Jack & Jill Johson – Unlocking Franchise Success: Beyond the Shiny Object

SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 19

Episode Overview:

Welcome back to the Becoming Preferred Podcast. In this episode, we have not one, but two incredible minds joining us. A dynamic duo who have dedicated their careers to empowering business professionals and entrepreneurs like you to achieve remarkable success through the world of franchising 

Jack and Jill Johnson are the powerhouse co-founders of The Franchise Insiders! Together, they bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record in guiding individuals to build generational wealth and gain genuine professional freedom through strategic franchise ownership.

So, if you have ever dreamed of owning your own business, or want to explore the potential of franchise ownership and learn how to build wealth and freedom on your own terms, join me for my conversation with Jack & Jill Johnson.

Guest Bio:

Jack Johnson, Founder of The Franchise Insiders, has empowered over 600 executives to achieve franchise success, build generational wealth, and gain professional freedom. With a proven track record in franchising, Jack played a key role in building and selling Home Care Assistance for $130M, where he helped grow the brand into a global powerhouse with 200+ high-earning franchisees. As the owner of Pink’s Window Services, he brings both franchisor and franchisee perspectives to his mentorship. His earlier leadership roles at MGM Resorts International, Brand Ltd., and ConnectedBrands have shaped his expertise in business development, marketing, and strategic growth. Alongside his wife, Jill, Jack provides personalized, data-driven franchise consulting backed by years of industry success and deep professional relationships. 

Jill Johnson, Co-Founder of The Franchise Insiders, has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs to achieve business ownership success through personalized, data-driven franchise consulting. With a strategic background in marketing, business development, and account management, Jill’s career spans leadership roles at top companies including IBM, Zeta Global, Power Efficiency Corporation, TakeLessons.com, and Wynn Las Vegas. At The Franchise Insiders, she and her husband, Jack, have built a trusted system to help clients find the perfect franchise match, leveraging extensive industry insights and personalized mentorship. Jill’s diverse experience, including franchise ownership and executive coaching, empowers her clients to make confident, informed investment decisions for long-term success.

Jack & Jill Johnson – Co-Founders of The Franchise Insiders – Together, Jack and Jill provide data-driven, personalized franchise consulting, leveraging deep industry connections to help clients make informed, confident investment decisions. This powerful duo is eager to speak about creating Generational Wealth Creation, having real freedom, and how to live life on your own terms through business ownership.

 Resource Links:

• Website: https://www.thefranchiseinsiders.com/
• Product Link: https://www.thefranchiseinsiders.com/howwehelpyou

Insight Gold Timestamps:

04:01 Franchise ownership is not passive, it is not a passive asset

06:11 The right franchisor can teach you so much about business ownership

07:24 Not everyone’s cut out to be a business owner, and so franchising helps you be the business owner that you want to be

09:01 When a couple wants to start to get into a franchise

10:55 The All In podcast had the CEO of of Google on last week

13:12 You need to make sure you’re well funded

17:08 The classic franchise investment mistake is this…

18:21 If you open up a franchise disclosure document and there is no item 19, close the franchise disclosure document

21:05 There’s a great book, by the way, called The Wealthy Franchisee by Scott Greenberg

22:16 And so we work with some established brands that we love

23:48 What is the biggest challenge for employers? Employees!

26:08 A lot of people think that franchise fees are a profit center for the franchisor, and they’re not

26:30 One of the most important questions you can ask is: How robust is your support team?

27:42 It’s fun to work, when it’s your business

28:14 Working on the business, not in it, is crucial

30:17 Is this person, someone that can play well with others and operate well within this sort of structured framework?

31:27 Franchise ownership is for people that like structure and support

32:17 One of the beauties of franchise ownership is if you try it and it’s not for you, sell it

34:45 When you’re looking at a business, ask yourself this question, Does somebody need this business?

36:40 The website’s thefranchiseinsiders.com

Connect Socially:

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefranchiseinsiders/

Jack’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefranchiseinsiders/

Jill’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstrasserjohnson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefranchiseinsiders

Twitter: https://x.com/JackInsiders

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi67lio6ORFwnN0DcZL_DmQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefranchiseinsiders/?hl=en

Jack & Jill’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franchise-insiders-inside-scoop-podcast/id1555258626

Email: info@thefranchiseinsiders.com

Sponsors: 

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