Merry Christmas Week to you and your loved ones. As we bring another year to a close it is time to reflect and look back on the year. As the year is winding down, I always like to take a moment to look back and reflect on the year. Think about the highs and lows and everything in between. For our podcast this year, we had 16 franchise focused podcasts and we decided to highlight the top franchise podcasts of 2025. There are 9 franchisors in this episode. You may remember some of our guests including the leaders of Coldwell Banker, Club Pilates, and Caring Transitions. By the way, these 9 guests represented more than 5,000 locations around the world! You have to stay to the end to see what they have to say.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

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• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• 1. 251 – Ray Fabik CEO with Caring Transitions
  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchise-support/
  
  2. 262. Mike Andes Founder and CEO of Augusta Landscape
  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/5-year-anniversary-special-what-if-everything-you-know-about-franchising-is-wrong-mike-andes/
  
  3. 288. Redirect Health – David Berg
  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/288-how-doctors-do-healthcare-differently-than-you-david-berg-ceo-redirecthealth/
  
  4. 270 – Robin Gagnon – We Sell Restaurants
  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/selling-more-restaurants-than-anyone-else-robin-gagnon/
  
  5. 272 – Tommy Gun’s Barbershop – Keenan Fisher – 100
  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/272-global-franchising-success-keenan-fisher-managing-partner-tommy-guns-original-barbershop/
  
  6. 275. Tierra Encantada – Kristen Denzerhttps://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/275-how-this-franchisor-is-standing-out-in-the-competitive-childcare-industry-kristen-denzer-ceo-tierra-encantada/
  7. 286. Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid franchises – co-CEOs – Zach Gordon and Tyler Gordon
  b. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/286-scaling-thrift-retail-into-a-global-franchise-tyler-and-zach-gordon-co-ceos-uptown-cheapskate-and-kid-to-kid285-giving-thanks

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

Have you ever wondered how doctors do their own healthcare? Or how they talk to their friends about healthcare in their living room? Our guest today is David Berg, who shares with us how he saw a difference between how he and his wife did healthcare in their living room versus in their office. He shares his journey about how he decided to do something about it in our episode today.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Starting with a different question can lead to finding different solutions.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.
• You can visit our guest's website at: www.redirecthealth.com
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• Connect with our guests on social:
  • David.berg@redirecthealth.com
  • Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
David Berg is the CEO and Co-Founder of Redirect Health a digital health platform that manages employers' health plans and lowers costs. Finalist for 3 best-in-class awards at the World Health Care Congress in Washington, DC. Winner of the Phoenix Business Journal's Health Care Innovator Award. Author of "Business Owner’s Guide to ENDING THE FIGHT WITH HEALTHCARE."

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

How do you communicate with your customers, employees, vendors? Do you have a cohesive strategy for unified communications? Our guest today is Joshua Altman, who shares with us what a chief communications officer is and why you might need one.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Perception is making sure your name is out in a positive way and building trust is done through positive experiences.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.
• You can visit our guest's website at: https://beltway.media/
• Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:
• https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
• Connect with our guests on social:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaialtman

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Joshua is an experienced storyteller and strategist with more than two decades of experience shaping how people see, hear and connect with big ideas. Today, he leads beltway.media, a D.C.-based communications firm that helps brands and organizations cut through the noise. Before founding the firm, Joshua was a multimedia journalist at The Hill, diving deep into federal policy and covering high-stakes election cycles right from the front lines. Now he works with everyone from startups to federal agencies, helping them refine their message, elevate their brand and truly connect with their audience, whether that’s customers, investors or the public at large. From reimagining agency websites to crafting magnetic stories, Joshua’s work has one goal: to make communications clear, compelling, and impossible to ignore.

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.