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Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ENCORE: Wingin' It on NewsTalkRadio WSB with Mark Arum

Off for the holiday this week, but I present an encore of the most fun I have ever had producing Franchise Today. It features me on WSB Radio, talki...

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Youth Athletes United: Building Life's Lessons, Through Sports!

Today I welcome John Erlandson to Franchise Today. John is the Co-Founder, President, Board Member and an Investor, in Youth Athletes United, a recent...

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 AvenueWest CEO Angela Healy, With a New Twist on Residential Real Estate!

This week I feature May's Rising Star in Franchising, Angela Healy, CEO at AvenueWest Corporate Housing and AvenueWest Franchising. As some of you ...

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Silvercrest CEO Greg Cook: The Recipe for Successful Franchise Marketing!

Today’s conversation is with Greg Cook. Many of you know Greg fro his 10 years at the IFA, running all things marketing. Well, today he has parlayed ...

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Pete First: A "BrightStar" of Franchise Development!

Pete First has been with BrightStar care for nearly 4 years, beginning his journey there, as Vice President of Franchise Development for BrightStar Ca...

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 WOWorks CEO Kelly Roddy On Healthy, Tasty Food and Brands, Rich in Culture!

This week we are joined by WOWorks CEO Kelly Roddy, to discuss his instance of one of the hottest, trends in franchising, rollups. Roll-ups are formed...

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 THRYV's Matthew Gourgeot: A Huge Advocate for Small Business!

Matthew Gourgeot, a true advocate and champion for small business in America. Today, he heads Corporate and Business Development at Thryv, where he i...

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Paul Segreto + Erik Premont = Acceler8 Success Group!

Acceler8Success Group was formed mid-2020, building upon Acceler8Success principles and methods, all proven successful, since 2014. Between them, Foun...

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Time Off, for Good Behavior!

I'm back next week to kick-off a great line-up of guests for this Spring Season. C-ya then.-Stan

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Best Life Brands CEO, J.J. Sorrenti: This Company's Name, Says It All...

Best Life Brands is a family of companies focused on the well being of clients at any stage of life and includes - ComForCare, At Your Side, premier f...

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Toppers Pizza CEO, Scott Gittrich Returns, with Record Breaking News!

This week I talk with Scott Gittrich, founder and CEO of TOPPERS Pizza. Scott Gittrich delivered his first pizza in 1984 while attending the Universi...

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Another Rising Star: Jonathan Weathington, Shuckin' Shack CEO

Back in 2007, Shuckin’ Shack co-Founders Matt Piccinin and Sean Cook had a craving for fresh oysters. Living in the sleepy coastal town of Carolina Be...

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Eric Mayers on 8/7/2024

If you're listening to this podcast then you are learning from the best minds in franchising. Stan does a terrific job of pulling the jewels out of each franchise luminary he features on Franchise To...

Dan Einzig on 4/9/2024

I've been listening to Franchise Today podcast for over a year as I start franchising journey. I feel like Stan and all his Franchise Today guests are giving me a MBA in franchising! The authentic sto...

Ashly Loza on 3/14/2024

I love hearing authentic stories of franchise founders and executives, and Franchise Today delivers just that, week after week! This podcast isn't just a recommendation; it's a genuine testament to th...

Graham Chapman on 2/9/2024

Stan has been a key mentor for me as I've navigated this crazy world of franchising for the last 15+ years. He's a fountain of knowledge and one of the most impressive relationship builders I've eve...

Sydney Wiseman on 2/2/2024

Franchise Today is such a wonderful resource for entertainment, learning, and professional development. Highly recommend a listen!

Bill Chaffee on 1/26/2024

Stan, Thanks again for your great interviews. I was recently asked to rate you and your podcast. Well, the problem is how do you rate a superstar. You have done more for franchising and franchisees ...

Doug McGregor on 1/23/2024

I always look forward to Stan's podcast. The quality of his guests is outstanding and Stan's interview style just can't be beat.

Paul Segreto on 1/15/2024

I believe I need more than five stars as I founded Franchise Today in 2009. Stan convinced me to keep it going five or so years ago, and joined me as co-host. Two years later my focus shifted and I t...

Julie Cartwright - President, Pvolve on 1/2/2024

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Franchise Today with Stan Friedman. Stan's meticulous preparation and attention to detail were remarkable. He thoroughly understood our franchise model before bo...

Kathryn "Kater" Danford on 12/19/2023

How I love Franchise Today Podcast? There are many reasons that this 14+ yr old podcast shines. There are interviews that cover various aspects to franchising to listen and learn from. I feel behind w...

jcart! on 12/12/2023

I loved getting to know Stan Friedman and being on his podcast. The most amazing thing happened, a top franchisee candidate reached out after listening to our podcast and engaged in conversations w...

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