Franchise Interviews 4.0
Franchise Interviews 4.0
Podcast Description
Welcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship. People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. It’s no problem if you can’t listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives. To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott.
You will also here clips from Martin J. McDermott’s upcoming book, Rock Star MBA.
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The series covers a diverse range of topics related to franchising and entrepreneurship, emphasizing growth strategies and innovative business models. Recent episodes include discussions on the acquisition of Waxing the City by Anytime Fitness, the rapid expansion of Pickleball Kingdom, and the unique franchise opportunities presented by The Woodhouse Day Spa. Each episode dives deep into industry trends, success stories, and the challenges faced by franchisees.

Welcome to Franchise Interviews weekly podcast and radio show. If you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, then you have come to the right place. Listen to detailed interviews/podcasts with some of the most informative sources on the topics of franchising and entrepreneurship. People are hungry for good vital content (Keyes, 2009). To date, we have recorded over 850 interviews on our weekly franchise radio show with some of the top franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, and franchise authors. You can even listen to our shows based on the category of interest on our website at https://www.franchiseinterview.com We have met with some exciting new franchise concepts as well as some of the biggest names in franchising. As a visitor to our website, all you have to do is click and listen. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy. It’s no problem if you can’t listen to the live show. Each show is recorded and immediately placed in our library of audio archives. To date, we have had over a quarter of a million listeners! Franchise Interviews is hosted by Dr. Martin J. McDermott.
You will also here clips from Martin J. McDermott’s upcoming book, Rock Star MBA.
In this episode, we take you inside the “Super Bowl of Franchising” alongside industry giants Tom Portesy (President of MFV Expositions) and Joel Goldstein (Group Marketing Director). Then, we sit down with Paul Mann, founder of Fetch! Pet Care, to reveal how aspiring entrepreneurs can build a profitable, high-growth business centered around pet care. Fetch! Pet Care is America’s largest pet-sitting and dog-walking franchise, spanning over 1,800 cities. Learn how their turn-key model, massive national corporate partnerships, and top rankings in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 make this one of the most lucrative, low-risk franchise opportunities available today.
What You’ll Learn:
Trends driving the future of franchising from MFV Expositions leaders.
“The Fetch! Pet Care Way” to scale long-term income and enjoy career freedom.
How national corporate partnerships deliver built-in clients directly to franchisees.
Through our weekly franchise radio show and podcast, Franchise Interviews has built a library of more than 1,000 franchise interviews featuring leading franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, consultants, and authors. Each episode provides insights into franchising, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Listen to more episodes at www.franchiseinterviews.com.
Dr. Martin McDermott is also the author of Rock Star MBA, a book that explores the lessons learned from rock stars, musicians, actors, artists, and other creative professionals. Drawing from decades of interviews and research, Dr. McDermott discovered that many successful performers have developed valuable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, creativity, and personal growth. Many of the insights featured in Rock Star MBA originated from conversations and interviews conducted through Franchise Interviews. Rock Star MBA challenges readers to see art and business not as opposites, but as complementary ways of understanding innovation, value creation, and human connection. Learn more at www.rockstarmba.com.

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