The Global Franchise Podcast

How escapism through music can be just the tonic in these times, with Rob Price of School of Rock

School of Rock, the worldwide music phenomenon that specializes in teaching kids of all ages how to play like their favorite rock stars, has been on the up for over two decades now and shows no signs of stopping.
 
In this conversation with Rob Price, who has been president and CEO since 2017, we speak to him about the brand, what it offers its students, the success of its alumni, and why, for him, it's not just about the global growth of the business, but how it positively impacts the lives of the people involved. 
 
From not being intimidated by your own leadership deficiencies to what musical escapism can provide in these trying times, this wide-ranging conversation with Rob covers everything from business to global growth, leadership to mentorship. And, of course, the beauty of rock music. Turn it up to 11!
 
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How to learn from and develop a global network of white-collar professionals, with Brad Sugars of ActionCOACH

When ActionCOACH began in 1993, Brad ‘The Turnaround Kid’ Sugars started the professional coaching business in his own bedroom – on account of not being able to afford much-needed office space. It turns out that this wasn’t quite the hurdle it might’ve seemed, because he soon went international (to New Zealand in 1994), and now manages a network of nearly 1,000 coaches in more than 80 countries. 
As the founder and CEO of “the original business coaching company”, Brad provides essential insight into what it takes to grow and nurture such a world-spanning network of franchisees; lessons learned from a lifetime of growth and achievement. He breaks down the adaptations ActionCOACH incorporated when penetrating entirely new markets, and the perks that come with embracing diversity in your team. 
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The international education franchise that can teach entrepreneurs a thing or two, with Frank Milner of Tutor Doctor

One-to-one tutoring franchise Tutor Doctor is considered a leader in its field, with world-class systems in place, agile business techniques, and a hugely enticing franchise package among just a few of its strengths. 
And with the global market for private tutoring services expected to reach $260.7bn by 2024, the business is perfectly positioned to capitalize on growing demand. 
In this conversation with President of Tutor Doctor, Frank Milner, we discuss the thriving private tutoring market and how the brand is staying ahead of the competition, expanding to an entirely new territory, the importance of implementing cutting-edge technologies, and how the organization makes a difference not just in students’ lives but how it helps franchisees to achieve their goals, too. 
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The hairdressing franchise giving the industry a makeover, with Amber Manning of Just Cuts

Breaking a new market can be tough, and Amber Manning, CEO of Just Cuts, knows just that. However, the beloved Australian hairdressing brand has been rolling out franchise opportunities in the U.K. with aplomb, and looks set to ramp up its international portfolio throughout 2020.
In this conversation, Amber discusses the franchise’s U.K. growth strategy, the importance of the multi-unit model in hitting the numbers the brand wishes to achieve, why you need to make your organization flourish in the digital space and more.
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Here’s what it takes to create a global fitness phenomenon, with Shannon Hudson of 9Round

It took an ineffable amount of determination, self-belief, and conviction for Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Hudson to become a world kickboxing champion. Those characteristics inevitably served him well when, during the height of the 2008 recession, Hudson and his wife, Heather, opened a 9Round gym with no budget and a marketing campaign that comprised of a few flyers being handed out in the neighborhood.
Fast-forward to 2012, and their 30-minute, kickboxing, circuit-training concept had taken America by storm, with 9Round growing to 100 locations. There are now 750 9Round clubs operating throughout 45 states and 19 countries, with over 500 more in various stages of development.
In this episode of The Global Franchise Podcast, we chat with Shannon about formulating and rolling out the 9Round brand, talk about growing it to become a globe-spanning enterprise, discuss the franchise’s latest openings in Barcelona and Saudi Arabia and much more.
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How to become the Amazon of the home and property services sector, with Mike Bidwell of Neighborly

Neighborly was founded in 1981 as The Dwyer Group, and rebranded for one sole purpose: to become a world-class leader in multi-branded home and property services. Neighborly is the holding company of 22 service brands, 19 of which are franchise brands, and at its helm is Mike Bidwell, franchise aficionado, who gives us a peek behind the curtain when it comes to running this globe-spanning business network.
In this conversation, Mike takes us on his journey from Shell oil exec to franchisee and, finally, taking on the mantle of president and CEO of Neighborly. He details the brand’s aspiration and steps taken to become “the Amazon of the home and property services sector”, how rising wages and promotions are adversely affecting franchisee recruitment, and much more.
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How we grew our coding school concept fast, with David Graham of Code Ninjas

Teaching kids to create their own digital games and universes? Centers called ‘dojos’? Coding teachers referred to as ‘sensei’? With such an awesome concept behind it as a driving force, it’s no wonder Code Ninjas – founded in 2016 – now has hundreds of centers across the U.S., franchisees in Canada, and most recently, has expanded to the U.K.
In this conversation with CEO and co-founder David Graham, we run through the brand’s unswerving upwards trajectory, the genesis of the concept idea, exporting the franchise overseas, the challenges encountered along the way, and much more.
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How small businesses can compete with big tech, with Tariq Farid of Edible Arrangements

Things have changed a lot for fresh fruit gifting brand, Edible Arrangements. Not only has the world-renowned franchise recently moved its corporate headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta, Georgia, but the company has bolstered its digital presence to drive more customers to its 1,200 store locations in 11 countries, among a host of other changes.
We caught up with founder and CEO, Tariq Farid, to discuss how Edible has switched up its food and gifting offerings, the essential things brick-and-mortar stores need to get right to compete with well-funded e-tailers, the importance of having passionate business owners champion your brand, and more.
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