gbullington@frannet.com, Author at Franchise Scout

How many times have you said “someday I’m going to own my own business“? But it hasn’t happened yet. Fear is often at the root. Don’t feel bad – it just means you’re normal. Instead, understand and harness it! Our guest, Mark Holland, is a clinical counselor with a lot of experience helping people through…

Technology is the silent killer-app that makes franchise systems roar. It doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, but will surely be one of the key selling features of any franchise you might investigate. We talk tech with our guest, Nabeel Rahman from Vonigo. Hear how the magic happens with their back-end solution, helping beautifully…

There is nothing more terrifying than SALES to the non-salesperson. Every business needs customers, so how will you go about picking a business that works for you? In this episode of the Franchise Scout podcast, we explore the essential topic of sales and selling. Our guest, David Hiatt, is an authority on the subject.…

All part of the new master-plan… Emma left her 20+ year career in the Oil & Gas Industry to team up with her husband Dan and venture into a completely new field with their franchise. Hear their first-hand strategy on how to reach an agreement with a game-plan that leverages their individual strengths and factors…

Who knew that a waterslide ride could land you in a pool of business ownership? We sit down with Tim Boothman, now in his 3rd year of operation with a residential services franchise. Join us as he shares his experience about getting into his franchise, breaking records and going onto acquire additional territory.

With experience comes wisdom! We have a fireside chat with Michael Del Pellaro, a long-standing franchisee, to discuss the evolution of the owner’s role from startup lead to top operator. With almost 20 years of franchising experience under his belt, Michael shares his wisdom on things like technology changes, standing out from the competition,…

Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about the legal aspects of franchising? There is no getting around the fact that legal agreements are central (and essential) in franchising. In this Franchise Scout episode, we interview Blair Rebane, a partner and franchise lawyer at the Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais. We dive deep into the legal…

Accounting is a non-negotiable factor for every business. But it doesn’t have to be so scary (or dull). Join us in this episode of the Franchise Scout as we sit down with Bill King, CPA, CA and partner in the BDO Canada Vancouver office. We cover a lot of distance, starting with ways to eliminate…

Any time you play a game, it’s nice to know the rules. Not everyone gets the fact that a quality franchisor is looking at you just as hard as you’re looking at them. Welcome to the “Naughty or Nice” episode where we take you behind the scenes in the world of Franchise Development and…

Countless people start down the path of researching franchises. Enthusiastic at first, only to lose momentum without getting very far. The drop-off could be explained by any number of reasons, like not knowing where to start, what to look for or how to find it. Maybe they’re just overwhelmed by the array of options.…