Eye On Franchising

Can you really run a $2 million business WITHOUT being there every day?

John Garretson says YES—and he proves it with Lawn Squad. In this episode of Franchise Envy, John breaks down how he scaled two …

In this episode of Eye on Franchising, I sit down with Brian Garrison, President of Wonderly Lights and powerhouse executive at Buzz Franchise Brands (Mosquito Joe, Pool Scouts, and more). We unpack …

In this episode of Franchise Envy, I sit down with Evan Dimov , the powerhouse behind Mr. Electric of Orlando, who went from getting shocked (literally) to shocking the franchise world with his succe…

I sat down with Ted Patestos — the founder of Tiger Adjusters, the first public adjusting franchise in the nation. From a $2.3M marijuana grow facility claim to launching a high-tech training center,…

This episode of Franchise Envy dives deep into:

• The risks of betting on yourself with $175K from a 401(k)
• Crushing burnout & how Kim almost sold everything
• The real life of a woman leading in a male-dom…

Wood-fired flavor meets franchise domination. In this episode of Franchise Envy, Lance Graulich talks with Calvin Freatman (CEO) and Thomas Reinhard (CFO & General Counsel) of Cascadia Pizza Co. the …

In this solo episode, I’m diving into a question I get asked all the time:
"Why do people pick that franchise?"

After speaking with hundreds of franchisees over the years, I’ve broken it down into 8 co…

Welcome to a solo masterclass with me, Lance Graulich—host of Eye On Franchising and a franchise broker who's helped hundreds escape the 9-to-5 with the right franchise.

After interviewing 200+ franch…

In this laugh-out-loud and insight-packed episode of Franchise Envy, host Lance Graulich sits down with Brian Posen, a professional performer turned thriving Painting with a Twist franchisee. You’ll …

📌 Learn why franchises are now recession-proof, COVID-proof, and even tariff-proof investment vehicles—and what that means for the future of small business ownership in America.

👇 Timestamps:
00:00 – W…

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re diving into the powerful role that mothers play in business ownership—especially in the world of franchising.

👉 From the front lines of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme to my …

Ready to skip the struggle and build wealth FAST?
I sit down with Colt Florence, SVP of Franchise Development at Five Star Franchising, to reveal:

✅ Why buying an existing business can CRUSH your dream…

I’m sitting down with Brad Hawkins, a franchisee with Floor Coverings International who went from private wealth management to owning a $2 million+ territory—all self-funded and with just a handful o…

I sat down in person at the IFA (International Franchise Association) with my friend and fraternity brother Dan Axelrod, VP and Wealth Advisor at Bernstein Private Wealth Management.

Dan works with fr…

Controversial Topic: Can you build a franchise business as a side hustle?
Real Talk: Does passion even matter when choosing the right franchise?
Franchise Secrets: Why following the system is non-negot…

Most franchisors don’t even know what a PEO is—yet they’re missing out on MASSIVE savings, HR support, and protection from liability. In this powerful live episode from the International Franchise As…

Welcome back to Franchise Envy! In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse franchisee Nina Hunter from Sarasota, Florida, who launched Voda Cleaning & Restoration — in the middle of a hurricane. Yep…

Live from the International Franchise Association, Lance Graulich sits down with Doug Flaig, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions, to unpack one of the most powerful and overlooked franchise models in t…

Meet Mr. Long Island himself — Adam Flattau — the Franchise Business Review Rock Star of the Year, and a powerhouse Senior Care Authority franchisee who's turned compassion into a half-million-dollar…

In this power-packed in-person episode of Eye on  Franchising, I sit down with Chris Connor, Founder & CEO of FMS Franchise Marketing Systems, and one of the most respected names in the franchising w…