Interviews

Welcome to another episode of Atlanta Franchise Today with host Leslie Kuban, expert franchise consultant and owner of FranNet Atlanta. Atlanta Franchise Today is dedicated to bringing entrepreneurs and business owners the best practices and tips for their franchise goals. In this week's segment, Leslie focuses on franchise fees—what are they and how much will aspiring franchisees have to pay? Transcription:  Leslie Kuban: Hey everybody....

No entrepreneur is an island all to his or her own. Those savvy business owners who choose to surround themselves with a team of competent resource partners gain a clear competitive advantage in today's increasingly competitive marketplace. On this week's episode of The Playbook, host Mark Collier, business consultant for the UGA Small Business Development Center, is joined...

Your Pie, a homegrown pizza franchise brand that started right here in Athens, Georgia, and recently moved its headquarters to Alpharetta. On this episode of Atlanta Franchise Today, host Leslie Kuban, owner of FranNet Atlanta, sits down with Dave McDougall, CEO of Your Pie Franchising, and 35-year veteran in the food and franchise leadership world. Transcription:  Leslie Kuban: Dave, it's so great...

The senior housing sector was one of the most visibly impacted sectors during the pandemic year of 2020. Social isolation took its toll on our beloved seniors, and my guest today leads a company that delivers a much-needed resource to combat social isolation challenges. On this week's episode of The Playbook, host Mark Collier, business consultant for the UGA...

Welcome to another episode of Founder Focus with Steve Greenfield, founder of Automotive Ventures. This ASBN original series dives into the inside stories behind some of the most impressive entrepreneurial journeys. In this segment, Greenfield sits down with Mike Lane and President Eric Mayhew, Co-founders of Fluency, Inc., a digital advertising automation platform for automotive professionals. Transcription: Steve Greenfield: This week, I'm excited to welcome...

One of the first questions prospective business owners typically have when starting to explore franchise opportunities is— what are the options for funding? On this episode of Atlanta Franchise Today, host Leslie Kuban, owner of FranNet Atlanta, reviews available franchise funding solutions and what you need to know about them, with Eric Schechterman, the Chief Development Officer for Benetrends Financial. Transcription:  Leslie...

Rockdale County in metro Atlanta may be the smallest county in Georgia, but it is an emerging giant in terms of business growth. On this week's episode of The Playbook, host Mark Collier, business consultant for the UGA Small Business Development Center, is joined by Oz Nesbitt, Sr., Chairman and CEO of Rockdale County. Nesbitt joins the show, to...

Welcome to another episode of Founder Focus with Steve Greenfield, founder of Automotive Ventures. This ASBN original series dives into the inside stories behind some of the most impressive entrepreneurial journeys. In this segment, Greenfield sits down with Steve Hall, a serial entrepreneur who has founded companies like the Make It Matter Foundation and Drivers Select. Transcription: Steve Greenfield: This is Steve Greenfield...

Welcome to another episode of Atlanta Franchise Today with host Leslie Kuban, expert franchise consultant and owner of FranNet Atlanta. Atlanta Franchise Today is dedicated to bringing entrepreneurs and business owners the best practices and tips for their franchise goals. In this week's segment, Leslie tackles one of the top questions she gets asked by clients exploring franchise opportunities — How much...

Many industry processes today rely on metal finishes, including aerospace, automobile, industrial appliances, and more. Today, many of these sectors are now looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly. On this week's episode of The Playbook, host Mark Collier, business consultant for the UGA Small Business Development Center, is joined by Bill Cox, founder of Intense Powder Coating,...