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You’ve worked hard to build your business and now it’s time to grow. Join Tom DuFore, CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, each week as he interviews leading entrepreneurs, executives, and experts who share their misses, makes, and multipliers. If you are a growth-minded entrepreneur, investor, or franchise company, then this is the podcast for you. Big Sky Franchise Team is an award-winning consulting firm and its consultants have advised more than 600 clients, including some of the largest companies in the world. Tom has the unique perspective of the “franchise trifecta,” by being a franchisor, a franchisee, and a franchise supplier.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Hosts

Dr. Tom DuFore

Previous Guests

Barbara Wardell
Barbara Wardell is the Cofounder and CFO of Cullari Wardell. She is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional who transitioned from a successful career in the specialty medicine sector to become a disruptor for small businesses.
Ernesto Cullari
Ernesto Cullari is the Cofounder and CMO of Cullari Wardell. He is a writer, commercial photographer, and commercial director, with expertise in managing all aspects of content creation and digital advertising. Ernesto is recognized as a pioneer in the field of geofencing.
Dr. Sandra Metzger
Dr. Sandra Metzger is the founder and co-owner of Inspired Pathways Group, LLC, where she partners with businesses and educational institutions in leveraging artificial and human intelligence to innovate and overcome unique challenges. Dr. Metzger holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a 2023 Machine Learning and Data Science certificate from MIT, reflecting her ongoing commitment to innovation and transformative thinking. Drawing on 27 years of experience, Sandra collaborates with leaders and organizations to establish ethical frameworks that guide responsible AI learning and implementation, enabling sustainable growth and meaningful impact. In addition to working on projects with partners, she frequently speaks at conferences and teaches graduate courses. She also serves as a Research Chair for Doctor of Business Administration students as they work with industry partners to solve real-world problems. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sandra and her husband are enjoying their first year as empty nesters with their two dogs.
Ray Fabik
Ray Fabik is the CEO of Caring Transitions, a national franchise system with 375 franchise locations. He is a proven leader in strategically driving growth and supporting franchise owners, leveraging over 25 years of experience in various executive and operational leadership roles. Prior to his role at Caring Transitions, Ray served as Vice President of Operations at Comfort Keepers, an in-home senior care franchise system. He was also the President of The Growth Coach and has held executive positions at Luxottica Retail, the global leader in eyewear. Ray's extensive experience and passion for franchising and the senior care industry have positioned him to lead Caring Transitions to next-level success.
Robin Hills
Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of E i 4 Change, a company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development. His work focuses on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. In 2024, he was awarded the International Impact Company of the Year by Dotcom Magazine. Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 people across 195+ countries and is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contributions to Emotional Intelligence training.
Glenn Akramoff
Glenn Akramoff has over 30 years of experience in various roles, from seasonal maintenance to City Manager, and now as a consultant and business owner. His life experiences and core values drive his purpose to improve the lives of those he works with. Glenn has observed a strong connection between fulfillment at work and happiness at home, leading him to create innovative, inclusive, and communicative environments. He is the author of 'The Human Centered Team' and has developed a program that empowers teams and leaders to overcome challenges and succeed together.

Topics Discussed

location intelligence geofencing digital marketing small businesses content creation ad management AI business integration educational leadership machine learning data science ethical frameworks sustainable growth franchise support Caring Transitions franchisees business growth senior care leadership emotional intelligence business focus psychology personal development positive psychology neuroscience workplace health human centered team business fulfillment team empowerment communication innovation inclusivity
Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Multiply Your Success with Dr. Tom DuFore.

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253. Empowering Franchise Owners with Location Intelligence and Geofencing—Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari

Hosts
Dr. Tom DuFore
Guests
Barbara Wardell Ernesto Cullari
Keywords
location intelligence geofencing digital marketing small businesses content creation ad management

Are you familiar with the concepts of loccation intelligence and geofencing? If these ideas are new to you or you are looking to get some additional insights on these topics then today’s episode is for you. Our guests today are Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari, who are digital marketing experts.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Geo fencing allows you to hyper focus on your local area.

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ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Barbara Wardell, Cofounder CFO, of Cullari Wardell. 

Barbara Wardell is a seasoned marketing and ad professional who left behind a very successful career in the specialty medicine world to become a disruptor on behalf of small businesses. 

Ernesto Cullari, Cofounder CMO, of Cullari Wardell. 

Ernesto is a writer, commercial photographer and commercial director, as well as our Chief Marketing Officer. He's experienced at managing all aspects of content creation and digital ad creation, ad management, distribution, and optimization. He is a pioneer in the field of geofencing. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

0:00 28:24

252. Integrating AI Into Your Day to Day Business—Dr. Sandra Metzger

Hosts
Dr. Tom DuFore
Guests
Dr. Sandra Metzger
Keywords
AI business integration educational leadership machine learning data science ethical frameworks sustainable growth

How are you integrating the use of AI into your business? Are you incorporating it yet? Our guest today is Dr. Sandra Metzger, who is a lifelong pioneer in education and she shares with us some practical strategies to start using AI in your business.

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Your willingness to learn is the ultimate competitive advantage in business. 

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Sandra Metzger is the founder and co-owner of Inspired Pathways Group, LLC, where she partners with businesses and educational institutions in leveraging artificial and human intelligence to innovate and overcome unique challenges. Dr. Metzger holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a 2023 Machine Learning and Data Science certificate from MIT, reflecting her ongoing commitment to innovation and transformative thinking. Drawing on 27 years of experience, Sandra collaborates with leaders and organizations to establish ethical frameworks that guide responsible AI learning and implementation, enabling sustainable growth and meaningful impact. In addition to working on projects with partners, she frequently speaks at conferences and teaches graduate courses. She also serves as a Research Chair for Doctor of Business Administration students as they work with industry partners to solve real-world problems. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sandra and her husband are enjoying their first year as empty nesters with their two dogs. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

0:00 26:16

251. Scaling With Franchise Support—Ray Fabik, President, Caring Transitions

Hosts
Dr. Tom DuFore
Guests
Ray Fabik
Keywords
franchise support Caring Transitions franchisees business growth senior care leadership

How do you care for your franchisees? How do you support them and guide them? Our guest today is Ray Fabik, who shares with us how Caring Transitions focuses on supporting their franchisees. 

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Take great care of the franchise holder and create a happy client, a happy franchisee, and a happy franchisor.

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Ray is CEO of Caring Transitions, a national franchise system with 375 franchise locations. He is a proven leader in strategically driving growth and supporting franchise owners using over 25 years of experience in various executive and operational leadership roles. Prior to Caring Transitions, Ray gained his experience in the senior space as Vice President of Operations at Comfort Keepers, an in-home senior care franchise system. Ray was also the President of The Growth Coach prior to Caring Transitions and spent many years of his career in executive roles at Luxottica Retail, the global leader in eyewear. Today, Ray’s experience and passion for franchising, the senior care industry, and growing organizations makes Caring Transitions the perfect fit and he has led next-level success for the brand. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

0:00 27:08

250. The 4 Types of Business Focus—Robin Hills

Hosts
Dr. Tom DuFore
Guests
Robin Hills
Keywords
emotional intelligence business focus psychology personal development positive psychology neuroscience

Are you aware that other people see the world differently than you? Of course this is obvious, but it is still a great reminder about it. Our guest today is Robin Hills, and he shares with us how about using emotional intelligence and the four types of business focus. 

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Embrace your emotions and recognize that other people likely view the world through a different lens.  

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

  • You can visit our guest's website at: 
  • Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  
  • https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/
  • Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE.
  • If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.
  • Connect with our guest on social:
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhills/
    • https://www.facebook.com/EI4Change/
    • https://twitter.com/Ei4Change
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/ei4change
    • https://www.instagram.com/ei4change/
    • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBxGskYxL0wnRfuyz_wHZA/feed

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change’. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. In 2024, Robin was presented an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training. 

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.


The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

0:00 30:14

249. The 6 Pillars of Workplace Health—Glenn Akramoff

Hosts
Dr. Tom DuFore
Guests
Glenn Akramoff
Keywords
workplace health human centered team business fulfillment team empowerment communication innovation inclusivity

What is at the center of your organization? Or rather, what is the heart of your organization? Is it money, customers, franchises, or something else? And what is holding up that center? Our guest today is Glenn Akramoff, and he shares with us his six pillars of workplace health from his book, “The Human Centered Team.”

TODAY'S WIN-WIN:
Every business is created in some way to serve a human being.   

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:


ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Glenn’s life experiences and core values are the center of his purpose. Having worked from seasonal maintenance to City Manager and now consultant and business owner over a 30-year career, he’s observed a connection between fulfillment at work and happiness at home. He has an intense desire to improve the lives of everyone he works with. Glenn creates environments that are innovative, inclusive, growing, and rich in communication and respect. His Human Centered program empowers teams and leaders to overcome and succeed together.

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

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