Multiply Your Success with Tom DuFore

When is the last time you paused to take a look at your present situation introspectively? Or, when is the last time you helped people on your staff and team reflect on their current life and situation? If you don’t recall or you noticed you needed some improvement, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Ashley Winston, who shares with us some tips and ideas on how to unleash your unstoppable. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Replace yourself with team members to help your people grow and to help you unleash your unstoppable. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://unstoppablenetwork.podia.com/https://unstoppablenetwork.podia.com/5b131ca1-b7ff-487f-a36c-c1eae3c13066CLICK HERE.https://unstoppablenetwork.podia.com/bbe9d31c-0be6-4a72-bbad-d0365f43bac7https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/break-free-with-ashley-winston/id1386177323https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ashley Winston helps people win and provides them with the necessary keys to unlock their peak performance. From classrooms to churches to corporations, Ashley has worked with over 20,000 women and youth, 50 Chicago Public Schools, and over 70 organizations, including Tacom, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, and McDonald’s Corporation. Her dynamic background, authenticity, and business expertise allow her to equip, empower, and extraordinarily relate to leaders from all walks of life. She delivers the necessary truth and tough love, helping the world navigate the wild adventures of faith, business, and life. Ashley is the creator and host of The Break Free Podcast and the author of three books, Break Free: Unlock Your God-Given Potential & Unleash Your Unstoppable, You Are Enough, and 7 Secrets to Living Your Best Life, a guide to help you overcome your obstacles and create a life you love. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Have you ever been burned by a digital marketing agency? Or wondered how to get the most out of your digital marketing spend? Our guest today is Jason Fisico, and he shares with us three of the most common reasons you may have been burned by a digital marketing company. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be patient with your marketing efforts and have enough budget to get the results you want. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.fizzimedia.comhttps://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jason is the founder and CEO of Fizzi, a growth marketing team focused on helping service-based businesses overcome plateaus and grow faster than ever before. The agency is best known for our guest, Jason Fisico, who produced well over $100 million in revenue for his clients before starting the company. The team has since worked with some of the world’s biggest brands in their respective niches! ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Do you know how to coach others? It is often said that the best leaders are great coaches. How have you improved your coaching abilities or skills? Or do you have people on your team that need to learn how to be a coach? Or maybe you are looking to hire a business coach? In today’s episode, we interview David Patterson, and he shares with us a few of the keys to being a great coach that you can use to develop yourself, others on your team, or to use as criteria in helping you find a great business coach for yourself. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: There is a saying that “Experience is the best teacher.” But actually, “Evaluated Experience." LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.dp3consulting.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Patterson has built a proven 20-year track record in providing strategic small business consulting services, facilitating powerful workshops and orchestrating impactful seminars for brands like Bank of America, Keller Williams Realty International, John Maxwell Leadership and Business Made Simple. David brings to the table a unique wealth of knowledge and an extensive network of successful, like-minded, like-valued entrepreneurs in everything from business launch strategies, organizational behavior-based team building and professional and operational best practices through his Atlanta-based coaching and consulting firm. David Patterson Purpose Statement: I endeavor to help grow gifted and motivated people into intentional leaders with the desire of living influential, transformative lives. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

How are you training and developing your staff or franchisees in your system? Do you have a plan and system for onboarding new hires? In today’s episode, we interview Ginine Capozzi, shares with us how the power of one can change everything for your new hire experience. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People re actively seeking to CONNECT and PROTECT. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.knowledgeforceconsulting.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ginine Capozzi is an L&D Consulting Pro, CoActive Coach, and Knowledge Force Consulting Owner. With 15+ years in Learning and Development Strategy, she revolutionizes training for personal and business empowerment. A hands-onleader, Ginine excels in adult learning, change management, curriculum design, and instructional innovation. Her unique approach emphasizes compounding training's impact, even 1% behavior shifts. Committed to community and volunteering, Ginine drives positive change. A catalyst for Fortune 500 firms, her reimagined training blends WholeBrain® Thinking, gamification, and e-learning, pushing boundaries for dynamic, engaging content and strategic excellence. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

This is a special podcast as it is episode 200! And, we always like to have a special guest and message to share on important milestone podcasts. Today’s episode was recorded about 4 months ago and we have been saving it for today. So the question we are opening today with is how are you using your business to give back and make an impact? In today’s episode, we interview John & Mark Cronin, who are a father-son team that are making a difference with advocating for people with differing abilities one pair of socks at a time. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: John’s quote at the end of podcast: "Follow your heart, follow your dreams, work hard, show what you can do." LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST: John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store with multi-million dollar revenues. They have been named EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They are fierce advocates for inclusion, having testified twice before the U.S. Congress and spoken at the United Nations. They are sought after keynote speakers, have recorded two TEDx Talks and are frequent guests on network television. They create unique customer experiences and develop a workplace culture that leads to an engaged workforce. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised over $7000,000 for their charity partners. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

We’ve all learned how to ask questions and why it is important. But what about answering questions? Have you been taught how to answer questions and why it is important? Our guest today is Dr. Brian Glibkowski, who shares with us his research and framework for how to develop and present answers. It is what he calls Answer Intelligence. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Being aware that it is not just the questions you ask, but also being prepared to answer questions. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.raiseyouraq.com/ https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.https://www.amazon.com/Answer-Intelligence-Raise-your-AQ-ebook/dp/B08LVH5H57?ref_=ast_author_mpb ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Brian Glibkowski is an author, researcher, and futurist passionate about the role of questions and answers in business and society. His journey started with his research on questions. He authored an article on questions that has been recognized by the Association of Human Resource Development as one of ten articles that will shape the 21st century. During his research on questions, one simple observation stopped him in his tracks. We know a lot about questions. We know very little about answers. In grade school we teach children about questions, not answers. Our children learn about the six wh-questions (why, what when, where, who, how) and they learn about open and closed questions. There is no typology of answers we teach our children. Journalists, physicians, sales reps, executive coaches, and almost all professionals have been trained in questions, not answers. Business books with question in the title outnumber books with answer in the title 3 to 1. His new book is Answer Intelligence: Raise Your AQ. The book introduces a new science of answers that is nominated for a 2022 Prose award for professional and scholarly excellence. The book rights have been purchased for translation into multiple languages. The AQ framework has been adopted by universities, including the Imperial College of London Business School (global top 20). Certified AQ Partners from the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, India, and elsewhere use AQ with forward thinking organizations around the world. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Leading today is complex and challenging, but how has your leadership changed and adapted to the current environment? In today’s episode, we interview Jim Bishop, who discusses with us how leadership today has changed and how to better organize, plan, and direct your team. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Success equation = Put purpose at the center of focus and then success tends to come naturally. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://conjunctionleadership.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST: With over two decades of immersive experience in executive development, corporate leadership and human performance, Jim Bishop stands as a beacon of transformative leadership through his business, Conjunction Leadership. Jim's journey has taken him across the globe, coaching executives, diverse teams and orchestrating the modernization of leadership systems for transforming business units. Having collaborated with industry giants like Eli Lilly, Roche, and Elanco, Jim recognized the pivotal role of a visionary leader willing to first work on themselves while revitalizing their culture. This catalyzed the birth of Conjunction Leadership in 2020, where Jim provides executive coaching and team development solutions. As a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Leadership Facilitator with Blanchard, Jim's methods are a blend of science and art. He empowers executives. through executive coaching, corporate culture consulting, and team effectiveness programs, focusing on holistic development within volatile contexts. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Today’s episode talks about artificial intelligence (AI). You have likely heard some of the buzz around artificial intelligence and AI, but have you started incorporating it into your business? Our guest today is Peter Guirguis, and he shares how there are simple ways to integrate artificial intelligence into marketing efforts, such as website chatbots. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Figuring out a starting point where AI fits for you. Try it out and see where it goes. AI is not going away. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://swiftpresssupport.comhttps://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST: Peter Guirguis, a seasoned digital expert, is the dynamic force behind Swift Press Support, a game-changing venture offering unparalleled technical support to WordPress website owners. With a rich history as the founder of Grace Digital Solutions, Peter has a proven track record in crafting exceptional websites for a diverse clientele, from businesses to personal brands. His commitment to excellence is evident in his ability to communicate intricate technical details to non-tech-savvy clients, ensuring they achieve their digital goals. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Have you struggled with managing hourly staff? I can say that it is the number one pain point I hear from our clients. The constant struggle with managing and keeping quality staff, especially part-time and hourly employees. To help us with this challenge, we have brought back Scott Greenberg, who just released his newest book, Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top-Performing Team. In our episode Scott shares so many great ideas and nuggets about his newest book. If you want to here Scott’s previous interview, check out episode 172. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Hourly workers can do great things. But it starts with great management. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://scottgreenberg.com/https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Shift-Show-Struggling-Top-Performing/dp/1642011622https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/how-to-become-a-wealthy-franchisee/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-greenberg-1b17539/https://www.facebook.com/MotivationalSpeakerScottGreenberghttps://twitter.com/GreenbergScotthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtq7im7wJJTJXjVN-CARsghttps://www.instagram.com/scottcgreenberg/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Scott Greenberg is a speaker, writer, and coach who helps franchisees grow their business. He has given presentations in all 50 U.S. states and throughout the world with clients including McDonald’s, the U.S. Air Force, TEDx, Allstate, Great Clips, RE/MAX, Salesforce, Nike, and countless others. Scott is the author of The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar as well as his newest book entitled Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers into a Top-Performing Team. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

How do you create trust in your organization? And how do balance trust with accountability? Can trust and accountability go together? Our guest today is Dr. Andrew Temte, and he shares with some of the concepts from his books that teach about building organizational trust and accountability. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Customer success creates a word of mouth funnel that no marketing campaign can achieve. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.andrewtemte.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE. https://www.facebook.com/AndrewTemte1/https://www.linkedin.com/in/atemte/https://www.instagram.com/andrewtemte/https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtemte ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional, author of two books—"Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire," and "The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows," and host of The Balancing Act podcast. A thought leader on issues related to organizational health, continuous improvement, and workforce reskilling, his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets. Dr. Temte has also served in the following professional positions at Kaplan: president and global head of corporate learning, interim president of Mount Washington College, and president of the Kaplan University (now Purdue Global) College of Business and Technology. This blend of higher education and professional education experience gives Dr. Temte a unique perspective over the issues surrounding the future of employment and workplace relevance. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Do you invest in the stock market? Have you bought stocks and sold at a loss or a profit? If you’re like me, the idea of buying individual stocks can seem like a daunting undertaking. Our guest today is Jason Brown, who is a stock market investor and teaches people how to manage their own personal investments into the stock market. *Please note, this podcast is not intended to provide investment advice. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: You are smarter than you think you are and that you can manage your own investments. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://thebrownreport.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jason is the founder of The Brown Report and Power Trades University, has over a decade of stock & options trading experience, is a podcast host, and YouTuber. Jason believes anyone can profit from the stock market, even if they’ve lost money before. They just need to know how to identify the best time to buy and sell and the correct option strategies that can supercharge returns and minimize risk. Jason helps people go from nervous beginners to confident stocks & options traders. Jason, welcome to the show! ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Have you ever wondered what it might look like for you to sell hundreds of franchises in just a few years? How would you handle that growth? Our guest today is David Graham, who built Code Ninjas and went from 0 franchises to more than 800 sold in just 5 years. He shares with us his tips and lessons learned on his franchise journey. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Build a great team and interpersonal connections. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.franchiczar.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.https://www.linkedin.com/in/originalcoder ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Graham is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of the Valhallan Esports Training franchise and its parent company, FranchiCzar. An experienced franchise expert, David previously founded Code Ninjas, the leading children’s coding education franchise, to more than 500 locations. Today, he leads multiple brands including Pinot’s Palette, a paint and sip franchise, and Iron 24, a fitness franchise, in addition to Valhallan. Together, the family of brands totals more than 100 operational franchise locations in three countries. Valhallan is in its high-growth stage, with 30 units expected to be open by the end of 2023 and 100 by the end of 2024. Long-term projections call for 1,000 units or more globally. Combining a tech-forward business model with a people-centric vision, David leverages his franchising expertise to help other franchise owners build and grow their businesses. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

What would you do if you had to rename your company? How would you name a new product or service you created? In today’s episode, we interview Alexandra Watkins, who shares with us her tried and true methods for branding, rebranding, and name creation. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It's not too late to change the name of your brand. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://eatmywords.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Hello-My-Name-Awesome-Create/dp/1523099984/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707515358&sr=8-5https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawatkins ABOUT OUR GUEST: Alexandra Watkins is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz. If you have ever eaten a Wendy’s Baconator, you have literally eaten the words. For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google. Her own "Name Hall of Fame" includes frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me, the Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, and Spanish language school Gringo Lingo. The vertical farming company she named Plenty was recently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies by Time Magazine. Alexandra is a former Author in Residence with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Her breakthrough creativity book, “Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,” was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine. She lives by the beach in her Barbie Dream House. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to add 1,000 new locations to your franchise system? Or, maybe you’ve wondered if it possible to hit such staggering numbers? Our guest today is Charles Watson, who is the CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café which now has more than 1,400 locations. And he shares with us how he has been part of the company growth adding more than 1,000 locations over the last 10 years. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People + Purpose + Process = Performance. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/ https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslyonwatson https://www.linkedin.com/company/tropical-smoothie-cafe/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Charles Watson is the Chief Executive Officer for Tropical Smoothie Café and is currently in his 13th year with the brand. He has grown the Tropical Smoothie Cafe system to more than 1400 open locations, many of which were signed while he was in his previous role as Chief Development Officer until 2018. Charles focuses on the brand’s vision to Inspire Better in the lives of Tropical Smoothie café franchisees and guests alike. Charles enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children who view his role as “pretty ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

I’m wondering if you have some great employees that are not interested in starting their own business, but have some great ideas? How can you help harness those ideas and develop that talent? Our guest today is Luis Baez, and he shares with us his insights on helping business leaders implement intrapreneurship programs. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Think of yourself as an Olympic Athlete. At some point you can no longer compete as an athlete, but you can become a coach or trainer. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.luisbaez.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Luis Báez is a Revenue Enablement Strategist + Sales Coach dedicated to serving executives and sales leaders at businesses. In 2017, after years of working in some of the biggest Silicon Valley startups (think LinkedIn, Google, Uber, Tesla, and more), Luis began to teach impassioned business owners how to scale their revenues and impact by creating and selling high-end offers. During that time, he was also invited to speak about leadership and personal branding at business schools across the country including Stanford, UC Berkeley and Bard. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

What do your hiring and onboarding processes look like? Do you have a recruiting strategy and an onboarding schedule? Our guest today is Brian Miller, CEO of one of the largest recruiting franchises in the United States, with roughly 200 franchises. Brian shares with us some of his tips and best practices for finding, hiring, and retaining employees. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Helping other people achieve the success they desire. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.patriceandassociates.com/https://patriceandassociatesfranchising.com/https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Brian Miller joined Patrice & Associates in May 2014 as an equity partner, has expertise in all aspects of the Patrice & Associates model –staffing/recruiting & franchising. Brian’s extensive experience in franchise operations, development, strategic planning and marketing makes him a professional tour de force in the franchising industry. Brian has 25 years in franchising and16 years at a leading full-service staffing and recruiting industry franchisor, Snelling Staffing. Brian supports and enhances Patrice & Associates’ ongoing mission to connect the country’s most respected brands with the industry’s top culinary and managerial talent. His leadership will set the direction for aggressive global growth. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

If you’re listening in to our podcast, chances are that you are the founder of your business. But, there is a whole opportunity for folks who might be interested in entrepreneurship through acquisition. Our guest today is Carl Lundberg, who is an expert at supporting people to become entrepreneurs through acquisition. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Delegate to create trust with your team and operational leverage. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://www.geraldedelman.com/www.searchfunder.comhttps://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Carl Lundberg is a seasoned professional in the field of corporate finance and transaction services. As a Partner at Gerald Edelman LLP, Carl has gained extensive experience advising clients ranging from new entrepreneurs to large multi-national businesses, offering a wide range of business advice to nurture and promote their success. Carl has expertise in entrepreneurship through acquisition and search funds, company acquisitions in the UK, due diligence, debt funding for UK acquisitions, and management buy-ins. With a background in forensic accounting and expert witness services, Carl has advised clients on matters such as valuations, fundraising, and M&A. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an associate member of the Academy of Experts, regularly engaged as an expert witness in his areas of expertise. Carl is passionate about doing deals and providing his clients with a commercial mindset to solve their problems. He is not just an accountant but an all-around business adviser that genuinely cares about his clients and their success. For podcasts with an audience of anyone with an M&A strategy targeting UK acquisitions, Carl Lundberg would be a great fit. He has many years of experience in corporate finance, transaction services, and forensic accounting, making him a valuable resource for those navigating the complex landscape of UK acquisitions. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Have you thought about franchising your business and wondered what it might look like one year from now? Or maybe you’ve decided to franchise your business, and you’re trying to be prepared to make sure you take the right next steps. Our guest today is Jeff Minder, who is a client we worked with to help him build his dog training franchise system. He launched his franchise efforts about a year ago, and he gives an inside look into how he has gone from zero franchises to nearly 10 over the last 15 months. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Teach the next generation how to understand business concepts. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/CLICK HERE.https://www.facebook.com/TopTierK9?ref=hlhttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffminder7785 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mr. Minder is an award winning teacher and entrepreneur with degrees in computer science, mathematics, Informational Systems Design, and Search & Rescue. He has been recognized by Dell Computers and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) in their entrepreneur of the year awards. Mr. Minder was a nominee to the Air Commando Hall of Fame, and was recognized as one of the top Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructors in the US Military. Mr. Minder has been mentioned in many books, articles and tv news segments pertaining to his past in the US Military and the accomplishments of Top Tier K9. As a business consultant and project manager, Mr. Minder has worked with several of the world’s largest and most successful companies including Lockheed Martin, Knowles Atomic Power Lab, and Motorola to name a few. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

Happy New Year and Happy 2024! We hope that you celebrated with friends and loved ones. In this episode we compare what ChatGPT had to say about its top 5 business trends and compare that to Tom’s list of what he thinks will be trending in 2024. So, we are going to talk through the lists to compare. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

This is an episode to review the most popular episodes of the 2023 podcast year. LINKS TO PODCAST EPISODES: Episode 153. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/one-tree-planted-making-global-impact/Episode 178.https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchising-how-ordinary-people-can-build-extraordinary-wealth/Episode 154.https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/internal-accountability-brings-huge-change/Episode 176.https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/fractional-franchise-investing/Episode 156.https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/taking-the-leap-into-franchise-development/Episode 169.https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/secret-to-creating-responsive-email-marketing-list/Episode 164. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/why-every-executive-needs-to-be-on-linkedin/ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.