Multiply Your Success with Dr. 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
335 episodes
60. The Secrets to Automating Your Business—Richard Schnitzel, President, Bow Tie Bots
Have you heard the buzz and talk about automation? About Marketing automation, sales automation, and how automation might be able to apply to your business? Well, that is exactly what we are going to talk about today with our guest,...
59. What Do You Want to Be Known for and Why It Matters—Perry Gladstone & Ravi Rajcoomar, Co-Founders, The Moonshot Collective
What is it that you want to be known for? Do you know what you want your legacy to be when it is all said and done? Our guests today, Ravi Rajcoomar and Perry Gladstone talk about creating your Moment of Glory, why having mentors and peer advis...
58. Why You Need to Vacation—Sarah Groen, President, Bell & Bly Travel
When is the last time you took a vacation? A real vacation to unplug and get away? If it has been more than a year or two it has been too long. Our guest today, Sarah Groen, shares why you need to make sure you are taking a regular vacation.
57. What Happens to Your Business If You Don't Wake Up Tomorrow—Steve Goodman, CEO, SHG Planning
What happens if you don't wake up tomorrow? Do you have a plan for your business and what happens to your staff, your assets, and other business interests? Our guest today, Steve Goodman, gives us incite and practical advice on how to be prepar...
56. Celebrating Uniqueness—William Benson and Patrick Ductant, Co-Founders, Billionaire's Row
What would you describe as being unique or different about your business? When is the last time you thought about it or even celebrated it? Today's guests, William Benson and Patrick Ductant are co-Founders of Billionaire's Row and they share t...
55. Getting Your Business Ready for Investors—Claire Chandler, President and Founder, Talent Boost
Do you know the depth and quality of your company's talent? Did you know this may be the very thing to get you a potential partner or to have your business acquired? Today's guest, Claire Chandler, discusses ideas on how to get your busines...
54. How to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments From Your Customers—Nicholas Prouten, LODE Project, COO
Do you know how to accept or use Crypto in your business? And how much do you really know about blockchain and cryptocurrency? Our guest on this week's episode shares how a business leader can use crypto and the looming crypto tsunami may be ch...
53. The Man Behind the Laughs!—Scott Edwards, Founder, Laughs Unlimited and Serial Entrepreneur
Have you ever wondered how to make it in show business? What's the magic to get your hidden talent discovered? This week's guest, Scott Edwards, shares stories, and some secrets, behind one of the most successful comedy clubs in the United Stat...
52. Have You Overlooked This $500B Market?—Dr. Kizzy Parks, President, KPC, Inc.
Have you ever thought about adding Government contracts into your business strategy? If you have not you will want to listen to this week's episode. Dr. Kizzy Parks shares her stories about how government contracts should be a part of your busi...
51. Highs and Lows, Lessons from a Self-made Millionaire in the Aviation Industry—Jason Zilberbrand, President, VREF
Have you ever lost it all? What happened? Were you able to bounce back? Today's guest, Jason Zilberbrand shares his highs and lows in building multiple businesses in the aviation industry.Learn more about Jason's company VREF =
50. The Practical & Sustainable Way to Build a High Performing Culture—David Friedman, CEO, CultureWise
The topic of culture is certainly a hot topic, but what does it mean and how do you create it? Are your company values enough? Today's guest, David Friedman answers these questions and more!Learn more about David's company Cul...
49. When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse—Kristen Deese & Justin Deese, Partners
Are you in business with your spouse? How is your personal relationship? How about your business relationship? Today's guests, Kristen and Justin Deese are business partners and life partners and have figured out a way to have many successful b...
48. Using the Enneagram in Business—Steph Barron Hall, Founder, Nine Types Co.
Have you heard of the Enneagram? If you have, how can you use it to improve your business? If not, you need to listen to this episode. Our guest today, Steph Barron Hall, is an expert on the Enneagram and its use in teams and business.<...
47. How to Keep Fit in Little Time—Walter Vendel, CEO, Fit20
How is your physical health looking these days? Are you in tip-top shape and ready to head to the beach? Today's guest, Walter Vendel, shares how he has grown from 1 fitness studio to more than 160 locations worldwide by helping b...
46. Recruiting in the Age of Googlization—Ira Wolfe, Chief Googlization Officer of Success Performance Solutions
How are you using technology in your hiring and recruiting process? Has it changed in the last 5 years? What about the last 10 or 20 years? Today's guest, Ira Wolfe, is a globally recognized recruiting and HR expert.
45. 5 Steps to Start a Podcast—Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Co-Founder, Rise25
Have you been thinking about starting a podcast, but didn't know where to start? We have the answer this week with our guest. Dr. Jeremy Weisz. Links from today's podcast:Rise25.com
44. How to Have Fun and Get More Done—Angela Coté, CEO, AC Inc.
Are you having fun running your business? Is your team having fun? Do you show it? Today's guest, Angela Coté shares how she makes sure her team and clients are having fun while getting things done!Today's 3 Key Takeaways:1. ...
43. From the Zoo to the Wild—Chris Lalomia, President, The Trusted Toolbox
Do you have an organizational chart? When is the last time you looked at it? Chris Lalomia shares with us how this simple tool of an organizational chart made his transition from the zoo to the wild much more effective.Read ...
42. Play Ball! From Empty Stands to a Sold Out Stadium—Jesse Cole, Owner, Savannah Bananas
What are you doing to stand out from your competition? What are you doing to create attention for your business? Today's guest, Jesse Cole, shares his story from buying an expansion league baseball team with literally empty stand...
41. How to Delegate Effectively—Lisa Zeeveld, COO/CFO, BELAY
Do you struggle with delegating? Or maybe you don't have someone you trust to delegate tasks to? In today's episode, our guest, Lisa Zeeveld, shares her success with delegating and how to do it well. Lisa Zeeveld is the COO, CFO, and or...
40. From Professor to House Flipping Franchise—Matt Lavinder, Founder, New Again Houses
Have you thought about making a big career shift? Our guest today, Matt Lavinder, shares how he went from a college professor to a house flipping franchise success story. He also shares with us the difference between being results-oriented and ...
39. The 5 Danger Zones of Business—Brett Trembly, Esq., Trembly Law
When is the last time you did an assessment on your company's exposure or liability areas? Today's guest, Brett Trembly, talks about The Five Danger Zones for small businesses, and really any business, to review.Take The 5 Danger Zone Q...
38. How to Be a Resilient Company—Stephanie Stuckey, CEO, Stuckey's Corporation
The pandemic has talked a lot about "pivoting," but maybe we should be talking about being RESILIENT. Today's guest, Stephanie Stuckey, shares with us her ideas about resilience and what it means to be a resilient company.Stephanie is t...
37. Robert Cresanti, IFA President—The Value of Trade Associations
When is the last time you were active in your industry trade association? How about the International Franchise Association? Robert Cresanti joins us today as our guest and talks about what the IFA has done for its members and why being i...
36. What to Know About Abesentee Franchise Investment—JB Bedasse, CEO, Corlex Capital, MBE
Have you ever wondered how to attack investors to buy your franchise? Or how to provide an operating partner for a well-qualified investor? Today's guest, JB Bedasse talks about how his firm helps answer these questions. JB is the CEO and...