Franchise Unfiltered

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How to Take Control of YOUR Life, and Create FREEDOM for Yourself, Through Business Ownership

  1. 4 SEPT.

    He Built Club Pilates—Now He’s Back to Disrupt Franchising (Again)

    What happens when the guy who built Club Pilates, UFC Gym, and a multi-billion dollar franchise empire decides to start over? 👀 Enter Anthony Geisler and Sequel Brands—the “third choice” in franchising. Forget sold-out territories and underfunded startups… this is McDonald’s-level support with ground-floor access.    In this episode, Anthony reveals: ✅ How he scaled brands from 12 units to 1,300+ ✅ Why no private equity + no debt is a game changer ✅ The portfolio (Pilates Addiction, iFlex, BODY20, BEAM) ✅ And why wellness + recovery isn’t a fad—it’s the future   If you’re dreaming of owning a franchise, this convo will change how you think about what’s possible.   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   #Franchising #Entrepreneurship #Success

    49 min

  2. 21 AOÛT

    Why He Chose Franchising Over Buying a Business (And Won Big)

    🚀 Burned out from corporate America, Ryan ditched banking layoffs and the acquisition rat race to take control of his future. Instead of buying a business, he chose a Cabinet IQ franchise — and the results have been incredible. In this episode, Ryan shares why franchising beat acquisitions, how he scaled fast, and the systems that changed everything.    💡 If you’re tired of corporate burnout and dreaming of building something of your own, this episode shows what’s possible. 7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising 🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes: https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes Connect with Wes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/ #Franchising #Entrepreneurship #Success

    49 min

  3. 7 AOÛT

    Cleaning Crime Scenes & Changing Lives: The Franchise You’ve Never Heard Of

    Most people don’t know this franchise even exists—but it’s one of the most impactful and emotionally intense businesses you’ll ever hear about. BioOne franchisees clean up crime scenes, drug houses, and trauma sites with a mission-first mindset. In this episode, Wes sits down with Danessa Itaya and Cheryl Chason to uncover the powerful, gritty, and purpose-driven world behind BioOne.   Timestamps 00:00 – What is BioOne? 02:30 – “Help First, Business Second” philosophy 06:45 – How Cheryl got into crime scene cleaning 08:50 – Why they left corporate jobs for franchising 12:00 – Juggling multiple franchises 17:00 – The mission behind BioOne 22:15 – Drug remediation & industry regulations 29:30 – How to find and keep great technicians 37:00 – Getting out of the day-to-day grind 46:00 – The machine that detects drugs in 8 seconds   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   #TraumaCleanup #Franchise #BioOne

    58 min

  4. 24 JUIL.

    Is This the Smartest Food Franchise Model in America?

    🍕 Is This the Smartest Food Franchise Model in America?   Cascadia Pizza might just be the best-kept secret in franchising.   In this episode, Thomas Reinhard, co-founder of Cascadia Pizza Co., breaks down how they turned a mobile wood-fired pizza truck into a booming franchise with brick-and-mortar stores, high-margin catering, and massive community buzz — all while offering a launch runway in just 12 weeks.   We cover:   Why small towns are outperforming big cities   How one high schooler became a franchise owner   Why Gen Z is fighting for jobs here   What makes this model different from every other food franchise you've seen   And how Cascadia is redefining pizza as “affordable luxury”   If you're curious about business ownership, community-driven growth, or building something fun and profitable, you don't want to miss this.   🎯 16–20% net margins | 🚛 Mobile-first launch | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & community-focused   00:00 – Is This the Smartest Food Franchise Model in America? 01:26 – What Makes Cascadia Pizza So Unique 03:50 – From Law School to Pizza Franchise Co-Founder 06:45 – The Unexpected Path to Franchising 08:37 – How the First Franchisee Launched with Success 11:32 – Who Should (and Shouldn't) Own a Cascadia Franchise 13:29 – Why Small Towns Are a Secret Weapon 16:09 – Pizza as “Affordable Luxury” and a Community Magnet 22:33 – How to Launch with a Food Truck in Just 12 Weeks 42:52 – Cascadia’s Impressive 16–20% Profit Margins Explained     7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   Cascadia Pizza: https://www.cascadiapizzafranchising.com/   #Franchise #Podcast #FranchiseUnfiltered

    52 min

  5. 10 JUIL.

    How a $20K Fitness Contest Launched Her Franchise Journey

    Raisa Zovklaya didn’t have the money to start a franchise—so she entered a $20K fitness contest. She lost… but kept going anyway. In this episode, Wes sits down with Raisa to unpack her bold leap from nursing into franchise ownership with Project Lean Nation, how she funded it, built community, and found purpose. This is what betting on yourself really looks like.   ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Wes mispronounces Raisa’s last name 😅 00:44 – Meet Raisa: Ukrainian-born, Syracuse-raised 05:13 – From CrossFit curiosity to franchise opportunity 06:50 – The $20K fitness contest that sparked everything 09:40 – Losing the contest but refusing to quit 11:15 – High-interest loan → franchise fee paid 13:30 – Choosing the perfect location with Tim 18:45 – What Project Lean Nation actually does 22:00 – Why passion, not profit, drove her decision 29:50 – Burnout, delegation, and team building 37:00 – How community and networking fuel real growth 45:10 – Why she says: “If you're in it just to open a business, this isn’t for you.” 55:00 – Her vision for store #2 (and beyond)   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more insights on business, franchising, and financial freedom!   #Franchise #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

    58 min

  6. 26 JUIN

    He Rebranded a Bug Business into a $31B Empire

    In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Wes Barefoot welcomes back Andy Fuller, founder and CEO of Mosquito Hunters — now expanded into Pest Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting. Andy shares the story behind the rebrand, the mindset shift from seasonal hustle to empire-building, and how his franchise model grew from a $2B niche into a $31B multi-service powerhouse.   Whether you're a franchisee, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with gold.   ⏱️ Timestamps   00:16 – Why Andy Fuller is back: A major rebrand & new service lines 02:05 – From corporate burnout to business with purpose 05:14 – The 3-in-1 model: Pest Hunters, Mosquito Hunters, and Humbug Holiday Lighting 08:53 – Why holiday lighting isn’t just a side hustle anymore 15:01 – The “keeping up with the Joneses” effect driving massive demand 21:26 – Marketing strategy: Why “Christmas in July” works 26:59 – What the DQ Blizzard, Big Mac, and stuffed crust pizza have in common with franchising 30:30 – From $2B to $31B: The math that justified the rebrand 33:43 – Higher-caliber franchisee candidates since launching the 3-in-1 model 36:56 – Costs, equipment, and what new owners need to get started   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more insights on business, franchising, and financial freedom!   #Franchise #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

    51 min

  7. 12 JUIN

    He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Franchise, Then Sold It — Here's How

    After 14 years of building one of the highest-performing ShelfGenie franchises, Alan Regala sold his business and stepped into a brand-new chapter of life. In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Alan shares how he went from mechanical engineer to successful franchise owner — and what it really takes to build a business that’s actually sellable.   We cover: ✅ The mindset behind long-term success ✅ How to avoid burnout as a franchise owner ✅ The systems that make a franchise valuable ✅ Why most people don’t think about the exit early enough ✅ What Alan is doing now with Athlete2Owner   Whether you're considering buying a franchise, scaling your business, or preparing for a future exit, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.   🎯 Learn how to build a business with freedom, flexibility, and long-term value.   Timestamps:   00:00 – From Franchisee to Friend: Alan’s 7-Year Journey 03:10 – The Exit Strategy Most Franchise Owners Ignore 05:45 – How to Build a Franchise That Doesn’t Depend on You 08:30 – The Systems That Made His Business Sellable 13:20 – From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Alan’s Career Shift 16:00 – The Book That Sparked His Business Mindset 20:10 – Why Franchising Was the Perfect Fit (And Almost Didn’t Happen) 25:40 – Innovating Inside the Franchise System 44:00 – The Moment He Knew It Was Time to Sell 57:00 – Life After the Exit: Coaching New Franchise Owners   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more insights on business, franchising, and financial freedom!   #Franchise #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

    1 h 1 min

  8. 29 MAI

    Why This Former Executive Bet Big on Dumpsters—and Won

    In this episode of the Franchise Unfiltered podcast, Wes Barefoot sits down with Larry Oglesby—a former corporate executive turned fast-scaling franchisee. Larry shares how he transitioned from a 30-year corporate career into owning two franchise businesses in just 18 months: Redbox Plus Dumpsters and Cool Bins.   We dive deep into how Larry built his franchise portfolio under the Belfor umbrella, the surprising synergy between dumpster rentals and portable storage, and why trust, leadership, and people-first hiring are his secret weapons. Larry also reveals why he believes franchise ownership, franchise scalability, and franchise opportunity are more attainable than most think—even after losing seven figures during COVID.   Whether you're a burned-out executive, a curious entrepreneur, or someone looking to buy a franchise business, this episode is packed with raw, real-world wisdom from someone who’s walked the walk.   ✅ Learn why Larry calls franchising a “second career with more freedom” ✅ Hear how he went from consulting global CEOs to hauling dumpsters (by choice!) ✅ Find out how to scale your franchise, scale your team, and scale your income   📍Larry operates Redbox Plus and Cool Bins in Greater Athens, GA. Find him by searching: Redbox Plus Dumpsters Athens, Cool Bins Athens, or connect on LinkedIn.   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more insights on business, franchising, and financial freedom!   #Franchise #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

    1 h 9 min
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How to Take Control of YOUR Life, and Create FREEDOM for Yourself, Through Business Ownership

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    Path 2 Freedom
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2025
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