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.
Do you know the depth and quality of your company's talent? Did you know this may be the very thing to get you a potential partner or to have your business acquired? Today's guest, Claire Chandler, d…
Do you know how to accept or use Crypto in your business? And how much do you really know about blockchain and cryptocurrency? Our guest on this week's episode shares how a business leader can use cr…
Have you ever wondered how to make it in show business? What's the magic to get your hidden talent discovered? This week's guest, Scott Edwards, shares stories, and some secrets, behind one of the mo…
Have you ever thought about adding Government contracts into your business strategy? If you have not you will want to listen to this week's episode. Dr. Kizzy Parks shares her stories about how gover…
Have you ever lost it all? What happened? Were you able to bounce back? Today's guest, Jason Zilberbrand shares his highs and lows in building multiple businesses in the aviation industry.
The topic of culture is certainly a hot topic, but what does it mean and how do you create it? Are your company values enough? Today's guest, David Friedman answers these questions and more!
Are you in business with your spouse? How is your personal relationship? How about your business relationship? Today's guests, Kristen and Justin Deese are business partners and life partners and hav…
Have you heard of the Enneagram? If you have, how can you use it to improve your business? If not, you need to listen to this episode. Our guest today, Steph Barron Hall, is an expert on the Enneagra…
How is your physical health looking these days? Are you in tip-top shape and ready to head to the beach?
Today's guest, Walter Vendel, shares how he has grown from 1 fitness studio to more than 160 …
How are you using technology in your hiring and recruiting process? Has it changed in the last 5 years? What about the last 10 or 20 years?
Today's guest, Ira Wolfe, is a globally recognized recruiti…
Have you been thinking about starting a podcast, but didn't know where to start? We have the answer this week with our guest. Dr. Jeremy Weisz.
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Are you having fun running your business? Is your team having fun? Do you show it? Today's guest, Angela Coté shares how she makes sure her team and clients are having fun while getting things done!
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Do you have an organizational chart? When is the last time you looked at it? Chris Lalomia shares with us how this simple tool of an organizational chart made his transition from the zoo to the wild …
Do you struggle with delegating? Or maybe you don't have someone you trust to delegate tasks to? In today's episode, our guest, Lisa Zeeveld, shares her success with delegating and how to do it well.…
Have you thought about making a big career shift? Our guest today, Matt Lavinder, shares how he went from a college professor to a house flipping franchise success story. He also shares with us the d…
When is the last time you did an assessment on your company's exposure or liability areas? Today's guest, Brett Trembly, talks about The Five Danger Zones for small businesses, and really any busines…
The pandemic has talked a lot about "pivoting," but maybe we should be talking about being RESILIENT. Today's guest, Stephanie Stuckey, shares with us her ideas about resilience and what it means to …
When is the last time you were active in your industry trade association? How about the International Franchise Association? Robert Cresanti joins us today as our guest and talks about what the IFA …
Have you ever wondered how to attack investors to buy your franchise? Or how to provide an operating partner for a well-qualified investor? Today's guest, JB Bedasse talks about how his firm helps an…