Learning & Development (Feat. Mike Isakson) Transcription: Amanda: Welcome back to Franchising with Purpose, I’m your host, Amanda Lepore. Today, we’re continuing our series going through each department at a franchise’s corporate office, and how they support you in your franchise. Joining us again is Mike Isakson, a 50-year veteran of the franchising world, with experience […]
Franchise Marketing: Understanding Industry and Consumer Trends (Feat. Mike Isakson) Transcription: Amanda: Hello, and welcome back to “Franchising with Purpose.” As usual, I’m your host, Amanda Lepore. Today, we’re continuing our series going through each department at a franchise’s corporate office, and how they support you at your franchise. Joining us again, is Mike Isakson, […]
How Does a Franchisor Help With Sales? (Feat. Mike Isakson) Transcription: Amanda: Alrighty, so good morning, Mike Isakson, on the line today. How are you? Mike: I’m good. Great to have the opportunity to visit with you guys this morning. Amanda: Very well. Looking forward to it. Always look forward to talking with you. Just […]
Mirza Donegan Interview: Go Out There and Take Care of Your Own Dreams Transcription: Amanda: Hi. We are coming to you live from our 2018 National Conference in beautiful, sunny, crisp Philadelphia. I am joined today by one of our franchisees, Mirza Donegan in our one of our Maryland offices. Mirza, tell us a little […]
Karen Vassar Interview: There are No Cookie-Cutter Days Transcription: Amanda: Hello, we are coming to you live today from our 2019 national conference, Griswold Home Care. I’m on-site with a few of our franchisees today. Super excited to get some different input and thoughts on some questions that we have prepared. And we’re joined today […]
Franchisor Support Services: In The Field Transcription: Amanda: So then let’s talk about field support. You know, we’ve kind of talked around it a little bit with the phone support side of it. But what’s the difference? Obviously, it’s not as readily available. I can’t just pick up a phone and then in an hour somebody’s […]
Franchisor Support Services: On The Phone Transcription: Amanda:Welcome back to Franchising with Purpose, I’m your host, Amanda Lepore. This week and next week, we’re discussing the support the franchisor provides to you when you’re opening your franchise, and continues to provide as you grow your business. We’re joined by Mike Magid, the COO of Griswold […]
Franchise Training and Support: Getting Started Transcription: Amanda: Welcome to “Franchising With Purpose.” I’m your host, Amanda Lepore. Today, I’m continuing my conversation with Mike Magid, Chief Operating Officer of Griswold Home Care, about the launch process for your franchise and what you can do to give your franchise a strong start. And now let’s […]
Franchisee Discovery Day: What to Expect Transcription: Amanda: All right. So, we have talked to a lot of people in this process, including existing franchisees. And up to this point, you know, the folks at the corporate team or the home office or whatever that particular industry or company calls it, I’ve really talked to […]
Franchisee Validation: What to Ask Transcription: Amanda: Good morning, good afternoon, whenever time of day you’re listening. We are here with an old favorite of the “Franchising With Purpose” show, Mike Magid, the Chief Operating Officer of Griswold Home Care. An old favorite. just to reference the podcast. Mike: And age as well. Amanda: That […]