January 2012 is turning out to be our most exciting and busiest month ever at Franchise Interviews.
We have so many shows booked that many will be prerecorded and run live on Thursdays fro 10AM to 11AM EST. Check out our upcoming
guest for January 2012.
Managing franchisees without overstepping boundaries.
We are meeting with Lee Knowlton, CEO of Pump It Up... Pump It Up is a 160-unit franchise of indoor inflatable
playgrounds.
A leader in the active children's party industry, Pump It Up is the nation's largest franchise of indoor
inflatable playgrounds specializing in private parties for birthdays, and programs, such as corporate events, school outings,
field trips, and other events. Trained staff provides guests with supervision, food and beverage set-up, and clean-up services.
Pump It Up is headquartered in Tempe...today we are going to discuss with Lee how a franchisor goes about managing his franchisees
without overstepping boundaries....and that is coming up on Franchise Interviews.
Coach Lynn Johnson -
"Your Greatest Prosperity Starts Within You!
Lynn Johnson is a dynamic, energetic, and award winning international
motivational speaker of twenty years. Lynn grew up in Indiana, the daughter of a single parent, a college professor and educator.
She was once a battered woman who walked out at 79 pounds with no more than one suitcase; and away from her busy life as a
high profiled, top producing broker. She has used her personal power of overcoming trauma to motivate, inspire and teach others
all over the world the power of "Self". Coach Lynn Johnson's speeches and writings about finding purpose in life
have inspired people all over the world. Her efforts and contributions in Human Rights caused her to be nominated for Who's
Who among African Americans.
About the Lynn Johnson Motivation Radio Show
This cutting-edge show features Coach
Lynn, Celebrity Life, Executive, Wellness, Relationship Coach. Coach Lynn's one hour show features motivational topics, music
and even an email poll! Coach Lynn's award winning motivational speaking has made this show unlike no other! You never know
who will stop by to give an interview, share an inspirational story, or be coached live by "Coach Lynn."
United Franchise Group
We are meeting with Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group, a global leader
for entrepreneurs, which includes franchise brands such as SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe and Billboard Connections.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Opportunity is the world's largest junk removal franchise with 200+ Franchise
Partners throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. We are a young, dynamic company, set to dominate a new market
niche.
Bob Wats of 5 and Diner Franchise Opportunity
The Story
In 1989,
5 & Diner was created as a place where people would be transported in time to a place where life was simpler. In the process
Ken Higginbotham created the legendary 5 & Diner Restaurants.
Chatting with Doc Cohen,
one of Great American Cookies largest franchisees and former chairman of the IFA. He was actually inducted into the IFA Hall
of Fame earlier this year -- the first franchisee ever to receive this honor.
VR Business
Brokers
In 1979, VR Business Brokers set out to revolutionize the way businesses change hands and aid in the
standardization of the fragmented business broker industry. Today, we are the innovative leader in the
sale of privately held companies. With diligence and expertise, a commitment to internal education and unsurpassed professionalism,
VR is driven to exceed the expectations created from a glorious history.
Dogtopia Franchise
Opportunity
We are meeting with Mike Schlegel of Dogtopia. In April of 2000, Amy Nichols found herself facing
a tough decision; one familiar to every loving dog owner. A vacation approached and she had to find a suitable boarding facility
for her feisty
Boston Terrier Griffin. She sought a place where Griffin could play in open space,
stretch and receive lots of personal attention. Simply stated, she wanted him to be happy and she didn't want to feel guilty about leaving him. Unfortunately the kennels she found didn't quite fit the bill. She settled on leaving
him with her veterinarian, because they offered regular walks, extra treats and she knew he would be
safe, but she couldn't shake that feeling of guilt. She thought of him, and his well-being, throughout her vacation. Amy knew
she wasn't the only canine parent to feel this way. Within the year, Amy began building a plan for her own dog care facility.
Dogs would be afforded open space to romp and play with one another, in an upscale environment with well-trained staff to
care for and love them. Owners would actually look forward to dropping their dogs off!
Amy Nichols, Founder & CEOIn
June of 2002, the very first Dogtopia® dog daycare and spa opened in Tysons Corner, VA. Soon after happy tails were wagging
through the door for daily daycare appointments, boarding vacations and grooming fluff and dries. Live webcams were added
to give loving owners a peek into their dog's day and reassured those on vacation that their dog was having as great a time
as they were.
Submarina Franchise Opportunity
We are meeting with Bruce
Rosenthal, president of Submarina. The company currently has 50 locations and they expect to open six to eight stores in the
first quarter of 2012, with more than 20 openings projected by the end of 2012.
Milio's Sandwhiches Franchise Opportunity
Big Mike" Liautaud, founder and president of Milio's Sandwiches.
Success in the sandwich business runs deep in the Liautaud family tree. Mike's first cousins are Jimmy Johns founder Jimmy
John.
Liautaud and Erbert and Gerbert's founder Kevin Schippers. There are more than 40 Milio's
Sandwiches locations and the company expects to have an additional six stores either open or in development by the end of
2012.
