Welcome back to another episode of the Franchise My Business podcast hosted by Kevin Oldham. Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of entrepreneurial success!
We will be joined by Bryant Amundson, the Founder of Nautical Bowls. They started this amazing company with his wife, Rachel in May of 2018 because they wanted to have freedom of time with their family and make a meaningful impact on others at the same time.
You may be wondering, what support and resources did Nautical Bowls provide to their franchisees for long-term success, and how did this contribute to impacting people’s lives positively?
Join us to this game-changing story of Bryant and Rachel, and their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives through their business. From overcoming challenges to seizing new opportunities in the post-COVID landscape, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and real-life experiences.
Let’s get started!
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Joy of Franchising – Overcoming Business Headaches Through Support and Collaboration
“I just know what work went into getting the thing started. And you know what? You don’t have to do any of these headaches. I’m telling you from experience, and you’re asking those questions. I’m glad you asked that question, but you don’t even need to answer that question anymore, because here’s why. We’ll stop asking the question because, literally, that’s the joy of franchising. The hardest part about any business is people, and then the most rewarding part is people. Right, and and being a franchisor in the unique position to watch other people win and be able to be there and support them.” – Bryant Amundson
Small Acts, Big Impact
“Like, one of the things that you just said something about making people’s lives a little bit better, a little bit brighter. And we can’t get our team members to do this, and so we’ve stopped. Because it does sound a little bit unnatural, but I asked this question quite a bit. It’s like, how can I make your day a little bit better today? I know I can’t Make your day amazing. I don’t have that authority, only you do. How can I make your day a little bit better today? And I always think about that. We thought about making it part of the script For our team members at our smoothie shops, and, ultimately, it was like it felt forced or whatever. But the whole premise is we want people to know that We’re there to make their day better. We’re there to serve them. And I love the fact that’s, like, part of your guys’ core as well, because As franchisors, we have a ridiculously awesome opportunity to do that at scale and and improve people’s days in their lives.” – Kevin Oldham
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Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Franchise My Business podcast, hosted by Kevin Oldham. With over 11 months of recording and nearing the significant milestone of 100 episodes, Kevin reflects on both the joys and challenges of franchising.
In a candid and insightful discussion, Kevin addresses the aspects of franchising that he personally dislikes, shedding light on the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations within the industry. From the disconnect between franchisors and franchisees to the responsibility of selling business opportunities to the right individuals, Kevin provides valuable insights that expose the less glamorous side of franchising.
Tune in as we explore the industry’s complexities and contemplate the impact of these issues on both franchisors and franchisees. Let’s dive in!
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Daily Commitment to Making Things Work for Franchisees – Kevin Oldham
“I know wholeheartedly every single day to every single one of those team members came in wanting to please the people that we served, our franchisees. More humans running a business and sometimes things don’t work out the way that they should. And when that happens, I get it. Like, as a franchisee, it can make it feel like your team maybe doesn’t care about you, and I can assure you that all of these home office teams and support teams know I care about you, but that’s what they do for a living. Like, that’s their main thing that they do is come in to try to make things work for you.”
Closing the Gap: Overcoming Franchisee-Franchisor Misalignment in the Business of Franchising – Kevin Oldham
“I’m gonna talk about the things that I personally dislike about franchising. And I’m gonna have to search hard, but definitely there’s one that sticks. It’s coming to the top of mind right now. And that would be, in some instances, the feeling that franchisor and franchisee are not aligned. And the whole Franchisees may look at the franchisor and feel like they’re in an ivory tower or they’re separated from what’s actually happening in their locations, interactions with customers, and all of those things. So I kind of Corporation versus small business owner type of thing. So even though we’re all on the same page and everything. If the franchisees don’t feel like their needs are being met, then a lot of times there’s this feeling that there’s a disconnect between the franchisor and the franchisee. And that’s probably one of the things I dislike the most about.”
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Welcome to the Franchise My Business podcast, hosted by Kevin Oldham! Today’s episode is a heartfelt conversation between our host Kevin Oldham and the passionate Founder and CEO of At Home ElderCare, LLC, Gavin Densmore. They both share personal stories and dive deep into the challenges and rewards of providing care for aging parents.
Kevin shares his personal experience, while Gavin brings his expertise At Home ElderCare to the table. They discuss the booming senior care industry and the unique demands it presents.
Join us as we explore the emotional and strategic decisions involved in providing elder care, the impact of the aging population on business and society, and the rewarding nature of working in this field.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Leveraging Franchisee Perspectives for Business Development – Gavin Densmore
“With the home care agents I started from scratch. And God bless me because it was over $1,000,000 a year. It was putting off a quarter of $1,000,000 to us. I had put my mother-in-law in business back in 2003 and she had 10 years, ex mother-in-law, she had 10 years of Home care agency owner experience. So, I figure the ex taking over the agency, not only is it gonna provide her income but it’s a job that she can do. And my ex mother-in-law helped her coach through it. Right? I gotta reinvent myself. So what’s my next act? And It’s okay. So I ran a home care agency for 18 years. I eat, sleep, and breathe caring for seniors in their homes. I know it, And we do it really well. I love the teaching aspect of it. My father is a retired professor of marketing.”
The Senior Care Industry: Creating Opportunities for Employees, Business Owners, and Clients – Gavin Densmore
“In this case, being a senior care agency owner and caring for our aging population, Tom Brokaw got it right. It truly is the greatest generation. Don’t be confused about that. These are 8% off. But We have actually a win-win situation. The client is staying at home safely where they want to be, because nobody wants to go into a nursing home. You read the Wall Street Journal, nursing home admissions are down because they can’t find employees. The employees don’t wanna go to work there because that’s where COVID got started, and 150,000 Seniors died in nursing homes. They don’t wanna go to nursing.
They wanna stay at home. They wanna age in place. The client wins. The employee has A steady, reliable paycheck. We’re taking them. We’re putting them to work. We’re giving them a loving, rewarding career.They’ve got A reliable paycheck that they can count on in today’s economy, and the employee wins. The agency owner, Myself in the past, my franchisees, and other home care agency owners out there are making a fair and reasonable profit. It’s a win-win situation. The business owner wins, the employee wins, and most importantly, the client is safe at home where they want to be. So, yeah, I think it’s a business to get into, and I think senior care is a great industry to be in.”
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Welcome back to another episode of the Franchise My Business podcast, hosted by Kevin Oldham. Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of franchising.
How important is creating a family-like culture with franchisees in a franchise system, and what impact does it have on the overall success of the business?
Kevin is here to share with us the three reasons why he absolutely loves the franchise business model. With a personal touch, he takes us on a journey through the sense of family and connection among franchisees, the incredible scalability factor, and the power to make a widespread impact.
Stay tuned and get ready for an insightful conversation!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Creating a Family Culture: How Franchisees Bond and Grow Together – Kevin Oldham
“The number one thing is I love particularly in my last company, like, we did a phenomenal job of creating a family like culture with our franchisees. And it was really cool because everybody is growing in the same direction with the same brand, the same mission. And when we’d get together for, like, regional meetings or national meetings or whatever, one of my favorite things to do was just watch all the franchisees connect with each other. You would just see them trading notes and just looking forward to the fellowship and seeing their colleagues throughout the United States and in the latter stages throughout the world. Like, it was just such a really cool thing. So the family environment, particularly between the franchisees, because they just Really start to bond together is really cool to watch.”
Maximizing Potential: Franchise Footprint and Expansion – Kevin Oldham
“I love the scalability factor of a franchise system as a franchisor. Very very few business models do you get to go and build out, like, infrastructure and a footprint utilizing other people’s capital. And that’s really what the franchise model is doing. You’ve created your brand and whatnot. And then other people were injecting their capital and their resources into it to open their locations of your brand. So that’s really cool.”
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Franchise My Business podcast! Hosted by Kevin Oldham. In this episode, we got the chance to chat with the incredible Michele Henry, the brains behind Face Foundrié.
Michele spills the beans on how she turned her passion for skincare into a thriving franchise and the intentional approach she took to make it happen. We also get the inside scoop on the unique services offered by Face Foundrié, their focus on membership models, and their grand plans for nationwide expansion.
Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of empowering entrepreneurs and changing lives with Michele Henry, the Founder & CEO of Face Foundrié. This episode is packed with valuable insights and a whole lot of girl power.
Let’s dive in!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Intentional Business Decisions and Road Maps – Michele Henry
“Absolutely intentional. I’ve had businesses that I’ve wanted to franchise that I haven’t. I’ve also had businesses that I was the sole owner of. I love helping people create a road map and inspiring and really finding that entrepreneurial spark in a partnership. And so I knew right away with Face Foundrié that it was going to be a concept that we could franchise and that people would get excited about. And we’ve been really lucky because our franchisees are the best in class. They are fantastic people, and we make sure that during discovery day, we align on our values because it’s so important to set that early foundation.”
Reimagining Beauty: A Franchise’s Mission to Make a Global Impact through Empowerment – Michele Henry
“Our internal motto is always when you look good and you feel good, you do good. So our whole goal is to change the world by making people feel good, both of our franchisees, but also our clients. And so it’s 1 facial at a time. We’re trying to change the world.”
Finding the Right Pace for Organic Business Growth – Kevin Oldham
“Literally is the best way to go. If you can grow organically at a pace that works for you, at a pace that works for your team, that’s a heck yes. Sometimes these systems grow too fast, and there’s just not enough capital or not enough, you know, resources to support the growth. And so there is something to be said about growing at a I like to say manageable pace. Not too fast, not too slow. Just what’s great for you.”
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