The Franchise Builder

Matt Pridemore
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Welcome to The Franchise Builder Podcast. I'm your host, Matt Pridemore. I'm the owner of 12 Badcock Home Furniture and More retail locations across Georgia - and counting! From your first location to your next, The Franchise Builder Podcast is your master blueprint to starting and scaling your franchise business with an all-star team and ever-growing profits in your industry of choice. Why break your back building a business from scratch when the formula is right in front of you? Owning property in a franchise is one of the most reliable, established ways to grow your income — and it’s one of

Episodes

  1. 10: Who Not How with Chaz Wolfe

    04/29/2022

    10: Who Not How with Chaz Wolfe

    Chaz Wolfe grew up as a young entrepreneur cutting grass around the neighborhood and then bought his first franchise at the age of 24. He owns several locations of Edible Arrangements. He studied for years which company he eventually wanted to franchise with. He shares what led him to Edible Arrangements and walks through his day to day of running his business.

    38 min
  2. 09: Making the Right Call with Greg Gibson

    04/22/2022

    09: Making the Right Call with Greg Gibson

    Owning a business is not always easy, but today’s guest Greg Gibson knows all about that. Greg is an umpire for Major League Baseball. He’s also opened his own insurance agency. He talks about how he is able to make a decision in the moment on the field and in business.

    48 min
  3. 08: Growing Multiple Businesses with Robbie Cornelius

    04/08/2022

    08: Growing Multiple Businesses with Robbie Cornelius

    Robbie Cornelius is venture capitalist. His businesses Web Asset Group, Southern Web Services, and Southern Web Developers allow people to grow their businesses in a three-fold enterprise. He talks about his 365 days of uninterrupted happiness and how it changed him. He shares how he was able to gain recognition by helping grow his friends’ businesses through using his knowledge of websites and SEO. Learn more about Robbie on his website: https://www.robbiecornelius.com/

    45 min
  4. 07: When You Show Up with Joe Brikman

    04/01/2022

    07: When You Show Up with Joe Brikman

    Joe Brikman talks about how his childhood trauma led him to believe there had to be something better. He moved away from home and made it down to Miami. He was homeless, living on the beach and taught himself sales. He is now a veteran real estate professional at Compass. He shares how to get started and what you’ll need to know to get motivated and get going

    48 min
  5. 06: Just Start with Mike Simmons

    03/25/2022

    06: Just Start with Mike Simmons

    Mike Simmons has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and has been featured in Business Insider. He started in the automotive industry, but when he realized that everyone he was working with seemed miserable, he knew he needed a new plan. He talks about procrastinating getting his career started and how he regrets not getting started earlier.

    50 min
  6. 05: A Climb to the Top with Chuck Garcia

    03/18/2022

    05: A Climb to the Top with Chuck Garcia

    If you’re familiar with Bloomberg Financial, Black Rock, Colombia University then you’ve probably heard of today’s guest: Chuck Garcia. He grew up with a linguistic father and a mother who didn’t speak English. He talks about his experience growing up on an Army base and how it formed him. He shares the skills that got him ahead in life as opposed to succeeding in college.

    50 min
  7. 04: Focusing on the Ball in Front of You with Richie Contartesi

    03/11/2022

    04: Focusing on the Ball in Front of You with Richie Contartesi

    Richie has broken records in sales performance at a Fortune 500 company, and today he helps people build their businesses. Growing up, he had just flunked the 5th grade, his parents were getting divorced, and he was struggling on his little league football team, when he had a coach that gave him a piece of advice that changed his life. He had to focus on the play happening in the moment. He shares his tips for employers to get interviewers and new hires excited about the job you’re offering. Learn more about Richie on his site: https://richiecontartesi.com/

    37 min
  8. 03: Getting the Results You Want with Jason Duncan

    03/04/2022

    03: Getting the Results You Want with Jason Duncan

    Today’s guest is the host of “The Root of All Success” podcast. Jason Duncan started out as a teacher, but when his contract wasn’t renewed in the recession, he had to find a new form of income. He founded “Energy Lighting Services or ELS, which became the top LED retrofitting company in North America. Jason talks about his relationship with his mentors and apprentices.

    40 min
  9. 02: Getting Started in Franchising with Rob Ball

    02/25/2022

    02: Getting Started in Franchising with Rob Ball

    Rob Ball started working in the furniture business with his mom in high school, and he learned the craft of business and leadership. He walks through how he began his first franchise. He talks about the questions you need to ask yourself as soon as you start your business and the importance of finding a great mentor who can lead you to success.

    29 min
  10. 01: Fear in Franchising

    02/17/2022

    01: Fear in Franchising

    Going into franchising can be daunting. You might be switching from working for a company to working for yourself. Over the course of this show, you will learn what franchising is and how to get started. There are a ton of benefits to franchising that make starting a business easier because you have a built-in structure.

    15 min
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Welcome to The Franchise Builder Podcast. I'm your host, Matt Pridemore. I'm the owner of 12 Badcock Home Furniture and More retail locations across Georgia - and counting! From your first location to your next, The Franchise Builder Podcast is your master blueprint to starting and scaling your franchise business with an all-star team and ever-growing profits in your industry of choice. Why break your back building a business from scratch when the formula is right in front of you? Owning property in a franchise is one of the most reliable, established ways to grow your income — and it’s one of

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    Matt Pridemore
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