The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast with Dr. John P. Hayes - Director, Titus Center for Franchising
Episodes
86 episodes
How He Modernized a “Boring” Industry Into a Scalable Brand | Dr. John P. Hayes - With Kevin DuBois
TITLE: How He Modernized a “Boring” Industry Into a Scalable Brand | Dr. John P. Hayes - With Kevin DuBois DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Kevin Dubois, the CEO of Clean Brands, which operates va...
How Franchising Has REALLY Changed (And What’s Next) - With Ray Titus
DESCRIPTION:Ray Titus, in an interview with John Hayes, discusses the common misconceptions about franchising, including the belief that franchises are run by large corporations. He points out that less than 1% of the approxima...
He Quit His Corporate Job for Franchising?! - With Sal Majzoub
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Sal Majzoub on Franchise Hot Seat, discussing Majzoub's transition from corporate work to franchising and business brokerage. Majzoub shares his experience of being confined in a Dubai hotel du...
The Franchising Secret Most Entrepreneurs Miss - With Matthew Cancino
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Matthew Cancino, a Titus Center for Franchising graduate and former U.S. Marine, about his journey into the world of franchising. Cancino discovered franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic Universit...
Built a Franchise Business Straight Out of College - With Mitchell Nolan
DESCRIPTION:Mitchell Nolan, a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with an MBA and a focus on franchising, is the founder of consulting firm DJM Nolan and co-founder of Vetted, a company he established with Steve Lieber. ...
Why Gen Z Is Ditching Corporate Jobs for Franchising - With Leanna Carlson and Ethan Stayte
DESCRIPTION:The Franchise Hot Seat Podcast features an interview with Palm Beach Atlantic University students Leanna Carlson and Ethan Stayte, who are studying franchising at the university's Titus Center. Leanna, an internatio...
From Burger King to Panera to Academia: The Career Path No One Plans For - With Martha Flynn
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, interviews Martha Flynn, the new director of the Titus Center. Flynn shares her journey into franchising, which began unexpectedly at Burger King and evolved into ...
What Most Franchisors Get Wrong About Growth - With Keith Gerson
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, converses with Keith Gerson, a member of the Titus Center Advisory Board and a veteran in the franchising industry. Keith shares his franchising journey, beginning...
Student Perspectives On Franchise Opportunities - With Haley Arruda and Sam Vander Heide
DESCRIPTION: John Hayes hosts Haley Arruda and Sam Vander Heide, Palm Beach Atlantic University students, on the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, where they discuss their studies in franchising at the Titus Center...
The Real Reason Graduates Struggle After College - With Dr John P. Hayes
DESCRIPTION: In this episode, we dig into the growing question a lot of people are asking: is a traditional college degree still worth it? The conversation explores the gap between classroom theory and the re...
The #1 Reason Franchisees Fail (From a CPA Who Owns 3 Crumbl Stores) - With Natalya Hummer
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Natalya Hummer from FinaTech Accounting and Advisors, who also owns three Crumble Cookie franchises, in this episode of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast. Natalya shares her experience as a CPA and her transit...
From Teacher to Successful Franchisee - With Deean Ferrone
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Deean Ferrone on the Franchise Hot Seat, discussing her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful franchisee of Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children's hair salon chain. Ferrone's tra...
Scaling Your Franchise with the Right Partners - With Shelly Sun Berkowitz
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of Franchise Hot Seat, interviews Shelly Sun Berkowitz, founder of BrightStar Care, a leading healthcare franchising company with over 400 units. Shelly discusses her transition...
The Future of Franchising with Franzy - With Alex Smereczniak
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Alex Smereczniak, the co-founder and CEO of Franzy, in the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast. Alex presents Franzy as a comprehensive platform for potential franchisees, likening ...
The Potential of a Veteran Franchisee - Insights from Bob McCracken
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, a franchising professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University and host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, converses with Bob McCracken, an Air Force and Air National Guard veteran and Ho...
Legal Tips & Market Insights - With Rocky Reidel
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Schuyler "Rocky" Reidel, founder of the Reidel Law Firm, on various pressing and contentious topics in the ...
Tips and Insights Into Franchising - With Jack and Jill Johnson
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes hosts Jack and Jill Johnson from Franchise Insiders on the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast. The Johnsons' franchising journey began with Jack's father founding Home Care Assistance after a...
Aligning Employees to Their Strengths - With Monica Feid
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, in the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, underscores the significance of matching employees with roles that complement their strengths to enhance productivity and avoid disengagement. He r...
Bloomin' Blinds' Growth Journey - With Kristopher Stuart
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Kristopher Stuart, Chief Information Officer of Blooming Blinds, on the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast. Stuart shares his accidental entry into franchising while seeking improv...
How Franchising Transformed My Career - With Mary Thompson
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes interviews Mary Thompson, CEO of BNI and chair of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, who shares her journey from the Marine Corps to franchising via a compa...
Creating Effective Marketing Strategies - With Jack Monson
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of the Franchise Hot Seat Podcast, interviews Jack Monson, Chief Growth Officer at Thunder Lee Marketing and host of the Social Geek podcast. They delve into Monson's marketing ...
Risks, Rewards, and Legal Advice - With Alaina B. Karsten
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of Franchise Hot Seat, engages in a detailed discussion with Alaina B. Karsten from McDonald Hopkins, a professional with significant experience in advising franchisors and fran...
From News Reporter to Franchise Mogul - With John Brice
DESCRIPTION:John Hayes, host of Franchise Hot Seat, interviews former TV news reporter John Brice, who transitioned into a successful franchisee and is now preparing to become a franchisor. Brice's introduc...