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Create Wealth Through Franchising
Hosted by Kim Daly - America’s most trusted franchise coach. Real owners, real numbers and the mindset shifts behind franchise wealth. New episodes every week.
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How to Build a Semi-Active Business (The Right Way)
Aug 19, 2026 · 00:30:15
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Real franchisees. Real breakthroughs.
What You’ll Hear
Strategy, stories and the inner work behind the numbers.
01
Buying the right franchise
How to evaluate a brand, read the numbers behind the pitch, and choose a vehicle that fits the life you actually want.
02
The mindset behind the money
Why thoughts, beliefs and identity drive revenue long before marketing and systems ever do.
03
Real franchisee stories
Unfiltered conversations with owners on record-breaking months, close rates and the shifts that got them there.
04
Wealth, freedom and cash flow
Building assets you own and control - and creating results on purpose instead of by accident.
Your Host
Kim Daly - America’s most trusted franchise coach.
For more than two decades Kim has helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs explore franchise ownership and created nearly 1,000 franchisees by aligning their powerful goals and dreams to the best franchise opportunities matched to their background, interests, skills and finances. On the show she brings that same coaching chair to your commute - one conversation, one belief, one breakthrough at a time.
“Franchising changed my life. Now I help other people change theirs.”
From The Listeners
What listeners take away.
Every episode feels like a private coaching session. I take notes in my truck before I start the day.
Kim asks the questions no one else in franchising will ask. This changed how I run my business.
I found my brand, my consultant and my confidence because of this show.
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Complete Archive
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All 175 episodes of Create Wealth Through Franchising, each with its own page, player and show notes.
- 175How to Build a Semi-Active Business (The Right Way)
- 174The Next Mission: One Veteran's Story of Reinventing Yourself after Military Service
- 173What Happens When You Become Open to Possibility | Desiree's Story
- 172Starting Over After 60 | Dan's Journey to Record-Breaking Success
- 171The Two Beliefs Keeping Entrepreneurs Stuck | A Founder's Story
- 170Kim Daly and Sharon Cupach: Why Work-Life Balance Feels So Hard (It's Not What You Think)
- 169Why Your Thoughts Create Your Franchise Results
- 168Why He Was Stuck (And Didn't Know It)
- 167How Big Can You Think? A Franchise Owner's Journey from Opportunity to Vision
- 166Why I'm Obsessed With Wealth (And Why You Secretly Are Too)
- 165Can You Build a Thriving Business Without Sacrificing Your Life?
- 164Create Wealth Through Franchising LIVE with Kim Daly & Sharon Cupach
- 163He Ditched Corporate Comfort for Ownership And Growth — Now He’s Thriving
- 162Owning Your Time: Family, Freedom, and Franchising with Matt Hollis
- 161Why Franchising Beat Starting from Scratch for This First-Time Owner Shawn Kelly
- 160From Bougie Fitness Career to Franchise Lifer: Clay Allen’s Risk-and-Reward Story
- 159How I Manifest Everything I Want (From Cars to Cash)
- 158Becoming Unemployable Through Franchising | Gina & James Blair’s Journey
- 157Dare To Dream Bigger: How To Build An Abundance Mindset For 2026
- 156A Final Farewell To 2025: Lessons, Wins, And What’s Next
- 155Why This Former Entrepreneur Chose Two Franchises To Build Long-Term Wealth
- 154Stay-At-Home Mom Starts A Franchise and FOREVER Changes Her Kids' Lives
- 153The Franchising Journey: From Zero to Wealth & Total Freedom
- 152Why Ron Left Accounting to Build a Franchise Legacy That Lasts
- 151He Left His 9-5 Corporate Life and Built a 19-Year Legacy Through Franchising
- 150How One Bold Move Turned a Tech Career into a Franchise Empire
- 149Franchise Freedom: The Stay-at-Home Mom Who Said No to Corporate Life
- 148From Battlefield to Boardroom: These Veterans Are Helping Franchisees Build Generational Wealth
- 147Turning Passion Into Profit: How Franchising Can Lead to Financial Freedom
- 146How to Scale Your Franchise Empire: Partnering, Mentorship, and Simple Success Strategies
- 145How to Succeed as a Franchisee: Proven Mindsets and Strategies for Growth
- 144Franchise Success Secrets: Key Traits Every Thriving Franchisor Must Have
- 143From Setbacks to Breakthroughs: How to Magnetize Money and Success with an Abundance Mindset
- 142From Corporate Layoffs to Franchise Success: How to Build Freedom, Legacy, and Growth Through Franchising
- 141How Franchising Can Transform Your Life: Achieving Freedom and Building a Legacy
- 140The Ultimate Guide to Franchising: Strategies for Sustainable Wealth and Growth
- 139Franchise Registration Laws: How Outdated Regulations Hold Back Business Owners
- 138Why More Professionals Are Leaving Corporate for Franchising
- 137The Honest Guide to Overcoming Franchise Challenges and Achieving Success
- 136Franchise Entrepreneurship: How to Transition from a Career to Financial Freedom
- 135Why Franchising Beats Entrepreneurship: More Money, Less Stress, Better Life
- 134Franchise Success: Sales Expert Shares Secrets to a Record-Breaking Start in 6 Months
- 133The Benefits of Franchising: Building Wealth with a Proven Business Model
- 132Scaling Your Business with Franchising: The Path to Success
- 131Franchise Success Story: From Struggling Business Owner to Profitable in 6 Weeks
- 130How to Succeed in Franchising: The Path to Multi-Unit Ownership
- 129What It Really Takes to Launch a Profitable Franchise Business
- 128How This Former Teacher Built a Successful Career Through Franchise Ownership
- 127Unlocking Balance: How a Former Lawyer Found Freedom in Franchising
- 126How a Stay-at-Home Mom Built a 20-Year Franchise Empire
- 125Scaling Smart: Why Stepping Back Helped This Business Owner 10X His Profits
- 124Freedom Over Paychecks: How This Couple Left Corporate Life to Build Wealth
- 123How to Build Recurring Revenue for Long-Term Business Growth
- 122She Skipped the Courtroom and Built a Franchise Empire Instead
- 121From Consultant to Franchise Empire: How One Franchisee Built 13 Salon Locations
- 120From Homesick to History-Maker: How Reuniting with Family Fueled a Record-Breaking Franchise Success
- 119Franchise Freedom: How One Woman Built a Business After Leaving 30-Year Career
- 118Franchise Strategies for Expanding from One to Ten Units
- 117Breaking Free: From Horrible Bosses to Loving Leadership and Unlimited Business Potential
- 116Elevate Your Business: Essential Prospecting Techniques for Entrepreneurs
- 115Your Franchise Investment: Advice on How NOT to Lose Money
- 114Intentional Franchise Ownership: Exit Strategies for Success with Kim Daly
- 113Pathways to Independence: Transforming Careers with Franchise Investments
- 112Unlocking Franchise Potential: Strategies for Multi-Unit Success
- 111Unlocking Potential: Franchising as a Catalyst for Personal Growth
- 110Mastering the Art of Multi-Unit Franchising: A Growth Blueprint
- 109Building Wealth with Service Franchises: A Guide to Entrepreneurial Success
- 108From College Dreamer to Franchise Powerhouse: How John Glazier Scaled Hello Sugar Across State Lines
- 107Franchise Business Growth: Strategic Planning and Coaching with Julie Entwistle
- 106Franchising Success: Jessi Brelsford's Journey from Wall Street to Taste Buds Kitchen
- 105Unlocking Success: The Eight Pillars of Trust in Business
- 104Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Franchising: Isi Oteze's Story
- 103From Comfort Zone to Entrepreneur: Personal Growth Through Franchising
- 102Franchise Ownership 101: Lessons in Courage, Grit, and Strategic Exits with Kasey Kohtala
- 101How to Build Resilient Systems and Achieve Entrepreneurial Freedom
- 100Building a Multi-Unit Franchise Empire: Brent Chapman’s Journey from Corporate Job to Entrepreneur
- 99Positive Intelligence: The Key to Thriving in Business & Franchising
- 98From High School Hustler to Franchise Tycoon: Nate Van Valkenburg’s Amazing Journey
- 97The Power of Business Coaching: Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Franchise Success
- 96Franchise Economics Unveiled: The Key to Smart Investments
- 95Protecting Your Wealth: Diversified Real Estate Syndications with Paul Moore from Wellings Capital
- 94Rethink Your Finances: The Infinite Banking Strategy for Financial Freedom
- 93Breaking Free from the 401K Trap: Joey Mure's Guide to Wealth Without Wall Street
- 92The Ultimate Career Pivot: Dr. Buck Joffrey’s Move from Medicine to Millionaire Investor
- 91Land Flipping for Passive Income: Insights from 'The Land Geek'
- 90From Financial Advisor to Wealth Creator: Chris Miles' Journey to Financial Independence
- 89Franchise Success Secrets: Transitioning from Job to Franchise Owner
- 88Building a Vision-Driven Franchise: Pam Hargis on Setting Goals and Leading Teams
- 87Financial Freedom Through Real Estate: Jim Pfeifer’s Path to Passive Income
- 86Turning Passion into Profit: Ron and Robin's Donut NV Franchise Success
- 85Quitting Corporate America for Franchise Ownership
- 84From College Startup to Franchise Success: Katie Webb's Journey
- 83Franchise Success Through Mental Fitness: Expert Advice from Beau Ormrod
- 82Achieving Work-Life Balance Through Franchising: Chase Jensen’s Story
- 81From Corporate Grind to Franchise Glory: Emily van Cleef's Success Story
- 80Unleashing Your Potential: The Power of Mentorship and Coaching
- 79The Power of Franchise Consulting: Making Smart Decisions with Erik Van Horn
- 78The Real Value of Brand Equity in Franchise Success—A Deep Dive with Kim Daly
- 77Smart Tax Strategies for Small Business Owners With Mark J. Kohler
- 76How a Little Fear and a LOT of Faith Led Her To Her Business Ownership Dream
- 75The Franchise Investment That Revolutionized His Commercial Real Estate Portfolio
- 74Is Your Money Serving You... Or Holding You Back?
- 73The Daly Grind: How Do You Build for a $20M Exit? Find Out Here!
- 72They Left a Pension and Social Security Behind to Pursue Franchise Ownership
- 71The Daly Grind: The Path To Building a Better Business and Living a Better Life
- 70Top Franchisor Business Coach Shares Internal Strategies For Franchisee Success
- 69If You Want To Build REAL Wealth, This "Anti-Financial Advisor" Says NEVER Do This...
- 68With Interest Rates High, Is Now The Right Time to Get a Business Loan?
- 67Here's The Traits a Former Publicly-Traded Franchise CMO Looks For in a Franchise Investment
- 66The Daly Grind: How to Use Magic Words to DRAMATICALLY Change Your Business & Life
- 65He Was Laid Off Just Before Closing On His Home. See His EPIC “Rebound!”
- 64The Daly Grind: Here's How To Defeat The Self Sabotage That's Blocking You From Business Ownership
- 63Here's What Happens at the End of a Successful 10-Year Franchise Agreement!
- 62The Daly Grind: One Practical Tool to Engage Your Subconscious Mind For Business Success
- 61Can Being Fit Make You More a More Successful Business Owner?
- 60The Daly Grind: Business Ownership Is Not a Job. Lead Your Organization And Your Life!
- 59She Redefined an Entire Industry and EXPLODED Into Franchising!
- 58The Daly Grind: Building Your Business to Sell? Professional Exit Planning Advice
- 57This Leader Leveraged His Military Skills To Become The Franchise Rookie of the Year!
- 56Don't Let Insurance Costs Stand Between You And Your 2024 Dreams
- 55This Semi-Absentee Franchisepreneur Took Control And Never Looked Back!
- 54When This Couple Reached a Fork In the Road, They Took Charge of Their Future
- 53This Lead Management Service Could Revolutionize Your 2024 Sales Game!
- 52Reflecting on 2023 + Crafting Your Franchising Future in 2024
- 51This Corporate Employee's "Now Or Never" Attitude Propelled Her to Franchise Success
- 50This Franchising Insider Reveals The Recipe For Success as a Franchise Owner
- 49Build The Business of Your Dreams in 2024: Advice From a Franchising History Maker
- 48Trailblazing Together: The Journey from Startups to Franchise Dominance
- 47Seeking An End of Year Tax Incentive Investment? Listen Here!
- 46This Former Chemical Engineer's Franchise Success is Rooted in Data And a Clear Vision
- 45With Franchising, He Became The Leader He Always Craved As an Employee
- 44How a Management Consultant & Physician Pursued Their Freedom
- 43This Franchisepreneur Found His WINDOW of Opportunity. [Be Among The First To Join Him!]
- 42NET Profits: He Turned His Love of Basketball Into a Million Dollar Business
- 41From Officer to OWNER: This Former Cop's Path To Franchise Success
- 40How To Leverage An OLYMPIC GOLD Mindset for Business Success
- 39How This Multi Unit Franchisee Returned From Maternity Leave Even MORE Fired Up To Win
- 38This Dad And Daughter Team Builds a Franchise Empire AND a Family Legacy
- 37This Entrepreneur Dropped His W-2 To Own a Low Demand, High Profit Franchise
- 36The Blueprint for Scaling Your Franchise to Millions with a STELLAR Team
- 35Ditch These 3 BIG Franchising Misconceptions Right Away!
- 34Recurring Revenue + Tax Advantage: The Accredited Investor's Path to Financial Freedom
- 33Don't Let 2023 Interest Rates Kill Your Dream! Franchise Funding Options Explained.
- 32How To Effectively Balance a W-2 AND a Fast Growing Franchise Brand
- 31This Entrepreneur’s Key To Ditching Your W-2 Job and Winning BIG in a Franchise
- 30Empathy in Entrepreneurship: This Franchisee's Approach to Impact AND Profitability
- 29The Low-Overhead Franchise That Real Estate Investors Are Flocking To
- 28Actionable Business Advice From a Serial Franchisepreneur
- 27This Pioneering Dessert Franchise is Rooted in Family History
- 26With an Industry Competitor One Door Away, He Still Became a Top Performer!
- 25How Do You Select a Franchise Location? - Franchising Tutorial
- 24Overwhelmed by Franchising? Start Here!
- 23Cracking the Code To Lasting (And Meaningful) Life Transformation
- 22The Secret to Being a Successful Franchise Owner
- 21The Ultimate Business Dilemma: Start-Up or Franchise? [Franchising Pros and Cons]
- 205 Steps to Overcome Your Fear Of Sales Calls
- 193 Trending Service Franchises That Embody The American Dream!
- 18Pause for the Spa Franchise That's WAY More Than a Spa
- 17Practical Tools To Build Generational Wealth (Infinite Banking Concept Explainer)
- 16Hear Why This Iconic Beauty Franchise Continues to Grow and Thrive
- 15This Franchisee of the Year Shares Her Secrets to Success
- 14Find Your RICHES In The NICHES With This Franchise
- 13What's All The "Buzz" About This MOSQUITO CONTROL Franchise?
- 12A TRULY Passive Investment To Consider in 2023
- 11Franchise Funding: When To Line Up Financing For Your Franchise Investment
- 103 Franchising Lies You Might Still Believe!
- 9Am I Qualified To Open a Franchise Business?
- 8How Does Franchising Work? A Simple Tutorial
- 7This Franchising Pioneer LEVELED UP With Ace Handyman Services
- 6The Strategy For Getting Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy in 2023
- 5This Entrepreneur Didn't Panic When He Got Laid Off... Here's Why
- 4How To Be Your Own CFO - 2023 Financial Enlightenment
- 3This Franchisee's Sales Skyrocketed With Social Media... Hear How!
- 2He Bought a Franchise During a Recession - Here's His Advice
- 12023 Recession Investing Advice From a Top Fitness Franchisor