Best C0 Founder Podcasts (2025)

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How Coaching Transformed My Business with Hardik Chodavadia 24:23

3d ago24:23

24:23

Send us a text In this episode I sit down with Hardick Chodavadia, a successful business owner in the dental field with seven offices in Austin and one in McKinney, Texas. This conversation dives into the importance of leadership, the role of coaching and mentoring in a business setting, and the growth of Hardik's dental practices, Enamel Dentistry…

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Building A Wellness Franchise with Katie Gillberg 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

Send us a text In this episode I chat with Katie Gillberg, founder and CEO of Hydrate IV Bar, a wellness spa specializing in IV therapy and NAD Vitamin Injections. Katie shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting her business in Denver in 2016, expanding to multiple locations, and becoming a franchisor. We discuss the challenges and successes of …

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Demystifying Financing and Raising Capital for Franchise Businesses with Boris Katsnelson 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

Send us a text In this episode I welcome Boris Katsnelson of Black Iron Advisors to discuss the intricacies of financing, M&A transactions, and raising capital for small businesses, particularly in the franchise space. Boris shares his extensive experience in investment banking, private equity, and franchising, offering insights into the different …

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Insider Tips for Selling Your Business with Jennifer Ramos 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

Send us a text In this episode I speak to Jennifer Ramos, a business broker and certified exit planning advisor based in California, about the key factors that make a business sellable. We discuss clean financial records, minimizing personal expenses through the business, semi-absentee ownership, customer and employee satisfaction, and diversifying…

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Business Acceleration Tips with Ford Saeks 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Coffey, I sit down with Ford Saeks, a serial entrepreneur and expert in business acceleration. With over 17 companies under his belt, Ford shares his journey from starting a business at 15 to helping organizations grow through speaking, consulting, and digital marketing. We discuss the importance…

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Transform Your Franchise with Expert Coaching - Angela Cote 30:36

4M ago30:36

30:36

Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Coffey, I'm joined by the incredible Angela Cote, founder and CEO of AC Inc. Angela offers key advice for both emerging franchisors and seasoned entrepreneurs. Angela shares her fascinating journey, from growing up in the family-owned M&M Meat Shops franchise, navigating the challenges and becomi…

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One take episode: Why people in business MUST keep loose ties in place 3:49

5M ago3:49

3:49

Send us a text This is a short episode that suggests keeping in touch with people. Loose ties are where your fortune could be made, and you can serve others. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffeyBy Guy Coffey

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How to Beat Chipotle & Starbucks on Site Selection 36:27

5M ago36:27

36:27

Send us a text In this episode Guy is joined by Edgar Cepuritis from Cafe Zupas. Edgar gives us a run down on what it takes to find the ideal real estate for a successful franchise and how he beat major companies like Starbucks and Chipolte in obtaining the best sites. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.gu…

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Entrepreneur Fitness - Simplify Nutrition and move on with your day 4:20

5M ago4:20

4:20

Send us a text Quick bonus episode on how I simplify nutrition. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffeyBy Guy Coffey

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The Art of Convenience: Transforming Habits and Boosting Productivity 2:53

6M ago2:53

2:53

Send us a text Discover how the art of convenience can be your secret weapon in building better habits and achieving your personal goals. Inspired by my journey in the franchise beauty industry, I reveal how simply choosing a gym nearby or removing temptations like junk food from your home can transform your routine. It's about making beneficial ac…

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Guy Coffey - Who I am and why I share 3:56

6M ago3:56

3:56

Send us a text Brief introduction to who I am and why I share content with people who are growing emerging franchise brands, young entrepreneurs, and current and prospective franchisees. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffey…

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Story of James 4:39

6M ago4:39

4:39

Send us a text Quick story of James as inspiration to other entrepreneurs. < 5minutes Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffeyBy Guy Coffey

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The tool of Comparison 9:44

6M ago9:44

9:44

Send us a text Quick episode where I show how the old saying "Comparison is the enemy of joy" does NOT apply to business. Enjoy! Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffeyBy Guy Coffey

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How To Start A Home Improvement Franchise with Andy Bell 32:11

6M ago32:11

32:11

Send us a text Andy Bell started Ace Handyman Services from the ground up. In this episode Andy tells us how he created this nationwide franchise from humble beginnings. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffey…

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Convenient vs. Inconvenient 2:53

7M ago2:53

2:53

Send us a text This is a Guy in the Wild quick episode where he discusses the importance of making good things for you convenient and bad things for you inconvenient. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffeyBy Guy Coffey

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How To Lead A Franchise And Give Back - Dave Keil 32:47

7M ago32:47

32:47

Send us a text In this episode, Guy welcomes franchise veteran Dave Keil to discuss his 38-year journey from Fortune 500 companies to leading franchises like Haagen-Dazs and Lash Lounge. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffey…

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From Shark Tank to Grill Hero with Michael Sutton 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

Send us a text In this episode of Franchise Business Real Talk, Guy sits down with Michael Sutton from Grill Hero to discuss the origins and rapid expansion of the Canadian grill cleaning business into the U.S. market. Michael tells us how he went from university side project to securing funding on Dragon's Den (Shark Tank), and how he streamlined …

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Drastically Increase Your Connections And Get More Clients With Networking 24:02

7M ago24:02

24:02

Send us a text This episode features Toni Harris Taylor, an expert in networking and digital marketing who is known as The Networking Queen. We explore the significance of networking for franchisees and how to leverage relationships for business growth. Toni tells us about the importance of follow-up, overcoming personal discomfort in networking, a…

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1 Simple Unlock To More Money And Better Culture - Monica Rothgery 32:24

8M ago32:24

32:24

Send us a text After serving as a lieutenant in the US Army, Monica started a new career as a Restaurant General Manager for Taco Bell. 30 years later she became COO of KFC leading 4000 restaurants in the US. The first woman COO for KFC US and the first LGBTQ executive, Monica was a role-model for frontline leaders. In 2024, Monica published her fi…

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Jeremy Pourbaix – How to Navigate Franchise Resales Successfully 32:46

9M ago32:46

32:46

Send us a text Jeremy Pourbaix is the CEO of Franchise Flippers, the world’s premier franchise resale marketplace where serious franchise enthusiasts connect to buy, build, and sell franchises. With nearly two decades of high achievement and growth in the franchise industry, Jeremy has a wealth of experience as a franchisee, area developer, and adv…

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Book Review: Lessons from the Drive Thru by Monica Rothgery 7:44

9M ago7:44

7:44

Send us a text Quick book review on Lessons from the Drive Thru book that will help franchise owners, prospective owners, and front-line managers and workers get better results. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffey…

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Shawn Lemon – Mastering Digital Organization 38:09

11M ago38:09

38:09

Send us a text Shawn Lemon is the founder of The Digital Organizer, a consultancy dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals and simplify their digital life. As founder, Shawn focuses on understanding clients' true desires and guides them towards desired outcomes, whether it's syncing emails and contacts or finding signific…

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Greg Mohr – Navigating Franchise Opportunities 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

Send us a text Greg Mohr aka the ‘Franchise Maven’, is a seasoned franchise consultant specializing in helping individuals and couples find and buy the right franchise through personalized consultations and expert guidance. With a career dedicated to the franchising industry, he offers deep insights and strategic advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. I…

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Doug Mark – Benefits of a Learning Management Platform 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

Send us a text Doug Mark is the President and Brand Ambassador for LearningZen, known as Franchising's Best LMS, and hosts the Five Franchising Questions Podcast. He leads the development of LearningZen's low-cost, easy-to-use online training platform, which allows users to create or modify interactive courses complete with exams, reporting, certif…

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Unraveling Myths in the Franchise Business - Scott Greenberg's "Wealthy Franchisee" book 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

12:02

Send us a text Are you considering entering the world of franchising or looking to level up your franchise game? If so, there is a book recommendation you don't want to miss. In this episode of Franchise Biz Real Talk, Guy Coffey recommends a book that he believes is invaluable for franchisors, emerging franchisors, franchisees, and those consideri…

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The Power of Automation in Franchise Business ft. Liz Strikwerda 22:36

1+ y ago22:36

22:36

Send us a text Liz Strikwerda is the Content Marketing Strategist of TrueLark, an AI-led platform helping businesses grow at scale and increase revenue by booking more appointments, improve retention by providing 24/7 customer support, automate as much of customer experience as possible across hundreds of locations, and multiple channels, in real-t…

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How Effective Lease Renewals Can Transform Your Franchise Business ft. Dale Willerton 30:10

2y ago30:10

30:10

Send us a text Dale Willerton is the Founder and Lease Consultant of The Lease Coach, North America's #1 Authority on commercial lease negotiating for tenants and has been working exclusively for commercial tenants since 1993. He is also the author of the book ‘Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals for Dummies’. In this episode of Franchise Biz …

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Leveraging Expert Advice for Franchise Success ft. Cail Morrison 40:22

2y ago40:22

40:22

Send us a text Cail Morrison is an experienced professional in the franchising industry, with over 15 years of experience. He is also a Franchise Advisor at Franchise Sidekick, a company helping aspiring and established entrepreneurs reduce their risk when buying a franchise. In this episode of Franchise Biz Real Talk, Guy Coffee sits down with Cai…

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1st report is always wrong 2:47

2y ago2:47

2:47

Send us a text Quick mindset minute episode on how the first message on an issue is not what you want to respond to in kind. It is usually emotionally charged and also not the full story. Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/guycoffey Website: www.guycoffey.com Instagram: @guycoffey YouTube: @guycoffey…

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Epidode 5 - Patrick Findaro of VettedBiz.com 35:39

2+ y ago35:39

35:39

Send us a text In this interview, we meet Patrick Findaro of VettedBiz.com. Patrick has vetted over 7,000 franchise businessesand happily shares his knowledge and experiences to help us get up the learning curve faster. Listen and you'll learn a lot and have a couple laughs along the way. Enjoy! Connect with Guy Coffey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/i…

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Episode 1 - Who the show is and isn't for. Why am I doing it? 4:15

2+ y ago4:15

4:15

Send us a text There's a short introduction about my decade and half of franchise experience from the perspectives of being a preferred vendor, being a franchisee, and being a franchisor. This show is for franchise business owners who have one or a few operating units and need to get one or more of them to 20% or more. It's for people who made a bi…

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Mindset Minute - Ask Better Questions 3:20

2+ y ago3:20

3:20

Send us a text In this quick episode, Guy talks about asking better questions. Sick of boring answers to your questions? Stop asking general, vanilla questions! More specific questions are more interesting. They automatically make you more unique and the answers you receive will be a lot more revealing. Thank you for listening! I'd love to hear fro…

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Episode 3 - 'Zor and 'Zee Relationship - New ideas/services 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

Send us a text The main subject is keeping the communication loop active and positive between Franchisee and Frachisor. Ups and downs are inevitable in a long term business relationship, how each party views and respects one another doesn't have to be that way as well. At the end of the day, both parties want the same thing. Franchise owner success…

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Mindset Minute - Zero Options Mentality 3:59

2+ y ago3:59

3:59

Send us a text 4 minute reminder that once you're in, you're in. Singular focus on profitability being is the key to control and freedom through more options. Thank you for listening! I'd love to hear from you whether it be a question, a comment, or a concern. Please reach out to me via email at [email protected] Connect with Guy Coffey: Linke…

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A for AI 14:59

3+ y ago14:59

14:59

Are you a fan of Sci-Fi movies? How do Voice Assistants like Alexa or Siri work? From Bollywood and Hollywood movies to Google Maps to Supercomputers, and even Face Recognition, Artificial Intelligence is all around us. This episode is your masterclass on AI. Hosted by Preksha Kaparwan, C0-founder and CMO of Alpha AI, a super AI data platform. Tech…

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Decoding Data 17:11

3+ y ago17:11

17:11

What is data and how is it ruling the world we live in? How are brands like Netflix and Amazon leveraging the power of data science to their advantage? Let's find out. Hosted by Preksha Kaparwan, C0-founder and CMO of Alpha AI, a super AI data platform. Tech Wise is brought to you by WYN Studio. Find us at http://wyn.studio. Support the show: https…

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Introducing Tech Wise 0:59

3+ y ago0:59

0:59

Tech Wise is all about simplifying tech for non-techies by breaking down concepts like data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and understanding the best tools and platforms with the help of case studies to decode technology. Hosted by Preksha Kaparwan, C0-founder and CMO of Alpha AI, a super AI data platform. The show is…

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015 - Monica Grohne (Founder & CEO of Marea) 40:13

3+ y ago40:13

40:13

In this very special episode of DTC WTF, we get up close and personal with Monica Grohna, founder and CEO of Marea. I started this podcast to shed light on what entrepreneurship is really like. The never ending stress & anxiety, and the feeling like you have the entire world on your shoulders, is prevalent. This is one of my favorite episodes- Moni…

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014 - Sarah Moret (Founder & CEO of Curie) 49:45

4y ago49:45

49:45

Sarah Moret is the founder and CEO of Curie, a personal care brand that makes clean and effective products for humans in motion. Sarah was primed and ready to launch her company, when at the suggestion of a friend, decided to make sure her company name was not trademarked. To her horror, it had been taken by someone else, and she was forced to pivo…

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013 - Chris Meade (C0-Founder & CMO of CROSSNET) 45:20

4y ago45:20

45:20

CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT :) Chris, his brother, and their best friend were home for the summer. Bored and looking for a project to build, they stumbled upon the idea of 4 way volleyball in a brainstorm session. After doing some quick Google research, they were shocked to learn it didn't exist yet! And thus, CROSSNET was born. This e…

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012 - Tomo Delaney (Founder & CEO of Noshi for Kids) 55:48

4y ago55:48

55:48

After years of bootstrapped efforts to scale his food company, Noshi for Kids, Tomo Delaney had finally begun to see some traction. With deals in place with Walmart, Thrive Market & Fresh Direct, and partnerships with Peppa Pig & Crayola, Tomo's "food paint" company was on the precipice of breaking through. Despite this momentum, life had other pla…

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011 - Pranav Sachdev (Cofounder & CEO of Glyph) 32:55

4y ago32:55

32:55

Pranav was trying to live a minimalist lifestyle while going to business school in NYC and couldn't get over the number of shoes he and his roommate had by the entrance to their apartment. So he did what any sane individual would do- he set out to create the perfect minimalist shoe, and the only one he'd every need to own again. So began the creati…

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010 - Kofi Ampadu (Founder & General Partner of SKU'd Ventures) 1:07:55

4y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

CPG Investor and dear friend of the show, Kofi Ampadu, shares some incredible tips on what DTC founders should be focusing on and thinking about as they launch, scale, and raise capital for their companies. Kofi has vetted hundreds of up and coming CPG brands over the past few years and has a keen understanding of what founders should avoid and inv…

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009 - Justin Wiesehan (Founder & CEO of Macro Snacks) 27:15

4y ago27:15

27:15

Justin Wiesehan always craved chips, but the sensible adult in him knew he needed something more nutritious. The only issue- most every product on the market was either bland & healthy, or delicious and terrible for you. So he set out to build a healthier for you chip in an attempt to scratch his itch! In this episode we talk about making lemonade …

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008 - Uppercase Insights - iOS 14.5 & Facebook Ads w/ Casey Brown (Co-Founder, CEO of Uppercase Brands) 46:18

4y ago46:18

46:18

Apple shocked the world of Paid Ads when they announced the rollout of ATT- App Tracking Transparency. The new initiative allows all iOS users to opt out of app tracking, which will severely limit the data these apps can collect. The implication is that paid ads, and especially Facebook ads, which thrive on the ability to serve users with hyper-tar…

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007 - Emily Miethner (Co-Founder of Travel Cat) 45:21

4y ago45:21

45:21

After becoming a cat parent by chance, Emily Miethner quickly noticed that there were hundreds of brands that catered to dog owners but very few that were just for cats. This realization and a real need for a better carrier lead her and her husband to found Travel Cat, a now 7 figure business that builds products for felines and the people who love…

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006 - Ian Leslie (CMO of Industry West) 35:36

4y ago35:36

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In this episode we're joined by Ian Leslie, chief marketing officer of Industry West. We discuss taking advantage of the opportunities that are presented to you rather than being dogmatic about the marketing channels one focuses on, as well as not skimping on your partners. Industry West is a modern furniture e-commerce company with stores in New Y…

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005 - Dustin Reichmann (Marketing Director of FireCreek Snacks) 47:04

4y ago47:04

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We are joined by Dustin Reichmann, a former engineer turned entrepreneur who is now the Marketing Director of FireCreek Snacks. Firecreek Snacks has shattered the stereotype of the typical snack stick by delivering a healthy, all-natural snack with exceptional taste.

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004 - Brandon, Dylan & Eliot Kim (Co-Founders of Brevitē) 48:53

4y ago48:53

48:53

I'm joined by brothers Brandon, Elliot & Dylan Kim, who started Brevitē, a camera backpack company, 5 years ago. They've endured many manufacturing & operational issues since, but their commitment to quality products and strong moral backbone has helped them persevere. On this episode we talk about working with family, finding the right operational…

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003 - Ophelia Chen (Co-Founder, CEO of Bobblehaus) 39:02

4y ago39:02

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Ophelia and her pertner Abi are building a movement in NYC. To the untrained eye, it may appear they're just launching a streetwear upstart. But start digging around a bit and you'll realize that the purpose and passion they're bringing to this venture is attracting a loyal group of followers- and customers- in a way that only authenticity can. Par…

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