You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a franchisee, and a franchise supplier.
Have you ever had a mental block that kept you from taking your next step to reach a goal? Or have you had the voice of doubt creep into your mind and stop you in your tracks? We know that it has for…
Have you ever heard those headlines about a big technology company getting a big investment or buyout and wondered, “How do you attract investment like that?” If you have ever wondered what some of t…
Do you remember the story about Ferdinand the Bull? Or how about Babe the Blue Ox, the companion of Paul Bunyan? These characters have made for great stories, but have you ever thought about how they…
Have you ever thought about how a non-profit might use franchising? Or how franchising can make a positive social impact in your local community, the country, or maybe the world? Our guest today, Dr.…
Are you aware of the Silent Business Killer lurking around in your business? Chances are you probably don’t, hence the name Silent Business Killer. Our guest today, Ken Wentworth, also known as Mr. …
Have you ever needed to reinvent yourself? Maybe you sold your business and are starting new, or are at a new season in your life? Or perhaps you’re franchising your business and starting in a new i…
Do you have an exit plan for your business? Is it written down and talked about on at least an annual basis? Our guest today, Michelle Seiler Tucker is the co-author of the book, “Exit Rich,” in whic…
Have you ever made a friendly wager before? Did much of anything come of it? If you're like most of us, the answer is probably nothing more than a few good laughs. In today's episode, Red Boswell sha…
Have you ever watched a great movie and weren’t quite sure why it was so great? Or have you ever seen some great advertising or marketing and bought something not even realizing you were doing it?
We…
We’re sure you have heard people talk about building a profitable business and you have probably also heard about building wealth. But, when have you heard about these topics combined to make sure yo…
You have probably heard about creating a customer experience and creating a relationship with your customer, but what does it actually mean? And, what does it look like in practice?
Well our guest t…
Have you ever failed at something only to shortly thereafter have a breakthrough moment? Or maybe you keep trying to do accomplish a goal and finally, you have that “AHA” moment?
Today’s guest, Vincen…
Do you know what piercing the corporate veil means? I’m sure you have heard this term, but what does it mean? How do you create the corporate veil and how do you protect it?
Our guest today, Nellie Ak…
Do you know who the most important employee is in your company? I bet I know who it is… If you guessed you, then you are correct! You are the most important employee at your company and today’s gues…
How do you create trust with your customers? With your staff? With your franchisees? Our guest today, Landon Eckles, shares how he and his wife, Kat, have used transparency as a guiding principle for…
Have you heard the buzz and talk about automation? About Marketing automation, sales automation, and how automation might be able to apply to your business?
Well, that is exactly what we are going to…
What is it that you want to be known for? Do you know what you want your legacy to be when it is all said and done? Our guests today, Ravi Rajcoomar and Perry Gladstone talk about creating your Momen…
When is the last time you took a vacation? A real vacation to unplug and get away? If it has been more than a year or two it has been too long. Our guest today, Sarah Groen, shares why you need to ma…
What happens if you don't wake up tomorrow? Do you have a plan for your business and what happens to your staff, your assets, and other business interests? Our guest today, Steve Goodman, gives us in…
What would you describe as being unique or different about your business? When is the last time you thought about it or even celebrated it? Today's guests, William Benson and Patrick Ductant are co-F…