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[SpotOn Series] How To Prosper as a Franchisee With Christian Ochsendorf of the Dunn Brothers Coffee
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen is joined by Christian Ochsendorf, Owner of three Dunn Brothers Coffee locations in Minnesota. They discuss what it’s like becoming a franchisee with limited experience in the field, the differences between starting a standalone business and becoming part of a franchise, and the importance of building the right management team. Additionally, Christian shares key transferable skills for entrepreneurs.
[SpotOn Series] How To Increase Your Efficiency With George Pertesis of Truly Greek
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen welcomes George Pertesis, Co-owner of the Truly Greek and Urban Greek restaurants in Connecticut. They discuss representation and variety in cuisine, the most rewarding aspects of working in the hospitality industry, adapting your business to modern requirements, and overcoming the challenges of expanding a restaurant. George also shares his favorite tools for maintaining quality and efficiency in a multi-unit business.
The Value of Cultivating a Company Culture With AJ Davis
On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Chad Franzen welcomes AJ Davis, Founder and CEO of Experiment Zone, to discuss the impact of core values on company culture and its overall success. AJ shares how her company helps e-commerce brands scale, the fundamentals of her success, and the mistakes she made early in her entrepreneurial journey. She also divulges the three things to include on your landing page and the common oversights hindering the growth of e-commerce brands.
[SpotOn Series] How To Stand Out in a Saturated Restaurant Market With Mo Assi of Crush Taco
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen is joined by Mo Assi, veteran Chef and Founder of Crush Taco. They discuss the various career paths for restaurateurs, the operational differences between running a restaurant and creating a brand, recognizing business scaling opportunities, and how to reliably and effectively develop your skill set in the restaurant industry.
How to Spot Entrepreneurs With Potential When Investing With Wayne Kimmel
On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Chad Franzen introduces Wayne Kimmel, a Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital, to discuss the criteria venture capitalists should consider when making investment decisions and how to continue fostering the relationship after the initial investment. Wayne also shares how he built his network and raised capital as a young entrepreneur, his career lessons, and what excites him about the future of sports technology.
Best Practices for Optimizing Business Funding With Pano Anthos Copy
On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Bela Musits welcomes Pano Anthos, Founder and Managing Director of XRC Ventures, to discuss the common mistakes entrepreneurs make at the early stages of their careers and his advice on best practices for optimizing funding for their business. Pano also shares how his company structures its funding and the benefits of the accelerator program and demo day.
[SpotOn Series] What Makes a Franchise Successful With Brian Hurowitz of Wings Over
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen welcomes Brian Hurowitz, owner of Wings Over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They discuss Brian’s career journey and his culinary influences from around the world, the importance of maintaining the quality of products and services when growing your business, and the way the hospitality industry has changed over the years. Brian also shares some of the lesser-known business processes for becoming a franchisee.
Best Practices for Optimizing Business Funding With Pano Anthos
On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Bela Musits welcomes Pano Anthos, Founder and Managing Director of XRC Ventures, to discuss the common mistakes entrepreneurs make at the early stages of their careers and his advice on best practices for optimizing funding for their business. Pano also shares how his company structures its funding and the benefits of the accelerator program and demo day.
The Value of Knowing Your Company’s Worth With Will Haire, Co-Founder of BellaVix
In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Bela Musits welcomes Will Haire, Co-founder and CEO of BellaVix, to discuss his experience launching a company and the unforeseen challenges that occurred in the early days of the business. Will also shares the value of knowing your company’s worth, how to differentiate yourself from competitors, and the benefits of leveraging predictive analysis during the hiring process.
The Importance of Treating Your Brand Like Your Most Valued Customer With Arne Hurty
On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Chad Franzen interviews Arne Hurty, Founder and CEO of BayCreative, to discuss the importance of treating your marketing firm like a valued customer. Arne also shares why he launched his own firm, how his agency has evolved over the years and withstood unforeseen circumstances, and the goals his team is working to accomplish.