Episodes

  • ANBF - E6 - Franchise Law Without Fear: How to Build a Compliant, Scalable Brand

    ANBF - E6 - Franchise Law Without Fear: How to Build a Compliant, Scalable Brand
    Feb 24 2026
    Franchising is powerful—but only when it’s built on the right legal foundation.

    In this episode, Rick Grossmann sits down with Michael Katz, Esq., franchise attorney and co-author of Franchise Bible, to break down what every emerging and growing franchisor needs to understand about compliance, Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), and FTC regulations.

    Michael shares practical insight into common mistakes founders make, how to avoid costly legal missteps, and why strong franchise documentation isn’t just about protection—it’s about scalability and long-term brand strength.

    If you’re considering franchising your business—or want to make sure you’re doing it right—this episode is essential listening.
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    44 mins
  • ANBF - E5 - Mission-Driven Growth: The Gone For Good Franchise Story

    ANBF - E5 - Mission-Driven Growth: The Gone For Good Franchise Story
    Feb 17 2026
    What does it take to turn a purpose-driven service business into a scalable national franchise?

    In this episode of America’s Next Big Franchise, Rick Grossmann sits down with Reid Husmer, owner of Gone For Good, to unpack how a mission-centered local business evolved into a growing franchise brand. Reid shares the origin story behind Gone For Good, the systems that made it scalable, and the intentional decision to franchise nationwide.

    If you're a founder thinking about franchising—or an entrepreneur looking for a values-aligned business model—this episode offers real insight into building a brand that balances growth, impact, and culture.

    Learn more about Gone For Good: https://www.goneforgoodstore.com/
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    47 mins
  • ANBF - E4 - The Quiet Revolution Continues: What’s Next for Home Services (Pt. 2)

    ANBF - E4 - The Quiet Revolution Continues: What’s Next for Home Services (Pt. 2)
    Feb 9 2026
    The quiet revolution didn’t stop at rethinking lawn care—it’s shaping the future of home services.

    In Part Two, host Rick Grossmann continues the conversation with Derek Kaye and Ethan Hansen, co-founders of Whispr, diving into what’s next for the brand and the industry as a whole.

    This episode explores how AI, robotics, smart home integration, automation, and back-office intelligence are redefining operations, customer experience, and franchise scalability.

    Derek and Ethan share how Whispr is preparing franchise owners for a future that blends human leadership with intelligent systems—while maintaining security, consistency, and brand integrity at scale. This episode is essential listening for anyone thinking about the future of home services franchises, and technology-driven growth. In this episode, you’ll hear:
    • How Whispr is using AI to optimize operations and decision-making
    • The role of robotics in scaling efficiently without sacrificing quality
    • What smart home integration means for customer experience
    • How AI-powered back-office systems support franchise consistency
    • Thoughts on synthetic workers and the future of work in home services
    🎧 If you haven’t listened to Part One yet, start there to hear how the quiet revolution began.
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    52 mins
  • ANBF - E3 - The Quiet Revolution: How Whispr Is Reinventing Home Services pt. 1

    ANBF - E3 - The Quiet Revolution: How Whispr Is Reinventing Home Services pt. 1
    Feb 3 2026
    The Quiet Revolution: How Whispr Is Reinventing Home Services

    What happens when innovation, sustainability, and smart systems collide in one of the most traditional industries out there? In Part One of this conversation, Rick Grossmann sits down with Derek Kaye and Ethan Hansen, co-founders of Whispr, to uncover the origin story behind a brand that dared to ask a simple but powerful question: Why does lawn care have to be loud, inefficient, and outdated?

    From the early frustrations that sparked the idea to the intentional decisions that shaped a quieter, cleaner, tech and AI enabled service model, this episode explores how Whispr redefined home services long before franchising entered the picture.

    This isn’t just a startup story—it’s a lesson in building with purpose, challenging industry norms, and laying the groundwork for scalable growth.

    🎧 Listen in as the quiet revolution begins.
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    47 mins
  • ANBF - E2 - From Massage Table to Franchisor: Amber Briggle’s Journey with Soma Massage Therapy

    ANBF - E2 - From Massage Table to Franchisor: Amber Briggle’s Journey with Soma Massage Therapy
    May 14 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Amber Briggle, founder of Soma Massage Therapy, to explore how she grew her business from a solo massage practice into a thriving, multi-location brand—and now, a franchise. Amber opens up about the leadership lessons she’s learned, how she built a values-driven company culture, and what it really takes to scale a wellness business without losing its soul. Whether you’re a founder, franchisee, or wellness professional, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration. Don’t miss it!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • ANBF - E1 - From Vision to Viral: Nick Zamucen's Formula for Franchise Success

    ANBF - E1 - From Vision to Viral: Nick Zamucen's Formula for Franchise Success
    May 7 2025
    Nick Zamucen has launched multiple national franchise brands across wildly different industries—from pizzerias to trauma cleanup. In the first episode of America's Next Big Franchise, we unpack his blueprint for identifying scalable business opportunities, building high-performance systems, and empowering franchisees to succeed. Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee, or franchise-curious, Nick shares candid insights from the trenches—including wins, setbacks, and the lessons he's learned from this journey.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S2 - E2 - Building a World Class Franchise from Scratch

    S2 - E2 - Building a World Class Franchise from Scratch
    Oct 12 2022
    In today's episode we talk about the secrets to a successful franchise launch, what is the thought process of a business owner to decide on franchising and what it takes to get that first step towards launching a world class franchise with a very special guest, telling about the business experience and franchise launch, adding since July, 3 franchisees already - Game Day Men's Health - Enjoy and let the golden nuggets from this episode help you with your Franchise Journey.
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    39 mins
  • S2 - E1 - A New Season for Franchising

    S2 - E1 - A New Season for Franchising
    Oct 5 2022
    Today we introduce our new season, after the "Fight for your Franchise" Challenge at the beginning of COVID, we are back from a small hiatus to resume those difficult conversations every person that is involved in the franchising industry, or planning to be in the space, will have to manage and handle. Our host, Rick Grossmann and Rob Gandley, give us a summary of what we can expect during this new season. A new season for Franchising.
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    21 mins