss or a serial entrepreneur, we can help you find your perfect franchise!
Each week we will speak to fascinating folks from the world of franchising. Founders, funders and franchisees will share their journey to franchise success. Franchise tips will be revealed, Myths debunked, Real stories and fun facts will be shared.
We have many franchise finance partners from which you can choose, or perhaps you are an independent business owner looking to grow & scale your business by setting up a franchise.
Either way, our team can help you! Whether you were born an entrepreneur or you are willing to learn to become one, you are in the right place.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 246
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
How Steve Sargent Earns $375K+ Profit with Auto Repair Franchise | Milex & Mr. Transmission
What happens when a laid-off pharmaceutical exec reinvents himself as an auto care franchise owner? Meet Steve Sargent, who turned a $275K investment into a $1.5M Milex & Mr. Transmission business wi…
The “Fun & Sexy” Franchise Making Millions | Sal Longo of Busy Bee Jumpers
Forget boring franchises. This is the FUN one. 🏰🎉 Bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses—and serious money.
Meet Sal Longo, the powerhouse founder of Busy Bee Jumpers. He turned a college side …
The Future of Franchising Is Here: David Owasi on AI That Never Misses a Call
Missed calls = missed money. 💸 Most franchises & home service businesses lose thousands every year because no one answers the phone. Chatbots can’t fix that. Call centers drop the ball.
Enter AI Voice…
Pool Cleaning to Profits: Mark Amery’s Puddle Pools Franchise Success Story
It’s Eye on Franchising Friday with your host, Lance Graulich! Today, I’m diving in with Mark Amery, Founder & CEO of Puddle Pools, the fast-growing pool cleaning & maintenance franchise making waves…
From Marine to Multi-Territory Franchise Owner: Matthew Sarkela’s Dryer Vent Wizard Success Story
Welcome to Franchise Envy, the series where I talk to happy, successful franchise owners living their dream life. In this episode, meet Matthew Sarkela — US Marine Corps rifle instructor turned top-p…
How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Business with ZERO Experience | Jason Santee, Storm Guard
Is roofing the most overlooked 7-figure franchise? Jason Santee, Executive Vice President from Storm Guard Roofing & Construction, joins Lance to reveal why you don’t need construction experience to…
7- Figure Home Based Outsourcing Franchise? Hear Nicole's DOXA Talent Story
Welcome to Franchise Envy Wednesday! Today’s episode features the powerhouse HR executive turned franchisee, Nicole Smith of DOXA Talent — a remote, high-margin, conscious outsourcing franchise trans…
The Tesla of Franchising? Meet Daisy, the Smart Home Tech Franchise Taking Over!
Franchise Tech Disruptor Alert! Welcome to Eye on Franchising Friday, where today’s guest is pioneering the smart home revolution through franchising and acquisition. Meet Hagan Kappler, CEO & Co-Fou…
3 Million In Revenue This Year & Net 1 million dollars With His Gotcha Covered Franchises- Here Jon's story
Looking for a low-overhead franchise with high profit margins? Wondering how to scale a business fast — even in a pandemic? In this episode of Franchise Envy, I sit down with Jon Schloesser, multi-un…
Rush Bowls CEO Reveals How to Build a Healthy Fast Food Franchise That Actually Works
In this powerful episode of Eye On Franchising, I sit down with Andrew Pudalov, the Founder & CEO of Rush Bowls, a booming fast-casual franchise redefining healthy food on the go. From Wall Street to…
How a Mother-Daughter Team Built a 7 Figure Kitchen & Bath Tune-Up Franchise
Thinking about buying a franchise? Wondering how much you can really make? Or if you can run it with family?
This Eye on Franchising Podcast episode is a must-watch for anyone exploring home services …
Success on the Spectrum: The Franchise Built From a Mother’s Pain and Purpose - The Nichole Daher Story
In today’s inspiring episode, we meet Nichole Daher, the incredible founder of Success On The Spectrum (SOS Franchising) — the first autism services franchise in the U.S..
From a mom on a mission to h…
How Former School Teachers Built a 4 Million Dollar a Year Assisting Hands Home Care Franchise
Every Wednesday, I talk to real franchisees sharing their real stories—and today’s guest is phenomenal. Meet Brittany McCleary, Assisting Hands Home Care franchisee in Texas, who went from teaching t…
The “Unsexy” Thrift Store Franchises Making Millions: Uptown Cheapskate & Kid to Kid
🔥 Ready to learn how two brothers turned "unsexy" resale into a $50 billion industry franchise opportunity? In this episode of Eye on Franchising, I'm joined by Tyler and Zach Gordon—co-CEOs of Uptow…
AlphaGraphics Franchise Owner Tells All: Startup Costs, Profit, Lessons (13+ Years Experience)
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Reed, an AlphaGraphics franchisee in Irving, Texas with over 13 years in the system. Sam went from a 26-year PepsiCo corporate career to owning his own franchise…
Inside Roof Scientist: Michael Wagner On Building A Roofing Franchise Empire
Ready to own a recession-resistant home services business? Today on Eye on Franchising, I talk to Michael Wagner, President of Roof Scientist, part of Homefront Brands, about an exciting ground-floor…
Former Cincinnati Bengal Shares His Franchise Journey with Pink Zebra Moving!
In this episode, I sit down with Drue Chrisman, a former professional athlete turned Pink Zebra Moving franchise owner. Drue owns three territories in the Ohio–Indiana–Kentucky Tri-State area, and he…
She Changed the Spray Tanning Game Forever / goGLOW Franchise Story
Ready for a glo-up in business and beauty? 💫 In this episode of Eye on Franchising, meet Melanie Richards, the CEO & founder of goGLOW, the fastest-growing spray tan and skincare franchise in the U.S…
He Owns 3 Barbershops… and He’s NOT a Barber! | ManCave for Men
Imagine going from a 9–5 job to running three barbershop franchises… without ever holding a pair of clippers. 💈 That’s the story of Ibrahim, a first-time franchisee who turned a Facebook ad into a $2…
Ship Happens: Speedy Freight Brings U.K. Logistics Franchise to U.S.
Ready to launch a home-based business in 2025? Speedy Freight is the new U.K. franchise shaking up the U.S. logistics market — and it’s built for entrepreneurs who want low overhead, high margins, an…