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Franchising Fun Facts Broadcast Date: January 27, 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we interview father/son duo Larry Sutton and Adam Sutton of RNR Tire Express about their journey into franchising and why it is possible for anyone to find success - no matter where you start or what your industry. This week, Jerry Akers talks about preparing for the hunt for your franchise business while Karen Kimsey-Sward continues her segment on leadership by addressing the importance of feedback. David Kagjanich updates us on his Journey with The Joint, and as usual, you will find host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on

Dave's Hot Chicken on Fire with 600 Locations in Two Years Broadcast Date: January 20, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Shannon Swenson knows that it is ALWAYS a good time to buy a franchise, as our Million Dollar Mentor, Jerry Akers likes to say. She has sold 600 commitments in the last two years despite a pandemic and economic uncertainty. Tune in today to learn how Shannon kept things moving and kept positive energy flowing for Dave's Hot Chicken. Also this week, Jerry continues his lessons from his book. This week focuses on the tempo effect. Karen Kimsey-Sward continues her series on building business leaders. Join host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as she discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another millio

Discover Rising Tides with Lin Schussler-Williams How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all.  As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Discover Rising Tides Guest is Lin Schussler-Williams  As a speaker, coach, author, and women’s empowerment advocate, Lin teaches a thinking technology that changes perspectives and increases results. She works with Individuals, groups, entrepreneurs and women at every stage in life to help them build their belief and confidence, accelerate results, and create richer more fulfilling lives. Known as the founder of UPRising - Unstoppable Powerful Women, Lin loves playing the role of connector. She has an undergraduate degree from Centre College and an MBA from the University of

​WNBA Legend Jackie Stiles Powers into Franchising Broadcast Date: January 13th , 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Jackie Stiles was a legend on the basketball court as all-time leading scorer in NCAA division one basketball history with 3,393 points. She remains the only woman to score more than 1,000 points in a single season. After playing, she coached for a few years and then started her own training business and is now on to a new adventure. Known for her fierce training regimen, she is taking her knowledge and love of fitness into franchising as a NextGen Fitness franchisee. Join us to learn how her training on the court translates to her new endeavor as a business owner. This week, Million Dollar Mentor Jerry Akers continues his series on Live it to Win it with a segment called, "What’s your story?  What is driving you to consider Franchising or just owning your own business?" David Kajganich keeps us posted on his second round as a franchisee for the Join

Discover Rising Tides with Karen Covy How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all.  As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Discover Rising Tides Guest is Karen Covy.   Karen is a Divorce Coach and recovering Divorce Lawyer.  She provides divorce coaching to professionals and business owners all over the world.  She helps her clients decide in confidnce and clarity when to get a divorce.  She also helps them navigate throught the divorce process with less conflict, expense and damage to themselves and their children.  Karen is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally.  She is also the creater of the Divorce Road Map online divorce program. 

Do You Know the Real Pioneer of Modern Retail Franchising? Broadcast Date: January 6th , 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Do you know who the real pioneer of modern retail franchising is? It is not who you might think! Our guest today, author Jane Plitt, is on a mission to tell the story of Martha Matilda Harper, an indentured servant who pioneered the franchise model as we know it. Plitt, a pioneer in women's rights, herself, has been an award-winning business owner, an advocate for women, the first executive director of the National Organization for Women and an author and documentarian. This is a packed show you don't want to miss. Jerry Akers is starting a new series on his segment, and this week, he and Kristin will share an overview of weeks to come and the lessons Jerry has learned on his franchise journey. Based on his book, Live it 2 Own it, Jerry has tons of information to help you on your path! David Kajganich will continue his updates on his journey with the

Birds and Biz with Paul Pickett and Patrick Findaro Broadcast Date: December 30 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Due to travel issues this epsiode was broadcast on December 31st This week the Pillars team takes a break, but never fear! We have two amazing interviews pre-recorded for you. First up, Paul Pickett, Chief Development Officer of Wild Birds Unlimited discuss the opportunities for business ownership in his popular franchise systems. Next up, Patrick Findaro talks all things data as the "Switzerland" of data collection. His firm offers unbiased facts for analyzing what franchise may be right for you. Tune in Thursday, December 30 at 4CT/5ET. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.  

Nancy Chorpenning, Founder and Executive Director, CEO School for Women Broadcast Date: December 23 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

How do you deal with feelings of abandonment? Jeff Bower tells his story of trying to escape the pain brought on by these feelings through romantic relationships and drugs, and the way God helped him FINALLY overcome them. Don't miss his incredible experience with God, which completely changed his life, on this episode of Life Hurts God Heals! Join us on Youtube and hit the subscribe button here - Life Hurts God Heals Youtube Channel

Floating Franchise Fosters Better Health and REST Broadcast Date: December 16th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST On this week's show, we welcome Mandy Rowe of True REST Float Spa. This growing franchise offers a unique floating spa experience with benefits from better rest to reduce stress to pain management. Tune it to learn more about their business. In Word on the Street, Kristin and Elizabeth discuss Gen Z and how to use Twitter to reach them whether they are your current target of future customers.  Jerry will fill us in on a Recent McDonald's case in the appeals court and what the implications are for franchising in terms of joint employment issues.  David talks about this journey and a franchisee for The Joint Chiropractic and their unique way of doing things from site selection to opening. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be s

Discover Rising Tides with Aaron Owens Mayhew How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all.  As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Discover Rising Tides Guest is Aaron Owens Mayhew.  Aaron is a registered dietician and ultralight long-distance backpacker with 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert.  In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike.  During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor adventures.  She founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform for backpackers, that same year.  Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food

Parenthood has its challenges for many. But Eldon and Marie Frost have faced more than most, including the death of two children, as well as parenting another child with severe disabilities. Where is God in the middle of their struggles?  Eldon and Marie discovered something profound, right there in the midst of the pain...the goal of life itself!  As Marie says it, "I know that the goal of life isn't to be comfortable or safe..." So what is the goal of life from her perspective? Listen to this episode of Life Hurts God Heals and find out! Join us on Youtube and hit the subscribe button here - Life Hurts God Heals Youtube Channel

​Who is the Largest Veteran Franchise in the Nation? JDog Junk Removal Broadcast Date: December 9th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we talk to Kevin Kopa, President and COO of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling. As a part of JDog Brands, he is a proud veteran in the largest veteran franchise in the nation. JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is nationally recognized for their military-inspired work ethic. They offer franchising opportunities exclusively for veterans and military family members. Join host host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising and our other hosts as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. Elizabeth Denham and Kristin talk trends for 2022 in Word on the Street. Jerry Akers talks about how he identifies the next big thing in franchising. And with a new Management Minute, Karen

Staci McDonell, Director of Franchise Development, Clean Juice Broadcast Date: December 2nd , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this week Kristin Selmeczy will give another million dollar mentor tip that has driven success. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

Discover Rising Tides with Megan Millitello and Lacey Ernandes Part 2 How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all.  As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Megan is Founder and CEO of Elevated Oats.  She served an an air traffic controoler in the Army and learned first-hand how to run a highly coordinated operation.  While on a deployment to Iraq, during which she received a bronze star and met her co-founder Lacey, Megan learned how to develop repeatable systems and processes.  From day one, Megan has built Elevated Oats using the principless that ensure an organized and a ready to scale company.  Megan embodeies the Elevated Oats customer by living an elevated and health lifestyle..  Lacey is Co-Founder and CCO

Who doesn't struggle with anxiety these days? Is there a way to be free of it, and if so, how do we do it? The answer is simple but it might just surprise you! On this episode of Life Hurts God Heals, hosts Kim Ward and Kurt Pflegl discuss the tools necessary to combat anxiety, and reveal the critical difference between happiness and joy along the way.

Thanksgiving with Pete First of BrightStar Care Broadcast Date: November 25th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 7:00p EST / 6:00p CST / 3:00p MST /4:00p PST Our fearless leader (Fred if that wasn't totally obvious)  goes it alone live on Thanksgiving with a slight alteration in time (4:00 PST) as Kristin interviews Pete First from BrightStar Care in a recorded interview. Pete is BrightStar Care’s Sr. Vice President of Franchise Development and is responsible for expanding the brand to new, untapped markets across the country. In addition, he is responsible for the expansion of BrightStar Senior Living, their new construction senior living communities Tune in while the turkey settles as you drift in and out of your stuffing stupor! The team will be back next week at the usual time in the usual places. We hope you all have a wonderful and restorative Thanksgiving weekend! Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million

What if within every moment of your day, God has hidden an invitation to experience His goodness? Would that change the way you see your circumstances? Listen to this episode of Life Hurts God Heals to discover how to see life through the lens of invitation.

America's Largest Roofing Franchise - Honestly Jason Revere, VP of Franchise Development, Honest Abe Roofing Broadcast Date: November 18th , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we talk to Jason Revere, VP of Franchise Development for Honest Abe Roofing. The largest roofing franchise in the country, we will learn how Jason and owner Kevin Newton refined the business model into a replicable system that was primed for franchising. This is also a big wee for Million Dollar Mentor, Jerry Akers as he opens his first location for The Joint and launches his book! Tune in to find out where you can find it. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. On the Million Dollar Mentor Segment this

Discover Rising Tides with Megan Millitello and Lacey Ernandes How the Outside Makes the Inside Better Through conversations with female business owners, we explore the benefits of time spent outside to maintain life balance. The time outside and activity may differ in each conversation, but we delve into the subject to find the commonality that drives us all.  As a business owner, I find myself outside to balance the challenges of every day Megan is Founder and CEO of Elevated Oats.  She served an an air traffic controoler in the Army and learned first-hand how to run a highly coordinated operation.  While on a deployment to Iraq, during which she received a bronze star and met her co-founder Lacey, Megan learned how to develop repeatable systems and processes.  From day one, Megan has built Elevated Oats using the principless that ensure an organized and a ready to scale company.  Megan embodeies the Elevated Oats customer by living an elevated and health lifestyle..  Lacey is Co-Founder and CCO of Elev