Multiply Your Success with Tom DuFore
You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a franchisee, and a franchise supplier.
Episodes
231 episodes
231. Should You Hire Global Staff—Jonathan Romley, Founder, Lundi
Have you thought about expanding your recruiting efforts to include international team members? Or maybe you have international staff, and you are looking to expand your staff? Our guest today is Jonathan Romley, and he shares with ...
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230. How QuadCore Management Systems Enhance Organizational Efficiency—Garrett Delph, Chief Clarity Officer, Clarity Ops
What does the management structure look like at your company? How do you break down various management tasks? Our guest today is Garrett Delph, and he shares with us his QuadCore Management program to provide a lens to help you better analyze y...
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229. PR Is NOT Lead Generation—Nick Powills, CEO, Mainland
Do you use publicity in your marketing efforts? Do you expect to see leads from public releations? If you do, you are likely setting yourself up for disappointment. Our guest today is Nick Powills, and he shares with us how publicit...
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228. But Are You Making Money?—Marley Majcher, The Boss, The Profit Goddess
How well do you the profitability of your business? Do you truly know how much money you are or are not making? Our guest today is Marley Majcher, who shares with us some best practices on helping ensure your business is making the money you th...
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227. The Joy of Closing Sales—Bob King, Founder, Joy of Closing
How do you rate yourself as a sales person? On a scale from 1 to 10? If you aren’t sure on your answer or you would like to improve, then today’s episode is for you.Our guest today is Bob King, who is a sales closing expert and shares wi...
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226. The Art of Buying an Existing Business—Richard Parker, Managing Partner, Roy Street Advisors
Have you thought about buying an existing business? Did you have a plan on what to do? Our guest today is Richard Parker, and he shares with us some insights into buying an existing business and some best practices to help you make the best dec...
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225. Creating a Success Loop—Nick Shaw, Founder and CEO, Renaissance Periodization
Have you thought about how to create a success loop? One in which your success leads to others’ success, which leads to success being multiplied? Something like a virtuous cycle on repeat.Our guest today is Nick Shaw, and he shares with ...
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224. Are You an Impact Player?—Elliott Kallen, President, Prosperity Financial Group
Are you an impact player? And, how do you know? Our guest today is Elliot Kallen, and he shares with us his story about making a choice to be an impact player in all areas of his life and the results of doing so. TODAY'S WIN-WIN:...
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223. Adding Value to Your Franchise System With National Accounts—Mike Stone, President, CertaPro Painters
Have you wondered how national accounts or program work might be able to impact your business? If you’re a residential or commercial services provider this type of work can fundamentally change your organization and bring in revenue that was ne...
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222. Improving Individual Well-Being for Organizational Success—Max Schneider, Founder, Sand and Salt Escapes
When is the last time you slowed down and took some time to rest? I mean really rested. And with the summer months behind us and the end of the year push coming, how is your energy level? Our guest today is Max Schneider, and he tal...
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221. A Franchisee's Story: From Corporate to Franchise Ownership—Adrienne Sienkowski, Owner, IMAGE Studios Salon Suites of Alpharetta
Do you know what a franchisee is thinking when they buy a franchise? Or maybe you should have a better idea than you do? If you are franchising your business, thinking about franchising your business, or in franchise sales, this epi...
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220. Improve Your Social Media in a Snap—Karlyn Ankrom, Founder, Oh Snap! Social
Have you been using social media for a while and wondering if it is making any real progress? Or maybe you’re still wondering how to jump in to using it for growing your business. Our guest today is Karlyn Ankrom, and she s...
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219. How to Achieve Unconditional Power—Steven Gaffney, CEO
Do you sometimes feel like everything is slipping out of your control or that you feel powerless? Maybe, you’re at that point right now. Our guest today is Steven Gaffney, shares with us how you can take control back and create what...
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218. Can Franchise Family Really Exist?—Charles Bonfiglio, CEO, Tint World
When you launched your business did you have support from your family? Or what about you’re your spouse? Family support is important in most endeavors. Without family support, it can make whatever you are going after more challenging. ...
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217. Text Message Marketing and Personalization—Alex Levin, CEO, Regal.io
Have you been wondering how in the world you can keep a personal touch with your customers as digital marketing continues to increase its impact? Or how to use text message marketing to personalize messages to your customers? ...
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216. The Busy Brain Cure—Dr. Romie Mushtaq, Chief Wellness Officer
Do you have a busy brain? You might not know what one is, but you might have a good idea of what it might mean. Our guest today is Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who shares with us her insight and research on the Busy Brain and some steps on how to cure it...
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215. Your Franchise Fast Pass—Liz Leonard, Franchise Advisor
In today’s episode we welcome to the show a long-time franchise friend, Liz Leonard, who talks about her new book, Your Franchise Fast Pass, buying a franchise, and some best practices for franchising.TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Ther...
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214. Are You In a Marketing Hole?—Austin LaRoche, CEO, ATAK Interactive
Have you ever found yourself in a marketing hole, wondering how you are going to dig yourself out? You know, one of those times where are you trying your best to generate leads and convert it into sales, but it is not working. Our guest today i...
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213. Have You Taken a Vacation?—Shannon Joy Mekeel, Founder, SJM Consulting Services
Do you know what your paid time off policy is at your company? And, are your staff taking their vacation time? Maybe a better question is are you taking your vacation time? Our guest today is Shannon Joy Mekeel who shares with us about her book...
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212. How Reading Fiction Can Make You a Better Leader—Melanie Bell, Founder, Leaders Who Fiction
When is the last time you read a great story or a fiction book? Did you have a chance to discuss it with others or share some of the lessons learned? If it’s been a while or you can’t recall the last time, then this episode is for you. &n...
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211. Is Your Business in Cruise Control?—Dr. Jonathan Batkari, Founder e7 Health
Are you in cruise control with your business? Have you hit a point where you have settled in and are a little complacent? Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan Baktari, and he shares with us how he continues to grow his business by pushing himself ou...
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210. 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The 3 Phases of Growing a Franchise System—Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH, Founder/Chairman
Today’s episode is extra special as it is the celebration of our podcasts’ 4 year anniversary. Thank you to all of our loyal listeners who have been with us and a part of our journey. And, I always remember our first episode because it was rele...
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209. Keeping Your Word Matters—Feras Alhlou, CEO, Start Up With Feras
Have you ever heard the stories of a business that promised employees a payout at the sale of it, only to have their promised share to be diluted or eliminated right before the sale happened? I know I have heard some of those before.Our ...
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208. Business Should Be Fun—Kris Ward, Win the Hour, Win the Day
With summer unofficially started you might be thinking it is time to take a vacation, but find yourself unable to step away from your work or maybe you would like to find the fun again in running your own business. If this is the case, then tod...
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207. Taming the High Cost of College—Brad Baldridge, College Funding Specialist
If you have kids at home, do you have a plan to pay for college? And, did you know as a business owner that there are different requirements for how your income and need based aid is calculated? In today’s episode, we interview Brad Baldridge, ...
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