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Meet the Franchisee

Meet the Franchisee

By: 1851 Franchise | Everything Franchising Resource
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Welcome to Meet the Franchisee, the podcast dedicated to sharing real-life franchisee stories and the invaluable lessons they've learned.

Hosted by Nick Powills of 1851 Franchise, each episode is a direct conversation with small business owners who have found franchise success. Go beyond the headlines to get honest, practical advice from business owners on their journey—from initial investment to daily operations. These candid success stories are your guide to the realities of entrepreneurship and offer the inspiration you need to build your own business.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a current franchisee, tune in to hear from the people who have been there.

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Episodes
  • Unlock Growth: From Real Estate to Multi-Unit Ownership with Sola Salons
    Sep 29 2025

    1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills speaks with Sola Salons franchisees Marc Barber and Wesley Staples as they share their inspiring journey from commercial real estate to multi-unit salon suite ownership.

    / wesley-staples-69b90226 / marc-barber-597b3812 Marc and Wesley will reveal how they leveraged their industry expertise to identify Sola Salons as a strong real estate play and scalable franchise opportunity, including:

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    30 mins
  • Corporate Leader Turned Successful Franchisee: Donn Kramer’s 10-Year Journey With Right at Home
    Sep 2 2025

    1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills from 1851 Franchise for an insightful conversation on Donn's decision to leave the private sector after a distinguished 40-year career to choose a new direction: entrepreneurship with Right at Home. https://www.linkedin.com/in/donn-kramer-977050113/ In just ten years, Donn has transformed his Cleveland-based Right at Home franchise into a top performer. Now, you have a unique opportunity to learn directly from his experience.

    Read more:

    https://www.rightathome.net/cleveland-southwest/about-us/our-people https://1851franchise.com/rightathome/info

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    26 mins
  • Personal Experience to Ownership: Jennifer Selden's Right at Home Journey
    Aug 13 2025

    Have you ever considered a career where you can make a profound impact while building a successful business? Jennifer Selden, owner of Right at Home of Wilmington, North Carolina, found her calling in the in-home care industry, sparked by her own family's caregiving needs. Now, with nearly a decade of experience as a Right at Home franchisee, she's ready to share her insights and inspire your entrepreneurial journey. / jennifer-selden-a19b30126

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    28 mins
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