In this episode, we talk with Matt O'Rourke, who is the founder and brand president of Z Plumberz with Belfor Franchise Group about how he started Z Plumberz and has grown the franchise brand across the country. Matt shares what separates them from other plumbers, the advantages of being a part of the trades with Belfor Franchise Group, and the growth they are seeing across their brand.

In this episode, Josh Minturn, who is the VP of Franchise Development at Authority Brands, returns to the podcast to discuss Screenmobile and Lawn Squad as well as discuss the advantages of being a part of the Authority Brands franchise family.

In this episode, I talk with Scott Ball, who is the brand president of FiiZ Drinks which started in 2014 in Bountiful, Utah. Scott shares his story about how he got into franchising, started a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, and ultimately became the president of FiiZ. He shares their story about how they have been scaling and growing to locations all across the United States and Canada. He shares leadership lessons that he has learned over the years, details about the opportunity with FiiZ in the specialty soda market, and how you can be a part of their explosive growth in your market.

In this episode, I talk with Jade Winter, who is the founder and CEO of Studio Pilates International, based out of Brisbane, Australia. Jade tells his story about how he and his wife Tanya started Studio Pilates International in 2002 and opened their first franchise location in 2013. Today, they have over 115 locations internationally. They opened their first franchise in the United States in 2020 and have had remarkable growth all around the world. Jade shares what sets their studios apart, how they support their franchise partners with training and marketing, as well as many of the valuable lessons they have learned that have sparked their remarkable growth across the world.

In this episode, I talk with Nick Scaccio, who is the Chief Development Officer at Paris Baguette on their exciting brand and explosive growth. They've awarded 76 new franchise locations in Q1 of 2025, signed 20 leases, and opened 15 new cafes and are on track to opening a total of 100 total new cafes by the end of 2025. Nick shares how they've scaled and grown such a remarkable franchise brand, how he and the leadership team at Paris Baguette find the right franchise partners, insights into how he and CEO Darren Tipton grow their teams and support their franchise partners.

In this episode, Jeff Salter, Founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service returns to the podcast to talk about recent innovations with AI which allow them to better serve their clients. Jeff shares updates on their growth and how they are using technology and AI to update caregivers on needs of their senior clients and assist them with their needs as they age in place at home.

In this episode, I talk with Zach Peyton, who is the CEO of Superior Fence and Rail about how he got started with his business in Jacksonville, Florida, why he and his partner made the decision to franchise, stories about their incredible growth, his commitment to seeing franchisees succeed, why they made the decision to join forces with Empower Brands, and what he is most excited about doing to celebrate the successes of franchisees within their system.

In this episode, I talk with Hagan Kappler, who is the CEO of DaisyCo.com. Daisy is more than just a smart home provider—they're a national network committed to enhancing everyday life through technology. They specialize in creating reliable, intuitive, connected technology that solves real problems for homeowners. Hagan shares her story, how she got started in franchising, and how they're building DaisyCo.com to be an exciting franchise opportunity.