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Have you always dreamed about being an entrepreneur and owning your own business? Join Greg Macchia, a certified franchise consultant, as he interviews franchise industry pros to dissect, explore and discover franchise ownership.

Franchise Hounds Greg Macchia

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    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Have you always dreamed about being an entrepreneur and owning your own business? Join Greg Macchia, a certified franchise consultant, as he interviews franchise industry pros to dissect, explore and discover franchise ownership.

    Franchise Opportunity: Mobility Plus

    Franchise Opportunity: Mobility Plus

    Joining me today is Rich Peter & Spencer Jackson.
    Rich is the CEO and Spencer is the Director of Franchise Development of Mobility Plus.
    Mobility Plus the #1 Mobility Solutions Franchise, you have the opportunity to provide mobility equipment and home access solutions to veterans, seniors, the disabled, and caregivers of your community. 
    With products such as scooters, ramps, and lifts, you are providing solutions to all users to safely navigate their home and independently "go where they want to go".
    I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Rich & Spencer  from Mobility Plus.  

    • 37 min
    Voda Cleaning and Restoration with Dan Claps and Zach Nolte

    Voda Cleaning and Restoration with Dan Claps and Zach Nolte

    Joining me today is Dan Claps and Zach Nolte.
    Dan is the CEO and Zach is the COO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration. It's exciting for two franchise industry veterans to be launching Voda as business partners. 
    Voda Cleaning & Restoration is elevating the standards of cleaning & restoration across the nation .Voda is a concept that practically offers TWO FRANCHISES IN ONE: Carpet and floor cleaning services produces consistent and predictable revenue immediately, which drives brand awareness and leads for higher revenue, insurance-paid restoration jobs.
    I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Dan & Zach from Voda Cleaning and Restoration. 

    • 47 min
    Suds and Success: Insights from Aaron Harper of Rolling Suds

    Suds and Success: Insights from Aaron Harper of Rolling Suds

    Joining me today is Aaron Harper
    Aaron  is  the CEO and owner of Rolling Suds. 


    Rolling Suds is the premier franchise for residential and commercial power washing. Using a proprietary method for power washing, The Professional Wash Method, Rolling Suds franchisees can move twice as fast with more efficacy than other power washers. 


    After years of helping hundreds of entrepreneurs find their path to business ownership, Aaron decided to take everything he  learned in franchising and work toward becoming franchisor. He started searching for a service business he wanted to franchise. 


    It was crucial that the business was recession resistant, had high margins, and a business that filled a need for both commercial and residential customers. Most importantly, he  wanted the opportunity to build a team focused entirely on the franchisee experience. After evaluating dozens of businesses, Aaron believes he found the right one. 


    I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Aaron Harper from Rolling Suds. 

    • 30 min
    Grab Life By The Cannonballs with Mark Amery from Puddle Pool Service

    Grab Life By The Cannonballs with Mark Amery from Puddle Pool Service

    Joining me today is Mark Amery
    Mark is  also the Founder of Feels Like Friday Service Brands, parent company to multiple Home Service Brands including, Toodaloo Pest Control and Puddle Pool Services which we are discussing today. 
    Puddle Pool Services has taken an industry in dire need of a clean up and streamlined it with a professional, modern, and technical approach.
    The Puddle Brand allows all their Franchise Partners the ability to run their entire business from their smart phone with Puddle’s in-house app.  
    All of their clients receive top notch service with their "All In" price structure so there are no hidden fees. Their  E-Reports have all of the service details, real time photos and GPS location trackers that give their clients the service they have never dreamed of having.
    I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Mark Amery from Puddle Pool Services. 
    Remember….. Grab Life by the Cannonballs! 

    • 32 min
    The Undercover Boss's Blueprint for Empire Building: Jeff Dudan's Story at HomeFront Brands

    The Undercover Boss's Blueprint for Empire Building: Jeff Dudan's Story at HomeFront Brands

    Joining me today is Jeff Dudan
    Jeff is the Chairman and CEO of HomeFront Brands. 
    Jeff  is a seasoned business builder, Undercover Boss, and former college football player. He went to Florida to paint in the wake of Hurricane Andrew and two years later launched AdvantaClean, a national restoration franchise that had 240 locations in 37 states when Jeff exited the company in 2019.  

    He is a published author, podcaster, Forbes contributor, speaker, and consultant to emerging brands.
    Homefront Brands is an organization that holds a number of emerging residential and light commercial property service franchised brands. Through their network of growth partners, leading support systems, and in-house consumer acquisition and customer care services, they accelerate growth for founders and their franchisees.
    Homefront Brands exist to inspire entrepreneurs to take action and positively impact communities, franchisees, employees, and families. 
    I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Jeff Dudan from HomeFront Brands.

    • 40 min
    Franchise Opportunity: HHO Carbon Clean Systems with Thomas Fremont

    Franchise Opportunity: HHO Carbon Clean Systems with Thomas Fremont

    Joining me today is Thomas  Fremont. 
    Thomas is the Director of Franchise Development with HHO Carbon Clean Systems. 
     HHO Carbon Clean Systems offers mobile preventative maintenance services for all internal combustion engines (gas and diesel) improving fuel economy, increasing performance, lengthening the life of critical engine components, lowering emissions, and most importantly saving customers money. For the cost of a premium oil change or a high efficiency air filter, HHO saves customers 9% on average for fuel expenses along with decreased breakdowns and downtime. With little to no competition in U.S. markets, HHO is a first to market opportunity. 
    I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Thomas Fremont from HHO Carbon Clean Systems. 

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

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8 Ratings

8 Ratings

HotBiscuitsTN ,

Must listen to for those in the franchise game or considering it

I was hooked from the start hearing it straight from those who have walked the walk. What small biz owner wouldn't appreciate free consulting advice of this caliber. The host and his guests cover a range of topics and I can’t wait for more content.

GoIrish9499 ,

Very Helpful

Greg does a great job interviewing his guests and getting answers to the questions that you need to know if you’re considering a franchise. I listened to 4-5 of the episode , and I feel confident that I’m headed the right direction. And, he and his guests have a little fun along the way.

JCEDMD ,

This guy is for real.

Enjoyed Macchia’s no nonsense approach and real world examples of the mindset it takes to step out from under the corporate umbrella. Thanks Greg!!

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