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The Perseverance Series Season 1 Episode 3

Owning a franchise can feel overwhelming, but Diana shows how perseverance and faith keep her moving forward. By relying on both her inner strength and the framework of the franchise, she’s built momentum through every season. Her perspective […]

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The Perseverance Series Season 1 Episode 2

Meredith reminds us that the only way you really lose is if you quit, sharing how perseverance has carried her through moments when giving up felt tempting. She explains that challenges pass with patience and describes franchising as […]

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The Perseverance Series Season 1 Episode 1

Matt Fuss, owner of multiple LIME Painting locations, shows how perseverance and calm leadership create lasting success. He shares how staying steady through challenges not only earns client trust but also inspires his team to rise above setbacks. […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 8

In franchise development, timing is everything. Missing a lead can mean missing a future franchisee. In this episode of The Level Up Show, Robert Gandley reveals how AI helps franchisors respond instantly, connect more effectively, and book more […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 7

Many aspiring business owners get stuck in endless research and never take the leap into entrepreneurship. Keith Lisio of Excelsior Franchise Center explains how franchising provides the structure and support to move beyond fear and hesitation. Learn why […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 6

Angela Coté shares her journey growing up in franchising and how it shaped her passion for coaching franchisees and franchisors. She discusses the mindset shifts needed to succeed and the importance of strong leadership that empowers rather than […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 5

Franchise success starts with clarity, not emotion. Nick Lopez sits down with Mark Schnurman, founder of The Perfect Franchise, to explore why the smartest franchise decisions come from self-awareness, not hype. They break down how a structured process […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 4

From living room sales to a nationally recognized children’s consignment franchise, Shannon Wilburn’s journey is rooted in faith, grit, and community. She followed divine direction through pivotal moments, scaled her business with EOS, and ultimately passed the torch […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 3

Franchise consultant TJ Corey of ZnZ Franchising shares how systems, mindset, and coaching help aspiring business owners, especially power couples, build lasting legacies. He reveals key traits for success like passion and coachability and warns of red flags […]

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The Level Up Show with Nick Lopez Season 5 Episode 2

John Anderson, known as That Franchise Guy, is a multi-unit franchise owner and seasoned consultant who built his brand from the ground up. In this episode, he shares how his journey from cold-calling leads to franchise matchmaking reveals […]

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