Think back to the last time you moved to a brand-new city or neighborhood. How did you figure out where to get your morning coffee, find a reliable mechanic, or choose a new dentist? You had to start entirely from scratch.

Welcome back to Franchise Interviews! Today, we are exploring a franchise that has turned that exact transitional moment into a massive growth driver for local businesses. We are sitting down with Brian Mattingly, CEO of Welcomemat Services.

Welcomemat has developed an innovative marketing concept that perfectly blends digital tools with targeted print marketing. By reaching out to individuals and families the second they arrive in a new region, Welcomemat helps businesses extend a warm welcome and capture lifelong, loyal customers right when they are actively looking to build new daily habits.

Brian is breaking down how this highly rewarding hyper-local business model works. Then, stick around for Part Two, where we’ll switch gears for our Great Quotes in Franchising segment featuring an interview with the President of AlphaGraphics.

Let’s get started!

Through our weekly franchise radio show and podcast, Franchise Interviews has built a library of more than 1,000 franchise interviews featuring leading franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, consultants, and authors. Each episode provides insights into franchising, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Listen to more episodes at www.franchiseinterviews.com.

Dr. Martin McDermott is also the author of Rock Star MBA, a book that explores the lessons learned from rock stars, musicians, actors, artists, and other creative professionals. Drawing from decades of interviews and research, Dr. McDermott discovered that many successful performers have developed valuable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, creativity, and personal growth. Many of the insights featured in Rock Star MBA originated from conversations and interviews conducted through Franchise Interviews. Rock Star MBA challenges readers to see art and business not as opposites, but as complementary ways of understanding innovation, value creation, and human connection. Learn more at www.rockstarmba.com.

When you think of a successful coworking space, you probably think of good coffee and comfortable chairs. But what happens when fifty people try to jump on a video call at the exact same time and the Wi-Fi crashes?

Welcome to Franchise Interviews! Today, we are talking to Jason Anderson, President of Venture X—the fastest-growing coworking franchise in the industry. Venture X is on a massive mission to bring upscale, flexible, and highly collaborative workspaces to every major city in the US and select global markets.

But Jason isn’t just talking about beautiful design today. We are diving into a major trend that separates the rookies from the pros: technology. While independent operators often skimp on tech infrastructure to save a buck, Venture X ensures their franchisees start strong. From massive bandwidth capabilities to "smart" conference rooms and high-end video gear, they build spaces designed to attract premium clients.

Stay tuned to learn how Venture X is redefining the industry. Plus, in Part Two, we’ll play a favorite clip from our Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.

Through our weekly franchise radio show and podcast, Franchise Interviews has built a library of more than 1,000 franchise interviews featuring leading franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, consultants, and authors. Each episode provides insights into franchising, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Listen to more episodes at www.franchiseinterviews.com.

Dr. Martin McDermott is also the author of Rock Star MBA, a book that explores the lessons learned from rock stars, musicians, actors, artists, and other creative professionals. Drawing from decades of interviews and research, Dr. McDermott discovered that many successful performers have developed valuable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, creativity, and personal growth. Many of the insights featured in Rock Star MBA originated from conversations and interviews conducted through Franchise Interviews. Rock Star MBA challenges readers to see art and business not as opposites, but as complementary ways of understanding innovation, value creation, and human connection. Learn more at www.rockstarmba.com.

Welcome back to Franchise Interviews! Today, we are sitting down with Mike Thakur, the mastermind behind the WorkLodge franchise opportunity. Now, Mike’s journey to the business world is anything but ordinary. After moving from the UK to Houston, planting a church, and working in high-stakes international security, he noticed a major problem: the shared workspaces he was forced to use felt less like a community and more like solitary confinement.

He knew professionals deserved better. So in 2015, he launched WorkLodge—a franchise designed to design, operate, and grow all-inclusive workspaces that actually inspire and empower their members. And timing couldn't be better: the shared workspace industry has exploded.

We’re diving deep into the WorkLodge model today. Plus, stick around for Part Two, where we’ll drop a fan-favorite clip from our Great Quotes in Franchising Podcast.

Let’s get into it!

Through our weekly franchise radio show and podcast, Franchise Interviews has built a library of more than 1,000 franchise interviews featuring leading franchisors, franchise experts, franchise attorneys, franchisees, consultants, and authors. Each episode provides insights into franchising, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Listen to more episodes at www.franchiseinterviews.com.

Dr. Martin McDermott is also the author of Rock Star MBA, a book that explores the lessons learned from rock stars, musicians, actors, artists, and other creative professionals. Drawing from decades of interviews and research, Dr. McDermott discovered that many successful performers have developed valuable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, creativity, and personal growth. Many of the insights featured in Rock Star MBA originated from conversations and interviews conducted through Franchise Interviews. Rock Star MBA challenges readers to see art and business not as opposites, but as complementary ways of understanding innovation, value creation, and human connection. Learn more at www.rockstarmba.com.