Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! In today's conversation, host Tommy Yionoulis is joined by Jolita Brilliant, founder of Brilliant Massage & Skin. Jolita shares her inspiring journey of building a wellness business from the ground up, expanding into multiple locations, and now exploring franchising opportunities. Whether you're int…

Welcome to this episode of Empire Builders, hosted by Tommy Yionoulis. Today, we sit down with Dave Hansen, CEO of ClientTether, a leading franchise CRM platform. Dave shares insights about his role at ClientTether and the journey that led him there, including his extensive experience in sales, tech, and franchise development. We discuss how Client…

In this episode of "Empire Builders," host Tommy Yionoulis sits down with Isaac Aldridge, a determined entrepreneur and franchisee of Dirty Dough, a growing brand specializing in delicious cookies and milkshakes. Isaac shares his journey from choosing Dirty Dough for its operational simplicity to managing his first store in Springfield, Missouri. K…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis hosts Rick Coe, a franchisee with Wellbiz Brands, celebrating his 18th anniversary with the company. Rick shares his journey from signing his first franchise agreement on July 31, 2006, to owning WeightSpace a new gym in Charleston, South Carolina, that offers a unique, reserv…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis hosts Catherine Knabb, an independent franchise consultant with over 30 years of experience across various industries. Catherine shares her insights into franchise consulting, the importance of informed decision-making, and the unique challenges faced by prospective franchisee…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Allison Welch, CEO and founder of As You Wish Lifestyle. In this episode, Allison shares her journey of creating an on-demand personal assistant and event planning company, navigating through the challenges of starting a business, and expand…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Josh Chernikoff, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in education and youth enrichment programs. In this episode, Josh shares his journey from sports broadcasting to founding and scaling multiple successful businesses. Key Points …

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Brandon Duplessis, founder of Unicorn Business Funding. Brandon shares his incredible journey from professional basketball to establishing a successful financial empowerment company, offering insights into overcoming challenges and achieving…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Thomas Belongia, also known as Tommy B. Tommy B, an area developer and Franchise Owner for Biggby Coffee, who shares his intriguing journey from France to Wisconsin and offers deep insights into the world of franchise operations. Key Points …

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Orhan Veli, a franchisee of SaladWorks, a quick-service restaurant specializing in healthy eating, primarily salads. Orhan shares his journey from finance to managing multiple SaladWorks locations, offering insights into the challenges and t…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Mark Schnurman, the "Franchise Career Coach & President" of The Perfect Franchise. Mark shares his journey from franchise consultant to establishing a successful business helping individuals determine if owning a franchise is right for them.…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is thrilled to introduce our guest, Matt Wood, an entrepreneur with a dynamic background. Matt shares his journey from military service to franchising with 30 Minute Hit, a women-only kickboxing and boxing HIIT circuit. Key Points Discussed: Introduction to Matt Wood: Involvem…

Welcome to the latest episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is excited to welcome Marc Millet, the owner of Millet Desserts Inc., a Baskin Robbins franchisee. Marc shares insights from his journey in the dessert franchise industry, from joining the family business to expanding to multiple locations. Key Points Discussed: Introduction t…

Welcome to another episode of "Empire Builders: Scaling Success One Location at a Time," where host Tommy Yionoulis interviews Eric Johnson, a seasoned entrepreneur and business broker with a remarkable portfolio spanning 54 companies across 23 industries. Eric shares insights from his strategy of acquiring and merging businesses within similar sec…

Welcome to the first episode of Empire Builders! Today, Tommy Yionoulis is excited to welcome Abtin Hashemian, an experienced leader in multi-unit franchise operations. Abtin shares insights from his extensive experience in the franchise industry, managing operations for Subway and a local poke concept in Southern California. Key Points Discussed: …

www.chrisbeatcancer.com and www.jolitabrilliant.com About Chris: "My name is Chris Wark. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer in 2003, at 26 years old. I had surgery, but refused chemo. Instead I used nutrition and natural therapies to heal myself. By the grace of God, I'm alive and kicking, and cancer-free!" In this interview we talk about: Â…

www.jolitabrilliant.com If you are thinking to try to do 30bananasaday diet or 811 diet long term get ready for mineral deficiencies, cavities, mental retardation and more. After experiencing that I (and ive seen my friends and clients do so) can ruin your health, go into madneess or die from any diet if its unbalanced, of course processed food die…

Christopher Walker is a writer, model, & entrepreneur – with a degree in Neuroscience – completely addicted to creating awesome stuff. He’s the author of the No Gym, Perfect Body Program, a 75 page behemoth of ridiculously useful information.Af Jolita Brilliant