Text Request Talks
Conversations with business leaders about how they make things happen, presented by Text Request.
Episodes
23 episodes
Text Request Talks with Robert Mitchell, Chief AI Officer of WSI World
Robert Mitchell is the Chief AI Officer of WSI World with over two decades of experience in business expansion and development. In this episode you'll learn how to strategize, optimize, and deploy value-driven solutions at the intersection of A...
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Episode 23
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21:00
Text Request Talks with Kelli Schroeder, VP of Franchise Development for WellBiz Brands
Kelli Schroeder is the VP of Franchise Development for WellBiz Brands, and has 15+ years of spearheading domestic and international business development projects across franchise, social enterprise, retail, non-profit, and government agencies. ...
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Episode 22
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22:13
Text Request Talks with Jeff Labrecque, Owner of Bumble Roofing and Conserva Irrigation
Jeff Labrecque is the owner of Bumble Roofing, Conserva Irrigation, and Koala Insulation. In this episode you will learn how he cross promotes between his sister brands, provides the ultimate customer experience, and continuously grows his...
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Episode 21
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25:48
Text Request Talks with Matt Martin, CEO of RocketBarn Marketing
Matt Martin is the CEO of RocketBarn Marketing and has over 13 years of experience in developing competitive local digital marketing programs for top brands. In this episode, Matt will teach you how to build your own brand's reputation by nurtu...
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Episode 20
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24:10
Text Request Talks with Aicha Bascaro, Founder and CEO of the American Franchise Academy
Aicha Bascaro is the Founder and CEO of the American Franchise Academy, as well as a best-selling author, and leading expert in multi-unit franchise efficiency, scaling, and profitability. In this episode you'll learn her best management practi...
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Episode 19
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27:43
Text Request Talks with Justin Hajek, Assistant Vice President of Program Management at DialCare
Justin Hajek is the Assistant Vice President of Program Management at DialCare, and has been with their telehealth business since the beginning to help implement different software to streamline their processes. In his episode you'll learn how ...
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Episode 18
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25:34
Text Request Talks with Rick Popio of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives and Canopy Lawn Care
Rick Popio made the switch from a career in telecommunications for franchise ownership, starting with one Outdoor Lighting Perspectives territory, expanding into more, and then opening multiple Canopy Lawn Care territories. Hear how he pushes h...
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Episode 17
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21:29
Text Request Talks with Jack Monson, President of Brand J, and Host and Owner of Social Geek Radio
Jack Monson has built a career as a marketer, radio host, and business executive, becoming one of the go-to leaders in the franchising industry. Hear how navigated his career, how he leads a highly effective company in a remote work environment...
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Episode 16
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27:26
Text Request Talks with Trevor Rappleye, CEO of FranchiseFilming
Trevor Rappleye has been running a video production company for 20+ years. Hear how he's grown the team, pivoted across industries, and become THE guy for video production—along with more tips and lessons for running a successful company.
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Episode 15
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21:49
Text Request Talks with Monica Feid, Co-Founder & COO of BizCom
Monica Feid co-founded her PR firm BizCom 25 years ago. Hear how she navigated launching her business and a chaotic couple of decades, growing professionally to become a leader in a large industry, and how they approached the recent acquisition...
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Episode 14
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23:52
Text Request Talks with Edith Wiseman, President of FRANdata
Edith Wiseman has spent the last 25 years in franchise market research and consulting, spending the last 10 years as president of FRANdata. Hear how the franchise market has changed over that period, what you should be prepared for on the horiz...
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Episode 13
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22:35
Text Request Talks with Aaron Harper, CEO & Owner of Rolling Suds
Aaron Harper is a franchise development leader turned Rolling Suds franchise brand CEO and Owner. Hear all the skills he's learned building brands and executives alike, and how he's sold almost 200 territories in 18 months.
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Episode 12
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24:01
Text Request Talks with Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World
Charles Bonfiglio is the CEO and founder of Tint World. He's spent 40+ years scaling local businesses, developing leaders, and creating loyal customers who come back again and again. In this episode, he shares how anyone can do exactly the same...
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Episode 11
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22:26
Text Request Talks with Tracy Panase, CEO of Just Between Friends
Tracy Panase is the owner and CEO of Just Between Friends Franchise System. As a marketing executive turned franchisee turned franchise brand owner, she shares how to continue growing your skillset, how to get customers to show up, and how to e...
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Episode 10
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24:47
Text Request Talks with Dawn Pfannenstiel, Founder of DP Marketing
Dawn has built businesses from nearly every angle—from HR generalist to franchise owner, corporate trainer to marketing consultant. Hear from her how to evolve professionally, acquire more customers, and make even the most chaotic of projects r...
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Episode 9
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24:00
Text Request Talks with Trey Powell of Mosquito Joe
Trey Powell is a great example of multi-brand franchise ownership, running successful Mosquito Joe and Wonderly Lights territories. Hear how he balances seasonal services for year-round business, and creates frictionless customer experiences th...
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Episode 8
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24:52
Text Request Talks with Frank Fiume, Founder of i9 Sports
Frank Fiume distills decades of business creation, development, and leadership experience into actionable steps you can take to become a better professional, grow a stronger business, and even sell your company at the right time.
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Episode 7
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22:32
Text Request Talks with Thomas Scott of Home Run Franchises
Thomas Scott has spent 25+ years in franchising as a franchisor, supplier, franchise development lead, and multi-unit franchisee. Hear his approaches to growing brands, standing out in crowded markets, knowing when to sell a business, and train...
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Episode 6
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28:46
Text Request Talks with Erika Herman of ChemDry, 1-800 Water Damage, and Virtual Office Solutions
Erika Herman is the owner of several businesses including multiple ChemDry locations, 1-800 Water Damage, and Virtual Office Solutions. Here from her how she manages her time to run each effectively, hires for success, and creates wonderful cus...
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Episode 5
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24:16
Text Request Talks with Larisa Walega of Ziebart International
Larisa Walega is the Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for automotive service franchise Ziebart International. She talks us through how they continually expand a large legacy brand, and how they empower franchise owners to run incr...
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Episode 4
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24:47
Text Request Talks with Matthew Sullivan of Sylvan
Matthew Sullivan is owner and Chief Operations Officer of multiple Sylvan Learning franchise territories. Hear how they create consistent experiences for students and parents that lead to outstanding progress and raving word of mouth recommenda...
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Episode 3
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19:12
Text Request Talks with Luke Hancock of Bin There Dump That
Luke Hancock is Marketing Manager for the Bin There Dump That franchise corporate offices. He gives us the inside scoop on how they build and manage marketing and business development across 250+ franchise territories.
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Episode 2
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21:15
Text Request Talks with Libby Lossing of Mathnasium
Libby Lossing and her family manage 14 Mathnasium tutoring locations. We dive into how they hire, retain, and develop employees, go-to-market strategies for opening new locations, and how a clearly defined goal helped them grow considerably ove...
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Episode 1
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21:06