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Pursuit of Profit: Franchise Strategies to Build Real Wealth Beyond the Corporate Grind

Cliff Nonnenmacher
Franchising
Franocity
Franchise Industry
Franchise Model
Technology
ROBS
Franchise Disclosure Document
Buddy's Home Furnishings
Home Services
Card My Yard
Monster Mini Golf
Homevestors
E-2 Visa
Painting Industry
Accelerated Waste Solutions
Dappertails
Pricing Strategy
Inflation
76 Fence
Wing Zone

Welcome to Pursuit of Profit, the franchise business podcast hosted by Cliff Nonnenmacher, franchise consultant, co-founder of Franocity, and co-author of "Beyond the Brand." Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered insights for aspiring franchisees, multi-unit operators, franchisors, and entrepreneurs who are serious about building wealth through franchising. Cliff shares real-world strategies on bu... more

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Episode 145: Buying a franchise can be a major investment—but a great brand doesn’t automatically mean a great business.

On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, franchise attorney Robert Einhorn reveals the red flags prospective franchisees need to wa... more

Episode 144: Aging cars, rising repair costs, and a rapidly evolving automotive industry are creating a massive opportunity for entrepreneurs. On this episode of Pursuit of Profit, Chris DiGiuseppe, VP of Franchise Development at AAMCO, explains why ... more

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POP Pulse #10: Could a bad lease turn a great franchise into a terrible investment? On this POP Pulse episode, Cliff breaks down the commercial lease provisions that can have six-figure consequences for franchise owners. From personal guarantees and ... more

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Episode 143: What if your next franchise could cost less than $100K—and you didn’t need a storefront? Megan Bowling, Director of Franchise Development of Stretch-N-Grow franchise explains how the company is tapping into the underserved preschool fitn... more

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Recent Guests

Chris DiGiuseppe
Vice President of Franchise Development
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Episode: Why Automotive Repair Franchising Is Booming in a $520 Billion Industry
Megan Bowling
Chief Development Officer at Stretch-N-Grow
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Episode: Want a Recurring-Revenue Franchise? The Property Management Opportunity Explained
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Bryan Shamhart
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Cliff Nonnenmacher
Host of Pursuit of Profit: Franchise Strategies to Build Real Wealth Beyond the Corporate Grind

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Cliff & Team R Rock Solid!!

    What an amazing forum to have a conversation and gain insights in regards to critical topics. Special group!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CDIGUISEPPE
    United States2 months ago
  • Fun, Relaxed and Informative

    Cliff knows his stuff! He reviews each guest’s FDD and researches the industry. I love the way he delivers important information in a relaxed, fun and informative way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan Bowling
    United States2 months ago
  • Great franchise conversations!

    Cliff is able to dive deep into some very insightful conversations in many industries. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solekids
    United States3 months ago
  • Great for aspiring owners

    Love their real life, examples and experience in the franchise world. Great content all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Bumhorse
    United States3 months ago
  • Business Nuggets

    Cliff engages his guests and gets them to be open, honest, and humble. I have learned a lot from listening to his podcasts. The length is perfect. Not too long and always some great nuggets.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snacdaddy
    United States4 months ago

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Cliff asks thoughtful, probing questions and keeps conversations practical.
Strong prep and clear, actionable takeaways set this apart from many franchising podcasts.
The show blends education with entertaining storytelling.
The host fosters honest, candid dialogue that helps listeners understand real-world franchise economics.
Guests share real-world numbers and actionable frameworks.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Special Effects Producer To Serving His Community with Pat Brown of Surv
Q: What is the average ticket and the balance between residential and commercial work?
The average ticket per job is about $500, and the business is primarily residential while growing more into commercial partnerships such as property managers and historic home foundations. The monthly membership helps stabilize revenue and provide more recurring cash flow for franchisees.
From Special Effects Producer To Serving His Community with Pat Brown of Surv
Q: What is the customer acquisition strategy, especially in markets where the brand is not yet known?
We combine brand awareness with targeted services (window washing, power washing, moving, yard work) and a mix of digital and print marketing, truck branding, and local partnerships. Realtors and property managers are key allies, and we also run a flywheel-style neighborhood expansion strategy to get neighbors using the service and generating referrals.
From Special Effects Producer To Serving His Community with Pat Brown of Surv
Q: So let's start with the membership model. Was it always a membership model, and how are you pricing it?
The core of the model has always been a membership structure, but over the last two years we refined the credits system into a two-tier approach: do-with-you (hourly credits) and do-for-you (project-based credits). Members prepay a monthly credits allotment and then redeem credits for a mix of services, with the goal of keeping members engaged through ongoing, helpful tasks.
Franchise Funding Secrets: SBA Loans, ROBS & Smart Capital Strategies w/ Anthony Byrd | Pursuit of Profit”
Q: What changes in SBA policies should borrowers know about recently?
SBA policy shifts have tightened verification, increased required cash reserves, and raised the bar on minimum credit and collateral, while also expanding programs like Cap Lines for working capital and encouraging efficient underwriting.
Franchise Funding Secrets: SBA Loans, ROBS & Smart Capital Strategies w/ Anthony Byrd | Pursuit of Profit”
Q: What are the primary funding options you should consider when financing a franchise?
There isn't a single path; the strongest deals usually blend SBA financing with options like ROBS, HELOCs, equipment leasing, and unsecured lines, all coordinated through a lender well-versed in franchising.

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