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Erle Dardick from Monkey Media joins me today. He talks about an often un-utilized aspect of the restaurant business. He talks about catering. Catering can have a huge impact on your bottom-line. Erle explains that up to 33% of restaurant sales can come from catering. About Erle Erle Dardick is best known for providing turn-around strategies to multi-unit restaurant operators and food manufacturers. For years he’s been helping our community members leverage their existing assets to drive new revenue channels. After owning and running a very successful retail deli and catering operation, Erle founded MonkeyMedia Software to provide web-based software, strategy and education services to multi-unit restaurant operators. Erle resides in Vancouver, BC and holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University. Show Highlights What catering can do for your restaurant business How technology can help your business Why you must utilize systems for your business How to implement a catering system in your restaurant Want to know

Many of you out there do not want to franchise your business. You should not, however, completely dismiss franchise operations. Running your business like a franchise, even if you have no intentions of pursuing franchising, can increase your profitability. Listen in as I explain what a franchise model can do for you then check out indyfranchiselaw.com to get the detailed worksheet to guide you step by step.   Feedback  Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means we can reach out to more people.   iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast   Tune in on Stitcher!

Lately, I have been speaking with many people interested in investing in young or new franchises. It is an exciting time for young franchises and can be a great time to invest. Don’t get caught up on the excitement of a burgeoning franchise though. Listen in to hear the 5 things you need to think about before you invest in that young or new franchise.     Feedback  Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means we can reach out to more people.   iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast     Tune in on Stitcher!

  Scott Hill – I am simply thrilled to have Scott Hill on the show today. He will talk about his exit from corporate life, his meteoric rise in business, how things started to crumble, and how he got back on track. This episode has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to start your first business or are focused on growth you will walk away from this episode more confident in where you are headed.   About Scott Scott Hill is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of PERQ, a measured marketing software and services company that specializes in increasing online and in store traffic for businesses. Scott founded his first company in his dad’s living room in 2001. Since then, he has founded three more companies, some of which appeared on the Inc. “500 Fastest Growing Companies in America” list three separate times.”   Show Highlights Ø  How to exit from corporate life Ø  It’s about the planning not the plan Ø  Why you should bet on yourself Ø  Why you need to build a strong foundation Ø  How differentia

Are you considering turning your hobby into a business? Creative entrepreneurs have a great amount of passion but it is hard to focus on turning that hobby into a viable business. So many people today are doing this. It is critical to get started on the right foot.  If you don’t do it the right way it can be frustrating. Listen in to learn how you can leverage your expertise and help even more people by doing what you love. Feedback   Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means we can reach out to more people.  iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast   Tune in on Stitcher!

Marcus Sheridan from the Sales Lion joins me today. Marcus is a highly successful business owner and speaker. His highly energetic personality is paired with amazing insight into business marketing. Listen in as he gives you some amazing tips and advice. His energy is infectious and by the end of the interview you will be ready to start implementing his advice today!   About Marcus Marcus started a swimming pool company, River Pools and Spas  in 2001. The pool company grew to be one of the largest of its kind in the world (due to inbound marketing efforts and their incredibly popular swimming pool blog). After huge success teaching other pool professionals how to embrace inbound marketing, Marcus has become a very successful HubSpot Partner, training inbound marketers and companies everywhere how to find success. With an incredibly entertaining and educational style, Sheridan has become a highly sought after speaker for many marketing and business conferences globally. He is also the author of the blog, The S

Are Home Based Franchises Worth It Home based franchises are becoming more and more popular as technology continues to grow. The lure of working from home and low franchise fees is quite attractive. But is it worth it? Listen in and learn the five things you need to know before considering a home based franchise.   Feedback I love to hear from you every episode and even more so on this one. Please leave a comment, email me at josh@indyfranchiselaw.com, or find me on Facebook orTwitter. Let me know what you think about the changes. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means we can reach out to more people. iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast   Tune in on Stitcher!

Jaime Tardy is the founder of Eventual Millionaire. An Eventual Millionaire is a person who knows they will be a millionaire, eventually. But they are dedicated to becoming a millionaire on their own terms. They want an enjoyable business and an enjoyable life. Listen in as she discusses her journey and shares some amazing tips and advice.  About Jaime By the age of 22 Jaime was making six figures, and had an expense account. By the age of 24 she was in over $70,000 in debt. She hated her work. When she was home Jaime dreaded Sunday nights because they marked the beginning of yet another long work week.  She determined that living an enjoyable life was worth far more than a million dollars. So Jaime updated her goal. Instead of just a million dollars, she wanted to find work she loved and the life she loved, and THEN make her million. In 2006 Jaime decided to crush her debt and quit her job.  Now she helps entrepreneurs focus their money and their strengths to create an amazing life while they build their net

It has been an amazing journey since the launch of Franchise Euphoria 7 months ago. I’ve learned so much along the way.  I recently realized though that I was not fully capturing everything that I wanted to capture in the podcast so I have decided to make a pivot. Listen in to find out what new and exciting changes are in store for Franchise Euphoria! Feedback I love to hear from you every episode and even more so on this one. Please leave a comment, email me at josh@indyfranchiselaw.com, or find me on Facebook or Twitter. Let me know what you think about the changes. If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means we can reach out to more people. iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast   Tune in on Stitcher!

Selling Has Changed, Have You Changed With It?   John Jantsch – Selling Has Changed, Have You Changed With It? John Jantsch from Duct Tape Marketing joins me on this episode of Franchise Euphoria. We talk about one of the most important things you can do for your business, content marketing.  The way that people buy has changed so the way that we sell needs to change, too.  Don’t get left behind. Listen in to learn what you need to be doing to increase your sales.   About John Jantsch John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker and best-selling author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine and The Referral Engine. He is the creator of the Duct Tape Marketing System and Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network that trains and licenses small business marketing consultants around the world. He frequently consults with small and mid-sized businesses helping them create marketing plans and organized marketing systems that smooth the way for steady growth.   Show Highlights Ø    How the

Following up on the heels of last week’s tip, this week I focus on “Are You Ready To Franchise?”.  Are you ready to take the next step and turn your business into a franchise? There are many things to consider before making the huge decision to franchise. I’ve boiled it down to 4 questions you should ask yourself to see if franchising is something you should even be considering. Feedback Have any suggestions for future shows? Have questions or topic you would like us to do an episode on? If so, please leave a comment at Franchise Euphoria.     If you enjoyed the podcast would you please take a moment to leave a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Every review means we can reach out to more people.  iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast   Tune in on Stitcher!

John Lee Dumas brings his enthusiasm and fire to the show this week.  John is the host of the wildly popular podcast Entrepreneur on Fire. He discusses his life before Entrepreneur on Fire, his ah-ha moment, and his meteoric rise. Listen in as he gives some inside tips to his success, explains the importance of identifying a clear avatar for your business, and gives some great resources for all of you entrepreneurs to dive into and read. About John Lee Dumas John graduated from college and was commissioned as an officer in the army and served 13 months in Iraq. He continued to serve in the army for seven more years. After the army he tried law school for one semester. That was all it took to realize that law was not his calling. He worked in finance and real estate for several years but never really finding his passion. He began listening to podcasts on his drive to work.  Then he had an ah-ha moment.  There were so many great podcasts out there, but none that offer daily content. He was zipping through month

This week on the Franchise Euphoria Tip of the Day I talk about why you should consider franchising for your business. Listen in as I talk about 4 main reasons you should consider franchising. Want to help us out? If you enjoyed the show please share the podcast.To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below.iTunes: Franchise Euphoria PodcastTune in on Stitcher!    

  Buying a franchise is a BIG decision. There are many options.  But most people go about the process in the wrong way.   Today, FranchiseGrade.com owner/founder,  Jeff Lefler, is on the show to help you make a better decision on which franchise to buy. About Jeff Lefler Jeff leads the Management Team of Franchise Grade as their Chief Executive Officer with fifteen years of small business experience, ten of those in franchising. Jeff has operated a successful franchise with Canada Bread since 2006. In 2008 Jeff created the National Bread Network, an Independent Franchisee Association representing Canada Bread Franchisees and was also a Member of the Strategic Committee of the International Association of Franchisees and Dealers. Show Highlights Learn the importance of due diligence What a franchisee association can do for you What information you need to gather Where you can find that information The importance of comparing the information you gather to your franchise documents Jeff’s number one tip for you

Franchises are complicated. They are fraught with risk, uncertainty and require a lot of capital. But most, if not all, of these things can be overcome if you create raving fans for your business. Plain and simply, raving customers drive the bottom line!  This is the #1 way to succeed with your franchise! Below are 4 simple & immediate ways you can do this for your business. 1. Know your target market – This is the baseline. The foundation that must be set for you to understand your customers. Without this, you won’t understand your customers desires, needs, wants, & fears. Understanding these things, is key to discovering your secret sauce as a business. 2. Be extraordinary – Average is for losers, at least in the business world. Most businesses are average. Most businesses struggle to maintain profitability. Think in extraordinary ways and extraordinary things will happen with your business. For starters, think of one thing that you can do this week to go above and beyond for a customer. If you know

Michael O’Neal – How You Can Become a Solopreneur Are you a solopreneur? A solopreneur is someone who is proudly unemployable, someone who cannot imagine punching a clock every day and working for someone else. Is the stress of going to work every day becoming greater than the stress of going out on your own? Michael o'Neal discovered he is a solopreneur and now hosts his own podcast helping other solopreneurs find their path. He joins me today to talk about his journey and how he helps people  live the life they desire. About Michael O’Neal In August 2013, Michael started his podcast called The Solopreneur Hour – Job Security for the Unemployable. His aim is to show the unemployable people of the world the correct path to business success on their own terms. Show Highlights Learn what six books you need to start reading today Find out if you are an entrepreneur or a solopreneur Learn some crucial keys to efficiency you can start using today Start viewing yourself as a business What role your passions plays

The restaurant world is highly competitive. To be truly successful you need to differentiate yourself from your competitors. Customer service is the key to being successful. So, how do you take customer service to another level? Listen in as I explain 4 ways you can create raving customers for your business. Want to help us out? If you enjoyed the show please share the podcast. Click here for a prepopulated tweet. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast Tune in on Stitcher!

Brenton Hayden – How to Build Your Business and Franchise It Successfully I am thrilled to have Brenton Hayden on the show this week.  Listen in as he describes how he went from first starting his business with practically no money to becoming a multi-million dollar business.  Brenton talks about waking up early, staying late and going the extra mile.  He saw a need in the market and went after it. He goes in depth about the struggles he faced and how he convinced people to believe in his vision. He went from cold calling and getting his first six properties to rent to retiring from his CEO position in just 6 ½ years. About Brenton Hayden Brenton Hayden is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Renters Warehouse  USA, a four time honoree of the Inc. 500|5000 list. At 29, Brenton leads his dedicated team of over 100 employees and franchisees in seven states to see gross revenues of $12.5 million. With a portfolio of managed properties valued around $750 million and $2 billion in residential leasing transacti

The largest sector of franchising is restaurants. Restaurants are notorious for having difficulties retaining staff. This is partly due to the nature of the business. Staff are typically younger people that often move on to other things. Listen in as I give you 5 ways to keep your staff happy which will lead to them staying on longer. This is not only beneficial to the moral of your business but also to your bottom line.

Welcome to Franchise Euphoria Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: iTunes:  Franchise Euphoria Podcast Tune in on Stitcher! Emily Chase Smith – How to Take Control of Your Finances so You & Your Business Prosper This week we discuss one of the things we all HATE to discuss. Money. Finances are the backbone of business but money is an issue that many avoid facing, especially if on shaky financial ground. Emily Chase Smith describes this as a fingers-crossed mentality. We cross our fingers and hope all will be well. Looking from the outside it is easy to see this is the worst thing you could do. Listen in to hear about the process she goes through when she works with her clients to get them on better financial footing. About Emily Chase Smith Emily graduated law school at 21.  Her family lived overseas for 5 years and when she came home she decided to focus her law practice on bankruptcy. She liked bankruptcy because you’re taking someone in a tough position and improving it dram