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TSF 078: Mentally Tough. How Cody Fought The Urge To Quit 200 Times On His Dreams with Urban Air Adventure Park.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
12/17/19 • 68 min
Today I am speaking with Cody Herndon a successful multi-unit operator with Urban Air Adventure Park. Cody was introduced to Urban Air Adventure Park while attending a birthday party, and the story is pretty good.
Cody shares with me some of the challenges he faced early on in his franchise journey, including almost quitting 10 times. We talk about what it was like to start a business with a young franchisor and the challenges he faced during build out. We discuss hiring a team and how to manage a location from a distance.
What you will learn:
- Cody’s Story
- How much Cody invested
- Time to breakeven and profitability
- 4 revenue sources generated in Urban Air
- How multi-unit operation works
- How to manage a business from afar
- Target demographic and customer
- How social media plays a role in Urban Air
12/17/19 • 68 min
TSF 077: Fly, Dive, Flip, and Bounce. Why Urban Air Adventure Park Franchisees are Jumping For Joy (And Profitability) with Michael Browning CEO.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
12/16/19 • 48 min
Today I am speaking with Michael Browning CEO of Urban Air Adventure Park. If you haven’t heard about Urban Air, don’t worry you will soon. With a total of 600 locations to be opened in the next 4 years, they are taking FUN to a whole new level.
If the name didn’t already give it away Urban Air Adventure Park is offering indoor skydiving, wind tunnels, coasters, rock climbing, a quick service restaurant; ohhh and did I mention they have trampolines (fun fact I can do a front flip). Michael says it’s like having Disneyland in your backyard (not to mention..it’s way more affordable for families).
What you will learn:
- Business Model
- How the QSR (quick service restaurant) drives revenue into the door
- Investment Required
- 3 largest expenses in this business
- Value of the business when it’s time to sell ( multiple of EBITDA)
- How data drives business growth (customer profile)
- Customer base and target market
- How site selection and real estate works
- Events
- How Urban Air focuses on giving back
12/16/19 • 48 min
TSF 076: Why Jerry Doesn't Miss His Corporate Job Of 24 Years with Jerry Bland ATWORK Franchisee.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
12/11/19 • 73 min
Have you ever thought about quitting your job? Not sure how to transition your skills into a business? Can’t decide whether paying a franchise fee is worth it or not?
Listen to Jerry Bland share his story of leaving the corporate world after 24 years to start his own ATWORK franchise. Jerry shares his 4 month process of research and what advice he would give to anyone looking to start a business.
Jerry shares very valuable information about site selection, the type of personality that he looks for in his own employees, how to make a name for yourself in the marketplace, and how the revenue model works for this business.
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12/11/19 • 73 min
TSF 075: If It Ain't Broke Break It! Jason Leverant from ATWORK Group.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
12/10/19 • 67 min
12/10/19 • 67 min
TSF 074: What To Do When Your Job Isn’t Paying The Bills. How Christina Went From Teacher To Business Owner To Franchisee with Code Ninjas.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
10/25/19 • 63 min
Today I’m speaking with Christina Lazar a successful Code Ninjas Franchisee.
Christina shares her story of going from a school teacher who always had a second job, to starting an after school tutoring program. She shares her journey of starting her own business outside of a franchise system and the struggles that come with that.
We discuss why she decided to get into the Code Ninjas franchise and how the franchise system has allowed her to have accelerated growth.
We also discuss the business model, challenges, and the major expenses she incurs as a franchisee.
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10/25/19 • 63 min
TSF 073: Teaching Kids How to Code with David Graham CEO Code Ninjas.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
10/24/19 • 49 min
Today I am speaking with David Graham CEO of Code Ninjas. With over 500 territories sold Code Ninjas is leading the way in after school coding.
If the name didn't give it away Code Ninjas is offering their students a fun and exciting way to learn how to code. David paints a picture of what a Code Ninjas dojo (yes, they have a Sensei too!) is like and the different types of curriculum they offer.
David shares with me what types of franchisees he is looking to partner with, who the target market is, the investment, and the benefits of getting into a franchise.
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10/24/19 • 49 min
TSF 072: When You Buy 3 Territories And You Realize You Made A Mistake with Andrew Davis.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
10/17/19 • 47 min
Today I’m speaking with Andrew Davis a new YogaSix Franchisee.
Andrew shares with me his process of finding the right franchise (and what he did wrong the first few times he was looking to buy). We also discuss what it’s like to look for a location and the struggles he faced.
Andrew is a newer franchisee so you will get great perspective from someone who is in the thick of figuring it all out.
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10/17/19 • 47 min
TSF 071: Being Flexible In Business and Trusting The Franchisor with Lindsay Junk President of YogaSix.
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10/15/19 • 54 min
Today I am speaking with Lindsay Junk president of YOGASIX. If you haven’t heard about YogaSix, don’t worry you will soon. With over 260 territories sold YogaSix is leading the way in the boutique yoga space.
If the name didn’t already give it away YogaSix is offering a premium indoor yoga experience. Lindsay paints a picture of what a YogaSix studio is like and the different types of yoga they offer. During our chat with Ryan we find out why he is so passionate about his Franchisees.
Lindsay shares with me what it is like to be a newer brand under the Xponential fitness umbrella and what she is learning from the other brands and bringing to YogaSix.
Lindsay shares with me what she is looking for in a franchisee, the 2 different types of franchise owners they see, and what it takes to get your own YogaSix.
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10/15/19 • 54 min
TSF 070: How Much Money Can You Make In A Franchise with Eric Stites from Franchise Business Review.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
10/09/19 • 63 min
Today I am speaking with Eric Stites CEO and Managing Director of Franchise Business Review.
Franchise Business Review is the yelp of franchisee satisfaction. If you want the inside scoop on what existing franchisees are saying about the business then look no further than FBR.
Eric shares with me what the average franchisee makes and I definitely wasn’t expecting to hear his answer. We discuss multi-unit ownership and mistakes that new franchisees make when looking for a business. Eric shares insight into longevity in a franchise and making sure you understand the numbers.
Today’s episode is packed with actionable items that will help you on your franchise journey!
Visit us at www.thesmartfranchisee.com
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10/09/19 • 63 min
TSF 079: Struggling to Balance It All? How Brandy Found a Balance Of Work And Play with Urban Air Adventure Park.
The Smart Franchisee - Franchise, Business, Lifestyle
12/19/19 • 82 min
Today I am speaking with Brandy Gilbert a successful Urban Air Adventure Park Franchisee. Brandy is one kick-ass chick (pardon my french).She spent 22 years working in multi-unit retail, all while growing her family. While she was pregnant with her second child, she realized she needed to change her career to accommodate her children’s schedule.
Brandy’s first visit to a trampoline park was with a group of kids and her 6 month old son and a light bulb went off. So began her hunt to learn as much as she could about different franchise opportunities. As fate would have it a lifelong friend’s brother had just bought an Urban Air...and I guess you can say the rest is history!
What you will learn
- Brandy’s story
- How much Brandy invested to get her Urban Air up and running
- How she raised capital
- How she hires and manages her team
- Her Grand Opening
- The power of networking
- Advice she would give you (a new franchisee)
- Why she chose Urban Air over the competition
Visit us at www.thesmartfranchisee.com
12/19/19 • 82 min
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