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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...
Pillar 3.) Growing a Profitable Business

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...

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...

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
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 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...

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 ...

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...

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...
Pillar 5.) Improving the Brand

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

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

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...

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...
The Goal:Transitioning the franchise.

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.