Episodes

In this episode of Franchise Unfiltered, Wes sits down with Tim Dougherty, the founder and CEO of Project Lean Nation, for one of the most jaw-dropping comeback stories in franchising. In 2006, the FBI walked into Tim’s offic...

In this episode of the Franchise Unfiltered Podcast, Wes Barefoot chats with Susan, a former teacher turned franchise owner, who started her Gotcha Covered window treatment business in the middle of the 2008 recession. Now, 1...

In this episode, Wes sits down with Mike Bahun, founder and CEO of Fundraising University, a fast-growing franchise that's transforming the way schools and sports teams raise money. Mike shares how he turned his coaching back...

In this episode, I sit down with Shideler Bennett, a multi-unit Crumbl Cookies franchisee, SaaS founder, and business builder who scaled a $12 million portfolio by the age of 30. From cold-calling insurance agencies to buildi...

🚀 Thinking about franchising your business? In this episode of Path to Freedom, I sit down with Tom DeFore, Founder & CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, to uncover the essential steps to turning your business into a thriving fran...

In this episode of The Path to Freedom Podcast, Wes sits down with Rick Mayo, the founder and CEO of Alloy Personal Training. They dive deep into Alloy’s explosive growth in the franchising space, hitting over 300+ awarded li...

In this episode of The Path to Freedom Podcast, Wes is joined by Jody Grunden, the founder of Summit Virtual CFO by Anders. Jody pioneered the virtual CFO model over 20 years ago and has helped countless businesses optimize t...

Connect with Rocky Lalvani: Website: https://profitcomesfirst.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-lalvani/ Podcast: https://profitcomesfirst.com/podcasts/ Episode Summary: In this episode of The Path to Freedom Po...

In this episode of Path to Freedom, host [Your Name] sits down with Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, to discuss how their cutting-edge software is transforming the home service industry. From streamlining opera...

In this episode of The Path to Freedom Podcast, I sit down with Boris Katsnelson, Managing Director at Black Iron Advisors, to uncover the real playbook for franchise success. Boris shares his unique experience from buying, s...

Chris King, the dynamic CEO of Monster Mini Golf, joins us for an episode filled with exciting insights into the world of indoor family entertainment. Chris shares the innovative concept behind this monster-themed wonderland,...

Struggling to grow your business? Feeling overwhelmed by hiring, financial challenges, and leadership shifts? In this episode, we dive deep into business scaling strategies, leadership growth, and financial management to help...

Russ Morgan from Wealth Without Wall Street makes a compelling case for financial independence through non-traditional investing strategies. What if you could attain financial freedom not by stashing cash in a 401k but by bui...

Unlock the secrets to franchise success as we sit down with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Belfor Franchise Group. Discover how Belfor's unique approach to franchising—entirely rooted in the hom...

Leslie Hassler, the dynamic president of Your Biz Rules, joins us to unravel the complex journey of finding true freedom in entrepreneurship. Many start their businesses dreaming of autonomy, only to find themselves trapped i...

Gavin Lancey, a pivotal figure in the smart home technology arena, joins us to unravel the exciting possibilities of this burgeoning industry. From his humble beginnings in a house painting business to leading franchise sales...

Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your fitness routine with Sweat 440, the game-changing boutique fitness concept founded by Matthew Miller and Cody Patrick. Discover how their innovative rolling class schedule, with sess...

Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in business with Mike Liu, founder and CEO of FreeFuse, and Alex Londo, founder and CEO of Klarissa AI. Mike and Alex share their expertise on how ...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jen O'Neill, vice president of @MyMosquitoNix , as we explore the innovative approach this outdoor living brand takes to pest control. Discover how Mosquito Nix has transformed ov...

Dr. Jason Williams, the innovative mind behind Ironclad Underwriting, shares his transformative journey from chemical engineering to the dynamic world of real estate investing. Join me as Dr. Jason unpacks his evolution from ...

Join us on the Path to Freedom Podcast as we uncover the niche business opportunity of 1-800-Packouts with Stefan Figley, the company's president. Stefan shares his insights on the packout business, an essential yet lesser-kn...

Unlock the secrets to thriving in the glass installation and repair industry with our latest podcast episode. Discover how this established franchise, a powerhouse since 2004, presents a resilient business model that thrives ...

What if franchising could be your ticket to a life of freedom and flexibility? Join us on the Path to Freedom podcast as we welcome Wes, a franchise broker and consultant with firsthand experience on both sides of the franchi...

What if you could transform your small business into a media sensation without breaking the bank? Join us for insights from Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, as we uncover the secrets to press release success. Mickie shar...