In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Roland Ligtenberg, Co-Founder and SVP Growth and Innovation of Housecall Pro. Roland shares how a simple mobile app for scheduling jobs and collecting payments evolved into a platform powering more than 50,000 home service businesses and over 100 million completed jobs. The conversation dives deep into the future of AI, software, franchising, and why data may become the most valuable asset in business.

In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Scott Greenberg, franchise performance expert, keynote speaker, and author of The Wealthy Franchisee and Stop the Shift Show. Scott shares how his experience as a multi-unit Edible Arrangements franchisee shaped his perspective on leadership, franchise success, culture, and the emotional realities of business ownership. From identifying patterns among top-performing franchisees to discussing the future of AI in franchising, Scott breaks down what truly separates successful operators from everyone else.

In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Jason D'Rocha, Vice President of Sportball. Jason shares his 20-year journey from part-time coach to franchise leader, revealing how Sportball blends youth sports, child development, and purposeful franchising to create lasting impact for families and communities. From scaling internationally to helping children build confidence through movement, he explains why mission-driven growth and human connection are at the core of the brand’s success.

In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Todd Treml, CEO of Touching Hearts at Home. Todd shares his 35-year journey in franchising from helping scale Winmark Corporation from just a few locations to more than 1,200, to leading one of the fastest-growing senior care franchise brands in the country. He opens up about stepping into an 18-year legacy brand, building franchise-first systems, and why communication, culture, and operational excellence are the keys to sustainable growth.

In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Matt Stanton, Chief Development Officer of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa whose career spans many powerhouse brands. Matt shares what it really takes to scale franchise systems responsibly, from growing brands into the thousands of units to balancing smart expansion with operational excellence.

In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Angela Johnson, newly appointed CMO of Edible Brands. Angela shares her journey from agency life to leading marketing strategy for one of the most recognized gifting brands in North America. From modernizing a 26-year legacy brand to building agile franchise growth strategies, she reveals how today’s brands must evolve to stay culturally relevant and customer obsessed.