Best Tariq Johnson Podcasts (2025)

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How Franchising Works (Subway Example) 14:36

5d ago14:36

14:36

You’ve probably walked into a Subway or Taco Bell and thought, “Who owns this place?” Or maybe you’ve wondered how franchise owners actually make money and how much it really costs to open one. In this video, I break down how a franchise business actually works using Subway as the example. I’ll show you exactly what franchising is, how the relation…

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Best Franchise Investments for 2025 (Million-Dollar Picks) 17:29

12d ago17:29

17:29

What if the right franchise could pay you and your kids for decades to come? In this video, I’m breaking down the best franchise investments of 2025 based on real numbers, real margins, and real potential. If you’re looking to build wealth (not just another job), this is where you start. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Disc…

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Why Smart Investors AVOID Chick-fil-A Franchises (Even Though They Make Millions) 9:50

19d ago9:50

9:50

Chick-fil-A is the most profitable fast-food franchise in America… so why do smart investors walk away from it? In this video, I’m breaking down the hidden truth about Chick-fil-A’s franchise model and why it might be a trap if you’re looking to build real wealth and ownership. You’ll learn how the numbers actually work, why getting accepted is har…

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Is Buying a Franchise in 2025 a HUGE Mistake? (Cons & Pros) 19:55

26d ago19:55

19:55

Is buying a franchise in 2025 a HUGE mistake? In this video, I’ll show you exactly why 35% of franchise owners regret their decision, and how to make sure you’re not one of them. The truth is, buying a franchise can either unlock freedom, wealth, and a new future or become the most expensive 9–5 you’ve ever had. This is what I wish I knew when I st…

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From Laid Off to Leading 3 Franchise Territories in 6 Months 53:07

1M ago53:07

53:07

What would you do if you were laid off just before the holidays… with a toddler at home… and your life savings on the line? In this episode, I sat down with Nina Hunter — a brand new franchise owner who went from being let go in corporate to launching THREE territories with a restoration franchise. We talk about how she overcame fear, what made her…

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From Philanthropy to Franchise: Why Patrick Bet Big on Painting 51:03

1M ago51:03

51:03

What makes someone leave a secure career, start a franchise, and take that leap just weeks before their second child is born? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, I sit down with Patrick — a first-time franchisee and former executive at a major philanthropic organization. We talk about what it's really like starting a franch…

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Ex Banker Slams The Door on Corporate America and buys this Franchise 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

Farris is a client of ours at Franchise Empire. Recently he purchased a cleaning & restoration franchise after 20+ years in corporate. I got the chance to sit down with him and talk about his journey, what he learned, and advice he has for up and coming entrepreneurs. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! 00:00 Taking the Leap into Business Owner…

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What life is like AFTER buying a Franchise 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Greg and Julie are clients of ours at Franchise Empire. Recently, they officially became business owners! So I wanted to sit down with them and talk about their journey of finding, vetting, and buying a franchise. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! 00:00 - Leaving After 25 Years: Why It Was Time 01:38 - What Business Did We Start? 03:02 - Star…

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The Feeling After Quitting Your Job and Buying a Franchise 45:24

2M ago45:24

45:24

Nancy and Troy are clients of ours at Franchise Empire. Nancy was a nurse for 35 years and finally quit her job and bought her first franchise. I got the chance to sit down with her and talk about their franchise purchase and journey throughout the process. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! 00:00 From Nurse to Franchise Owner 02:12 Why They C…

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The Hard Truth About Buying a Food Franchise in 2025 47:16

2M ago47:16

47:16

Karriem is a franchisee for Little Caesars and a coach here at Franchise Empire. After working together for a long time, we finally had the chance to meet in person and sit down to do a podcast. We talked about what it's like owning a Little Caesars, and why Kareem probably wouldn't buy a food franchise if he could do it all again. If you're lookin…

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Why Killing Your Past Self Creates Massive Success? 1:09:04

2M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

A little over a year ago I asked Bedros Keuilian to be on my podcast and here we are. I’ve been a fan of Bedros for a long time, invested in his coaching, and have looked up to the empire he’s built. So it was an honor to sit down with him and chat about his journey as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or new to entrepreneur…

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How Ryan Pineda Went from Flipping Couches to $50 MILLION In Sales 1:12:03

3M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Ryan Pineda is a former pro athlete who went from broke, flipping couches, to building a massive empire of multiple 7-figure businesses. I got the opportunity to sit down with him and talk about how he got started in entrepreneurship, his thoughts on the 2025 real estate market, his businesses, and his faith. This was an awesome episode so sit back…

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Low Cost Franchises, Resale Opportunities, And Why Passive Income Is A LIE 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

In this episode we cover: - A low cost franchise opportunity showing sales of $2.7 MILLION - A 7-figure resale opportunity in Florida - Why a former finance employee bought this surprising franchise - Can you actually make passive income with a franchise? And much, much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode. ** All numbers shown in this v…

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How The F*ck Does This Franchise Make $16 MILLION? 39:01

3M ago39:01

39:01

In this episode we cover... A tech franchise with top franchisee doing $16 million in revenue Resale opportunity that showed $2.5M in revenue in 2023 14 huge mistakes to avoid when buying a franchise And much, much more... So sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. NOTE: All numbers presented in this video are pulled directly from the FDD or…

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This B2B Business Averages $1.37 MILLION In Sales* 29:31

3M ago29:31

29:31

In this episode we dive into a BUNCH of franchise opportunities and tactical insights for owning a profitable franchise. We cover... * A B2B business doing an average of $1.37 million in sales * A resale business out of SC cash flowing $137k * How a former tech employee quit her job with no plan then found success with a franchise And much, much mo…

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Weird "Home Repair" Franchise Does $5.8 MILLION In Sales* 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

In this episode, we have a lot of great franchise opportunities we're breaking down. Including: * A restoration franchise that reports an average of $5.8 million in sales * A resale franchise in NC that does $740k in sales * Plus, how one couple skyrocketed to the top franchisees list in less than 12 months And much, much more. So sit back, relax, …

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This Low Cost Franchise Averages 7-Figures In Sales* 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

In today's episode we break down a ton of different franchise opportunities. ** All sales/numbers mentioned in this video are either pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor or from the resale listing We're going to cover... A low-cost franchise that shows an average sales of over $1 million A resale business out of Maryland that pay…

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EX Pentagon Employee Explains The Psychology of Billboard Marketing 46:29

4M ago46:29

46:29

In business, there’s a phrase that goes something like this… The best marketer wins. It’s typically not the best product that wins, or the smartest business owner. The businesses that make the most money become great at sales and marketing. Which is why this episode is so important, and it’s the first of its kind. This podcast was led by our very o…

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How he Built, Owned AND Sold 13 Five Guys Locations!! 1:19:27

4M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Marc and his business partners accomplished something most entrepreneurs only dream of. They built an empire and exited for life-changing money. In this episode I sit down with Marc and talk about his strategy and how he built this massive empire and exited for a huge sum of money. This is a phenominal episode for anyone looking for the playbook to…

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What You Should Look For Before Buying A Franchise 26:10

5M ago26:10

26:10

Looking to buy a franchise in 2025? This is the perfect video for you. We dive into a couple of really lucrative franchise opportunities and break down what you should be looking for in a franchise. ** All numbers shown in this video are pulled from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR the numbers listed in the resale listing. Sit back, take some …

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Home Service Business Averages $1.4 MILLION In Sales* 31:58

5M ago31:58

31:58

In this episode we break down a couple of really unique franchise opportunities PLUS give you an inside look from a brand new franchisee on what it’s really like owning a franchise. ** All numbers shown in this video are from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR the numbers listed on the resale. If you’re looking to buy a franchise in 2025, one of…

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7-Figure* Franchise Opportunity for 2025 26:12

5M ago26:12

26:12

In this episode we break down a few great franchise opportunities. NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR numbers listed by the resale franchise. We talk about an exciting resale opportunity in florida, a franchise that reports an average sales of $7.4 million, a super low-cost franchise that …

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Why This Boring Business Makes A Sh*t Ton of Money 32:07

5M ago32:07

32:07

In this episode, we break down a few great franchise opportunities. NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR numbers listed by the resale franchise. We talk about a "boring" business that does $2.5 MILLION in sales (and is relatively low cost, a unique resale opportunity in Nashville, and a few …

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This Franchise Is ALREADY Making Money 21:41

5M ago21:41

21:41

In this episode we break down a few great franchise opportunities. NOTE: All numbers in this video are pulled directly from the FDD provided by the franchisor OR numbers listed by the resale franchise. We talk about a senior care franchise raking in millions in sales each year, plus an amazing low-cost franchise opportunity, we even break down why …

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This Franchise Does $2.8 MILLION In Sales* 37:52

6M ago37:52

37:52

If you're looking for a franchise opportunity in the next 6-12 months, this is the episode for you. Me and Kevin sat down and broke down a few different franchise opportunities. Specifically, we covered: ✅ Service Franchise shows $2.8M in sales on $200k start up costs ✅ Franchise resale in Texas with BIG upside potential ✅ Case Study with Franchise…

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Franchise Owners of 20 years Tell All! 1:03:39

6M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In this episode, I got to sit down with a business owner with over 20 years of experience. We got to dive deep into the entrepreneurial experience and all the best strategies they've used over the years to find success. Plus, some of the obstacles/struggles they've ran into and how they overcame it. Sit back, take some notes, and enjoy the show. --…

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Low Cost Franchise Earns $270k In PROFIT* 36:13

6M ago36:13

36:13

In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to cover…. *For the top 25% of territory owners according to 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document ✅ Pool franchise with average PROFIT of $270k for top 25% (Low start up costs) ✅ Established graphics biz for sale (Avg reporting unit does $1.48M) ✅ New franchise saves millions in start up costs ✅ Franchise O…

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This Business does $11 MILLION In Sales…Here’s How 31:31

6M ago31:31

31:31

In today’s episode, we’re going to break down… ✅ Service Franchise showing owner doing over $11M in Sales! ✅ Affordable resale with SUPER strong franchise brand ✅ Franchise Buyers acquire resale with STRONG cash flow ✅ How to go from Employee to Entrepreneur Quickly & Safely No matter where you’re at in the franchise process, this episode has somet…

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Every Business Needs THIS Digital Organization System 45:02

7M ago45:02

45:02

The enemy of clarity is chaos and confusion, especially for entrepreneurs. Clarity is the foundation of the successful business you want that you don’t become a slave to. How many times have you misplaced files, forgot where or how to access things, or felt a lack of control over your email, files, systems, etc. In this episode, my guest Shawn Lemo…

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How This Franchise Generates $2.5 MILLION In Recurring Revenue 34:49

7M ago34:49

34:49

Interested in buying a resale franchise? You don’t want to miss this episode. In today’s episode, we’re going to break down a resale franchise doing $2.5 MILLION in recurring revenue plus… ✅ Ultra-low-cost franchise with recurring revenue ✅ Business Partners buy TRUE Semi-Absentee business ✅ Breakdown of the BEST Franchises to Buy (Franchise Empire…

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The Business Blueprint that Made me over $4.6million 46:05

11M ago46:05

46:05

Why do so many entrepreneurs struggle, and how can you avoid the trap that keep many entrepreneurs miserable? This episode is the one you didn't even know you needed on how to be happy and profitable as an entrepreneur, and crush life! ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:…

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Why People Fail in Franchising, and how to avoid it. 40:38

12M ago40:38

40:38

Let's talk about 6 key reasons why people fail in franchising and how you can avoid it. ---- Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area: 🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory 🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for…

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Top Performing Franchisee Shares His Secrets 59:55

12M ago59:55

59:55

How awesome would it be to hit $1 million in sales your first year open as a franchisee? In this episode I sit down with Sam Perossa who is a franchisee with Smash My Trash. He talks about some of his secrets to success and how he got involved in franchising after a successful corporate career. ------------------ Considering Investing In A Franchis…

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How to Build REAL Generational Wealth (& Make Millions) 38:07

12M ago38:07

38:07

Why do most entrepreneurs struggle to build wealth? Getting good financial advice to help make money, and build generational wealth can be hard. In this episode, we'll cover: How to build wealth as an entrepreneur, along with financial advice for entrepreneurs. We'll cover specific financial steps you can take to secure your financial freedom and r…

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Telling Your Spouse You Want to Start a Business? How to do it the RIGHT Way. 26:46

12M ago26:46

26:46

If you are planning on starting a business with your spouse, or need them to get on board with a business idea you have. This episode will help you get the support you need from your husband or wife when starting your business. ---- Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area: 🔍 Request a Territory…

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Franchise Expert Reveals Insider Secrets on Buying and Scaling Franchises! 56:04

12M ago56:04

56:04

What are the keys to becoming a top performing franchisee? How do you buy the right franchise, and scale your franchise business? This episode I sit down with Dr John P Hayes, who is a professor, author, and legendary franchise industry veteran. ---- Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area: 🔍 R…

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I Discovered the Secret to Work Life Balance… 39:02

12M ago39:02

39:02

Why do most entrepreneurs struggle with work life balance? They spin their wheels stuck in their business, not making the money the want. I've discovered the secret to working LESS and making more in your business. This is how to master work life balance, make more money and enjoy time with your family. ---- Considering Investing In A Franchise? Di…

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How to Build a Business the Easy Way! 47:54

1y ago47:54

47:54

If you want to experience more less stress, more peace and feel on purpose with your business then this is the episode for you. Learn how Jens, a pastor from South Africa has been able to use his faith and relationship with God to help live his purpose, while prospering with his business, and how you can too. Connect with Jens: www.alignmentmediall…

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How this “Weird” Business Makes Him $400k a Year 53:28

1y ago53:28

53:28

This guy is known as "The Mounting Man", and has worked with some of the biggest online entrepreneurs. Marshall dives into how he's generated 10's of millions of dollars, and how he makes over $400,000 a year mounting...tv's?? ---- Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area: 🔍 Request a Territory …

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The man who owned 38 Sonic franchises and why he sold them all (Paul Reiser) 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Paul Reiser was once dubbed "The Sonic Guy" for his entertaining behind the scenes on YouTube of his 38 sonic franchise locations. Get into his mind and find out how he built his franchise empire, why he sold it, and what he's up to next. ---- Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area: 🔍 Request …

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Zero to Profitable Franchise is BACK! 6:32

1y ago6:32

6:32

Over the past year, I've been building up my podcast The Franchise Empire Show. But after a long hiatus, I've decided to return to my original home The Zero to Profitable Franchise podcast. I've got about 50 episodes ready to upload over the next few months with some really incredible guests. From high-level franchisors, successful franchisees, fra…

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This is the last one..bye for good 19:02

2y ago19:02

19:02

This will be the last video you will see for the Zero To Profitable Franchise Podcast. To subscribe to the new Franchise Empire Show Podcast go here... YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3fwum9b9 Podcast Platforms: https://franchiseempireshow.buzzsprout.com/By Tariq Johnson

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How to Get an E2 Visa (Everything you need to know) 33:57

2y ago33:57

33:57

Learn about how to get an E2 visa, from Patrick Findaro of E2 Visa Franchise. He discusses E2 Visa requirements, the E2 Visa process, and investment required and more! Get your FREE consultation here: https://www.visafranchise.com/tariq-johnson-e2-visa-client-application Learn more or connect with Patrick: Website: www.vettedbiz.com Twitter: https:…

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How to Build a $60million Franchise Empire 50:27

2y ago50:27

50:27

Learn how David Wescott built his $60 million business empire. Learn more or connect with David: Website: http://wwww.transblue.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wescott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davewes6677 Subscribe to The Franchise Empire Show YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheFranchiseEmpireShow…

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From Corporate America to Wildly Successful Entrepreneur | Ep 25 48:43

2y ago48:43

48:43

David, like many corporate employees felt unfulfilled at work and decided to make a change, and become an entrepreneur. He left his comfy corporate job and took a leap of faith opening his franchise. Since opening his franchise has ranked in the top 25% of franchises for this particular company and David is more passionate than ever about his work.…

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How UFC Champion Rashad Evans PROFITS Off Vending Machines, and Mushroom | Ep # 24 W/Rashad Evans 50:54

2+ y ago50:54

50:54

From world champion to a world-class entrepreneur on this week's episode I sat down with the legendary Rashad Evans. We talked about everything from competing in sports to entrepreneurship, recovering from losses, and even mushrooms. More specifically we dive deep into why Rashad Evans INSISTED on investing in vending machines. Learn more about Ras…

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How He Built An 11 MILLION Dollar Business Working 2 Days Per Week | Ep # 23 W/Skylar Lewis 54:50

2+ y ago54:50

54:50

Is it possible to run a multi-million dollar business only working 2 days per week? YES! In this episode 8-figure CEO Skylar Lewis of (Rise Up Kings) reveals his "2 day work week" formula he uses to run his 11 MILLION dollar per year business. Plus, how he built his business from the ground up and is now helping other men maximize their life throug…

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HOT new Low Cost, and Recession Proof Franchise... (LOW COST FRANCHISE) | EP #22 ZTPF 36:37

2+ y ago36:37

36:37

I just interviewed a CEO of an emerging franchisor that I think checks the boxes for a lot of hot topics right now. Right now, everyone keeps asking me : What’s a good recession proof franchise? What’s a good low cost franchise? A bonus is this is a work from home franchise concept as well! Want to know about this low cost franchise that I'd also s…

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Franchise Attorney Exposes EVERYTHING You Need to Know! (FDD) | EP #21 ZTPF 34:06

3y ago34:06

34:06

Considering buying a franchise, OR you just became a franchisee? These are some MUST KNOW legal items that could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in mistakes! In this episode Franchise Attorney, Nancy Lenard explains the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), Negotiating commercial lease, Franchise Agreements, Negotiating the purchase of fra…

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Make $100k+ with Recession Proof Franchise Business | EP #20 17:39

3y ago17:39

17:39

I figured this is the perfect time to answer these questions: #1 Should you really be buying a franchise in a recession? #2 If so, what franchises do the best in recessions? The idea of a recession proof, or recession resistant business is becoming a popular one. Inflation is at an all time high, the stock market is tanking, and news about layoffs …

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