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The Business Growth ShowS1Ep218 Scaling Franchise Businesses & Company Culture with Scott ZideScaling franchise businesses is a challenge that many entrepreneurs face. Growth requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the right systems to support expansion. But rapid growth can also create problems, especially if the culture that made the brand successful starts to break down. Without a strong foundation of leadership and support, franchisees may struggle, employee engagement can decline, and customer experience can suffer. The key to long-term success isn’t just expansion—it’s maintaining the values, systems, and operational excellence that drive sustainable growth. Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands, has spent his career building and scalin...2025-02-1335 min
Social GeekOne On One with Scott ZideNext up in our series of One On One conversations with Franchise Thought Leaders is Scott Zide!
Scott is the CEO of Empower Brands and joins host Jack Monson to discuss:
Long term strategies for multi-brand platforms and multi-unit owners
Licensing territories versus bringing on the right franchisees
Changing customer demographics and how business owners must evolve
What will have the biggest impact on Franchising in 2025-2026.
Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Franzy.Special Guest: Scott Zide.2025-02-1012 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide The Importance Of The Passover To Believers In Christ Episode 109 Marty Zide of the Midwest Messianic Center discusses why The Passover matters to Believers in Christ. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Support the show2024-04-2433 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide A Biblical Passover Seder Episode 108 Marty Zide with the Midwest Messianic Center walks us thru a Passover mail and highlights those areas that point to Christ. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Support the show2024-04-2035 min
The Art of Franchise MarketingEmpower Brands on Building a Multi-Branded Franchise EmpireJoin Scott Zide, the CEO of Empower Brands on The Art of Franchise Marketing, as he shares his remarkable journey through the world of franchising. With a career spanning from franchise ownership to leading a multi-branded franchisor, Scott brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. From co-founding Mosquito Squad to spearheading the growth strategy of Empower Brands, Scott's story is a testament to dedication and innovation in the franchising industry. Delve into the intricacies of integrating acquired brands, fostering collaboration among diverse teams, and mitigating the risk of burnout as the organization experiences rapid growth.2024-02-0732 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide Finding Christ in Hanukkah Episode 82 Marty Zide discusses Hanukkah and it's roots along with how believers can find Christ in the tradition. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show2023-12-1336 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide Hanukkah Episode 81 Marty Zide with the Midwest Messianic Center goes over Hanukkah and it's roots. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show2023-12-1236 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide A Biblical History & Response to Israel Episode 77 Marty Zide of the Midwest Messianic Center shares the biblical history and why that's important to today's current events in the middle east! Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show2023-11-101h 04
Triple PlayMarty Zide God Created Israel Marty Zide explains the unique biblical calling by God of the Jewish nation. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Support the show2023-11-0902 min
Franchising 101Franchising 101 - Empowering Success: A Cultural Approach to Franchise Growth - Episode 163In this episode of Franchising 101, FranCoach Founder & CEO, Tim Parmeter welcomes Scott Zide, the CEO of Empower Brands, to discuss the world of franchising and the growth of Empower Brands. Scott's extensive experience in franchising, spanning from being a franchisee to a founder and leader, provides valuable insights into the industry. Empower Brands boasts 11 different franchise brands, ranging from home services to B2B commercial services. Scott emphasizes the importance of selecting the right franchisees who possess traits such as leadership, sales and marketing skills, and a strong sense of accountability. Listen in to hear about the unique culture...2023-10-1934 min
How I Got GreenlitHollywood Strike Roundtable: The State of Show Business TodayThe WGA strike may be coming to its conclusion. But SAG still holds strong, A.I. lurks in the shadows and moviemaking ain't what it used to be. So producers Evan Astrowksy and Craig Perry, as well as entertainment lawyer Rose Meade Hart, sit down to talk shop.Craig PerryAs a partner at Zide/Perry Entertainment, Craig Perry, produced Universal's American Pie franchise; New Line Cinema's Final Destination franchise; Warner Bros' Cats & Dogs franchise; and Sony Pictures' Little Black Book and The Big Hit. Currently, Craig is a partner at Practical P...2023-09-2859 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide Midwest Messianic Center Episode 55 Marty Zide of the Midwest Messianic Center shares his journey as a Jew to being a Jewish-Believer in Jesus Christ. His about his personal journey and along the way get nuggets of wisdom from his many years of helping reach out to the Jewish community. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Support the show2023-08-1657 min
Triple PlayMarty Zide Removing Jesus Marty Zide Shares how Old Testament scriptures are skilled or edited to avoid pointing to Jesus. Midwest Messianic Center 636-519-1885 https://midwestmessianic.com/ Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online Support the show2023-08-1504 min
podcast testScott Zide, CEO at Empower Brands. PLUS, A Major Announcement from Yours Truly!This week we hear from Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. He started out as an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchise owner in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2000, and in 2002 was hired by the brand as a consultant, to help develop and support new franchisees. He became Vice President of the brand in 2004. Today Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is one of seven brands under the Empower Brands umbrella and Scott is the CEO of the whole shooting match. Following my interview with Scott, an exciting announcement from yours truly!.2023-01-2531 min
Franchise TodayScott Zide, CEO at Empower Brands. PLUS, A Major Announcement from Yours Truly!This week we hear from Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. He started out as an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchise owner in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2000, and in 2002 was hired by the brand as a consultant, to help develop and support new franchisees. He became Vice President of the brand in 2004. Today Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is one of seven brands under the Empower Brands umbrella and Scott is the CEO of the whole shooting match.
Following my interview with Scott, an exciting announcement from yours truly!.2023-01-2532 min
STUDIO STORIES: REMINISCING ON TWIN CITIES DANCE HISTORYStudio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Becky Stanchfield - Season 8, Episode 102Becky Stanchfield, born and raised in Minneapolis, has been teaching ballet in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. Her training started at 4 years of age with Dorothy Lundstrum, and continued with Loyce Houlton at The Contemporary Dance Playhouse (later MDT) starting at age 14. While there, her teachers included Francoise Martinet, Brian Shaw, Rochelle Zide, Madame Peryaslavic, John Kriza, Scott Douglas, Frank Bourman, Mary Hinkson, Lar Roberson, Glen Tetley, and more. At 17, Becky started teaching 5 year olds “contemporary dance” and a year later she was guided into teaching beginning adult ballet. That path continued and expanded for the rest of...2022-09-2949 min
How I Got GreenlitCraig Perry | Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation, with Craig Perry.
As a partner at Zide/Perry Entertainment, Craig Perry, produced Universal's American Pie franchise; New Line Cinema's Final Destination franchise; Warner Bros' Cats & Dogs franchise; and Sony Pictures' Little Black Book and The Big Hit.
Currently, Craig is a partner at Practical Pictures, a feature film and television production company.Recently, Practical Pictures produced Universal's Breaking In, starring Gabrielle Union, directed by James McTeigue and produced in partnership with Will Packer Productions. Prior to that, it produced the hit Australian family comedy Oddball.
Craig a...2022-08-231h 10
How I Got GreenlitCraig Perry | Part 1As a partner at Zide/Perry Entertainment, Craig Perry, produced Universal's American Pie franchise; New Line Cinema's Final Destination franchise; Warner Bros' Cats & Dogs franchise; and Sony Pictures' Little Black Book and The Big Hit.
Currently, Craig is a partner at Practical Pictures, a feature film and television production company.Recently, Practical Pictures produced Universal's Breaking In, starring Gabrielle Union, directed by James McTeigue and produced in partnership with Will Packer Productions. Prior to that, it produced the hit Australian family comedy Oddball.
Craig also served as Vice President of Development for Scott Rudin Productions, an...2022-08-161h 02