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!
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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.
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Hear how Leslie Bottesch became a Franchisee of Hounds Town. After retiring from a career in teaching and selling her school, she knew she wanted her next chapter to involve animals—particularly dogs…
Founder and CEO of Face Foundrie Michele Henry knew at a very young age she wanted to be an entrepreneur. Michele started PRIMP, a cheap chic boutique, and grew it to eight brick-and-mortar locations…
Hear how Phil Campbell , Franchisee of Skedaddle, found his perfect match with Skedaddle through the help of a dedicated franchise broker. A personal experience with a squirrel infestation sparked t…
As an experienced franchise owner, I am dedicated to helping others succeed in franchising. With hundreds of trusted franchise options, I share some personal favorites, emphasizing that while these m…
Hear how Dan Hermansen, multi-unit owner of Footprints Floors, highlights the benefits of franchise ownership, emphasizing the support of being in business "for yourself but not by yourself." He prai…
Josh Skolnick, Chairman of Horsepower Brands, talks about the 9 different brands represented by Horsepower Brands which happen to be in the home service space. He talks about how there is little to …
Jef Flournoy, Brand President of Mosquito Squad, and Jason Henshaw, Franchise Development Manager talk about the power and support that comes along with being in a franchise system and how they got i…
Need more flexibility in your career? Lindsay Junk, President of YogaSix, emphasizes the inclusivity and accessibility of yoga, highlighting its low-impact nature that allows individuals of any age a…
Are you a busy entrepreneur that wants to get into shape but doesn’t know where to begin? Richard Politano, Founder of Championship Muscle, has been in the game for over 40 years, winning competition…
John Gelastopoulos, CEO of Broken Yolk Cafe, offers advice to independent restaurant owners considering franchising. He emphasizes the importance of building strong systems, maintaining high-quality …
Rob Palmer has been a part of the lawn care industry for over a decade, launching his own Ohio-based lawn care company, WeedPro, back in 2001. His long-term success caught the attention of Authority …
Ryan Parsons, CEO of Evive Brands, describes how he and his brother started a company called "Brothers That Just Do Gutters," initially operating as a single location with their brother handling all …
Brien Gearin is a partner and podcast host at Millionaire University and a successful digital marketing agency owner helping small businesses dominate with local SEO and online advertising. Brien di…
Mark Janasik is the Co-Founder of Southern Grounds & Co, an award-winning coffeehouse that reimagines vibrant, healthy communities. He discusses Southern Grounds’ journey into franchising, starting w…
David Ogman, Wealth Advisor with Fortuna Wealth | Raymond James. David discusses the appeal of owning a franchise business, highlighting the benefits of a proven business model and consistent cash fl…
Jessi Walter Brelsford is the Founder & CEO of Taste Buds Kitchen. Working on Wall Street, Jessi was looking for a way to combine her passions for food, family and fun. She hosted her first cupcake m…
Josh Minturn serves as the VP of Franchise Development for Outdoor & Emerging Brands, a group of 7 franchised business models at Authority Brands and Larry Amos is the President at DoodyCalls.
Josh a…
Renowned for creating award-winning restaurant concepts, Chris Tripoli has lent his expertise to projects across the US and internationally. He teaches courses on restaurant operations for the Small …