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You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a franchisee, and a franchise supplier.

  1. 5D AGO

    296. Radical Transparency In Franchising—Dan Claps, CEO, Voda Franchising

    How transparent are you with franchise candidates or even your franchisees? Do you share the good, the bad, and the ugly? Is it only the good? Our guest today is Dan Claps, and he shares with us how transparency has helped transform his franchise system.  TODAY'S WIN-WIN: They could be right   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: www.myvodafranchise.com Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-claps-cfe-ceo-of-voda-cleaning-and-restoration-0036b9a2/ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dan Claps, CFE is CEO of Franchise Playbook and its flagship brand, Voda Cleaning & Restoration—one of the fastest growing home services franchise in the market. Since launching franchise development in 2023, Dan has led Voda’s rapid growth to more than 100 owners and 230+ locations nationwide. With over a decade in franchising and a successful exit from a franchise lead generation company in 2022, Dan is recognized as an industry leader in franchise growth and lead generation.   ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    29 min

  2. FEB 2

    295. Be Allergic to Being the Most Important Person in Your Business—Graeme Barlow, CEO, FoundersLink

    Have you found yourself saying, “Why do I have to come up with all the answers?” Or, “I can’t believe someone else can’t figure this out.” Then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Graeme Barlow, who shares with us how you need to be allergic to being the most important person in the room.  TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be allergic to being the most important person in your business. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at:        www.graemebarlow.com ·       www.founderlink.com ·       https://www.iversoft.ca/ Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:https://www.instagram.com/graemebarlowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/graemebarlowhttps://x.com/graemebarlowhttps://www.threads.com/%40graemebarlowhttps://www.youtube.com/%40graemebarlowABOUT OUR GUEST: Graeme Barlow is a serial entrepreneur with 24 years of building, scaling, and exiting technology companies. He’s the CEO of Iversoft, where he’s grown the managed dev talent agency from $500,000 to nearly $10 million in annual revenue, expanding the team from 7 people to over 50. Graeme co-founded ProPet Software, a SaaS platform serving over 5 million customers, and led RocketOwl to over 1 million users before its acquisition. After exiting, he became CEO of Keshet Technologies, launching an early-stage SaaS investment fund and helping new founders get their start. Today, in addition to serving as Iversoft CEO, Graeme runs Barlow Coaching and a community called FounderLink. Both coaching and FounderLink are focused on helping entrepreneurs break out of isolation, build systems that scale, and reach meaningful revenue milestones. Graeme has a personal mission to help 1,000 founders exceed $1 million in revenue and create $1B in economic impact. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    34 min

  3. JAN 26

    294. How Reconnecting With Your Network Can Drive Franchise Growth—Dave Sifry, Founder WarmStart.ai

    How do you keep in touch with old leads and old customers in your database? Or, how do you keep in touch with your family and friends? Our guest today is CEO/Founder of Warmstart, Dave Sifry, who has created a solution to help all of us do a better job of keeping those relationships with the people we care about. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Missionaries or Mercenaries, decide which one you are and find others that are aligned with you. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: https://warmstart.ai/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsifry/ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dave Sifry is the founder and CEO of Warmstart, a platform built to help founders and executives grow through reconnecting with the people who know and love them, but haven't heard from them in a while! Warmstart centers on one idea: people move faster when their network works for them, so the product makes it easy to build and surface warm paths into customers, investors, and partners. Dave is a nine-time founder. He created Technorati, the world's largest blog search engine, and was an executive at Lyft and Reddit. Based in San Francisco, he has built multiple B2C and B2B companies, and has raised multiple rounds of venture funding, scaled teams, and led products used by millions. He has also been through hypergrowth at 3 different companies, giving him a view of how organizations succeed as they grow, and how relationships shape opportunities at every stage. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    39 min

  4. JAN 19

    293. The Secret to Maximizing the Value of Your Business—Alan Franks, Author, Empowered Money

    Do you have a contingency plan in place for that “just in case” situation? Or, have you thought about selling your business one day? Our guest today is Author, CEO, Certified Financial Planner Alan Franks, shares with us some best practices on how to be prepared to maximize the price of your business. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Having a business valuation and contingency plan helps you run a better business and be prepared for a worst case scenario or allows you to exit the business when you are ready. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: https://www.empowered-money.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanfranksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581426187779Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredmoneypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweredmoneypodABOUT OUR GUEST: Alan is a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and author of Empowered money. He provides holistic financial planning services nationwide and takes a client-centered approach, helping individuals and families define their lifestyle goals and then reverse-engineering a tailored financial plan to achieve them. His focus on cost-effective, tax-advantaged strategies empowers clients to realize their dreams as quickly and efficiently as possible. Specializing in serving professionals, executives, and business owners, Alan helps his clients live their fullest lives through thoughtful and strategic financial planning. He’s also one of the few financial advisors who actively works with young professionals and new families. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    26 min

  5. JAN 12

    292. From Ham To Haircuts: Scaling a Niche Franchise—Wade Brannon, CEO, Pigtails and Crewcuts

    Have you ever thought that your business isn’t one that people wake up thinking, “I want to open one of those franchises?” Meaning, that your business you are looking to franchise or maybe have already franchised, is one that isn’t top of mind for your prospective franchisees? Our guest today is Wade Brannon, who shares with us his experience in building a franchise system with a business he knows is not top of mind for prospective franchisees.  TODAY'S WIN-WIN: To help franchisees find success, do not outgrow your systems and attract the best franchisees you can.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: ·       www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.comAttend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:https://www.facebook.com/pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise#https://www.instagram.com/pigtailsandcrewcuts/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pigtails-&-crewcuts/https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-brannon-a1553418/ABOUT OUR GUEST: Wade Brannon is the President and CEO of Pigtails & Crewcuts, one of the fastest-growing children's hair salon franchises in the U.S. With a background in franchise leadership, Wade took a leap in 2004 when he acquired Pigtails & Crewcuts after a chance visit with his son. What started as a single salon is now a thriving national brand with 80+ locations across the country. Wade brings decades of experience in franchise development, business strategy and creating customer-centric experiences. Under his leadership, Pigtails & Crewcuts has become known for turning a routine haircut into a fun, stress-free experience for kids and parents alike.  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    27 min

  6. JAN 5

    291. The Missing Secret to Think and Grow Rich—John Mitchell, Creator of Think It Be It

    Our episode today is focused on personal development and a long time favorite book called, Think and Grow Rich. If you have read the book or are familiar with it, then you will like our guest’s approach to it today. Our guest today is John Mitchell and he shares with us a secret he discovered while reading and implementing the lessons learned in Think and Grow Rich.  TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Take some time each day to envision with emotion what you want for your life.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: www.themissingsecret.orgAttend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkit.beit/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Think.It.Be.It.ABOUT OUR GUEST: You’ve heard of the legendary book Think & Grow Rich. It’s been read by over 150 million people worldwide. But here’s what’s interesting. The book says there’s a SECRET for creating success. But the author only gives you half the secret. Our guest today, John Mitchell, is here to give us the full secret, & a 12 minute a day technique to apply it. This technique caused his own income to go by 25 times, over the $200,000 a year he was making the prior 20 years. John teaches his methodology at one of the TOP 5 business schools in the country. So it’s vetted at the highest level.  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    35 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    290. The Top 12 Franchise Trends for 2026

    Happy New Year! And THANK YOU to all of you for listening to our podcast this year. We are so grateful and thankful for your continued loyalty and support. This is our final episode of 2025 and this is a look forward. Instead of interviewing guests, I will be sharing with you my thoughts and perspectives on the 12 franchise trends for 2026. These 12 are also from an article I just released and published in the FranchiseWire. The article is linked in the show notes. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. Link to the FranchiseWire Article: https://www.franchisewire.com/12-trends-that-will-impact-franchising-in-2026/  Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

    15 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    289. Top Franchise Podcasts of 2025

    Merry Christmas Week to you and your loved ones. As we bring another year to a close it is time to reflect and look back on the year.  As the year is winding down, I always like to take a moment to look back and reflect on the year. Think about the highs and lows and everything in between. For our podcast this year, we had 16 franchise focused podcasts and we decided to highlight the top franchise podcasts of 2025. There are 9 franchisors in this episode. You may remember some of our guests including the leaders of Coldwell Banker, Club Pilates, and Caring Transitions. By the way, these 9 guests represented more than 5,000 locations around the world! You have to stay to the end to see what they have to say.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/1.      251. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchise-support/ 2.      262. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/5-year-anniversary-special-what-if-everything-you-know-about-franchising-is-wrong-mike-andes/ 3.      288. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/288-how-doctors-do-healthcare-differently-than-you-david-berg-ceo-redirecthealth/ 4.      270. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/selling-more-restaurants-than-anyone-else-robin-gagnon/ 5.      272. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/272-global-franchising-success-keenan-fisher-managing-partner-tommy-guns-original-barbershop/ 6.      275. https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/275-how-this-franchisor-is-standing-out-in-the-competitive-childcare-industry-kristen-denzer-ceo-tierra-encantada/ 7. 286. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM: This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as a leading franchise consulting firm in the United States, helping business owners franchise their businesses through a proven Franchise Blueprint process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

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You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a franchisee, and a franchise supplier.

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