How I Franchised This
How I Franchised This
Podcast Description
How I Franchised This dives into the real stories of franchise owners who left the 9-to-5 to build something on their terms. Hosted by Franzy co-founder Alex Smereczniak, each episode explores the highs, lows, and lessons of franchise ownership, from first-time buyers to seasoned multi-unit operators. Whether you’re researching your first franchise or scaling your portfolio, Franzy’s here to guide you through the journey.
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The podcast focuses on entrepreneurship through franchising, including topics such as transitioning from traditional jobs, building successful franchises, tackling operational challenges, and striking the right work-life balance. Episodes feature stories like Jon Bahr's shift from real estate finance to opening Milkshake Factory, Parker Feldmann's leap from Tesla to KidStrong, and Ian Martens' transition from EY audits to MosquitoNix franchise ownership.
How I Franchised This dives into the real stories of franchise owners who left the 9-to-5 to build something on their terms. Hosted by Franzy co-founder Alex Smereczniak, each episode explores the highs, lows, and lessons of franchise ownership, from first-time buyers to seasoned multi-unit operators. Whether you’re researching your first franchise or scaling your portfolio, Franzy’s here to guide you through the journey.
Jon Bahr didn’t come from food service. He came from real estate finance. But after bingeing franchise podcasts and hearing Dan Reese pitch Milkshake Factory, he and his wife took the leap, signing a three-unit deal while juggling a new baby and no prior restaurant experience.
In this episode, Jon shares how he:
Went from franchise curious to all-in with Milkshake Factory
Navigated site selection, build-out headaches, and opening chaos
Built a team that crushed their grand opening with record sales
Balances 90-hour weeks with newborn life—and why he loves it
You’ll also hear Jon’s advice for first-time buyers, what most people get wrong about franchising, and why passion has to play a role in your decision.
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