This week we’re talking to Ty McBride, Founder and Franchisor  of the Preservan Wood Repair Franchise Listen in or watch on December 28th, 2023 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST / 3pm MST / 2pmPST ~ wherever you listen to podcasts or watch livestreams! Interested in buying a franchise? Join our Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program. Send us a message and we’ll fill you in.

Our guest this week is Sharon Cupach, Vice President for Franchise Development with Happinest Brands, which includes the Sparkle Squad franchise. Sharon has been a resource and mentor to many in the franchise community. She spent several years as an entrepreneur herself mainly working with emerging brands, setting systems and processes in place as well as outsourced franchise development activities. Sharon will be focusing on the Sparkle Squad brand, which is a new US exterior beautification...

The Pillars of Franchising 2023 Thanksgiving Show This week, Producer Fred McMurray takes over the host post to question Kristin Selmeczy and Karen Kimsey-Sward on things they are Thankful for this Thanksgiving 2023! Ray Pillar will be chiming in, of course. 🙂 Watch the show at Pillarsoffranchising.com, wherever you listen to podcasts or watch livestreams! Interested in buying a franchise? Join our Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program. Send us a message and we’ll fill you in.

Exiting Your Franchise: Strategies for a Smooth Transition Our topic on this week's episode is Exiting Your Franchise: Strategies for a Smooth Transistion. November 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Mike Ringel, CPA, RICP,CDFA, CExP with Strategies for Wealth and the Pillars of Franchising team today Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee...

The Truth About Franchising with Chris Coleman of True North Restoration Our topic on this week's episode is True North Restoration, Kristin Selmeczy & Karen Kimsey-Sward talk with Chris Coleman, Owner and Founder, True North Restoration and the Pillars of Franchising team today. Kristin & Ray Pillar discuss Ray's last 6 weeks of travel and tips to improve employee morale. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join...

Express Your Financial Goals with a LIME Painting Franchise Our topic on this week's episode is Lime Painting Franchise, October 5th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Karen Kimsey-Sward about the Word on the Street in the franchising industry.. Kristin and Karen talk with Nick Lopez and the Pillars of Franchising team today Kristin talks with Jerry Akers of Great Clips about International Franchising Association News. Listen live...

Elite Window Franchise System -A Canadian Cleaner, Safer Approach to the Window Cleaning Industry Our topic on this week's episode is Elite Window Franchise, September 28th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy & Ray Pillar talks with Christopher Stoness and the Pillars of Franchising team today .Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

Tired of being hunted by mosquitos? Turn the tables with Mosquito Hunters Our topic on this week's episode is Mosquito Huners,  September 21st, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Andy Fuller and the Pillars of Franchising team today . Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

International Franchise Professional Group ( IFPG ) 2023 Update with Red Boswell Our topic on this week's episode is International Franchise Professional Group ( IFPG ) 2023 Update,  September 14th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Red Boswell and the Pillars of Franchising team today Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

The Shift Show With Scott Greenberg - Full Epsiode Our topic on this week's episode is The Shift Show with Scott Greenberg,  September 7th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Scott Greenberg, Author and the Pillars of Franchising team today . Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

How to Make Buying a Franchise with SBA Loans Easier Our topic on this week's episode is How to Make Buying a Franchise with SBA Loans Easier,  August 31st, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy & Karen Kimsey-Sward talks with  Steve Shumate,VP Regional BDO Franchise Programs, Bank of America &  Aneta Mazur VP Regional BDO SBA Programs, Bank of America and the Pillars of Franchising team today. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p...

Build a Happy Nest with Happinest Brands Our topic on this week's episode is Build a Happy Nest with Happinest Brands on August 24th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Eric Martin, Senior VP Franchise Development, Happinest Brands and the Pillars of Franchising team today. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

Get in the "Biz" with Wellbiz Brands Our topic on this week's episode is Wellbiz Brands on August 10th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Jeremy Morgan, CEO, Wellbiz Brands and the Pillars of Franchising team today. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

Our topic on this week’s episode is Franchise Hot Seat Kickoff with guest John Hayes on July 13th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Dr. John P. Hayes, CFE, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership joins the Pillars of Franchising team today to discuss the kickoff of the Franchise Hot Seat. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars, Jerry Akers of Great Clips and Karen Kimsey-Sward of Dale Carnegie Chicago Listen live to new...

Dirty Dough - A tasty treat of a franchise Our topic on this week's episode is Dirty Dough on July 6th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Bennett Maxwell, Founder, Dirty Dough joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Catch news reports with Andrea Mundie and Karen Kimsey-Sward Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at...

From DCV Franchising Group to Benetrends: A Byrd's Eye View Our topic on this week's episode is Benetrends and DCV Franchise Group on July 20th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Anthony Byrd, CFE Business Development, DCV Franchise Group joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at...

appy Cat Hotel Franchising - Engineered Exclusively for Cats Our topic on this week's episode is Happy Cat Hotel Franchising - Engineered exclusively for cats on July 28th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kristin Selmeczy talks with Chris Raimo, CEO, Happy Cat Hotel Franchising  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program

Disaster Blaster: Your Indoor Environmental Expert Franchise System. Our topic on this week's episode is Disaster Blaster on June 1, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Matthew Lyons, Co-Founder, Disaster Blaster  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 7p central. Call in on...

How Strong Franchisee Culture Increases Profitability Our topic on this week's episode is Empower Brands on May 25th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Scott Marr, Empower Brands  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at...

Pillars of Franchising Discusses Emerging Franchises with Johnny Franchise 2023 Our topic on this week's episode is Johnny Franchise on May 18th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million...

Woven: Running A Multi-Unit Business Doesn’t Have To Be So D@mn Hard Our topic on this week's episode is Woven: Running A Multi-Unit Business Doesn’t Have To Be So D@mn Hard May 11th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Matt Goebel, founder and CEO, Woven  joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips. Listen live to new episodes...

Our topic on this week's BODYBAR Pilates Franchising - Modern Workouts rooted in Pilates principles.  on May 4th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Kamille McCollum, President and COO, BODYBAR, joins the Pillars of Franchising team today. As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy, Ray Pillar, Laura Liss, Karen Kimsey-Sward and Jerry Akers. Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at...