
The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising
Internationally recognized speaker, personal business coach and Amazon best-selling franchise author Dr. John Hayes offers an honest look at everything involved in researching, evaluating and purchasing a franchise business. On this podcast, Dr. John P Hayes interviews Franchisors, Franchisees, and has solo episodes giving valuable advice in the Franchise Industry. Since 1979, John Hayes has worked in the franchise community as a consultant, franchisee and franchisor. He’s one of an elite group worldwide that has actually owned and operated franchises, including serving as CEO of a major American franchisor company, and advised franchisors and franchisees. He is the author of several franchise-related books and countless articles that have appeared in media worldwide. Dr. Hayes has served for many years as an advisor to franchisors, franchisees and small business owners internationally. His areas of expertise include management development, marketing, customer service, training and strategic planning. He is the author or co-author of 18 non-fiction books including Franchising: The Inside Story, Start Small, Finish Big, You Can’t Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike At A Seminar, and most recently Buy “Hot” Franchises Without Getting Burned. Keywords: franchise tax board , chick fil a franchise , the franchise guy , best franchise to own , franchise business , buying a franchise , franchise opportunities , opening a franchise , owning a franchise
Podcasting since 2022 • 51 episodes
The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising
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From Refugee to Franchise Success: Hao Lam's Inspiring Journey - With Hao Lam
DESCRIPTION: John Hayes, the host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, interviews Hao Lam, a successful franchisor with a riveting tale of survival and entrepreneurship. Lam, a Vietnam escapee, narrates his remarkable transition from bei...
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Why Franchising Isn’t for Everyone - Expert Insights with Mark Schnurman
DESCRIPTION:John and Mark Schnurman, author of 'The Perfect Franchise,' discuss the intricacies of franchising in this podcast. They explore the typical paths people take into franchising, including Mark's personal journey to becoming a fra...
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What They Don’t Tell You About Franchising - With Keith Miller
John Hayes hosts Keith Miller on the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast. Miller is a representative of the Franchisee Advocacy Consulting Group, advocating for franchisees, not franchisors. He has led several franchisee advocacy groups, including the A...
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Episode 49
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Building a Successful Franchise Empire - With Charles Bonfiglio
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes' podcast guest is Charles Bonfiglio, the entrepreneur behind Tint World, a South Florida-based business. Bonfiglio shares his journey from being a young entrepreneur who moved to Florida to start a business in the aft...
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Episode 48
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Inside the World’s Largest Franchise Group with Greg Flynn
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Greg Flynn, the creator of the Flynn Group, which operates seven iconic brands across 44 states and three countries. Flynn discusses his motivation for growing his franchise empire, emphasizing that growth ...
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Episode 47
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