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Franchise Marketing Radio

Franchise Marketing Radio

Business RadioX ® 250 episodes Nov 3, 2026

Franchise Marketing Radio amplifies the voice of the franchise business community. Guests share brand success stories, inspiration, and marketing growth hacks from some of the brightest minds in franchising. The show focuses on franchise marketing strategies and business growth. It is produced by Business RadioX.

Episodes

Finding the Right Franchise: Building Wealth Through Smarter Franchise Investments
Finding the Right Franchise: Building Wealth Through Smarter Franchise Investments Nov 3, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Bob Bernotas, President of Franchise with Bob, about helping aspiring entrepreneurs and investors find, fund, and acquire the right franchise opportunities. Drawing from decades of franchising experience, Bob shares how the industry has evolved, the importance of choosing financially sound brands, and the growing demand […]
The Customer Loyalty Flywheel: Growing a Franchise Through Service
The Customer Loyalty Flywheel: Growing a Franchise Through Service Oct 14, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews David Dunsmuir, president of Surv Franchisor, an emerging home maintenance franchise focused on helping homeowners manage everyday repairs and upkeep. David shares the brand’s origins, its customer-first philosophy, and how structured training, quality assurance, and a five-step customer journey help franchisees build lastin
From Vendor to Trusted Partner: The Power of Consultative Franchising
From Vendor to Trusted Partner: The Power of Consultative Franchising Sep 1, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Haley Haar, President of AlphaGraphics Kansas City, shares how building strong relationships, solving customer problems, and adopting a consultative approach have helped grow her business. She also highlights the value of franchise networks, peer support, and creating a customer-first culture that turns one-time transactions into long-term partnerships
From Franchisee to Franchisor: Building a Brand Built to Scale
From Franchisee to Franchisor: Building a Brand Built to Scale Aug 24, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Aaron Anderson, founder of Sunrise Social, about building and scaling a franchise from the perspective of an experienced franchisee turned franchisor. Aaron shares his journey from operating multiple restaurant locations to creating a brunch-focused concept, emphasizing the importance of understanding market demand, planning for d
Building More Than a Franchise: Creating Brands That Customers Love
Building More Than a Franchise: Creating Brands That Customers Love Jul 24, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Jeff Fenster, Founder of everbowl and WeBuild. Jeff shares how a simple mission to make healthier eating more accessible evolved into a rapidly growing franchise brand. He discusses the lessons learned from scaling a business, supporting franchisees, building a customer-first culture, and creating systems that […]
Creating Long-Term Value Through Franchise Ownership
Creating Long-Term Value Through Franchise Ownership Jun 30, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Donnie Ardoin, owner of PostNet in Lafayette, Louisiana. Donnie shares his transition from a 20-year career in the oil and gas industry to becoming a franchise owner. He discusses the importance of networking, community engagement, franchise support, and building strong business relationships. Donnie also offers […]
From Publicity to Profit: Building an AI-Ready Brand
From Publicity to Profit: Building an AI-Ready Brand Jun 22, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Heather Holmes, CEO and Founder of Publicity for Good and author of Seen by AI, Found by Customers. Heather discusses how AI is transforming brand visibility, why earned media and third-party validation are becoming critical marketing assets, and how franchisors can use strategic PR to […]
Growing Recurring Revenue Through Essential Services
Growing Recurring Revenue Through Essential Services Jun 22, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Lane Martin, Founder of Modern PURAIR. Lane shares how the company grew from a family-owned duct cleaning business into Canada’s largest indoor air quality franchise and discusses its expansion into the United States. He explains the growing demand for indoor air quality services, the advantages […]
Scaling a Wellness Franchise Through Consistency, Community, and Innovation
Scaling a Wellness Franchise Through Consistency, Community, and Innovation Jun 17, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Lindsey McFadden, CMO of Stretch Zone. Lindsey discusses the company’s growth from a single location to a leading practitioner-assisted stretching franchise with hundreds of locations across North America. She shares insights on franchise marketing, customer loyalty, community engagement, brand consistency, and the impact of
Balancing Brand Consistency and Local Market Empowerment in Franchising
Balancing Brand Consistency and Local Market Empowerment in Franchising Jun 5, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Steve Buors, CEO of Reshift Media, a franchise-focused digital marketing agency. Steve shares how his team helps franchise systems scale marketing across locations while balancing brand consistency with local flexibility. He explains the core challenge in franchising marketing—head office control vs. franchisee autonomy—and how te
Building a Modern Art Education Franchise: Inside One River School’s Hybrid Model and Community Focus
Building a Modern Art Education Franchise: Inside One River School’s Hybrid Model and Community Focus Jun 2, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee interviews Matt Ross, CEO and founder of One River School, a modern art education franchise with 15 locations across six states. Drawing from his experience scaling School of Rock, Matt built One River to fill a gap in relevant, contemporary art education for K-12 students and adults. […]
From Volume to Weight: The Game-Changing Shift in Junk Removal Services
From Volume to Weight: The Game-Changing Shift in Junk Removal Services May 26, 2026 0:00 In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee interviews Daniel McCarty, founder and CEO of JunkStart, the first pay-by-weight junk removal company in the U.S. Daniel explains how he disrupted the traditional volume-based pricing model by charging customers per pound instead, bringing transparency and fairness to the industry. He discusses the challenges of transitioning his […]

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