Ang & Rob Rants
By Angela Coté & Robert Bruski
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Ang & Rob RantsApr 24, 2024
Conference Speaking
Angela Coté kicks off this episode with a toast using "V Bru" - Ctrl V's official beer, while her and Robert Bruski dive into the value of speakers and panellists at conferences. When people go to a conferences they are often looking for educational value in addition to the other ROI for their registration fee. But sometimes it isn't so. Tune in to hear more www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Who Cares if You Have 100 Locations?
This episode is heated and passionate. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a number of the irrelevant metrics that the franchising industry uses to determine success. Albeit, the vast majority of these metrics need to be saved for follow-up rants as they could go on forever. But, location count is one that sticks out specifically in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
What is Accountability Really?
There is a lot of talk about accountability lately. People think it means just getting your tasks done. But is that what it really means? We wager that it doesn't. Tune into watch Angela Coté and Robert Bruski breakdown the myth of accountability. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Responsible Franchising
So many people get burned when buying a franchise. Why is that? The nature of the franchise system ensures a proven business model is deployed. So why are people getting burned? There is one simple answer to this. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski dive into that question in this exciting episode. You'll have to tune in to find out why. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Difficult Conversations
Everyone needs to have a difficult conversation or two within their lifetime. Whether it is business, personal, or otherwise, they aren't always easy, but they need to be done. So how do you navigate them? Angela Coté and Robert Bruski tackle this subject in this next riveting episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
What is Stopping Growth?
Most businesses have only 3 choices for their future - Grow, Close, or Sell. So why do some business not pick one of those options and instead just stay stagnant? This is explicitly evident in the franchising industry. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss this hurdle in this episode that you're not going to want to miss. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Coaching Coaches for Growth
On the heals of the IFA (International Franchise Association) Conference 2024, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a topic that came up on one of the roundtables - coaching coaches to think with a mindset of growth. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
How to Use AI
There is so much buzz out there about artificial intelligence (AI). But often times people see so many cool things it can do but have a hard time figuring out how to apply it to what they specifically do. In this episode Angela Coté and Robert Bruski have a short chat about how they use AI (or see it). www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
First Impressions
Apparently you only have a few seconds to catch someone's attention in social media. But what about in real life? The same thing applies. People make initial judgements and decisions based on first impressions. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss the importance of how credibility is associated with first impressions. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
The Magic of Goals
Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss how they independently set goals and targets (or maybe they don't?) during times of refresh like a New Year. Check out this episode for some great insight for a fresh start. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Giving Back
As business leaders we are all called to give back. Although there may be business benefits to it, like PR, this isn't the reason why we are called to give back. It is our civil responsibility to support to communities that have built us and contribute to the less fortunate. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski get into that subject in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Profit First
Do you ever look at your P&L and wonder how you seem to have a profit but have no idea where that money is? Or maybe you do all of your payouts simply based on what you have in your bank account and what you can afford at the moment? Well, this is very common. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski take this episode to discuss on you should put profit first! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Economic Outlook in Franchise Financing
Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about one of the biggest struggles that new franchisees and their franchisors are experiencing in today's world. And that is finding financing. There are loads of people that want to break out of the 9-5 grind and start their own business through franchising. But given the current economic situation and the height of interest rates, this is proving to be a tough thing. So what's next? Tune in to this episode to hear the chat. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Tools for Helping Franchisees
Sometimes coaches need a little nudge with things that could help them along the way while helping their franchisees get out of working IN the business, and instead, get working ON the business. In this episode, hot off one of AC's recent roundtables, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat a bit about some of those tools. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Working On Your Business
Sometimes it's tough for a business owner, and even a franchisor, to get working on their business instead of in their business. This is all too common with franchisees as well. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get into some reasons behind this and how to get out of that cycle in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Courage vs. Confidence
What came first, the chicken or the egg? A question that has long puzzled many people. However, the same is also asked about courage or confidence. Which one comes first and what is the difference? Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get philosophical in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Key Success Factors
In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss some of their own personal key success factors that drive them forward toward accomplishment. Disclaimer - they only cover a few... otherwise the episode could have gone on for hours. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.comThey
FAC Yeah You Know Me (Part 2)
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski are back for the second installment of a two-part special on FACs (Franchise Advisory Councils). In this episode, they talk about the election and things that could go wrong. Can't miss it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
FAC Yeah You Know Me (Part 1)
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski dive into FACs (Franchise Advisory Councils) in this episode. There is a lot of talk about what they should ACTUALLY be used for, how they are formed, and what happens when things go sour. And so, it warrants a 2-part rant! Let's get to it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Getting Out Of A Rut
Entrepreneurs of all types (in the franchising industry and otherwise) can fall into a rut. What does this mean and how does it look for them and the people helping them get out of it. Tune in as Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat about it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Over-support
What happens when you over-support your franchisees? Is that even possible and, if so, where is that line? Angela Cote and Robert Bruski dive into all of these details in this episode. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com
Revenue or Expense Focus
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss one of the most prominent dividing lines in any form of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a small business owner, a franchisee, a franchisor, or part of a large multinational organization, you're either focused on revenue or you're focused on expenses. Let's get into it www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Get Your CFE with AC
For all of you franchise professionals that are getting your CFE accreditation (Certified Franchise Executive), you can now get credits through AC Inc. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss this milestone! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Success in Productivity
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss a question that they both often get asked - How do you do it all? Often times entrepreneurship can seem easy. But it is actually a heck of a lot of work. In order to thrive in business you've got to be successful in productivity. Let's get to it! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Credibility of Coaches
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about how a business coach builds, brings, and earns credibility when working with businesses and franchises that are part of a model that is new to them. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Using Franchisees as Coaches
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski use this episode to talk about a polarizing subject. Should franchisors use franchisees as business coaches for the rest of the franchise system? Some believe that they should. Some believe that they shouldn't. Tune in to find out. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com
Unlocking Profitability
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss a hot topic that landed Angela a keynote speaking spot with Karly Arnott from Tutor Doctor at the Women in Franchising Clubhouse room on unlocking profitability within a franchise business. And you guessed it, it's about providing active and intentional support to franchisees and business owners. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com
Feed The Field
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski touch on the filling of the long-awaited, gap in franchising - field support. It's been years since someone has come along and brought a strategy for growing franchise systems to the industry that truly makes a change. AC has done it again! http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com
AC at the FBR Summit
Angela Cote chats with Robert Bruski about AC's involvement in the upcoming Franchise Business Review (FBR) summit. AC and FBR have formed a partnership with the goal of increasing franchisee happiness and profitability. It's going to be wonderful! http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com
Visionary vs Integrator
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a concept that comes up in a lot of Gino Wickmans work - the idea of the visionary and the integrator within a company. How do they differ and how do they work together? These are distinct roles but so critical to success. https://www.angelacote.com https://www.robertbruski.com
Franchisee Shareholder Value
Building value in your business is important as a franchisee as not only does it help with growth, but it also helps with future succession planning. However, this value can come in many formats. In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski touch on a few issues, including company valuation.
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ChatGPT and AI
In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss artificial intelligence and ChatGPT from the standpoint of key takeaways learned during the groundbreaking roundtable from Dan Monaghan at the AC roundtables.
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Value of Financial Statements
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski take this episode to talk about the unspoken value of financial statements. Most people think it is just something you have to do so that you don't get in trouble. But there is so much more to it!
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Secret to Success
In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss the key takeaways from the AC Retreat 2023. Most specifically they discuss the magic that happened at the retreat which enabled attendees to make critical business decisions and changes to ensure success in their business, and what was the catalyst to creating this secret to success. Spoiler: it has to do with comfort zones.
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Accountability
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat about what an accountability chart is, what it means, how to create one, and specifically, how it differs from an organizational chart. Spoiler: It's a tool to ensure that your team knows what their responsibility is and for you to know how to grow most efficiently.
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Multi Unit Ownership
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about owning multiple franchise locations in this episode of the podcast. Specifically, what sort of tasks come along with it and what sort of personality traits are required to be a franchisee that owns multiple locations.
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Core Values
Often overlooked, but always necessary. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat in this episode about the necessity to have strong core values that represent your brand and company, as well as ones that your team can truly live by.
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Not Location, Location, Location
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about business mantras - specifically "location, location, location" and how they can be misleading or incorrect. There is much more that goes into building a business than just listening to a quote you hear online.
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Current Economic Conditions
With so much going on in the world, economically and politically, there must be some sort of impact on small businesses and franchising. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get into some of the weeds of what's going on in this episode.
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EFC 2022 Takeaways
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski, hot off the trail of the International Franchise Association's Emerging Franchisor Conference 2022 in Nashville TN, discuss their key takeaways and learnings. Check it out in this episode if you missed the conference.
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Veteran Franchisees
There is always a lot of buzz about veterans as franchisees, and for good reason. In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski break down some key takeaways that they learned about veteran franchising from the most recent community AC Roundtable.
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Drive
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski break apart the teachings of Daniel Pink from his book "Drive" and discuss the 3 things that drive people to perform. Can you guess what they are? Tune in to find out.
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Grassroots vs Guerrilla
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski jump into discussing the difference between grassroots marketing and guerrilla marketing, and how they can be used as of method of deploying community marketing to help franchisees grow.
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New Franchisee Training
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a really hot topic in this week's episode - new franchisee training. This is a critical component for every franchisor to nail in order to set up their new franchisees for success. So what does it entail and what are some things you should consider? Tune in to find out.
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Behavioural Testing
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski are back at it with another episode! In this one, the duo chats about the necessity, amongst other things, to do behavioural and personality testing on prospective franchisees, and even internal staff.
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Working With The Right People
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski use this episode to talk about the value of collaboration specifically with people that are right for you. When you work and connect with people that have the same mission or core values, these end up being the right people for you. And, collectively you will thrive.
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Uses of Virtual Reality
Right off last week's episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski start to talk beyond what virtual reality is and rather get into how it can be used for things outside of entertainment (medicine, education, training, etc.). And, more importantly, they start to touch on the unique experience that people have to become business owners by opening their own Ctrl V location.
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What is Virtual Reality
Angela Cote surprises Robert Bruski in this episode and decides to talk about his franchise system, Ctrl V. They get into what virtual reality is and how it is accessible to every type of person - not just the gamer. They eventually start chatting up about uses for virtual reality in anticipation of the next episode.
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Vetting Questions
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski recall the most recent roundtable on vetting franchisees. In this episode, they chat about some of the best questions that established franchisors use to ensure that a franchising prospect is right for their team.
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Knowing Your Why
Angela Cote and Robert Bruski take this episode to discuss a person's "Why". Specifically what happens when it changes and how it relates to goals, mission, and BHAGs.
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