Conquer the Mind

Hosted by Josh DuBois, the 'Conquer the Mind' podcast delves into the world of franchising, success, and personal growth. Our mission is to empower listeners with the knowledge and insights needed to take control of their futures and thrive as business owners. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes featuring industry experts and inspiring stories. Join us on this journey to unlock your potential and conquer your mind!

Recent Episode:

Episode 37 featuring Jolita Brilliant

Jolita returns for the first in-person episode! She is the Founder of Brilliant Massage & Skin, which recently started franchising.

  • 37. Jolita Brilliant: Founder of Brilliant Massage & Facial

  • 36. Doc Cohen: Franchisee Hall of Famer. Former IFA Chairman

  • 35. Mark Holloway: Founder of Property Stewards

  • 34. Mitchell Nolan: President of DJM Nolan, Co-Founder of Vett3d

  • 33. Jolita Brilliant: Founder of Brilliant Massage & Facial

  • 32. Irena Abramova:

    Co-Founder, CEO of BYou

  • 31. Kristen Kessel:

    Franchise Development, ResiBrands, Franchisee, Business Owner

  • 30. Rob Flanagan:

    Recurring Guest, CEO of Hounds Town

  • 29. Jeff Hughes:

    Founder, President of Skill Samurai

  • 28. Brian Luciani:

    Chief Growth Officer at SMB Franchise Advisors

  • 27. Charles Keyser:

    38 Unit Franchisee, Multi-Brand & Multi-Unit Franchisee. Launching new business concept...

  • 26. Dave Grippi:

    COO of Clean Brands (Lapels and Martinizing Cleaners)

  • 25. Justin Livingston:

    CEO of Franchise Transformations, Franchisee

  • 24. Colette Bell:

    Franchise Development, Ace Handyman

  • 23. Dan Claps:

    CEO of Voda

  • 22. Dylan DeGroat:

    Franchise Development, Joshua Tree Experts

  • 21. JD Tulloch:

    Franchise Development, Rush Bowls

  • 20. Don Schin:

    CEO Franchise Building Expert, Previous ActionCOACH Master Franchisee

  • 19. Ross Franklin:

    Founder of Pure Green

  • 18. Vicktoria Healy:

    Franchise Development, Supply Pointe

  • 17. Rob Flanagan:

    CEO, Cultural Co-Founder of Hounds Town

  • 16. Jamie Lavigne:

    Franchise Development, Resting Rainbow

  • 15. Ron Bender:

    Franchise Development, Threshold Brands

  • 14. Matt Pencarinha:

    Founder of Asset Commercial Services

  • 13. Ricky Hall:

    Founder of Nutrition HQ

  • 12. Doug Schadle:

    Founder of Rhino7

  • 11. Paul Young:

    Franchise Development, Oasis Senior Advisors

  • 10. Rick Dennis:

    COO, Franchisee of Painter1

  • 9. Bary El-Yacoubi:

    Founder of Send Me a Pro & Trainer

  • 8. Mitchael Hutchins, Chad Harrison, Kim Blaski:

    Authority Brands Franchise Development

  • 7. Paul Dorsey:

    Master Franchise, Area Developer, Jantize

  • 6. Matt Genova:

    Naturals 2 Go Business Owner and Business Coach

  • 5. Keith Wachter:

    Franchise Development, iTrip

  • 4. Hayden Shaw:

    Franchise Development, Mosquito Squad

  • 3. Kevin DuBois:

    CEO of Clean Brands

  • 2. Jenna Perese:

    Franchise Development, Homewatch CareGivers

  • 1. Dennis Schooley:

    CEO, Founder of Schooley Mitchell

Episode 36 featuring Doc Cohen

Relevant Info: First franchisee inducted into IFA Hall of Fame. One of the initial franchisees to join the IFA in the early 1990s. Former IFA Chairman in 2014-2016. First franchisee of Great American Cookies, starting in the late 1970s. Instrumental figure in the advancement of franchising!

Episode 35 featuring Mark Holloway

Company: Property Stewards

Other: We conquer life and business in this episode! Mark and his wife, Carol, began their company just ahead of the 2008 recession. Who knew? They not only survived, they have not stopped growing. They have franchised their company as of recent.

Episode 34 featuring Mitchell Nolan

Company: DJM Nolan, Vett3d Brands, & Band

Other: Titus Center of Franchising graduate conquering the world of franchising!

Episode 33 featuring Jolita Sakmanaite Brilliant

Company: Brilliant Massage & Skin

Other: Lithuania to the United States, leading an emerging brand!

Episode 32 featuring Irena Azaraev

Company: bYou

Other: Immigrated from Russia, leading CEO who made the leap from corporate America to entrepreneurship!

Episode 31 featuring Kristen Kessel

Company: ResiBrands

Other: Independent Business Owner, Franchise Owner and Franchise Development. Breaking down the complex topics in life and trying to navigate your passion. Independent verse Franchise...

Episode 30 featuring Rob Flanagan

Company: Hounds Town USA

Other: We're thrilled to welcome back our first-ever recurring guest, Rob! Starting his journey as a minimum wage employee in franchising, Rob has now risen to the role of CEO at Hounds Town. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topics of responsible franchising and the real-world challenges and opportunities it presents.

Episode 29 featuring Jeff Hughes

Company: Skill Samurai

Other: After being laid off from corporate America for the third time, Jeff decided to take control of his future. He launched a business aimed at empowering the next generation, which has already achieved success in over six countries.

Episode 28 featuring Brian Luciani

Company: SMB Franchise Advisors

Other: Fintechs to Franchises, Wall Street to Main Street, Venture Investor

Episode 27 featuring Charles Keyser

Company: 38 Unit Franchisee across Oxi Fresh, Sports Clips and Ideal Image

Other: Started with single-unit Little Caesar's location at 24 with his brother. Stay tuned for breaking news on Charles' next business venture...

Episode 26 featuring Dave Grippi

Company: Clean Brands (Lapels Cleaners, Martinizing Cleaners)

Other: Third generation independent business owner breaking down the realities of independent business ownership verse franchising.

Episode 25 featuring Justin Livingston

Company: Franchise Transformations

Title: President

Other: Helps with all things franchising. Multi-brand franchisor and franchisee. Founder of 'Giving Brands'.

Episode 24 featuring Colette Bell

Company: Ace Handyman Services

Title: Franchise Developer

Other: Colette and her husband, Andy started Handyman Services, which was later acquired by Ace Hardware, resulting in Ace Handyman Services!

Episode 23 featuring Dylan DeGroat

Company: Joshua Tree Experts

Title: Franchise Developer

Other: Military, law enforcement previously.

Episode 22 featuring Dan Claps

Company: Voda Cleaning & Restoration

Title: CEO, Co-Founder

Other: Serial entrepreneur. Started as a franchise broker at the age of 22. Successfully excited multiple lead generation businesses to Princeton Equity Group.

Episode 21 featuring JD Tulloch

Company: Rush Bowls

Title: VP of Franchise Development & Technology

Other: Started as an hourly employee in college and leads franchise development today!

Episode 20 featuring Don Schin

Company: Franchise Building Expert

Title: CEO, Founder

Other: First Master Franchisee of ActionCOACH in North America. Well-accomplished veteran in franchising

Episode 19 featuring Ross Franklin

Company: Pure Green

Title: CEO, Founder

Other: Ranked Top Five Fitness Entrepreneur, Forbes 1000 Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Author 'The Founder Success Formula'.

Episode 18 featuring Vicktoria White Healy

Company: Supply Pointe

Title: VP of Franchise Development

Other: Business Owner, CEO, Go Gators!

Episode 17 featuring Rob Flanagan

Company: Hounds Town USA

Title: COO, Cultural Co-Founder, President

Other: First employee of Doc Popcorn which was later purchased by Dippin' Dots!

Episode 16 featuring Jamie Lavigne

Company: Resting Rainbow

Title: Franchise Development

Other: Industry veteran in the world of franchising.

Episode 15 featuring Ron Bender

Company: Threshold Brands

Title: Franchise Development

Other: Two-decade industry veteran in the world of franchising.

Episode 14 featuring Matt Pencarinha

Company: Asset Commercial Services

Title: Founder

Other: Serial entrepreneur. Launched a successful spaghetti delivery business during college (before the era of Uber Eats and Door Dash). Expert in turning around struggling businesses and multi-brand franchise owner.

Episode 13 featuring Ricky Hall

Company: Nutrition HQ

Title: Founder, President

Other: From the Air Force to Founder of Fitness Franchise. Previous GNC and Complete Nutrition Franchisee for over a decade. His son is a Nutrition HQ Franchisee as well!

Episode 12 featuring Doug Schadle

Company: Rhino7

Title: CEO, Co-Founder

Other: A trailblazing full-service franchise development firm dedicated to nurturing brand growth through strategic recruitment and unwavering support for franchisees. Franchisor and Franchisee.

Episode 11 featuring Paul Young

Company: Oasis Senior Advisors

Title: Franchise Development Executive.

Other: Faith, Family & Franchising.

Episode 10 featuring Rick Dennis

Company: Painter1

Title: COO, Franchisee

Other: Franchise Owner since 2020 and became COO in 2023.

Episode 9 featuring Bary El-Yacoubi

Company: Send Me a Pro & Send Me a Trainer

Title: Co-Founder, CEO

Other: Serial Entrepreneur, Street Performer, D-1 College Football Player.

JDStrategic took on a guest appearance on "The Franchise Happy Hour," delving into the factors that led to their current role and the driving forces behind their unwavering passion for the world of franchising.

Episode 8 featuring Mike Hutchins, Chad Harrison and Kimberly Blaski

Company: Authority Brands

Title: Franchise Development Managers

Other: Authority Brands is the parent company of numerous leading home-service brands.

Episode 7 featuring Paul Dorsey

Company: Jantize

Title: Master Franchise & Area Developer Expert

Other: Area Developer, Franchise Owner.

Episode 6 featuring Matt Genova

Company: Naturals 2 Go

Title: Start-Up Business Consultant

Other: Owner-Operator of a Successful Vending Machine Business.

Episode 5 featuring Keith Wachter

Company: iTrip

Title: Franchise Development Specialist

Other: Family just sold their iTrip Franchise in Orlando after 15 years.

Episode 4 featuring Hayden Shaw

Company: Mosquito Squad

Title: Franchise Development Manager

Episode 3 featuring Kevin DuBois

Company: Clean Franchise Brands

Title: CEO

Other: Franchisor, Multi-Unit Franchisee.

Episode 2 featuring Jenna Perese

Company: Homewatch CareGivers

Title: Franchise Development Manager

Episode 1 featuring Dennis Schooley

Company: Schooley Mitchell

Title: CEO, Founder

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