The Franchise Life

The Franchise Life

Welcome to The Franchise Life, where we welcome entrepreneurs, dreamers, diversifiers, and anyone looking to make a transition towards freedom and financial success. I’m Stacie Shannon. A true lover of all things “entrepreneurism.” I currently reside in Palm Beach County, Florida, and spent 21 years working in the aviation industry - until I ultimately found my true passion through business ownership! Since then, I have never looked back. I absolutely love what I do. Day in and day out, I work with individuals hoping to explore franchise ownership opportunities. In this show, you will learn more about the franchise discovery process. You’ll hear directly from entrepreneurs themselves about their successes and their struggles. We will also be highlighting some of our favorite, most successful franchise brands for you to learn more about. We’ll raise some questions, find some answers, have some laughs and perhaps even share a drink or two all while inspiring you to perhaps consid...

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July 8, 2025 37 mins

Welcome to The Franchise Life—your ultimate destination for exploring franchise opportunities and unlocking a path to freedom, purpose, and financial independence. I’m Stacie Shannon, a passionate franchise consultant, broker, and lifelong entrepreneur. Whether you're a dreamer, a diversifier, or simply ready to leave the corporate grind behind, this channel is for you.

Learn all about the franchise discovery process, hear real sto...

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Are you ready to discover a beauty franchise that's redefining convenience, inclusivity, and elegance?

In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Natasha Cornstein, CEO of Blushington, a revolutionary beauty brand offering blowouts, makeup, skincare, lashes, and more — all under one roof. Natasha shares the inspiring backstory of Blushington, the brand's commitment to inclusive beauty, and how a decad...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Dan Claps, CEO and Co-founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, who shares the remarkable story of launching and scaling Voda from a local business to a 230-territory franchise brand in under two years.

Dan opens up about the importance of building the right team, what makes the restoration industry recession-proof, and how Voda's dual model of cleaning and resto...

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In this episode of Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Greg Snyder, founder of Southern Steer Butcher, and Justin Kemper, franchise development leader, to explore how a community-driven butcher shop transformed into one of the most exciting emerging franchise opportunities.

From its humble beginnings in Clearwater, FL, to 27 territories awarded, discover how Southern Steer blends premium marinated meats, community ou...

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In this powerful episode of Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Tim Doherty, founder of Project Lean Nation—a revolutionary franchise that’s transforming the health and wellness industry. From a turbulent upbringing and federal prison sentence to launching a multimillion-dollar business with over 45+ franchise locations, Tim’s story is one of grit, redemption, and purpose.

Learn how Tim turned shame into strength, bu...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life with Stacie Shannon, we sit down with Anthony Bambino, founder and CEO of Three Natives, an acai bowl and juicery brand that has rapidly grown to 50+ locations across the U.S. Discover how this Florida-based franchise went from a local smoothie shop to a thriving national brand—all while keeping customer service at the core.

Anthony opens up about: How a California coffee shop inspired the conc...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Ryan Logan of Franchise Fast Lane and Five Star Bath Solutions for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Discover how Five Star Bath grew to over 365 territories through intentional, tech-driven strategy—and why it's the ideal executive franchise model for entrepreneurs who want to keep their day job while building a seven-figure business. Ryan shares the impre...

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In this informative episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon sits down with D'Wayne Tanner, Vice President of Franchise Development for Belfor Franchise Group, a powerhouse organization that owns and supports 14 thriving home service brands. From entry-level startups like Patch Boys to high-investment opportunities like Cool Binz, Belfor offers a range of franchise options backed by operational excellence, in-house market...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Will Siegel to dive deep into 2nd Family, a fast-growing non-medical home healthcare franchise that's redefining how care is delivered across communities.

Will shares what sets 2nd Family apart from other senior care brands — from its flexible W2 staffing model to its nurse-managed system, advanced technology, and relationship-driven approach to busin...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Julie Davis from Junk King to discuss how this unconventional franchise is turning heads with its sexy ROI potential, sustainable practices, and multi-revenue streams. From national accounts and commercial contracts to residential services and resale markets, Junk King offers franchisees a diverse, scalable model with strong corporate support. Julie r...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon welcomes Michele Henry, the inspiring founder of FACE FOUNDRIÉ, to discuss how she transformed a personal skincare struggle into a thriving franchise empire.

Michele shares the story behind launching FACE FOUNDRIÉ in 2019, a revolutionary facial bar concept that delivers effective, efficient skincare services in an approachable and affordable way. Despite the challe...

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Hi Everyone, and Welcome to The Franchise Life Channel!

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Franchise Life with your host, Stacie Shannon! In this episode, Stacie sits down with Mark Amery, founder of Puddle Pool Services, to discuss the remarkable journey of building a franchise brand from the ground up. Mark shares his fascinating story, starting with his first entrepreneurial venture at age 13, his transition into the fra...

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Marketing Meets Aesthetics: How Bodenvy Stands Out #marketing #subcutaneous #aesthetic #asthetics #bodenvy

In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon discusses the exciting world of aesthetics and wellness franchising with Candice Weeter, the Franchise Development Director at Bodenvy.

Discover how this innovative brand red...

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Dive into the transformative world of franchising with this episode of The Franchise Life hosted by Stacie Shannon. Featuring Anthony from Horsepower Brands, this episode shines a spotlight on Stan Strong Fencing, a fast-growing brand reshaping the fencing industry. Learn how the simple business model, powered by cutting-edge technology like Fence Flow, is opening doors for franchisees with no prior experience. From building relati...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon sits down with Chad Harrison, Franchise Developer for DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management, to explore one of the most unique and profitable franchise opportunities available today. DutyCalls transforms a common chore—scooping pet waste—into a scalable, high-margin business.

With over 25 years in business and 115 locations nationwide, DoodyCalls serves residential and co...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives deep into the world of franchising with Corey Shanahan of Gatsby Glass, a brand that has transformed the glass industry with sleek, sophisticated solutions. Established in 1985 and franchising since 2022, Gatsby Glass has experienced explosive growth with over 140 locations awarded nationwide. Corey discusses how Gatsby’s unique blend of professionalism, innovation, a...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life, host Stacie Shannon dives into the world of franchising with Kay and Joseph, the passionate co-founders of Musicologie, a brick-and-mortar music studio offering "simply delightful music lessons" for all ages and abilities. Kay and Joseph share their journey from touring musicians to innovative franchise owners, explain their proven business model, and unveil how they’re empowering others to bu...

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November 19, 2024 30 mins

#hello #sugar #hellosugar

In this episode of the Franchise Life Podcast, host Stacie Shannon chats with Brigham Dallas, founder of Hello Sugar, a rapidly growing hair removal franchise. From its humble beginnings in 2015 to franchising success with over 100 locations in just three years, Brigham shares the unique business model that combines Brazilian waxing, sugaring, and laser hair removal in a flexible, low-cost environment. Tun...

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In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie Shannon sits down with Courtney Reppert from Bumble Bee Blinds and Horsepower Brands to explore how their window treatment franchise is experiencing incredible growth. With over 230 territories sold in just two years, Bumble Bee Blinds combines innovative technology with a strong community-focused business model. Courtney discusses the unique sales process, franchisee support, and the o...
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