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The Hand & Stone Spa Industry's $$ Explained With Kristie Kalinowski | Franchise Focus Podcast | Hosted By Laura Blackmore #FranchiseFocus #Blackmore

51 s · 23 de may de 2026
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The Hand & Stone Spa Industry's $$ Explained With Kristie Kalinowski | Franchise Focus Podcast | Hosted By Laura Blackmore #FranchiseFocus #Blackmore 👉Get your personalized Business Builder Profile: https://zorakle.net/assessment-portal/welcome/blackmore-franchise-consulting-llc Welcome to Franchise Focus Podcast with Laura Blackmore, featuring Kristie Kalinowski from Hand & Stone. In this episode, Laura Blackmore and Kristie Kalinowski explain the importance of recurring revenue in the spa and wellness franchise industry. Hand & Stone has built a successful business model around memberships, customer retention, and long-term guest relationships that support predictable and scalable growth. Kristie Kalinowski discusses how recurring revenue creates financial stability for franchise owners while improving customer loyalty and engagement. Laura Blackmore explores how membership programs and consistent wellness services help Hand & Stone stand out in the competitive spa industry. This episode of Franchise Focus Podcast highlights why recurring revenue models are attractive to entrepreneurs seeking reliable cash flow and sustainable business growth. Laura Blackmore and Kristie Kalinowski also share insights into customer experience, service upgrades, and operational systems that contribute to long-term franchise success. Whether you are interested in wellness franchising, spa ownership, or business scalability, this conversation offers valuable lessons from the Hand & Stone franchise model. Subscribe to the Franchise Focus Podcast hosted by Laura Blackmore for more interviews with franchise leaders, entrepreneurs, and business experts from growing industries. 📌 Watch Full Episode: http://www.youtube.com/@FranchiseFocusPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kVi6iYayFhnLCDUb6QhXf 🎙️ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/franchise-focus-podcast/id1805450791 🔗 Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lblackmore Website: https://www.blackmorefranchiseconsulting.com/contact.asp Meeting: https://calendly.com/lblackmore/30min #FranchiseFocusPodcast #LauraBlackmore #HandAndStone #KristieKalinowski #RecurringRevenue #SpaFranchise #WellnessBusiness #MembershipModel #CustomerRetention #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #FranchiseOpportunity #WellnessIndustry #SpaOwnership #MassageTherapy #BeautyBusiness #SelfCare #Franchise #Franchising #BusinessOwner #Leadership #ScalableBusiness #ServiceBusiness #MassageFranchise #WellnessServices #BusinessPodcast #StartupBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RecurringIncome #CustomerExperience #HealthAndWellness #SmallBusiness

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