Ep 4.9: Apex Support & Training for Franchises w/ Anthony Spagnola

Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

Experience the extraordinary journey of Anthony Spagnola as he navigates the franchise world, from the bustling streets of New York City to the heartland of Nebraska. But hold on tight, because this is no ordinary tale. Amidst the twists and turns, Anthony stumbles upon Horsepower Brands, a franchise that astounds him with its unparalleled support system for franchisees. Intrigued? Stay tuned to discover how this unexpected encounter leads to a life-changing decision, and explore the extraordinary strengths and support that Horsepower provides for individuals seeking a semi-absentee franchise opportunity.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Dive into the unique support system horse-powered Brands provide for its franchisees, critical for business success.

• Uncover the salient attributes of Mighty Dog Roofing Franchisees - a profile essential for all franchise aspirants.

• Get inspired by the success narratives voiced by Horsepower Brands' franchisees.

• Explore the prospects of expansion into other Horsepower Brands and the benefits of leveraging pre-existing infrastructure.

• Learn about the semi-absentee model, a flexible approach that allows franchisees to retain their current job while growing their business. List 2:

My special guest is Anthony Spagnola

Joining us is Anthony Spagnola, an industry expert with over ten years of experience across various layers of the franchising industry. As a vibrant professional, Anthony began his journey in New York, working for an innovative tech startup keen on penetrating the franchisee market. Anthony's strategic initiatives guided his impressive career path that included a role as the Vice President of Metric Collective. Yet, the entrepreneurial bug bit, leading him to build and run, his own small-scale restaurant franchises in New Jersey. This kaleidoscope of experiences has armed Anthony with a wealth of practical knowledge that he is now using to help others at Horsepower Brands.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:03 - Introduction, 00:00:57 - Anthony's Experience in Franchising, 00:04:33 - What Impressed Anthony about Horsepower, 00:07:26 - Success Stories with Mighty Dog Roofing, 00:10:11 - Ideal Candidate Profile for Mighty Dog Roofing, 00:15:14 - Strengths of the Horsepower system, 00:17:23 - Flexibility of owner-operator or semi-absentee model, 00:19:10 - Advantages of home service franchising, 00:20:13 - Savings and advantages for franchisees,