In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with one of franchising’s foremost experts on early-stage franchisors, Brian Luciani of SMB Franchise Advisors & Stadium Ventures. We talk about venture capital’s increased prominence with franchisors, start-up category trends from 2024, what we’ll be seeing in 2025 and how the new Trump administration will dictate the types of brands we see start franchising in the years to come.

On The Bleeding Edge: A Look Back & Forward At Franchising's Early-Stage Brands with Brian Luciani, SMB Advisors

In this episode I sit down with Aslam Khan, and he shares stories and lessons learned in business and life.

I challenge you to listen CLOSELY, PICK OUT the nuggets of wisdom that he carefully shares imbedded deep within the words. 

Aslam is the Current CEO of TGI Fridays, and the President and CEO of Falcon holdings which operates over 500 restaurants, including Churches chicken, Long John Silvers, Hardees, and A&W. 

Sponsor: www.solinkcorp.com

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

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MB Early Archives 016: Aslam Khan, CEO of Falcon Holdings & TGI Friday's

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GaryVee was the one who inspired me to start a podcast back in November of 2017, thus it's an incredible honor to have him here today. 

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This episode was recorded before his keynote at IFA 2019 in Las Vegas. The episode features Gary V in a round table chat with myself and two other franchise entrepreneurs: Scott Mortier of Dental Whale (parent co. of www.dentalfixrx.com) and Shane Evans, Co Founder & President of Massage Heights (https://www.massageheightsfranchise.com)

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Scott and Shane can be found at:
-scott@dentalwhale.com | https://www.facebook.com/scottvmortier
Sevans@massageheightsfranchising.com | https://www.facebook.com/ShaneEvansMassageHeights/

Topics in this episode include:
-Advice to franchise entrepreneurs on personal branding
-Advice and strategies for franchise development and targeting prospects with "entrepreneurial tendencies"  
-The importance of an integrated LOCAL social strategy along with your NATIONAL strategy
-Gary's opinions on "entrepreneurship through franchising"
-Playing the "long game", branding vs. sales, and "macro patience / micro speed"
-How to coach your franchisees
-The importance of "being real" when recruiting franchisees
-Attracting and recruiting talent by having a focus on education and producing informative content 
-An inside look at content development strategy

Thank you to our Show Sponsor Dental Fix RX: **Franchise Opportunities Available**

Founded in 2009, Dental Fix Rx is a fast-growing mobile dental equipment repair service franchise that is revolutionizing the dental service industry by delivering immediate, on-demand equipment service, hand-piece repairs and cost-effective consumable products through its network of highly-trained franchise professionals. With local franchise owners serving businesses within their market, Dental FixRx completes repairs on-site from mobile repair centers that are equipped to fix a wide range of equipment found in any practice – from compressors to chair upholstery. The company has awarded more than 200 franchise territories that service over 53,000 customers throughout North America.

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever (Austin Tx  dbkliever@gmail.com)
Video & media: SJ Kim and Jaren Higgins

Other resources mentioned:
https://thesashagroup.com/ - educational program and agency services
http://rallio.com/ - local social tools and services
https://solink.com/ - revolutionize the way you use video
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorba/ - Start Speed book and entrepreneurial coaching. Also JDFIU Investments
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday - Weekly Franchise Podcast

Cheers,
Rh

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MB Special Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk, Live From IFA 2019

Enjoy this Chat at Golds Gym HQ with Chief Development Officer Craig Sherwood. In the episode we talk about the roots of Golds Gym way back in 1965, the explosive growth, their focus on technology and innovation and explore global franchise opportunities.

Shout out to BizCom Associates for helping arrange today’s episode. If you’re looking to showcase your brand to all the right audiences, this is the multi-service communications agency you want doing the story-telling for you. You can check out their PR and marketing services at bizcompr.com For more information, call Monica Feid at 972-743-7230.

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Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

MB Early Archives 038: Craig Sherwood, CDO of Gold's Gym (Live at Gold's Gym HQ)

Co-hosted by the dynamic duo Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman, Modrn Business is an award-winning, interview-style podcast that spotlights franchising's brightest executives. Follow along each week as we uncover franchising's top technology trends, the hottest franchise industries to invest in, ways to improve your own franchise business and how to potentially become a franchisee.

On The Bleeding Edge: A Look Back & Forward At Franchising's Early-Stage Brands with Brian Luciani, SMB Advisors

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