Franchising Pillars - What are they? - What are the Franchising Pillars

Pillars of Franchising is a show about being successful in franchising, but what are the franchising pillars ? Originally we had defined 6 pillars but then a disaster happened. The graphics designer created an awesome logo but it only had 5 pillars. So we adapted and made the change to 5 pillars and a goal.

The 5 Pillars of Franchising are:

Pillar 1.) Finding the Right Opportunity

Brightway Agency, How does this insurance franchise focus on profitability?

Topic: Brightway Agency, How does this insurance franchise focus on profitability? Broadcast Date: February 25th , 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...

pillars of Franchising - franchise territory - size

How to determine a franchise territory size.

Topic: How to determine a franchise territory size. Broadcast Date: February 4th , 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...

Cleaning water and mold in Seattle – An AdvantaClean story

Topic: Cleaning water and mold in Seattle - An AdvantaClean story Broadcast Date: Sep 10th , 2020 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 Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The...

Pillars of Franchising -David Kajganich - Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee and Eagle Status Performance

How to build high performing management teams. A Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee story

Topic: How to build high performing management teams. A Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee story Broadcast Date: August 20th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville,Fred McMurray, CEO...

Avoiding the Gotchas in the FDD

Topic: Avoiding the Gotchas in the FDD Broadcast Date: Aug 17th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The...

Franworth – Bridging the Resource Gap – July 23rd

Topic: Franworth - Bridging the Resource Gap - July 23rd Broadcast Date: July 23rd, 2020 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 Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women...

LinkedIn: The 5-Minute Drill for Executive Networking Success with Lori Ruff – July 9th

Topic: LinkedIn: The 5-Minute Drill for Executive Networking Success with Lori Ruff - July 9th Broadcast Date: July 9th, 2020 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...

Pillars of Franchising - Renee Israel - Modern Market Eatery

Modern Market Eatery focused on Nourishing Lives – June 25th

Topic: Modern Market Eatery focused on nourishing lives. Broadcast Date: June 25th , 2020 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 Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women...

Pillars of Franchising - Jeff Bevis - FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care, are they {ready to help}?

Topic: FirstLight Home Care, are they {ready to help}? Broadcast Date: May 28, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Carolyn Thurston, CEO Wisdom Senior Care and co-host...

Pillars of Franchising - Meg Schmitz - The Franchise Guru

Franchise Buying Answers from the Franchise Guru

Topic: Franchise Buying Answers from the Franchise Guru. What you should know when buying a franchise. Broadcast Date: October 1st , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville,...

How to build high performing management teams. A Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee story

Just Let Me Do It Commercial Services! Franchise – July 2nd

Topic: Just Let Me Do It Commercial Services! Franchise Broadcast Date: July 2nd , 2020 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 Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women...

Pillars of Franchising - Angela Cote - Franchise Growth Catalyst - angela COTÉ Inc

Franchise Growth by angela COTÉ Inc

Topic: Franchise Growth by angela COTÉ Inc Broadcast Date: June 18th , 2020 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 Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they...

Franchise Buying Answers from the Franchise Guru

Pillars of Franchising - Ed Teixeira - FranchiseGrade.com

How does FranchiseGrade.com help you make confident franchise investment decisions?

Topic: How does FranchiseGrade.com help you make confident franchise investment decisions? Broadcast Date: May 14, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Kristin Selmeczy, Female...

Pillars of Franchising - Laura Spaulding - Spaulding Decon

Spaulding Decon cleans up crime scenes, meth labs and more!

Topic: Spaulding Decon cleans up crime scenes, meth labs, and more! Broadcast Date: May 7th 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women ...

Pillars of Franchising - The Perfect Companion - Jon Siegel

The Perfect Companion: A Concierge care approach to senior homecare services.

Topic: The Perfect Companion: A Concierge care approach to senior homecare services. Is it the luxury senior community experience that makes all of the difference? Broadcast Date: April 30 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host...

Financial Questions franchise business buyers’ need answered.

Topic: Financial Questions franchise business buyers' need answered. Answering franchise business buyers' accounting / tax / funding / entity structure / projection questions. Broadcast Date: April 23, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST...

Pillars of Franchising - Coronavirus Pandemic emergency advice

Emergency Advice for Your Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Topic: Emergency Advice for Your Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic: What to Say and Do With Your Landlords, Lenders, Franchisor, Taxes and Employees Broadcast Date: April 16, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Emergency advice...

Aerobarrier – A home improvement that could help keep air from blowing into your home.

Topic: Aerobarrier - A home improvement that could help keep air from blowing into your home. & Franchise Audit & Finance tips you need to know! Broadcast Date: April 2, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Ray Pillar, Owner of...

Recruiting franchise candidates who are right for your culture.

Topic: Recruiting franchise candidates who are right for your franchise culture. Determine what is wrong with your recruiting process. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Mediavine Marketing, as they discuss how...

Pillars of Franchising: Dealing with difficult customers.

Today's topic: Dealing with difficult customers. Join Host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss franchise development, financing, franchise accounting, purchasing, growing your franchise, brand positioning,...

Why is the International Franchise Professional Group (IFPG) seeing Red & Best practices on writing franchise manuals

Topic: Why is the International Franchise Professional Group (IFPG) seeing Red & Best practices on writing franchise manuals Broadcast Date: August 22nd, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac. Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid...

Pillars of Franchising - Giving Back to the Community - October 2020

Women in Franchising October 2020 – Giving Back to the Community

Topic: Women in Franchising October 2020 Broadcast Date: October 15th, 2020 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 Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as they discuss women in...

Pillars of Franchising - Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness 2019

Topic: Domestic Violence Awareness 2019 Broadcast Date: October 3rd 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac. Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and Fred McMurray of Westvyne as they discuss Domestic Violence Awareness 2019 with...

Pillars of Franchising - Jill Abrahamsen, CEO/co-founder at Job site Image

Job site Image, a new home-based franchise opportunity that provides a niche service for folks building or renovating homes.

Topic: Job site Image, a new home-based franchise opportunity that provides a niche service for folks building or renovating homes. Broadcast Date: October 3rd 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac. Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid...

Pillars of Franchising - Home Improvement franchisors

From walls to floors, home improvement franchisors that have you covered.

Topic: From walls to floors, home improvement franchisors that have you covered. Broadcast Date: September 25th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac. Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Jane...

Pillars of Franchising - Molly Maid - Neighborly - Molly Chronicles Molly Maid of Southwest Cook County

The Molly Chronicles – Moving from state employee to owner of Molly Maid of Southwest Cook County

Topic: The Molly Chronicles - Moving from state employee to owner of Molly Maid Southwest Cook County. Broadcast Date: July 25th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac. Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of...

A New Era of growth for Neighborly franchisees and beyond

Topic: Molly Maid - A New Era of growth for franchisees of Neighborly and beyond. Broadcast Date: April 25th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford...

Pillars of Franchising - 5 year bucket challenge - ALS

5 year Bucket Challenge anniversary. Giving back to the community

Topic: 5 year Bucket Challenge Anniversary - Giving back to the community Broadcast Date: April 18th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford of...

Pillars of Franchising - franchisee domestic violence awareness stories

Domestic violence awareness franchisee stories!

Topic: Franchisees domestic violence awareness stories! How Molly Maid franchisees are making a difference. Broadcast Date: March 28st, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of...

5 year Bucket Challenge anniversary. Giving back to the community

A Very Franchise Valentine’s Day show

Topic: A Very Franchise Valentine's Day Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Mediavine Marketing, as they discuss how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, expanding and selling...

Pillars of Franchising - When is a gign franchise not a sign franchise- Also, Add the Lip-Gloss

Add the Lip-gloss – Preparing for your Business Resale

Add the Lip-gloss - Preparing for your Business Resale by Holly A Ford My mentor, Tony Robbins emphasizes; “If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you’ll achieve the same results.” Sounds...

Pillars of Franchising - leadership and entrepreneurship

Pillars of Franchising: JL Moore Clean Heart Inc & Holly Ford, Founder of Zarian Firm International Business Brokers

Topic: Molly Chronicles - JL Moore Clean Heart Inc & Holly Ford, Founder Zarian Firm International Business Brokers Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss the Pillars of running a...

Different ways to grow and sell your franchise

Topics: Different ways to grow and sell your franchise. Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2018 Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be successful at discuss franchisee...

Selling your franchise with Steven P. Eschbach of Tranword Business Advisors

Steven P. Eschbach, CFA, is the President and Owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Naperville where he assists business owners with the confidential sale of their businesses and/or expansion through franchising. Through the process, he assists entrepreneurs with...

Sponsored in part by The Franchise Consulting Company, Westvyne LLC, MOLLY MAID of Aurora-Naperville Area, The Franchise Woman, The Great American Franchise Expo

Thanks to Nick Neonakis and Mike Boehler for making this show possible.

Pillar 1.) Finding the Right Opportunity

Pillar 3.) Growing a Profitable Business

Pillar 5.) Improving the Brand

Pillar 2.) Training, Mentoring, Support

Pillar 4.) Working to Build Community

The Goal:Transitioning the franchise.