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Business Alliance InsightsFrom Franchise Owner to Franchise Advisor (How to Turn Experience Into Impact)In this episode of The Brokerhood, host Jared Nassiff sits down with Rose Calderon, a seasoned franchise owner and consultant with BAI, to explore her journey from banking and mortgage brokering to owning multiple franchises and now guiding others toward business ownership. Rose shares how her early career experiences and her time as a UPS franchise owner shaped her perspective, taught her the importance of client acquisition, and prepared her to advise others on finding businesses that align with their interests and goals. From the challenges of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship to the rewards of b...
2026-01-3024 min
Presence Church TeachingsBeatitudes - Poor in SpiritIn this message, Jared Nassiff opens the Beatitudes by reframing what “blessed” actually means and who Jesus declares as truly fortunate in the Kingdom of Heaven. Teaching from Matthew 5:1–12, Jared traces the language behind makarios and its Old Testament background (ashrei), showing how Jesus overturns cultural definitions of “the good life” and announces that the Kingdom belongs to the spiritually depleted, the overlooked, and the disqualified. The Beatitudes are not a list of traits to perform, but an invitation of grace: the King’s Kingdom is open, even to the poor in spirit.
2026-01-1938 min
Training Impact Podcast30. Business Alliance, Inc. On Operational Excellence and Essential Franchise ValidationMost people assume franchising begins when an entrepreneur signs an agreement or opens their doors, but the real work happens long before that point. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter talks with Jared Nassiff, Director of Business Development at Business Alliance, Inc., to uncover what truly happens behind the scenes of franchise development.
Jared explains how Business Alliance helps candidates understand their goals, strengths, lifestyle preferences, and financial expectations before they ever meet a franchisor. For consultants, the job is not selling. It is alignment. When expectations, capabilities, and support systems match, long-term...
2026-01-1942 min
Business Alliance InsightsThe Franchise Power CoupleIn this episode of The Brokerhood, host Jared Nassiff, Director of Business Development at BAI, sits down with Will Ban and Amy Ban — a powerhouse husband-and-wife duo thriving in franchise consulting.Amy shares her journey from owning and exiting a brick-and-mortar franchise to becoming a franchise consultant with BAI, offering a rare perspective from both sides of the table. Will opens up about his transition from military service and W-2 employment into franchise consulting, and how betting on himself reshaped their family’s future.This conversation offers an honest look...
2026-01-1626 min
Alloy Personal Training BusinessEntrepreneurship or Franchising: What’s the Right Fit for You?So, you’re ready to dive into the fitness industry? First off, congrats. It’s an exciting world to be in. But now you’re at the ultimate fork in the road: do you build your own brand from the ground up, or do you buy into a franchise?In this episode, Jared Nassiff interviews Rick Mayo, founder of Alloy Personal Training, to explore this topic through Rick’s journey from independent gym owner to franchise owner.Rick shares how he bootstrapped his first fitness business in 1992, scaled it through white-label licensing, and eventually launched Alloy as...
2026-01-1431 min
Business Alliance InsightsWhat Franchise Candidates Should Ask—A Deep Dive from Aroma Joe’sIn this episode of Fran Opps, host Jared Nassiff sits down live with Erica Tarnowski, Director of Franchise Development at Aroma Joe’s, one of the fastest-growing coffee franchise brands in the United States. With more than 120 drive-thru centered shops across eight states, Aroma Joe’s blends handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks, artisan quality beans, and the wildly popular AJ’s RUSH® Energy beverages into a compelling franchise model. Today’s conversation tackles a critical question for every aspiring business owner: how do you choose between multiple competing franchise opportunities? Erica shar...
2026-01-0731 min
Presence Church TeachingsMade His Dwelling - We Have Seen His GloryIn this Advent message from the Made His Dwelling series, guest teacher Jared Nassiff explores John’s striking Christmas proclamation: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Rather than beginning with shepherds or a manger, John anchors the incarnation in eternity—revealing Jesus as the eternal Word through whom all things were made, now choosing to dwell with humanity.Tracing God’s long desire to be with His people—from the tabernacle in the wilderness to the glory-filled temple—this sermon shows how Jesus becomes the ultimate dwelling place of God’s presence, full of grace and tru...
2025-12-1433 min
Business Alliance InsightsWhy The Maids Is Still Winning After 40 Years: Culture, Tech & GrowthOn this episode of Fran Opps, host and franchise consultant Jared Nassiff sits down with Cathy Skula, CEO of The Maids, one of the most iconic and trusted names in residential cleaning. Ranked #34 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, The Maids brings 40+ years of brand strength, recession resistance, and a powerful recurring-revenue model.Cathy shares her journey from corporate operations to leading a legacy franchise brand, dives into the culture that fuels top-performing franchisees, and reveals how The Maids is using technology and AI to elevate the customer experience. If you're exploring franchise ownership—or drea...
2025-11-2629 min
Business Alliance InsightsInside Budget Blinds: How the #1 Window Coverings Franchise Built a 30-Year LegacyIn this episode of Fran Opps, host Jared Nassiff sits down with Heather Nykolaychuk, President of Budget Blinds, the #1 window coverings franchise in North America and a Top 30 brand on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500.Heather shares her journey from leading global marketing at Mattel to running one of the most respected franchise systems in home services. Discover how Budget Blinds has stayed innovative for over 30 years, why operational excellence and franchisee support are key to their success, and what exciting new opportunities—like resales and outdoor product lines—are ahead.Business Alliance Insi...
2025-10-2929 min
Business Alliance InsightsFrom Basement Startup to 400+ Units: The Ace Handyman Services Franchise StoryIn this episode of Fran Opps, host Jared Nassiff sits down with Colette Bell, co-founder and VP of Development at Ace Handyman Services—a rapidly growing franchise under the iconic Ace Hardware brand. Colette shares the incredible origin story of how she and her husband built a handyman business from their basement in 1998 into a national franchise powerhouse with nearly 400 territories. They dive into what makes Ace Handyman Services unique, the explosive growth post-pandemic, and why this home services brand might be one of the best-kept secrets in franchising. If you're looking to franchise your future with confidence and cl...
2025-09-0335 min
Business Alliance InsightsFranchising That Feels Different—with Mitch Benson of A Place at HomeIn this episode of Fran Opps, host Jared Nassiff welcomes Mitch Benson, Franchise Development Manager at A Place at Home, a senior care franchise built on compassion, purpose, and powerful market potential.Discover how this brand was born from personal family experience and a deep desire to serve — and why it stands out in the fast-growing senior care industry. Mitch shares insights on the multiple revenue streams available to franchisees, what it takes to succeed as an owner, and how this opportunity blends people-first impact with impressive financial upside.Listen on Apple and Spotify!🎧Spo...
2025-08-1331 min
2025-06-0334 min
Iowa City Church Podcast7. No Need To Fake It To Make ItThe book of Acts introduces us to the birth of what we often refer to as the church. This fledgling community of Jesus followers are modeling God's Kingdom through their love, generosity, fellowship and disciple-making; the residents of Jerusalem are taking notice! Then seemingly out of nowhere a very disappointing event happens, very similar to that moment when your brand new vehicle gets a scratch. The new, shiny, clean looking church gets it's first blemish--and it's a bad one. In Acts chapter five a husband and wife want to be very generous like everyone else...
2024-10-0940 min
The Sidekick PodcastHow One Church Planter Successfully Launched his Church During CovidChurch planting is hard work. It takes years of planning and praying. However, when a global pandemic hits, it definitely messes up plans.
Imagine spending many months praying, planning and preparing to launch a Church when all of a sudden the Covid pandemic shuts everything down in your community. What do you do? How do you pivot and still minister to your community? See what Jared Nassiff did and how digital was a big part of it.
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2022-04-0739 min
DMRG PodcastIn Studio with Chris: Gospel Opportunities with Direction Church Lead Pastor Jared NassiffWhy would anyone plant a church in Des Moines, Iowa? Hear that story, and find encouragement as Jared Nassiff, Lead Pastor at Direction Church, and Chris of HOPE 940 talk about God's faithfulness and finding "Gospel Opportunities."
2021-04-1329 min
Iowa Church Leaders PodcastJared Nassiff ~ The Launch of Direction ChurchChurch planter Jared Nassiff talks about the upcoming launch of Direction Church in Des Moines. Check them out at DirectionChurch.com or send an email to Jared@directionchurch.com
2021-03-2342 min