
Welcome to the Franchise QB podcast where we empower entrepreneurs to WIN BIG in franchising. Hosted by Mike Halpern, a 20-year franchising veteran and entrepreneur, we huddle up weekly to educate our audience about the most successful small business model ever created: Franchising. Our mission is for listeners to achieve their American Dreams as new franchise owners. Let’s get started!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessInvesting | |||

Discover how Image Studios CEO Jason Olsen transformed salon suite franchising and why franchise investors are building scalable, semi-absentee empires in the beauty industry. Learn the exact process discipline and investment strategy required to exp... more
Looking for a high-volume, recurring revenue beauty franchise? Join host Mike Halpern as he speaks with Christina Batson, Founder & CEO of The Modern Halo, about the booming head spa and personal care market.
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Looking to invest in an automotive franchise with high-ticket services? Host Mike Halpern sits down with Brett de Coster, Founder and CEO of Rivali Paint Protection, to break down how to launch a scalable auto detailing and PPF business.
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Struggling with restaurant turnover and ghosted interviews? Swob co-founder Stephanie Florio reveals how AI-driven, mobile-first hiring slashes labor friction and keeps Gen Z employees engaged.
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High turnover—often exceeding 70%—and tedio... more
Want to own a high-margin fitness business without the brick-and-mortar overhead? GYMGUYZ founder Josh York reveals how he built a world-wide mobile gym empire and what it takes to scale to 7 figures.
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Traditional gym franchises suffer fr... more
Looking to invest in a high-growth wellness franchise? Hand in Stone Franchise VP Kristie Kalinowski breaks down how to build recurring revenue, scale multi-unit locations, and tap into the $60B+ spa industry without needing prior wellness experience... more
How do top franchise investors build multi-million-dollar teams? In this episode, host Mike Halpern sits down with Chris Hallberg—founder of GoExpand, Business Sargent, and the first EOS Implementer in Colorado, to reveal how military-grade leadershi... more
Discover how Boardroom Salon for Men achieves over $1M in AUV and a 97% membership retention rate with CEO Jeff Helfgott! Learn how military leadership and private equity strategies can scale your franchise portfolio.
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A sharp focus on franchising as a growth engine for hands-on operators and investors, this show frequently features founders, CEOs, and senior executives discussing scalable systems, franchise development, and growth strategies. Episodes tend to center on practical, cash-flow-friendly models, franchisee recruitment, and the role of technology (including AI and automation) in improving operations, marketing, and training. Notable angles include membership-driven or recurring-revenue approaches, low-cost entry points, partnerships with contractors or suppliers, and how brands scale while maintaining culture, quality, and customer experience. The format consistently translates real-world experiences into actionable guidance for current and pro... more
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Recent guests on Franchise QB include:
1. Christina Batson
2. Brett de Coster
3. Richard Gould
4. Michele Henry
5. Diana Simmons
6. Sheetal Guttigoli
7. James Stapleton
8. Max Emma
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