Modern Business

Enjoy this value packed sit down with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Dudan Partners and Founder of AdvantaClean (acquired in late 2018). In the episode we explore many leadership topics, discuss practical advice for navigating a COVID 19 world, and discuss Jeff's new book "Discernment": The Business Athletes Regimen For A Great Life Through Better Decisions.

In this episode, Zack hops on the line with Dave McDougall, CEO of Your Pie. They discuss tips and tricks to the franchisor/franchisee relationship during COVID, how Your Pie has used technology to gain an edge during the pandemic, their goals for the rest of 2020 and much more!

In this special episode of Modrn Business, Ryan and Zack hop on with a rising star in franchising, Phenix Salon Suite’s VP of New Business Development, Philip Watson. In this discussion, we go through why the salon suite space is such a hot industry amidst COVID-19, how Phenix is helping out their stylists in these uncertain times, how their brand is using technology in their real estate selection and much more!

This is a different kind of episode, focused on a topic that is on all of our minds - physical and mental health. Justin is joined by Lindsay St. Clair, Director of Marketing for the fast-growing franchise brand, Modern Acupuncture. Lindsay and Justin both deal with chronic, at times debilitating illness, and share their own personal stories and lessons learned about health, business, and life. For anyone looking to maintain a positive outlook during this difficult time, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, Zack catches up with the real estate aficionados of LocateAI, Co-Founder/CEO Joe Lee and Director of Development, Navin Bhutani. We run through trends they’re seeing in the franchise real estate space, strategies to navigate the retail environment during the pandemic, industries they’re seeing growth in during these times and tools they have to help brands prepare themselves for life after COVID-19. To learn more, check out www.locate.ai!

In this episode of Millennial Monthly, Zack gets on the podcast with the CEO of TGA Premier Sports, Josh Jacobs. In this discussion, we touch on how Josh came up with the idea for TGA, how they cater to Millennial parents, their secret to getting Millennial franchisees and their exciting initiatives/goals for 2020/2021.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack speaks with Surveillance Secure CMO, Rob Gazzola! We discuss how they’re using technology to keep businesses safe during the pandemic, why they decided to start franchising, the future of keeping offices safe in a post-pandemic world and their goals for the rest of 2020.

In this episode, Ryan Hicks has a discussion to explore life before and after COVID with Scott Hoots, President of Pet Wants Franchising. From their approach to technology and the convergence of consumer desires and needs, Pet Wants is positioned perfectly in the growing pet retail sector.

In this episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack catches up with VetCor CEO/President Paul Huszar to talk all things franchising. We discuss how they’ve added new services amid the pandemic, how they use their military background to build a sustainable model, the ways they give back to the veteran community and much more!

In this action-packed episode of Modrn Business, Zack catches up with newly-minted President of BurgerFi, Charlie Guzzetta. We touch on how they use technology like OLO, Reef Technology and their app to gain an edge, how they’re using ghost kitchens to their advantage amidst the pandemic, their aggressive growth plans due to being a publicly traded company in Q4 and their first foray into the world of drive-thru!

Join me for a chat with David Bloom, Chief Development and Operations Officer of Capriottis. In this episode we dig in to many topics, including virtual & ghost kitchens, technology, franchise development, innovation, leadership and more.

In this podcast, Ryan and Zack hop on Zoom with REP'M Group CEO Rob Cambruzzi and REP'M VP Nick Sheehan. In this discussion, we discuss what REP'M looks for when bringing on a brand for their franchise sales arm, what advice they have for emerging brands, real estate trends and much more!

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack catches up with Byrider’s VP of Development, Jack Humbert. We discuss how Byrider has used technology to pivot during COVID, why the used car dealership/financing model is primed for growth amid this economic downturn and plans Byrider has for the rest of 2020.

In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack sits down with Rob Price, the CEO of School of Rock. We talk about what drew Rob to the brand originally, the great new ideas that came out of COVID-19 (and will continue on as things return to our new normal), how School of Rock uses a fusion of technology/curriculum to gain an edge and what goals they have for the rest of 2020!

In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack catches up with Jeff Brazier, Chief Development Officer of Kiddie Academy. We discuss how Kiddie Academy sets themselves apart in the childcare space, the role they will play getting adults back to work without worry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some great resources they’re making available for folks looking to learn more about franchising and their goals for the rest of 2020!

In the much-anticipated return to our Millennial Monthly segment, host Zack Fishman chats with Outer Banks Boil Company CEO/Founder, Matt Khouri. In this segment, we discuss how Matt attracts young families to try low-country boils, how he garners interest from Millennial franchise candidates, the ways they educate consumers about their alternative dining experience and how they adjusted their model to mirror consumer tastes.

In this edition of Emerging and Essential, we catch up with franchise veteran and Director of Franchise Development for Fleet Clean USA, Dale Waite. Dale walks us through the founding story of Fleet Clean, why the mobile fleet washing business is essential to American businesses, some examples of Millennial franchisees and some tools they provide to help make their franchisees successful. To learn more about Fleet Clean, check out www.ownfc.com!

In this next episode of Emerging and Essential, Zack hops on with the freshly-crowned Entrepreneur Top 100 New Franchise receipt, Jason Revere of Honest Abe Roofing. We talk about the importance of a brand in a fragmented space, how technology has helped set them apart from their competitors and why there is never a better time to get into the roofing industry.

In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack sits down with fellow podcaster and friend of the podcast, Joe Malmuth, the newly-minted Managing Director of Franchise Development for Batteries Plus Bulbs. In this segment, we talk about how why he was drawn to BPB, what technologies they have used to pivot during COVID, why speciality retail is poised for explosive growth and some innovative new ideas for the future of franchise development.

In this Modrn Business segment, Zack talks all things essential with US Lawns CEO, Ken Hutcheson. We discuss how his brand has adapted their business operations to the pandemic, how he is keeping his team positive through quarantine and where he sees the commercial landscaping industry going post-COVID.