Best Franchise Brands Podcast

About Best Franchise Brands Podcast

Welcome to the Best Franchise Brands Podcast where in each episode, we will explore a specific franchise brand with details about their business, requirements for franchise candidates, how they train their franchisees, and details about the systems they've set up so franchisees get a great start. Interviews with industry leaders of the best franchise brands will give you insights and help you discover important details about which franchisors you should engage with in the discovery process as you prepare to start your franchise business.

Publisher

James Butler

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Oct 2022

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 91 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Interview with Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder and CEO of Ivybrook Academy

   In this episode, I talk with Drew McWilliams, who is the co-founder and CEO of Ivybrook Academy. Drew and his wife established their franchise brand over twenty years ago in Charlotte, North Carolina and have had steady growth across the United States. Drew shares their story, how he got started, lessons they have learned, how they support franchisees, what it means to be included in the top 500 franchises for five years running, and the impact they are making with franchisees and students today.

2. 

   28 Jan 2026

   Interview with Nuttha Goutier, Founder and CEO of Sabai Thai Spa

   In this episode, I talk with Nuttha Goutier, who is the founder and CEO fo Sabai Thai Spa. Nuttha is originally from Thailand and shares her story, why she decided to start franchising her corporate spa locations and lessons she has learned on her journey in supporting her franchisees success. In this episode, she shares how she has been able to sucessfully expand Sabai Thai Spa into a franchise while maintaining its unique cultural charm. She also shares insights into balancing standardization with authenticity in franchise operations and why this matters for long-term success, and practical lessons and strategies for training franchisees to embody care and connection, not just processes.

3. 

   30 Dec 2025

   Interview with Mike Tan, CEO of Sweathouz

   In this episode, I talk with Mike Tan, who is the CEO of Sweathouz about their unique franchise offering. They offer one suite, two temperatures, and three experiences with a unique recovery journey that is a scientifically-backed approach to self-care, combining hot and cold temperatures for optimal mental and physical performance and wellness. Each private suite is a luxurious haven where clients can personalize their wellness routine in complete privacy. This isn't just about recovery—it's an immersive experience designed for both relaxation and rejuvenation. Mike shares his story about how he became involved, the exciting culture they've built there, what he is most excited about for the future, and the opportunity for those who want to build a real sense of community with their franchise.

Who has been a guest on Best Franchise Brands Podcast

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• Bobbie Lloyd
• Melanie Richards
• Belina Calderon-Nernberg
• Kevin Tagarao
• Randy Neil Clarito

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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