Get the full recap from the New Orleans national conference!

Giuseppe Grammatico shares the major theme of 2026: unmatched franchisee support. From AI callers to shrinking footprints and new funding models, this is everything you need to know before investing.

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00:00 Introduction to Franchise Freedom Podcast
00:30 Host Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:53 Conference Highlights and Key Takeaways
02:45 The New Era of Franchise Support
02:54 Main Theme: Support in Franchising
03:58 AI and Automation in Franchising
04:44 Shrinking the Footprint, Growing the Profit
08:01 Technological Innovations in Franchising
08:52 Revenue Streams and Financial Strategies
08:52 Diversified Revenue Streams & E-commerce
09:45 Franchisee Support and Financial Planning
10:39 The "Right-Fit" Funding and Selection Process
11:01 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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Escape the corporate trap! 📉

In this special New Year's episode, Giuseppe Grammatico condenses two decades of franchise coaching into 20 minutes of actionable advice. From funding to the "Builder Year," get the full blueprint for your career transition.

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. Franchising involves risk and careful consideration should be given before making any decisions.


00:00 Introduction to Franchising
00:44 Welcome to the Franchise Freedom Podcast
01:29 20 Years of Franchising Advice in 20 Minutes
01:59 Franchise Readiness: Is It Actually the Right Fit?
03:39 Financial Foundations: Funding Your Freedom
03:42 Getting Your Financials in Order
04:50 Not All Franchises Are Built the Same
05:50 Research Stage One: Franchisor Match
06:38 Research Stage Two: Talking with Franchisees
07:43 Research Stage Three: Meeting the Founder
07:43 Discovery Day & The Power of Asking for Help
08:41 Decision Making and Awarding the Franchise
10:22 Trusting the Process and Asking for Help
13:46 The Importance of Focus in Your First Year
13:46 The Builder Year: 365 Days of Radical Focus
16:59 Summary and Final Thoughts
17:49 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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In this deep-dive episode of the Franchise Freedom Podcast, host Giuseppe Grammatico sits down with the "Godfather of Podcast Interview Marketing," Tom Schwab. Together, they explore why traditional funnels are dying, how AI is revolutionizing SEO for franchise business consultants, and why your personal brand is your greatest asset in 2025.

Whether you are a corporate executive looking to escape the rat race or a business owner looking to scale, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on the "Conversation Economy."

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About the Guest: Tom Schwab knows the best things in life come through conversations, not funnels.
Special Gift for Listeners: Tom has curated a specific set of resources just for the Franchise Freedom audience. Access them here: https://interviewvalet.com/franchisefreedom/

DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. Franchising involves risk and careful consideration should be given before making any decisions.


01:23 Introduction and Welcome
01:48 Guest Introduction: Tom Schwab
02:32 The Power of Conversations in Business
02:45 The Conversation Economy: Why Funnels are Failing
04:11 Evolution of Podcasting
04:25 AI & SEO: Why ChatGPT Loves Your Voice
04:32 Host vs. Guest: Which Path to Franchise Fame?
07:10 Guesting vs. Hosting: Which is Right for You?
12:18 Podcast Interview Marketing
14:08 The Introvert's Advantage in Podcast Marketing
20:39 AI in Podcasting
20:48 The 24/7 Expert: Cloning Your Conversation with AI
27:43 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Connect with Franchise Freedom on:
Website: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/

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