Podcast
Emma Southwood & Dan Kolody
Franchisee Interview Emma & Dan Many Albertans can relate to Emma’s story: organization changes thanks to volatility in the energy sector saw her transitioned out and into the realm of “between successes” after a 20+ year career. Emma saw this as an opportunity to explore business ownership as a way for her to regain career…
Read MoreNaughty or Nice
Research Episode Naughty or Nice. Which list do you want to be on? Any time you play a game, it’s nice to know the rules. Not everyone grasps 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…
Read MoreIntroduction w/ Grant
Research Episode Welcome to the Franchise Scout Welcome to the Franchise Scout, presented by FranNet Western Canada. As you explore the range of current and future episodes, it might be helpful to know where—and who—it is coming from. The obligatory introduction episode is a great place to start. Join me, Grant Bullington—your Franchise Scout host—to…
Read MoreFear: Breaking it down and using it to fuel your research
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…
Read MoreFinancing your franchise with Don Nicol of RBC
It’s easy to get overwhelmed or off the rails when starting down the path to finance your franchise. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Our guest, Don Nicol of RBC is an expert on financing franchises. We cover a wide range of topics from picking your bank – and banker, to how the…
Read MoreTechnology in the limelight. How it takes service franchises from ordinary to awesome
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…
Read MoreSales for the non-sales people. You need customers and getting them doesn’t have to be scary.
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.…
Read MoreFranchisee Interview: Emma & Dan
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…
Read MoreFranchisee Interview: Tim Boothman
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.
Read MoreFranchisee Interview: Michael Del Pellaro
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,…
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