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

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...

Women in Franchising March 2020

Topic: Women in Franchising March 2020 - Updates from female franchising professionals that are making a difference in 2020 Broadcast Date: March 19th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid...

MaidPro, FlyFoe, Men In Kilts Franchise

Topic: MaidPro, FlyFoe, Men In Kilts Franchise. How did Christopher Chapman pickup the nickname Chappy? Who are the Men in Kilts? What is Flyfoe? Broadcast Date: March 12, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner...

Ctrl V – A Virtual Reality franchise

Topic: Ctrl V - A Virtual Reality franchise Broadcast Date: March 5, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Updated Audio for the full show Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise...

Pillars of Franchising - Crave Hot Dogs - Samantha Rincione

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ – A Tasty Franchising Story

Topic: Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ - A Tasty Franchising Story Broadcast Date: February 27, 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 and...

Pillars of Franchising - Birthday Pak - Paul Berman

Birthday Pak, Celebrating Life’s Memorable Moments.

Topic: Birthday Pak, Celebrating Life's Memorable Moments. Broadcast Date: February 20, 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, Rebecca Monet, CEO of Zorakle Profiles and co-host...

Pillars of Franchising - Moni Singh - STEM for Kids

STEM for Kids, making science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun and real for children. The Moni Singh interview

Topic: STEM for Kids, making science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun and real for children Broadcast Date: February 13, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST STEM for Kids. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid...

Pillars of Franchising - Nat Truitt - Hire Yourself

Hire Yourself – Helping executives who want to start a business.

Topic: Hire Yourself - Helping executives who want to start a business. Broadcast Date: January 30, 2020 Hire Yourself - Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Rebecca Monet, CEO of Zorakle Profiles and co-host Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as...

2 Byrds, 1 show – DCV Franchise Group 2020 update

Topic: 2 Byrds, 1 show - DCV Franchise Group 2020 update Broadcast Date: January 23, 2020 Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women and co-host Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be...

Restoration 1 – The Water Damage Experts

Topic: Restoration 1 - The Water Damage Experts, Don't wait until you are up to your neck in water. Broadcast Date: January 16, 2020 at 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 of Senior...

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

How is Coronavirus affecting equipment financing for franchisees?

Topic: How is Coronavirus affecting equipment financing for franchisees? Update on the financing industry with RJ Grimshaw Broadcast Date: March 26, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid...

Women in Franchising March 2020

Ctrl V – A Virtual Reality franchise

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ – A Tasty Franchising Story

Birthday Pak, Celebrating Life’s Memorable Moments.

STEM for Kids, making science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun and real for children. The Moni Singh interview

Hire Yourself – Helping executives who want to start a business.

2 Byrds, 1 show – DCV Franchise Group 2020 update

Restoration 1 – The Water Damage Experts

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 - 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.