The Franchise Champion Show

The Franchise Champion Show

Hosted by: Alan Regala

The Franchise Champion Show provides practical education on franchising and what it takes to succeed as a franchise business owner. Hosted by Alan Regala, former D1 athlete and successful franchise owner who built and...

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20. The Smartest Way To Start A Business In 2026

I turned a $150k investment into a $4M business and a multi-million dollar exit. The secret? I didn't build the "infrastructure"—I bought it. Here is the exact math on why smart entrepreneurs buy speed instead of...
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19. SBA Loans vs. 401k Rollovers: Best Way to Fund a Franchise?

Undercapitalization is the #1 reason new franchises fail. Funding expert Kent Craven compares SBA Loans vs. 401k Rollovers (ROBS) to reveal the best way to fund a franchise. ⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP?...
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Holiday Break in Japan

Taking a Holiday Break šŸŽ„ I'm stepping away from The Franchise Champion Show for the next couple weeks to spend the holidays in Japan with my family. Looking forward to the adventure - I'll share some stories when I...
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18. Franchise vs Existing Business: Which Is Safer?

Are you debating buying a franchise vs an existing business? Most investors assume acquiring an established company is the safer bet, but in this workshop, I reveal the hidden risks of acquisition and help you decide...
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17. From Wheelchair Crisis to Founding Liftology: Jennifer & Gordon Raney's Franchise Journey

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸŽ™ļø Episode 17 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan interviews Jennifer and Gordon Raney, a...
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16. From $300K Crisis to $6.2M Success: Building Renew Medic With His Son | Joe Steffens

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸŽ™ļø Episode 16 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan interviews Joe Steffens of Renew Medic, who...
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15. 4 Paths to Financial Freedom: Which Is Right for You?

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸ“¹ From Corporate to Owner Workshop Series - Part 1 - In this interactive workshop, Alan Regala explores four...
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14. Emerging vs Established Franchises: What to Expect as a New Owner

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸŽ™ļø Episode 14 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan addresses a critical question many...
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13. Pain is Part of the Process: GymGuyz Founder Josh York on Building a 7-Country Franchise Empire

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸŽ™ļø Episode 13 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan interviews Josh York, founder and CEO of...
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12. From NFL Punter to Pink Zebra Owner: Drew Chrisman's Moving Franchise Story

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸŽ™ļø Episode 12 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan interviews Drew Chrisman, former Ohio State...
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11. A Dryer Fire Every 36 Minutes | Matthew Sarkela with Dryer Vent Wizard

⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with Alan today at https://athletetoowner.com/ready šŸŽ™ļø Episode 11 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan interviews Matthew Sarkela, a Marine...
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10. Flow State Mastery: Pro Basketball Player Reveals Peak Performance Secrets | Anže Kos

šŸŽ™ļø Episode 10 - In this episode of The Franchise Champion Show, Alan interviews Anže Kos, a retired Slovenian professional basketball player who competed across multiple countries and was named league MVP in Sweden's...
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