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Welcome to my podcast. I'm Lance Sinclair, the jazz-loving mentalist and hypnotist. On here I'll share my thoughts on living a more fulfilled and happy life through practical mental exercises and stoic philosophies. Follow me on my Instagram and Twitter : @lancementalist Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lancementalist/support
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Bi-weekly conversations with top-notch Miami University alumni exploring the common traits that bring people to Oxford, Ohio and how that helped them with their professional successes.
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Welcome to the Best Franchise Brands Podcast where in each episode, we will explore a specific franchise brand with details about their business, requirements for franchise candidates, how they train their franchisees, and details about the systems they’ve set up so franchisees get a great start. Interviews with industry leaders of the best franchise brands will give you insights and help you discover important details about which franchisors you should engage with in the discovery process a ...
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Interview with Lance Sinclair, Brand President of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky, and One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning with Authority Brands
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In this episode, we talk with Lance Sinclair about his background in franchising and how he became the brand president of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky, and One Hour Heating and Air with Authority Brands. He shares his story, his philosophy of success, and the four elements of onboarding their franchise partners that help them get off t…
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In this episode, I talk with Justin Waltz, who became the brand president of the Junkluggers franchise in early 2024. Justin shares his story about how he got into franchising, how he became affiliated with Junkluggers and Authority Brands, what helps their franchisees stand out and get started, lessons he has learned on leading, and what he's most…
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In this episode, Jackie Shropshire, 2002 Farmer School of Business marketing major, tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about his career in healthcare sales, why he transitioned to real estate, and why his love for Skippers goes beyond the food.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Ryan Wimpey, who is the Founder and CEO of the Tip Top K9 Dog Training Franchise. Ryan started dog training with his first dog Curly. He became obsessed about dog training and learned how to train him through Curly's behavioral problems that were affecting his relationships and built out a training program with classica…
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Interview with Josh Minturn, VP of Franchise Development for Three Brands with Authority Brands (Mosquito Squad, ASP, and Doody Calls)
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In this episode, I talk wtih Josh Minturn about his background in franchising up to now where he is a Vice President of Franchise Development for Authority Brands for several specific brands (on this episode we discuss three of them): Mosquito Squad, ASP (America's Swimming Pool Co.), and Doody Calls. We talk about each of these brands, the benefit…
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In this episode, I talk with Bron Launsby, who is the CEO and Founder of Slick City Action Park. Bron shares his story about how he left the corporate world in retail to become a franchisee in a trampoline park concept. He did a lot of research and left the Discovery Day and purchased three locations in 2011 and 2012. He scaled that business to hav…
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On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch and 1990 marketing alum Ken Ali talk about the history of starting businesses in his family, how learning is different as you get older, and what he thinks makes Miami standout as a university experience.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Rob Palmer, who is the Founder and Brand President of Lawn Squad. His business was acquired in April of 2023 by Authority Brands. Rob started the original brand in early 2001 in Northeast Ohio and built it up to multiple locations in Ohio before they were acquired by Authority Brands and started to franchise their brand…
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Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2010 accountancy alum Lance Theobald about his early years as an entrepreneur, his work on behalf of the Myaamia people as a member of the tribe, and what happened to the car he had during a trip to New Zealand.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Tim Conn, Founder and President of Image One Facility Solutions located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He shares his story about how he got into commercial janitorial services while he was still in high school and why he ultimately decided to franchise their business concept around the country. He shares lessons he has l…
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In this episode, I talk with Steve Hart, who is the founder and CEO of Property Management Inc (PMI) based in Lehi, Utah. Steve and his partner Christopher Layton started PMI in 2008 and today have over 425 franchise locations around the United States and a few international locations. Steve shares his story about how they got started in property m…
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On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch's guest is Gopa Dobson, a 1990 marketing alumna, with whom she talks about being industry agnostic, the importance of customer service, and advice for someone just starting their career in marketing.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands in Huntersville, North Carolina. Jeff talks about how he got into franchising and lessons he has learned about how to help franchisees get off to a great start over the past thirty years in multiple brands. He also details about their five franchise brands (Window Hero, Top Rail Fence…
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On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Jillian Griffiths, a 1992 FSB accountancy alumna, about the importance of giving feedback, what Jillian did during a sabbatical from work in 2000, and why Sunday night was her favorite night of the week while she was at Miami.…
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Interview with Paul Flick, Founder and President of Premium Service Brands on New Innovations that are Benefitting Franchise Partners
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In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and traini…
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In this episode, I talk with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of FRIOS Gourmet Pops, about how he became a franchisee of FRIOS and then ended up buying out the franchisor. He talks about lessons he has learned from becoming a franchisor, how he supports his franchisees, the benefits of the FRIOS franchise opportunity, and how their organization has grown so rapi…
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In this episode, I talk with David Sauers, Founder and Co-Owner of Royal Restrooms about their unique franchise concept that has been in business for over twenty years. He shares his story about how they got started, lessons they've learned as they've grown across the country, some of his favorite experiences and memories as the brand has grown, an…
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Mary van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being named "Brand Builder of the Year," and why the Western Campus is her favorite place at MiamiΑπό τον Jenny Darroch
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Interview with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp
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In this episode, I talk with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp. Devan and his wife Morgan have build a remarkable franchise business located in 41 states with over 400 franchisees in 550 territories around the country. Devan shares their story about how they got started, how they grew their business so…
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Interview with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group
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In this episode, I talk with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group about their numerous brands in the home restoration and home services industries. Doug shares how Belfor got started, how he became involved, why they're growing so quickly, and why the future is so bright in their market niche across…
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Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about being first in his family to go to college, being a fan of morning classes, and how he spent his Sundays during the Bengals' seasons.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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Interview with Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree Schools, on Their Remarkable Growth and Vision for the Future
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In this episode, Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree Schools, returns to the Best Franchise Brands podcast to talk about their recent growth and how their vision and strategic growth plan is attracting new franchise partners as they are growing now and into the future. Richie shares his philosophy on personal development and why growing people both big…
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Interview with Jeff Salter, CEO of Caring Senior Service and Jeff Bevis, COO of Caring Senior Service in San Antonio, Texas
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In this episode, I talk with Jeff Salter, who is the CEO of Caring Senior Service and Jeff Bevis, who is the COO of Caring Senior Service, about their experiences in the home health care market over the past 34 years that they have been in business (and in franchising since 2003). They share how they individually got started, how they got together,…
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On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her to Miami, the importance of proper etiquette, and how she transitioned to working in higher education.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Dan Collins, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Stretch Zone about their founder Jorden Gold, their concept and what is attracting franchisees to start a business with them, their incredible growth in recent years, and how they train and help franchisees to succeed.…
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Interview with Courtney Harmon, President of Emerging Brands (bluefrog Plumbing + Drain® and Softroc®)
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In this episode, I talk with Courtney Harmon who is the President of Emerging Brands, and in particular the two brands that they currently offer - bluefrog Plumbing + Drain® and Softroc®, which is a premier provider of poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing solutions in the United States. Courtney shares her story about how she got involved in fra…
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Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with Roger Howe, retired owner of U.S. Precision Lens and philanthropist, about his time in Oxford, his 60 years of friendship with Dick Farmer, and how he and his wife helped create the Howe Center for Writing ExcellenceΑπό τον Jenny Darroch
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Interview with Roger Martin, CEO of Thrive More Brands (RockBox Fitness and beem Light Sauna)
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In this episode, I talk with Roger Martin, who is the CEO of Thrive More Brands about their brands RockBox Fitness, beem Light Sauna, and Leverage Nutrition. Roger shares his story about how he exited corporate America and got involved in the franchising industry and he and his partners have grown the Thrive More Brands family over the past several…
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In this episode, I talk with Ben Crosbie, CEO of The DRIPBaR IV Vitamin Therapy, about his background in franchising and how he became affiliated with The DRIPBaR. He also shares why he feels they've been growing so quickly since they started franchising in 2019 with their unique concept. The DRIPBaR provides an extensive menu of IV drip cocktails …
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Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University secondary education graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot to adult education, her interest in how we learn, and the importance of allowing ourselves to be comfortable in being uncomfortable.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Doug Schadle, CEO of Rhino 7 about the currently ten brands that they represent: Fetch! (Pet Care), Yardsweepers, Furry Land, Playful Pack, QC Kinetix, Door Renew, Spray Foam Genie, Silicoat Roofing, and 76 Fence. Doug shares his story about how he and his partner John Cohen, Jr. got started, how they decide which emerg…
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In this episode, I talk with Michael Moorhouse, President of Mosquito Shield about the origin of their brand in 2001, their acquisition by Five Star Franchising, what makes their brand unique, and why they've grown to over 360+ franchise locations with 120+ owners around the country.
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In this episode, I talk with Aaron Harper, who is the CEO of Rolling Suds about how they got started over three decades ago (with founders Brian Wendling, Sr. and Brian Wendling, Jr.) and their start in franchising in early 2023. Aaron shares his journey in franchising, how he became affiliated with Rolling Suds, his vision for the future, what he …
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Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1960 grad John Altman about the reason he came to Miami instead of joining the Navy, why he feels he didn't thrive in big companies, and his longtime passion for flying.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, we talk with Charles Bonfiglio, who is the CEO of about his entrance into franchising, how he started Tint World®, his vision for the future, and what he is most excited about developing in his franchise today. Charles was initially part of a well-known international auto repair franchise and built several locations before he decid…
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In this episode, I talk with Paul Linenberg, President of Gotcha Covered about their window covering franchise, how it got started, and how they've grown over the past several years to be a leader in their industry space. Paul also shares the benefits that franchisees enjoy as they are a part of the Five Star Franchising operational family.…
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In this episode, I talk with Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-PACKOUTS about their franchise which specializes in the contents restoration industry when a disaster happens. They have a consistent and professional process ito help homeowners and business owners store and clean the contents of their properties that have been affected by disasters. S…
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Interview with Mike Minitelli, Senior Vice President of Business Development with Benetrends Financial
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In this episode, I talk with Mike Minitelli, Senior Vice President of Business Development with Benetrends Financial about 401k rollovers, SBA loans, and all of the types of financing that are available to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start or scale a business.
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In this episode, I talk with Ben Gergis, who is the co-founder of DRYmedic and currently the VP of Operations and Integration at Authority Brands, and Dominic Hesano, who is the Franchise Development Manager at DRYmedic, about the opportunity available to franchisees who want to get into the restoration business. When a disaster occurs, homeowners …
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George Heath, Board of Directors of Sea-Land Chemical Company, former group president at Sherwin-Williams
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George Heath, 1990 Farmer School MBA graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about his pivot from graphic design to business, the impact of former dean James Robeson on him, selflessness vs. selfishness, and the sport he dreamed of going into as a pro.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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Interview with Heidi Morrissey, President and CEO of Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up Franchises
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In this episode, I interview Heidi Morrissey, President and CEO of the Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up franchise brands. Kitchen Tune-Up was founded in 1988 by Heidi's father and she joined him in 2003. In 2020, they launched their 2nd brand, Bath Tune-Up. In 2021, they joined Home Franchise Concepts as their 5th & 6th brands. Heidi shares her sto…
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In this episode, we talk with David Graham, who is the founder and CEO, of the Valhallan Esports Training franchise with the FranchiCzar group. David shares his story about how he started his franchise, why they've been experiencing such remarkable growth, and the opportunity available to those who want to get into Esports training space.…
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In this episode, we talk wtih Henrique Chemines De Melo of Formah Brazilian Beauty about their franchise that originally started in Brazil and is now taking off with locations in the United States. Henrique shares his story about how he started his franchise and details the opportunities available to those who decide to join the Formah Beauty franc…
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In this episode, we talk with Danessa Itaya, President of Bio-One, about their unique business model with Five Star Franchise Brands. Danessa shares details about the business model, unique experiences she and other franchisees have had, and the valuable service that franchisees provide to the community for clean up of biological materials from a v…
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In this episode, we talk with Roxanne Conrad, President of 360 Painting (which is part of the Premium Service Brands family of franchise brands). Roxanne worked in corporate America for 15 years prior to starting her own 360 Painting franchise with Premium Service Brands and later opened a second location. She recently became the President of 360 P…
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Paul Flick, President and Founder of Premium Service Brands, Returns to Discuss Kid's Lift, Nesto, and More
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In this episode, Paul Flick, President and Founder of Premium Service Brands, returns to discuss Kid's Lift, Nesto, and more new initiatives that are exciting franchise partners and franchise candidates.Από τον James Butler
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In this episode, I talk with Jay Shah, who is the founder and CEO of Marigold Academy with his wife Kruti. They founded the Marigold Academy in 2023. Jay shares his story about how he got into early childhood education and why he and his wife decided to open a school and eventually start franchising. Jay holds an Electrical & Computer Engineering d…
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In this episode, I talk with Jason Sant, who is the founder and CEO of the Team Up Athletics franchise about how he got into the sports apparel business and decided to offer franchises. He shares how they currently help new franchisees succeed, how the discovery process works for the Team Up Athletics franchise, and shares his optimism and exciteme…
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On this episode of Beyond High Street, 1986 Farmer School graduate Francie Henry talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about meeting clients where they are, relationship building, and the class she wishes she'd have taken while at Miami.Από τον Jenny Darroch
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In this episode, I talk with Bary El Yacoubi, who is the co-founder and CEO of the Send Me a Pro franchise. Bary and his brother started the Send Me a Trainer franchise and over time have transitioned it into offering multiple professional services delivered to an individual's home. Bary shares his story about how he got started in franchising and …
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