The Franchise Life
Welcome to The Franchise Life, where we welcome entrepreneurs, dreamers, diversifiers, and anyone looking to make a transition towards freedom and financial success. I’m Stacie Shannon. A true lover of all things “entrepreneurism.” I currently reside in Palm Beach County, Florida, and spent 21 years working in the aviation industry - until I ultimately found my true passion through business ownership! Since then, I have never looked back. I absolutely love what I do. Day in and day out, I work with individuals hoping to explore franchise ownership opportunities. In this show, you will learn more about the franchise discovery process. You’ll hear directly from entrepreneurs themselves about their successes and their struggles. We will also be highlighting some of our favorite, most successful franchise brands for you to learn more about. We’ll raise some questions, find some answers, have some laughs and perhaps even share a drink or two all while inspiring you to perhaps consid...
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
In this episode, Stacie introduces With A Twist Event Services, which provides expert bartenders, event staff, and planning for parties of any size. With A Twist's team is fully trained and insured with liquor liability and general liability policies. They handle everything needed for full bar service, including specialty drink design, alcohol ordering or support, set up of the entire bar, all equipment required, and all supplies like mixers, ice, napkins, straws, cups, and talented, experienced staff. Talk about a fun concept!
Joining Stacie is With A Twist's co-founder Tom Stemple and With A Twist franchisee Joe Brunner, who owns the states of Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Tom provides insight into how this business is truly a technology-based company specializing in bartending services but is slated to expand into other verticals in 2023, which will provide significant growth for the company. With 60% margins to the bottom line, Joe is looking to expand into other markets beyond the three he currently owns! Why? Well, listen in, and you'll find out!
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
In this episode, Stacie introduces a vending business opportunity called "HealthyYou Vending." Joining her is Andre Barrett, who launched his vending business in 2013 with five machines and has since scaled it to 110 machines across southern Florida. What a fantastic success story!
Also joining Stacie is Peter Hanseen from HealthyYou Vending, who shares insights into the investment level, the support HealthyYou provides its owners, and how this model differs from a "franchise" investment. Yep, you heard that right. HealthyYou Vending is not a franchise. Listen in to learn more!
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In this episode, Stacie introduces an emerging brand positioned to make waves in the franchise pet industry called "Woofie's Pet Ventures!" She welcomes guests Jamie Lavigne, Franchise Development Manager for Woofie's Pet Ventures, and new franchisee Randy Griffin, who has launched his own Woofie's Pet Ventures business in Kansas City.
With 70% of US households having pets and Americans spending over $100 billion yearly on them, the pet industry tends to be an excellent area for investors to consider when looking for a recession-resistant business model with multiple revenue streams!
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
If you desire to make a difference in your community and have strong leadership and sales skills, then today's episode is for you. Today we dive deeply into a franchise concept called "Fundraising University" with our special guest, Steve Schick, who oversees franchise development. We will discuss how this highly scalable and repeatable revenue model (93% customer retention) requires few employees, has exceptional unit economics, and makes a difference in 8,000+ schools nationwide.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
9 to 5, yeah, yes, they got you where they want you There's a better life And you think about it don't you It's a rich man's game No matter what they call it And you spend your life Putting money in his wallet Remember that catchy 'ole Dolly Parton song "9 to 5" from the '80s? Our guest today, Danielle Basinski, has decided to throw in the towel on her 18-year 9 to 5 job/career at The Breakers on Palm Beach Island to build her legacy through franchise ownership! Danielle shares how she's transitioned from a career in a luxurious resort to owning her own business. She provides some great insights into her journey, how she overcame "fear" when it set in, and what a "day in the life" is like as a franchise owner. Danielle and her husband, Brett, are now putting money in their wallet vs. "spending their life putting money in his (corporates) wallet." Who wouldn't want that, right?
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022