Modrn Business Modrn Business Podcast
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Co-hosted by the dynamic duo Ryan Hicks & Zack Fishman, Modrn Business is an award-winning, interview-style podcast that spotlights franchising's brightest executives. Follow along each week as we uncover franchising's top technology trends, the hottest franchise industries to invest in, ways to improve your own franchise business and how to potentially become a franchisee.
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Kris Stuart, COO of Bloomin’ Blinds
Zack welcomes back Bloomin’ Blinds to the show, this time with COO Kris Stuart! We dive deep into the “build” vs “buy” technology stack discussion, how they’ve implemented AI in the brand, why Bloomin’ Blinds is a viable investment today and updates on the brand since they last were on MB in 2020.
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Robin Gagnon, CEO & Co-Founder of We Sell Restaurants
In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with restaurant aficionado Robin Gagnon (CEO & Co-Founder, We Sell Restaurants) to discuss all things F&B. We dive into trends we’re seeing in the QSR, FSR, Fast Casual & LSR spaces, how macroeconomic pressures are playing a role in what MUOs are gravitating towards, how technology is helping MUMBOs decide which brands to invest in and why resales/transfers will become more prominent in the next 2-4 years.
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Devan Kline, Visionary Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp
In this episode, Zack gets inside the mind of Burn Boot Camp’s Visionary Co-Founder, Devan Kline. We discuss his humble beginnings, how his athletic career translated to a successful franchisor, how Devan and his Co-Founder, CEO (and wife), Morgan, conquer franchising together and his opinions on the mark he wants to make on franchising as a whole.
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Keith Gerson, Founder of Gerson Advisory Services
In this episode Ryan chats with franchise veteran Keith Gerson.
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Randy Hetrick, CEO & Founder of OutFit
n this episode, Zack chats with the CEO & Founder of franchising’s first “mobile group fitness” concept, OutFit’s Randy Hetrick. Being the Founder of TRX (based on his multiple decades as a Navy Seal), Randy and I discussed his ideal franchisee, the founding story, his growth strategy, why this brand is ripe for explosive growth and how he plans to handle bad weather & seasonality.
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Supplier Wire 034: Using Artificial Intelligence to Amplify Franchisee Support with EZee Assist
In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks chats with Raphael Rajan & Shray Mehra, Co-Founders of EZee Assist. EZee Assist is a platform that amplifies support and strengthens franchise relationships, by using AI to provide around-the-clock support to franchise owners and staff on all operational topics.
Ryan, Raphael & Shray discuss why AI is the future of franchising, supporting franchisees better than ever before.
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Customer Reviews
Interview with Pure Glow Founder
I’ve really enjoyed all aspects of the Modern Business podcast and I was especially intrigued with the interview of the founder of Pure Glow. The show does a really great job on the journey of the founder. I highly recommend this podcast for those who want a better education on the franchise industry.
Insanely Valuable Content
If you are trying to figure out how to scale your business using technology ,or you wanna hear from other technology leaders and C-level executives perspectives. You need to listen and follow this podcast. Interviews with companies such as TGI Friday’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Ace Hardware Corp, CKE Restaurant group, and more!
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Amazing podcast!!!! Incredible content.