This week we’re talking to Ty McBride, Founder and Franchisor  of the Preservan Wood Repair Franchise

Listen in or watch on December 28th, 2023 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST / 3pm MST / 2pmPST ~ wherever you listen to podcasts or watch livestreams!

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Our guest this week is Sharon Cupach, Vice President for Franchise Development with Happinest Brands, which includes the Sparkle Squad franchise. Sharon has been a resource and mentor to many in the franchise community. She spent several years as an entrepreneur herself mainly working with emerging brands, setting systems and processes in place as well as outsourced franchise development activities. Sharon will be focusing on the Sparkle Squad brand, which is a new US exterior beautification franchise that provides window cleaning, pressure washing, soft washing, gutter cleaning and other home services.

This week, Kristin Selmeczy will also be discussing the four key things that will increase your chance of franchising success with their WORD ON THE STREET feature! You never know when Ray Pillar might pop in.

And, Jerry Akers will be returning for Part 2 of the Joint Employer Rules, a hot topic in the world of franchising for sure!

Listen in or watch on November 30th, 2023 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST / 3pm MST / 2pmPST ~ wherever you listen to podcasts or watch livestreams!

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The Pillars of Franchising 2023 Thanksgiving Show

This week, Producer Fred McMurray takes over the host post to question Kristin Selmeczy and Karen Kimsey-Sward on things they are Thankful for this Thanksgiving 2023! Ray Pillar will be chiming in, of course. 🙂

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Exiting Your Franchise: Strategies for a Smooth Transition

Our topic on this week's episode is Exiting Your Franchise: Strategies for a Smooth Transistion.

November 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Mike Ringel, CPA, RICP,CDFA, CExP with Strategies for Wealth and the Pillars of Franchising team today

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The Truth About Franchising with Chris Coleman of True North Restoration

Our topic on this week's episode is True North Restoration,

Kristin Selmeczy & Karen Kimsey-Sward talk with Chris Coleman, Owner and Founder, True North Restoration and the Pillars of Franchising team today.

Kristin & Ray Pillar discuss Ray's last 6 weeks of travel and tips to improve employee morale.

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November 2nd, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Express Your Financial Goals with a LIME Painting Franchise

Our topic on this week's episode is Lime Painting Franchise, October 5th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Karen Kimsey-Sward about the Word on the Street in the franchising industry..

Kristin and Karen talk with Nick Lopez and the Pillars of Franchising team today

Kristin talks with Jerry Akers of Great Clips about International Franchising Association News.

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Elite Window Franchise System -A Canadian Cleaner, Safer Approach to the Window Cleaning Industry

Our topic on this week's episode is Elite Window Franchise, September 28th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy & Ray Pillar talks with Christopher Stoness and the Pillars of Franchising team today

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Tired of being hunted by mosquitos? Turn the tables with Mosquito Hunters

Our topic on this week's episode is Mosquito Huners,  September 21st, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Andy Fuller and the Pillars of Franchising team today

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International Franchise Professional Group ( IFPG ) 2023 Update with Red Boswell

Our topic on this week's episode is International Franchise Professional Group ( IFPG ) 2023 Update,  September 14th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Red Boswell and the Pillars of Franchising team today

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The Shift Show With Scott Greenberg - Full Epsiode

Our topic on this week's episode is The Shift Show with Scott Greenberg,  September 7th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Scott Greenberg, Author and the Pillars of Franchising team today

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How to Make Buying a Franchise with SBA Loans Easier

Our topic on this week's episode is How to Make Buying a Franchise with SBA Loans Easier,  August 31st, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy & Karen Kimsey-Sward talks with  Steve Shumate,VP Regional BDO Franchise Programs, Bank of America &  Aneta Mazur VP Regional BDO SBA Programs, Bank of America and the Pillars of Franchising team today.

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Build a Happy Nest with Happinest Brands

Our topic on this week's episode is Build a Happy Nest with Happinest Brands on August 24th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Eric Martin, Senior VP Franchise Development, Happinest Brands and the Pillars of Franchising team today.

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Get in the "Biz" with Wellbiz Brands

Our topic on this week's episode is Wellbiz Brands on August 10th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Jeremy Morgan, CEO, Wellbiz Brands and the Pillars of Franchising team today.

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Our topic on this week’s episode is Franchise Hot Seat Kickoff with guest John Hayes on July 13th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership joins the Pillars of Franchising team today to discuss the kickoff of the Franchise Hot Seat.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars, Jerry Akers of Great Clips and Karen Kimsey-Sward of Dale Carnegie Chicago

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Dirty Dough - A tasty treat of a franchise

Our topic on this week's episode is Dirty Dough on July 6th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Bennett Maxwell, Founder, Dirty Dough joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Catch news reports with Andrea Mundie and Karen Kimsey-Sward

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From DCV Franchising Group to Benetrends: A Byrd's Eye View

Our topic on this week's episode is Benetrends and DCV Franchise Group on July 20th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Anthony Byrd, CFE Business Development, DCV Franchise Group joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.

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appy Cat Hotel Franchising - Engineered Exclusively for Cats

Our topic on this week's episode is Happy Cat Hotel Franchising - Engineered exclusively for cats on July 28th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Kristin Selmeczy talks with Chris Raimo, CEO, Happy Cat Hotel Franchising  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

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Strong Profits with Precision Garage Door - A Neighborly Company

Our topic on this week's episode is Precision Garage Door on June 15th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Austin Meek, Neighborly, Broker Relationship Manager joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.

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Avoiding the FDD Gotchas in 2023

Our topic on this week's episode is Avoiding the FDD Gotchas on June 8th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Harold Kestenbaum of Spadea-Lignana join the Pillars of Franchising team today.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy, Ray Pillar, Karen Kimsey-Sward, Laura Liss, Jerry Akers and Andrea Mundie

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Disaster Blaster: Your Indoor Environmental Expert Franchise System.

Our topic on this week's episode is Disaster Blaster on June 1, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST

Matthew Lyons, Co-Founder, Disaster Blaster  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.

As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.

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