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AI Consulting Franchise Under $100K with Ken Boyce, Human Advisor AI

What if small and mid-sized businesses could use AI without wasting money on the wrong tools? In this episode, Pam Currie and Shari Currie Skjoldager welcome Ken Boyce, co-founder and vice president of Franchise Development for Human Advisor AI, to discuss the AI consulting franchise model. Ken shares how Human Advisor AI helps businesses identify gaps, use AI to increase revenue or decrease expenses, and connect with vetted AI solution providers through its marketplace of over 100 AI companies — a marketplace that accepts zero commissions, referral fees, or kickbacks, keeping franchisees completely vendor-agnostic. He also explains the B2B retainer model, including $2,500 a month for 10 hours, $5,000 a month for 20 hours, $250 an hour, and 10% of savings. Ken also discusses the $75,000 franchise fee for 10 years, the ability for most franchisees to open for less than $100,000, and why the business can operate from a home office with very little overhead. If you are considering franchise ownership, request a free Franchise Sisters discovery call and get the ebook “Top 10 Questions to Consider Before Investing in a Franchise.”

Break Coffee Franchise with Anthony Spagnola

What if you could get into the coffee business without opening a storefront? In this episode, Pam Currie and Shari Currie Skjoldager welcome Anthony Spagnola, Chief Development Officer with Oakscale, franchise development leader for Break Coffee, and a Break Coffee franchisee himself in New Jersey, to discuss the office coffee franchise model. Anthony shares how Break Coffee provides bean-to-cup coffee machines, freshly roasted coffee, and regular service visits for businesses with 20 or more employees. He discusses Break Coffee’s history going back to 2003 in Australia, its rebrand from Expresso Delight, its partnership with Jura, and its growth from eight or nine franchisees at the end of 2025 to 19 franchisees signed. Anthony also explains the investment range of $100,000 to $140,000 for one territory, Item 19 data showing the average franchisee in 2025 brought in about $215,000 in sales with $85,000 in net operating income — a 40% net margin — and a top performer who did just over half a million in sales and about $260K net. If you are considering franchise ownership, request a free Franchise Sisters discovery call and get the ebook “Top 10 Questions to Consider Before Investing in a Franchise

The Window Treatment Franchise Business Opportunity Most Entrepreneurs Miss

Most entrepreneurs think of food, fitness, or cleaning when exploring franchise ownership — but one high-margin category often gets overlooked: window treatments. In this episode of Franchise Sisters Business Radio, Pam Currie and Shari Currie Skjoldager sit down with Brayden Stefka of Five Star Franchising to discuss Gotcha Covered, a window treatment franchise business opportunity built around custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and white-glove service. Brayden shares how the Gotcha Covered model works, why referral partnerships with home builders, remodelers, painters, and local business networks help drive growth, and what makes this a low-overhead, home-based franchise option for relational entrepreneurs. You’ll also hear what type of owner is the best fit, how franchisees are trained, and why window treatments can be a strong home services category for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for a practical, service-based business.

Plumbing Franchise Opportunity — What Most New Owners Get Wrong (Zach Munroe, Blue Frog)

Is a plumbing franchise the right path to business ownership—or are most new owners making costly mistakes? In this episode of Franchise Business Radio, Shari Currie Skjoldager sits down with Zach Munroe of Blue Frog Plumbing & Drain to break down what it really takes to succeed in the home services industry. From understanding the business model to hiring skilled plumbers and building a strong local presence, Zach shares insider insights that most first-time franchise owners overlook. You’ll also learn how Blue Frog combines residential and commercial plumbing services, relationship-driven marketing, and scalable systems to help entrepreneurs grow—even without prior plumbing experience. If you're exploring a plumbing franchise opportunity, home services business, or franchise ownership, this episode will help you validate your decision and avoid common pitfalls.

Home Services Franchise — How Joshua Tree Experts Scaled to 26 Locations

What does it take to turn a hands-on job into a nationwide franchise brand? In this episode, Joshua Malik (Founder) and Dylan DeGroat (Director of Operations) of Joshua Tree Experts share how they built a fast-growing service business—from tree care to a multi-service franchise model focused on recurring revenue and long-term growth. You’ll learn: • How to grow a service business from the ground up • The power of recurring revenue (and why it matters) • How to scale without industry experience • What separates struggling entrepreneurs from successful ones If you’re thinking about starting a business, scaling one, or exploring franchising—this episode gives you a real behind-the-scenes look at what works. Listen now and learn how to build a business that keeps growing.