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
A Franchise Opportunity for the Books
A Franchise Opportunity for the Books. Broadcast Date: February 10th, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we speak to Jeff Schonberg of Supporting Strategies to learn about this opportunity. A provider of outsourcing for...
Who is the Largest Veteran Franchise in the Nation? JDog Junk Removal
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...
How to become a Wealthy Franchisee.
Topic: How to become the Wealthy Franchisee. Talking with Author Scott Greenberg Broadcast Date: March 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 Selmeczy,...
Does Size or Age matter?
Topic: Does Size or Age matter when choosing a franchise opportunity? Broadcast Date: March 18th , 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...
Finding franchise funding resources for purchase & growth.
Topic: Finding franchise funding resources for purchase & growth. Broadcast Date: March 11th , 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...
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...
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...
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...
Pillar 3.) Growing a Profitable Business
Creating Strategies for Wealth with Mike Ringel
Creating Strategies for Wealth with Mike Ringel Broadcast Date: September 29th, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Our guest is Mike Ringel, CPA, Strategies for Wealth. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and...
Strategies for a Successful Franchise from Franchise Attorney, Drew Chalfant
Strategies for a Successful Franchise from Franchise Attorney, Drew Chalfant Broadcast Date: September 1st, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Our guest is Drew Chalfant, Attorney, Roda Chalfant Franchise Law Join host Ray Pillar, Owner...
Franchise Growth for Stretch Zone on Fire in 2022
Franchise Growth for Stretch Zone on Fire in 2022 Broadcast Date: August 18th, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Our guest is Tony Zaccario, CEO and Founder, Stretch Zone Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville...
Looking for a Recession-Proof Brand that Fits Your Lifestyle? Look No Further Than Stellar Service Brands
Looking for a Recession-Proof Brand that Fits Your Lifestyle? Look No Further Than Stellar Service Brands Our guest is Sharry Rose, CEO, Stellar Service Brands Broadcast Date: August 4th, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host...
From Flush to Plush – How Many Hats Does John Cohen Wear in Franchising?
From Flush to Plush - How Many Hats Does John Cohen Wear in Franchising? Broadcast Date: March 31, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST John Cohen grew up around franchising, but forged his own, unique path. As a Molly Maid franchisee,...
Living the American Dream Through Franchising – The Shawn Shariff Story
Living the American Dream Through Franchising Broadcast Date: March 17th, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week, we interview Shawn Shariff. A first generation immigrant from Pakistan, Shawn started off at KFC in an entry-level...
Blue Collar Millionaire Larry Sutton of RNR Tire Express
Blue Collar Millionaire Larry Sutton of RNR Tire Express Franchise Broadcast Date: February 17th, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week we interview Larry Sutton of RNR Tire Express about his journey into franchising and why it...
Franchising Fun Facts
Franchising Fun Facts Broadcast Date: January 27, 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week, Jerry Akers talks about preparing for the hunt for your franchise business while Karen Kimsey-Sward continues her segment on leadership by...
Dave’s Hot Chicken on Fire with 600 New Locations in Two Years
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...
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...
Pillar 5.) Improving the Brand
Who is the Largest Veteran Franchise in the Nation? JDog Junk Removal
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...
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,...
Pillar 2.) Training, Mentoring, Support
Top 3 Secrets of Employee Retention with Wisdom Senior Care
Top 3 Secrets of Employee Retention with Wisdom Senior Care Broadcast Date: October 27th, 2022 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Top 3 Secrets of Employee Retention is the topic with our Pillars of Franchising guest, Carolyn Thurston, Wisdom Senior Care...
Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale Takes Winning Strategy into Franchising
Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale Takes Winning Strategy into Franchising Broadcast Date: March 3rd, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST We have a lot to report on this week's show! Kristin and Jerry have been at the IFA conference in...
Does Your Franchise Location Make the Grade in Customer Service?
Does Your Franchise Location Make the Grade in Customer Service? Nancy Friedman Breaks it Down for Us! Broadcast Date: February 3, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Nancy Friedman is known as "The Telephone Doctor" for a reason - she...
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...
Pillar 4.) Working to Build Community
Every Kid Needs Their Blind Side Protected. How Franchising Affords Leigh Anne Tuohy a Platform to Help.
Every Kid Needs Their Blind Side Protected. How Franchising Affords Leigh Anne Tuohy a Platform to Help. Broadcast Date: March 24, 2022 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST This week our guest is The Blind Side's Leigh Anne Tuohy. Over the...
Who is the Largest Veteran Franchise in the Nation? JDog Junk Removal
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...
Increasing awareness of Domestic Violence
Topic: Increasing awareness of Domestic Violence Broadcast Date: April 22nd, 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Our guests are: Michele Robles, Ms. Molly Foundation - President Of The Board Of Directors Michael Silva-Nash, Chief...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Goal:Transitioning the franchise.
United Franchise Group – Empowering the Next Generation of Franchising with AJ Titus
United Franchise Group - Empowering the Next Generation of Franchising with AJ Titus United Franchise Group - Empowering the Next Generation of Franchising with AJ Titus is the topic on Pillars of Franchising on December 15th, 2022 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST...
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...
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...
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: 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.