<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Fitz & Franson Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>The Fitz and Franson Show</i> is a bold, no-fluff podcast where two business leaders break down real-world strategies for success, marketing, and growth. With raw conversations and practical takeaways, it’s designed to motivate builders, challenge mindsets, and deliver value without the BS. </p><p></p><p>👇🏼 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE 👇🏼<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p>]]></description><link>https://fitzandfransonshow.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:25:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/HNEEbGP2.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:23:44 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Fitz and Franson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><itunes:author>Fitz and Franson</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Fitz and Franson Show&lt;/i&gt; is a bold, no-fluff podcast where two business leaders break down real-world strategies for success, marketing, and growth. With raw conversations and practical takeaways, it’s designed to motivate builders, challenge mindsets, and deliver value without the BS. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇🏼 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE 👇🏼&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Fitz and Franson</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@powrful.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Agencies Fail Multi-Location Contractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most marketing agencies know how to run ads. Very few understand how multi-location home improvement companies actually scale.<br /><br />In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down why so many operators hit a growth ceiling even while lead volume increases.<br /><br />They unpack: <br />• Why lead volume can hide operational dysfunction <br />• The real danger of fragmented vendors and disconnected reporting <br />• Why profitability often drops before owners realize there’s a problem <br />• The importance of speed-to-lead and follow-up consistency <br />• How marketing, sales, operations, recruiting, and fulfillment all connect at scale <br />• What operators should actually be measuring by location<br /><br />If you run multiple locations, manage several sales reps, or feel like your marketing “looks good on paper” but growth still feels chaotic… this episode is for you.<br /><br />━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━<br />📈 WANT HELP SCALING?<br /><br />Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale. <br />See how we can grow your business → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://powrful.com" target="_blank">powrful.com</a><br /><br />If you want sales coaching or training for your team, book a call with Fitz here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br /><br />━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━<br /><br />🎧 LISTEN ON:<br /><br />YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br /><br />Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856</a><br /><br />Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a><br /><br />Audible: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0</a><br /><br />Our Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a><br /><br />━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━<br /><br />KICK TODAY’S BUTT BY…<br />🔗 FOLLOWING US ON LINKEDIN → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="HTTPS://LINKEDIN.COM/COMPANY/FITZ-FRANSON-SHOW/" target="_blank">HTTPS://LINKEDIN.COM/COMPANY/FITZ-FRANSON-SHOW/</a><br /><br />🔔 HITTING THE BELL ON YOUTUBE → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@fitzandfransonshow?SI=JZUVMUVN5J9QCGUX" target="_blank">HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@fitzandfransonshow?SI=JZUVMUVN5J9QCGUX</a><br /><br />👍 LIKING US ON FACEBOOK → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FITZANDFRANSONSHOW" target="_blank">HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FITZANDFRANSONSHOW</a><br /><br />🎥 CHECKING OUT OUR TIKTOK → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="HTTPS://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@FITZANDFRANSONSHOW" target="_blank">HTTPS://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@FITZANDFRANSONSHOW</a><br /><br />🎧 SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW!<br /><br />#leadership  #marketingstrategy  #businessgrowth  #homeimprovementbusiness  #contractormarketing</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1cab2020-deb6-4ffb-b22b-acb4007a8c3b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:49:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d8cb1e11be97fe99d92de43402e8c4c12d1baab560ece63e6e09deeda75a5fc1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxY2FiMjAyMC1kZWI2LTRmZmItYjIyYi1hY2I0MDA3YThjM2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNzY0NWExZmZjNjIxZWFkNzJkZDQzL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yN19fMjMtMzgtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="40412621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/1cab2020-deb6-4ffb-b22b-acb4007a8c3b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most marketing agencies know how to run ads. Very few understand how multi-location home improvement companies actually scale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down why so many operators hit a growth ceiling even while lead volume increases.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They unpack: &lt;br /&gt;• Why lead volume can hide operational dysfunction &lt;br /&gt;• The real danger of fragmented vendors and disconnected reporting &lt;br /&gt;• Why profitability often drops before owners realize there’s a problem &lt;br /&gt;• The importance of speed-to-lead and follow-up consistency &lt;br /&gt;• How marketing, sales, operations, recruiting, and fulfillment all connect at scale &lt;br /&gt;• What operators should actually be measuring by location&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you run multiple locations, manage several sales reps, or feel like your marketing “looks good on paper” but growth still feels chaotic… this episode is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;br /&gt;📈 WANT HELP SCALING?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale. &lt;br /&gt;See how we can grow your business → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you want sales coaching or training for your team, book a call with Fitz here: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 LISTEN ON:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;YouTube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Audible: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;KICK TODAY’S BUTT BY…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 FOLLOWING US ON LINKEDIN → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;HTTPS://LINKEDIN.COM/COMPANY/FITZ-FRANSON-SHOW/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;HTTPS://LINKEDIN.COM/COMPANY/FITZ-FRANSON-SHOW/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 HITTING THE BELL ON YOUTUBE → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@fitzandfransonshow?SI=JZUVMUVN5J9QCGUX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/@fitzandfransonshow?SI=JZUVMUVN5J9QCGUX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 LIKING US ON FACEBOOK → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FITZANDFRANSONSHOW&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FITZANDFRANSONSHOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 CHECKING OUT OUR TIKTOK → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;HTTPS://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@FITZANDFRANSONSHOW&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;HTTPS://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@FITZANDFRANSONSHOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 SUBSCRIBE &amp;amp; REVIEW!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#leadership  #marketingstrategy  #businessgrowth  #homeimprovementbusiness  #contractormarketing&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/1cab2020-deb6-4ffb-b22b-acb4007a8c3b/images/714913ea-a220-4c34-84e4-ae93a8d669de.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why Agencies Fail Multi-Location Contractors</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Signs You’re the Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The hardest conversation in business isn’t with your team... It’s with the person in the mirror.</b></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fitz &amp; Franson Show</i>, Fitz and Franson break down why so many business owners become the biggest bottleneck in their own company.</p><p>If your team can’t make decisions without you… If your phone rings all day with “got a minute?” questions… If your business falls apart the second you leave the building…</p><p>Here’s the truth: your company may have outgrown your current capacity as a leader.</p><p>This conversation gets into the founder’s trap, the danger of micromanagement, why mistakes are often tuition, and why leaders need to let their people “hurry up and fail” before the stakes get higher.</p><p>We also talk about the book <i>Extreme Ownership</i> by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and why taking ownership of the chaos is the first step toward building a company that can actually scale.<br />Link to that Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250183866/extremeownership/" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250183866/extremeownership/</a></p><p>Want to go deeper? Watch our free 6-week course on YouTube here:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXr90dj3x2YN8f45f6ZJzfwMJaFrOzXL7&amp;si=Y0FytnsRuQaUHju9" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcaPf85TvcLlaDOGDp8BnEgbZSiST8Bn</a></p><p>In this episode:</p><p><b>3 signs you’re the obstacle in your own growth:</b></p><ol><li>You’ve built a “got a minute?” culture.</li><li>You’re still wearing the Chief Firefighter badge.</li><li>Your team’s performance drops when you leave the building.</li></ol><p><b>3 things to do this week:</b></p><ol><li>Start asking: “What do you think we should do?”</li><li>Fire yourself from one major role.</li><li>Measure leadership by how many decisions your team makes without you.</li></ol><p>Next week, we’re getting into one of the touchiest leadership topics yet: <b>why I fired my best sales rep</b>. We’ll break down the toxic A-player, the culture killer, and why holding onto your top producer might be bankrupting your team.</p><p>READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?<br />Book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p>Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale. See how we'd grow your business → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/</a></p><p>🎧 LISTEN ON:</p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><p>Audible: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0foP6uW5" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0foP6uW5</a></p><p>#businessgrowth #leadership #entrepreneurship #businessowner #growthmindset</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d02405b-25fc-477a-bc88-2ea193c4ee06</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/48135dbdeae4d77a061b8febe6f98312826cb0a9df22569e627b9c9327cac8e4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZDAyNDA1Yi0yNWZjLTQ3N2EtYmM4OC0yZWExOTNjNGVlMDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNjQzZmFiY2Y4NDY5ZWFjZDgzNzBmL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xNF9fMjMtNTEtNTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="52951397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/5d02405b-25fc-477a-bc88-2ea193c4ee06/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The hardest conversation in business isn’t with your team... It’s with the person in the mirror.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show&lt;/i&gt;, Fitz and Franson break down why so many business owners become the biggest bottleneck in their own company.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your team can’t make decisions without you… If your phone rings all day with “got a minute?” questions… If your business falls apart the second you leave the building…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s the truth: your company may have outgrown your current capacity as a leader.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation gets into the founder’s trap, the danger of micromanagement, why mistakes are often tuition, and why leaders need to let their people “hurry up and fail” before the stakes get higher.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk about the book &lt;i&gt;Extreme Ownership&lt;/i&gt; by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and why taking ownership of the chaos is the first step toward building a company that can actually scale.&lt;br /&gt;Link to that Book: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250183866/extremeownership/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250183866/extremeownership/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to go deeper? Watch our free 6-week course on YouTube here:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXr90dj3x2YN8f45f6ZJzfwMJaFrOzXL7&amp;amp;si=Y0FytnsRuQaUHju9&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcaPf85TvcLlaDOGDp8BnEgbZSiST8Bn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3 signs you’re the obstacle in your own growth:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’ve built a “got a minute?” culture.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You’re still wearing the Chief Firefighter badge.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Your team’s performance drops when you leave the building.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3 things to do this week:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Start asking: “What do you think we should do?”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fire yourself from one major role.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measure leadership by how many decisions your team makes without you.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Next week, we’re getting into one of the touchiest leadership topics yet: &lt;b&gt;why I fired my best sales rep&lt;/b&gt;. We’ll break down the toxic A-player, the culture killer, and why holding onto your top producer might be bankrupting your team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;br /&gt;Book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale. See how we&apos;d grow your business → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 LISTEN ON:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Audible: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://a.co/d/0foP6uW5&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://a.co/d/0foP6uW5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#businessgrowth #leadership #entrepreneurship #businessowner #growthmindset&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/5d02405b-25fc-477a-bc88-2ea193c4ee06/images/609a69a1-24f2-4179-b7b3-18dbd5a592df.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>3 Signs You’re the Problem</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Leadership Mistake that's Destroying your Sales Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most leaders think their team needs more pressure... But what if the real problem is that your leadership style is quietly destroying their confidence?</p><p>In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson break down the leadership blind spot that shows up inside call centers, event teams, sales floors, install crews, and field service teams: unpredictable feedback, moving targets, and fear-based management.</p><p>They unpack why confidence is not hype... it is evidence. And when leaders constantly change the rules, only point out mistakes, or manage from emotion instead of objective feedback, teams stop performing with creativity and start operating in survival mode.</p><p>This one is for business owners, sales leaders, marketing leaders, and home improvement operators who want stronger teams, better accountability, and a culture that actually scales.</p><p></p><p>Big question from this episode:<br />Are you holding your team accountable… or are you moving the goalposts every time you get anxious?</p><p></p><p>What’s your take?</p><p><br />Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale.</p><p></p><p><b>Book your free Fitz Method strategy call </b>→<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p></p><p>See how we'd grow your business → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Learn More about FFS → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p><p></p><p>#HomeImprovementBusiness #Entrepreneur #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #SalesLeadership</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a402f513-df62-43f8-89b7-da0084d5f3f5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1ab067c3d7ddd44e7c2afa073c62776584cf5c8a2adec6beff169aa929bef5f4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNDAyZjUxMy1kZjYyLTQzZjgtODliNy1kYTAwODRkNWYzZjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwM2FjNmIwYjA0ZGY3Mzk0ZGNlYWY1L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMC00MC00My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="40969343" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/a402f513-df62-43f8-89b7-da0084d5f3f5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most leaders think their team needs more pressure... But what if the real problem is that your leadership style is quietly destroying their confidence?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson break down the leadership blind spot that shows up inside call centers, event teams, sales floors, install crews, and field service teams: unpredictable feedback, moving targets, and fear-based management.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They unpack why confidence is not hype... it is evidence. And when leaders constantly change the rules, only point out mistakes, or manage from emotion instead of objective feedback, teams stop performing with creativity and start operating in survival mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is for business owners, sales leaders, marketing leaders, and home improvement operators who want stronger teams, better accountability, and a culture that actually scales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Big question from this episode:&lt;br /&gt;Are you holding your team accountable… or are you moving the goalposts every time you get anxious?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s your take?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Book your free Fitz Method strategy call &lt;/b&gt;→&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See how we&apos;d grow your business → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn More about FFS → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#HomeImprovementBusiness #Entrepreneur #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #SalesLeadership&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/a402f513-df62-43f8-89b7-da0084d5f3f5/images/84a05fea-dcd7-4680-9d2f-e61df34d49f9.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Leadership Mistake that&apos;s Destroying your Sales Team</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why More Sales are Killing your Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If your business is broken… more sales will destroy it faster.</p><p></p><p>Everybody says “just sell more.”</p><p>But what happens when your sales team outruns your ability to actually deliver?</p><p>In this episode of The Fitz &amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson break down the hidden metric quietly destroying businesses across America: capacity mismatch.</p><p>From overwhelmed install crews…<br />To delayed projects…<br />To angry customers…<br />To sales teams burning out…</p><p>This episode explains why growth without operational structure can bankrupt even fast-growing companies.</p><p>If you’re scaling a service business, home improvement company, or sales organization, this conversation could save you years of pain.</p><p>Inside this episode:</p><ul><li>Why “sales solves all” is dangerous advice</li><li>The Ferrari vs Golf Cart business analogy</li><li>How to measure real sales capacity</li><li>Why most owners are flying blind</li><li>The 80% Rule every scaling company needs</li><li>How communication breakdowns destroy operations</li><li>Predictive hiring vs reactive hiring</li><li>The leadership blind spots killing growth</li></ul><p>This is the real side of scaling nobody talks about.</p><p></p><p>Book your free Fitz Method strategy session:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p>Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale. See how we'd grow your business 🌐 Powrful Media →<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a></p><p></p><p>🎙 Fitz &amp; Franson Show →<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p><p></p><p>#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Sales #Entrepreneur #ScalingBusiness</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5ec7d48-db42-469b-b186-82fe5b751289</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ada5e28a289132858301a9ab843a8dd15cf2a93155de1ecc66546642890a0908/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNWVjN2Q0OC1kYjQyLTQ2OWItYjE4Ni04MmZlNWI3NTEyODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjRlN2MzNWEwNTVjYjUxYmUyMTIyL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMV9fMjMtNDctNDAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="54397535" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/f5ec7d48-db42-469b-b186-82fe5b751289/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If your business is broken… more sales will destroy it faster.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Everybody says “just sell more.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But what happens when your sales team outruns your ability to actually deliver?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson break down the hidden metric quietly destroying businesses across America: capacity mismatch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From overwhelmed install crews…&lt;br /&gt;To delayed projects…&lt;br /&gt;To angry customers…&lt;br /&gt;To sales teams burning out…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode explains why growth without operational structure can bankrupt even fast-growing companies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re scaling a service business, home improvement company, or sales organization, this conversation could save you years of pain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “sales solves all” is dangerous advice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Ferrari vs Golf Cart business analogy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to measure real sales capacity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why most owners are flying blind&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 80% Rule every scaling company needs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How communication breakdowns destroy operations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Predictive hiring vs reactive hiring&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The leadership blind spots killing growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the real side of scaling nobody talks about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book your free Fitz Method strategy session:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Running multiple locations or a sales team of 3+? Powrful Media partners with multi-location home improvement operators to build marketing systems that actually scale. See how we&apos;d grow your business 🌐 Powrful Media →&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙 Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show →&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Sales #Entrepreneur #ScalingBusiness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/f5ec7d48-db42-469b-b186-82fe5b751289/images/3f59a5e1-2f4f-4aa6-b1ef-2b04a859ce6a.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why More Sales are Killing your Company</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Performers Are Leaving in 2026... Here’s How to Stop It]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Your best employees aren’t leaving for more money… they’re leaving because of mistakes leaders don’t even realize they’re making.</b></p><p>This episode of The Fitz &amp; Franson Show hits different because it’s not theory.<br />It’s not hype.<br />It’s not recycled leadership advice.</p><p>This is built on real mistakes we made early in our careers… mistakes that cost us top performers, culture, and growth.</p><p>Fitz shares the moment a top producer left him for <i>less money</i> and the brutal truth that came with it.<br />Franson breaks down what happens when leaders prioritize results over people and don’t even realize it until it’s too late.</p><p>And yeah… the frustration in today’s workforce is real. Cases like this show just how far things can go when the gap between leadership and employees breaks down:<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://abc11.com/post/ontario-warehouse-fire-arson-suspect-chamel-abdulkarim-appears-court-pleads-not-guilty/18880433/" target="_blank">https://abc11.com/post/ontario-warehouse-fire-arson-suspect-chamel-abdulkarim-appears-court-pleads-not-guilty/18880433/</a></p><p>This episode is about learning the hard way… so you don’t have to.</p><p></p><p>What’s a leadership mistake you had to learn the hard way?</p><hr /><h2>🔥 <b>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN</b></h2><ul><li>Why top performers actually leave (hint: it’s not money)</li><li>The leadership mistake that silently kills retention</li><li>The “loyalty trap” most owners are stuck in</li><li>How we lost great people — and what we changed after</li><li>3 questions you should ask your team THIS WEEK</li></ul><hr /><h2>🚀 <b>READY TO BUILD A TEAM THAT ACTUALLY STAYS?</b></h2><p>👉 Book your free strategy call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br />👉 Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />👉 Full show hub: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p><p></p><p>🎧 <b>LISTEN ON:</b></p><p>YouTube</p><p></p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856</a></p><p></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><p></p><p>Audible: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0</a></p><h2>📚 <b>BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</b></h2><p>👉 <i>Who Not How</i> (Dan Sullivan &amp; Dr. Benjamin Hardy): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Who-Not-How-Audiobook/1401960774?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;share_location=pdp" target="_blank">https://www.audible.com/pd/Who-Not-How-Audiobook/1401960774?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;share_location=pdp</a></p><p><br />👉 <i>Never Split the Difference</i> (Chris Voss): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Split-the-Difference-Audiobook/B01CF5O89G?eac_link=FkKLh1P7RDEG&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B01CF5O89G&amp;qid=ddJ5jSncH9&amp;eac_id=131-5267629-7384469_ddJ5jSncH9&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank">https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Split-the-Difference-Audiobook/B01CF5O89G?eac_link=FkKLh1P7RDEG&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B01CF5O89G&amp;qid=ddJ5jSncH9&amp;eac_id=131-5267629-7384469_ddJ5jSncH9&amp;sr=1-1</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">23f50470-384d-4559-9130-f7540968fd26</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:38:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/544b22cdef7b6ca1da948e69853138513d76c88e2d65de89403a468ea1f88328/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyM2Y1MDQ3MC0zODRkLTQ1NTktOTEzMC1mNzU0MDk2OGZkMjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllOTEyYmNjMmI4ZTBiMTliODg1NTYwL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMl9fMjAtMjYtNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="34301222" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/23f50470-384d-4559-9130-f7540968fd26/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your best employees aren’t leaving for more money… they’re leaving because of mistakes leaders don’t even realize they’re making.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show hits different because it’s not theory.&lt;br /&gt;It’s not hype.&lt;br /&gt;It’s not recycled leadership advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is built on real mistakes we made early in our careers… mistakes that cost us top performers, culture, and growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fitz shares the moment a top producer left him for &lt;i&gt;less money&lt;/i&gt; and the brutal truth that came with it.&lt;br /&gt;Franson breaks down what happens when leaders prioritize results over people and don’t even realize it until it’s too late.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And yeah… the frustration in today’s workforce is real. Cases like this show just how far things can go when the gap between leadership and employees breaks down:&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://abc11.com/post/ontario-warehouse-fire-arson-suspect-chamel-abdulkarim-appears-court-pleads-not-guilty/18880433/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://abc11.com/post/ontario-warehouse-fire-arson-suspect-chamel-abdulkarim-appears-court-pleads-not-guilty/18880433/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about learning the hard way… so you don’t have to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s a leadership mistake you had to learn the hard way?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🔥 &lt;b&gt;WHAT YOU’LL LEARN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why top performers actually leave (hint: it’s not money)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The leadership mistake that silently kills retention&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The “loyalty trap” most owners are stuck in&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How we lost great people — and what we changed after&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3 questions you should ask your team THIS WEEK&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🚀 &lt;b&gt;READY TO BUILD A TEAM THAT ACTUALLY STAYS?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Book your free strategy call: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 Learn more: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 Full show hub: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;LISTEN ON:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=40a1261e2e954856&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Audible: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://a.co/d/0a9gxjs0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;📚 &lt;b&gt;BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;i&gt;Who Not How&lt;/i&gt; (Dan Sullivan &amp;amp; Dr. Benjamin Hardy): &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.audible.com/pd/Who-Not-How-Audiobook/1401960774?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;amp;share_location=pdp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.audible.com/pd/Who-Not-How-Audiobook/1401960774?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;amp;share_location=pdp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;i&gt;Never Split the Difference&lt;/i&gt; (Chris Voss): &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Split-the-Difference-Audiobook/B01CF5O89G?eac_link=FkKLh1P7RDEG&amp;amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;amp;eac_selected=B01CF5O89G&amp;amp;qid=ddJ5jSncH9&amp;amp;eac_id=131-5267629-7384469_ddJ5jSncH9&amp;amp;sr=1-1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Split-the-Difference-Audiobook/B01CF5O89G?eac_link=FkKLh1P7RDEG&amp;amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;amp;eac_selected=B01CF5O89G&amp;amp;qid=ddJ5jSncH9&amp;amp;eac_id=131-5267629-7384469_ddJ5jSncH9&amp;amp;sr=1-1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/23f50470-384d-4559-9130-f7540968fd26/images/b76e834a-c019-4561-a681-6e62fb3280cc.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Top Performers Are Leaving in 2026... Here’s How to Stop It</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Grow a Regional Business Without Losing Your Culture | Telisha Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>What does it really take to grow a business without losing your culture, your family, or yourself?</b></p><p>In this episode of The Fitz &amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson sit down with <b>Telisha Day</b>, Sales &amp; Marketing Manager at <b>Sullivan Concrete Coatings</b>, to talk about the power of ownership mentality, scaling from a small crew to a regional operation, building a family-first culture, winning commercial work, and leading with confidence in a male-dominated industry.</p><p>Telisha shares hard-earned lessons on sales, customer experience, installer relationships, leadership, work-life tension, and why believing in yourself matters more than waiting for permission.</p><p>This episode is for business owners, sales leaders, operators, and anyone trying to grow something real without faking it.</p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Ownership mindset and leadership without a title</li><li>Scaling from one crew to multiple locations</li><li>Building culture rooted in family and respect</li><li>Sales, listening, and customer trust</li><li>Growing commercial revenue with confidence</li><li>Balancing ambition with family life</li><li>Leadership lessons from real-world experience</li></ul><p><b>Connect with Telisha Day</b><br />Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:telisha@sullivanscoating.com" target="_blank">telisha@sullivanscoating.com</a></p><p><b>Book your free strategy call:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p><b>Powrful Media:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a></p><p><b>Fitz &amp; Franson Show:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p><p><b>Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business growth, marketing, and authentic living.</b></p><p></p><p>#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Business #SmallBusiness #WomenLeadership</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3cfefe28-6485-424f-9ecd-c0d1fe66dc32</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5ad86e4bc0522137f9730ce083babbbf287fedd5187b11693f50dd81968c1968/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzY2ZlZmUyOC02NDg1LTQyNGYtOWVjZC1jMGQxZmU2NmRjMzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNDJmNDQ3NmY2NmYyMzk2YjI0NjdkL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNV9fMTktNTMtNTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="67702012" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/3cfefe28-6485-424f-9ecd-c0d1fe66dc32/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What does it really take to grow a business without losing your culture, your family, or yourself?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson sit down with &lt;b&gt;Telisha Day&lt;/b&gt;, Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Manager at &lt;b&gt;Sullivan Concrete Coatings&lt;/b&gt;, to talk about the power of ownership mentality, scaling from a small crew to a regional operation, building a family-first culture, winning commercial work, and leading with confidence in a male-dominated industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Telisha shares hard-earned lessons on sales, customer experience, installer relationships, leadership, work-life tension, and why believing in yourself matters more than waiting for permission.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for business owners, sales leaders, operators, and anyone trying to grow something real without faking it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ownership mindset and leadership without a title&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scaling from one crew to multiple locations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building culture rooted in family and respect&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sales, listening, and customer trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing commercial revenue with confidence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing ambition with family life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership lessons from real-world experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Telisha Day&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:telisha@sullivanscoating.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;telisha@sullivanscoating.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Book your free strategy call:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Powrful Media:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business growth, marketing, and authentic living.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Business #SmallBusiness #WomenLeadership&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/3cfefe28-6485-424f-9ecd-c0d1fe66dc32/images/ab1d56a6-e813-402e-a442-25e4c02ba540.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>How to Grow a Regional Business Without Losing Your Culture | Telisha Day</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[🚨 How Asking Better Questions Turns “Too Expensive” Into a Yes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Price Is Too High” Isn’t Rejection... It’s a Signal</p><p>Most sales reps hear “that’s too expensive” and immediately go into defense mode.</p><p>That’s exactly where they lose the deal.</p><p>In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down why objections like “price is too high” aren’t rejection...  they’re actually <b>invitations to continue the conversation</b>.</p><p>You’ll learn how to:<br />• Understand what customers are really comparing<br />• Avoid the biggest mistake reps make (reselling too early)<br />• Ask better questions that shift the conversation<br />• Let the customer convince themselves<br />• Turn objections into closed deals</p><p>This is real, no-BS sales strategy you can use immediately.</p><p></p><p>👇 Want better leads AND better close rates?</p><p>Book your free strategy call:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p>See how Powrful Media can help you scale:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a></p><p>Learn more:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bdd2fa01-e42b-4a52-94df-93a52b9ad792</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ae8c6624de2cfdcdc1422dc1f719826078bc3bbc4d1a4aa30b150f3531915882/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZGQyZmEwMS1lNDJiLTRhNTItOTRkZi05M2E1MmI5YWQ3OTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYzNmZDk3YzkzZjUzMGNmMmFlMDE0L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMV9fMjMtNDItNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="21609473" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/bdd2fa01-e42b-4a52-94df-93a52b9ad792/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Price Is Too High” Isn’t Rejection... It’s a Signal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most sales reps hear “that’s too expensive” and immediately go into defense mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s exactly where they lose the deal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down why objections like “price is too high” aren’t rejection...  they’re actually &lt;b&gt;invitations to continue the conversation&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn how to:&lt;br /&gt;• Understand what customers are really comparing&lt;br /&gt;• Avoid the biggest mistake reps make (reselling too early)&lt;br /&gt;• Ask better questions that shift the conversation&lt;br /&gt;• Let the customer convince themselves&lt;br /&gt;• Turn objections into closed deals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is real, no-BS sales strategy you can use immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇 Want better leads AND better close rates?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book your free strategy call:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See how Powrful Media can help you scale:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/bdd2fa01-e42b-4a52-94df-93a52b9ad792/images/9fd5b9d8-8dfc-498e-9233-f05ae83be086.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>🚨 How Asking Better Questions Turns “Too Expensive” Into a Yes</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Leads Are Everywhere… You’re Just Not Doing This]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Free leads aren’t gone… you’re just not using the right strategy.</b></p><p>In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we break down the real playbook for generating high-quality leads without spending a dollar. From old-school canvassing strategies like the cloverleaf method to modern digital tactics like TikTok Lives and local content domination — this is the blueprint most business owners are missing.</p><p>If your lead flow is drying up, your cost per acquisition is rising, or you’re blaming the algorithm… this episode will challenge that thinking and give you actionable strategies you can use immediately.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How to generate free leads through strategic canvassing</li><li>The referral system most sales reps completely ignore</li><li>Why TikTok Live and local content are exploding right now</li><li>How to position yourself as the trusted expert in your market</li><li>Why “free leads” actually close at a higher rate</li></ul><p><b>Bottom line:</b> Free leads aren’t easy… but they’re absolutely available if you’re willing to work for them.</p><p></p><p>👉 Want help building a system that actually brings in consistent, high-quality leads?</p><p>• Book your free strategy call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br />• Learn more about Powrful Media: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />• Explore more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p><p>Powrful Media helps home service businesses scale with real marketing systems that drive leads, not excuses.</p><p></p><p>#leadgeneration #smallbusinessgrowth #digitalmarketing #salesstrategy #entrepreneurmindset</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d01a9042-dfc9-4ccc-a3d6-4c5048e8d9f0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:57:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/de13116b55dfbf5b87b1910449122f5d9d99fcf64a996bc870fcb6cd30c335e2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMDFhOTA0Mi1kZmM5LTRjY2MtYTNkNi00YzUwNDhlOGQ5ZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMzE5ZTYwNmE3ZTI1ODA3Yjc3NWJiL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNV9fMC0xMC0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="32074962" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/d01a9042-dfc9-4ccc-a3d6-4c5048e8d9f0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Free leads aren’t gone… you’re just not using the right strategy.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we break down the real playbook for generating high-quality leads without spending a dollar. From old-school canvassing strategies like the cloverleaf method to modern digital tactics like TikTok Lives and local content domination — this is the blueprint most business owners are missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your lead flow is drying up, your cost per acquisition is rising, or you’re blaming the algorithm… this episode will challenge that thinking and give you actionable strategies you can use immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to generate free leads through strategic canvassing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The referral system most sales reps completely ignore&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why TikTok Live and local content are exploding right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to position yourself as the trusted expert in your market&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “free leads” actually close at a higher rate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bottom line:&lt;/b&gt; Free leads aren’t easy… but they’re absolutely available if you’re willing to work for them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Want help building a system that actually brings in consistent, high-quality leads?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Book your free strategy call: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Learn more about Powrful Media: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Explore more: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Powrful Media helps home service businesses scale with real marketing systems that drive leads, not excuses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#leadgeneration #smallbusinessgrowth #digitalmarketing #salesstrategy #entrepreneurmindset&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/d01a9042-dfc9-4ccc-a3d6-4c5048e8d9f0/images/55412e6a-c817-4e70-a856-6333ec0da0f6.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Free Leads Are Everywhere… You’re Just Not Doing This</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wildest Sales Story We’ve Ever Heard (With Bob Camire)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The craziest sales story you will EVER hear! <br />Fitz goes way back with Bob Camire...and this conversation delivers. From building Bath Experts into a multi-state powerhouse to leading high-performance sales teams, Bob breaks down what actually builds winning cultures… and shares the most insane in-home sales story we’ve ever heard.<br /><br />In this episode we break down:<br />• How Bath Experts scaled across multiple states<br />• Why culture beats talent every time<br />• What most sales leaders get wrong<br />• The real traits of high-performing sales teams<br /><br />And yes… craziest in-home sales story we’ve ever heard might steal the show.<br /><br />🎧 Subscribe &amp; review!<br /><br />------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?<br />📩 Connect with us:<br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching →<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br />🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M →<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a><br />Follow Bob Camire → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-camire/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-camire/</a><br />Learn about Bath Experts → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bathexperts.com/" target="_blank">https://www.bathexperts.com/</a><br />------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Kick today’s butt by…<br />🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br />🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />👍 Liking us on Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎥 Checking out our TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">024c570b-0aa5-46a9-899e-6a593ccddbf8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/53d05a15e750b82fc81e1d9fe67762f1c5186965552bd4c6cf927cfb00e037fe/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMjRjNTcwYi0wYWE1LTQ2YTktODk5ZS02YTU5M2NjZGRiZjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMzU3NWVmZmFmOTYzYjk3YjFjNjA3L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xM19fMS0xNi0zMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="69930152" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/024c570b-0aa5-46a9-899e-6a593ccddbf8/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The craziest sales story you will EVER hear! &lt;br /&gt;Fitz goes way back with Bob Camire...and this conversation delivers. From building Bath Experts into a multi-state powerhouse to leading high-performance sales teams, Bob breaks down what actually builds winning cultures… and shares the most insane in-home sales story we’ve ever heard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode we break down:&lt;br /&gt;• How Bath Experts scaled across multiple states&lt;br /&gt;• Why culture beats talent every time&lt;br /&gt;• What most sales leaders get wrong&lt;br /&gt;• The real traits of high-performing sales teams&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And yes… craziest in-home sales story we’ve ever heard might steal the show.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching →&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M →&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow Bob Camire → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-camire/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-camire/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn about Bath Experts → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.bathexperts.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.bathexperts.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Liking us on Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 Checking out our TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/024c570b-0aa5-46a9-899e-6a593ccddbf8/images/6215f2b5-c2fa-4686-8b4c-6759394e328b.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Wildest Sales Story We’ve Ever Heard (With Bob Camire)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brutal Truth About Scaling a Business with TJ Moon (Nobody Talks About This)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they build chaos instead of structure. Fitz and Franson break down the mindset, systems, and leadership shifts required to actually scale without burning out.</p><p><b>What’s your take—are most businesses scaling… or just surviving?</b></p><h2>🚀 <b>READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</b><br />Book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a><br />Sponsor/partner → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a></h2><p>🎧 <b>Listen or Watch Anywhere:</b><br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><hr /><p>📩 <b>Connect with us:</b><br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br />🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a></p><hr /><p>Kick today’s butt by…<br />🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br />🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX</a><br />👍 Liking us on Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎥 Checking out our TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p><h2>🎧 <b>Subscribe &amp; review!</b></h2><p>#businessgrowth #entrepreneurmindset #leadershipdevelopment #scalingbusiness #marketingstrategy</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">75576ff5-78ce-474e-a165-4161384378ec</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cfc320142848a5c7c17d173111a2c4b73252a9828fa1abdf6c4f561764f2061a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NTU3NmZmNS03OGNlLTQ3NGUtYTE2NS00MTYxMzg0Mzc4ZWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMWVkNDgxMDg0MDYyNmM2MjZhNDczL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMV9fMjMtMzEtMzYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="77886632" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/75576ff5-78ce-474e-a165-4161384378ec/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they build chaos instead of structure. Fitz and Franson break down the mindset, systems, and leadership shifts required to actually scale without burning out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What’s your take—are most businesses scaling… or just surviving?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🚀 &lt;b&gt;READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor/partner → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 &lt;b&gt;Connect with us:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Liking us on Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 Checking out our TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;#businessgrowth #entrepreneurmindset #leadershipdevelopment #scalingbusiness #marketingstrategy&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/75576ff5-78ce-474e-a165-4161384378ec/images/97fdac3f-585c-4295-b4b1-e7d17a6b74cd.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Brutal Truth About Scaling a Business with TJ Moon (Nobody Talks About This)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4 Questions That Unlock Every Sale (Most Businesses Ignore #1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most business owners think sales are about persuasion.</p><p>They’re wrong.</p><p>Every customer is quietly asking <b>four questions before they buy</b>... and if your marketing or sales process doesn’t answer them, you’re losing deals without even realizing it.</p><p>In this episode, Fitz &amp; Franson break down the <b>real psychology behind buying decisions</b> and why most companies are accidentally sabotaging their own sales process.</p><p>Agree or disagree? Let us know below.</p><hr /><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</p><p></p><p>📆 Book Your Call with Fitz or Franson → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p>🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a>📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a></p><hr /><p>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><hr /><p>📩 Connect with us:</p><p>🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></p><p>🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M →<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a></p><hr /><p>Kick today’s butt by…<br />🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br />🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX</a><br />👍 Liking us on Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎥 Checking out our TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p><hr /><p>🎧 Subscribe &amp; review!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ef44cc4d-6610-4a0c-9429-3c35a0c3e74d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:52:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ef93b9a14afefbb73297145a5a8de64cb36fafd6b4c3e4afedbb31526071aac/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZjQ0Y2M0ZC02NjEwLTRhMGMtOTQyOS0zYzM1YTBjM2U3NGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZjU3YjYyYjFjZjY3YWVmZWMwNTRmL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMF9fMC0yOC01NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="31200383" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/ef44cc4d-6610-4a0c-9429-3c35a0c3e74d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most business owners think sales are about persuasion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They’re wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every customer is quietly asking &lt;b&gt;four questions before they buy&lt;/b&gt;... and if your marketing or sales process doesn’t answer them, you’re losing deals without even realizing it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson break down the &lt;b&gt;real psychology behind buying decisions&lt;/b&gt; and why most companies are accidentally sabotaging their own sales process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Agree or disagree? Let us know below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📆 Book Your Call with Fitz or Franson → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M →&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Liking us on Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 Checking out our TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/ef44cc4d-6610-4a0c-9429-3c35a0c3e74d/images/963f90d3-6735-4aab-b47e-c1b4cf691426.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The 4 Questions That Unlock Every Sale (Most Businesses Ignore #1)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Berlin Wall to Building an Empire: The Jim Williams Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most entrepreneurs dream about selling their business and retiring. Jim Williams actually did it.<br /><br />After building companies across multiple states and selling them, he retired at 52 and moved to Arizona to play golf.<br /><br />Three months later… he started another company.<br /><br />In this episode, Jim breaks down the real lessons behind scaling businesses, building teams, marketing that actually works, and why most entrepreneurs fail within the first five years. This is a masterclass in leadership, sales, and growing a real business without the fluff.<br /><br />Agree or disagree with Jim’s take on entrepreneurship? Let us know.<br /><br />What You'll Learn in This Episode<br />• Why 80% of businesses fail in the first five years<br />• How Jim scaled companies across multiple states<br />• The real reason retirement only lasted 3 months<br />• Marketing strategies that actually generate leads<br />• Why brand awareness beats cheap lead generation<br />• Lessons from building and selling multiple companies<br /><br />🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?<br />Book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br /><br />Sponsor/partner → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br /><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br /><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a><br /><br />📩 Connect with us:<br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a><br /> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br /><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br /><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a><br /><br />🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a><br /><br />Kick today’s butt by…<br />🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br /><br />🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX</a><br /><br />👍 Liking us on Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br /><br />🎥 Checking out our TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br /><br />🎧 Subscribe &amp; review!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d39f06df-1166-41e9-97b1-a346a0ff8b91</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/66ae97d6cffded77fdba612238cc083907728ce2a3a997fc01600e7ca73b6347/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMzlmMDZkZi0xMTY2LTQxZTktOTdiMS1hMzQ2YTBmZjhiOTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOGRkZGM2MGU4ZTM2NGUxZjE5NmU2L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy01X18yLTM1LTI0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="88091315" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/d39f06df-1166-41e9-97b1-a346a0ff8b91/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most entrepreneurs dream about selling their business and retiring. Jim Williams actually did it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After building companies across multiple states and selling them, he retired at 52 and moved to Arizona to play golf.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Three months later… he started another company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode, Jim breaks down the real lessons behind scaling businesses, building teams, marketing that actually works, and why most entrepreneurs fail within the first five years. This is a masterclass in leadership, sales, and growing a real business without the fluff.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Agree or disagree with Jim’s take on entrepreneurship? Let us know.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What You&apos;ll Learn in This Episode&lt;br /&gt;• Why 80% of businesses fail in the first five years&lt;br /&gt;• How Jim scaled companies across multiple states&lt;br /&gt;• The real reason retirement only lasted 3 months&lt;br /&gt;• Marketing strategies that actually generate leads&lt;br /&gt;• Why brand awareness beats cheap lead generation&lt;br /&gt;• Lessons from building and selling multiple companies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;br /&gt;Book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor/partner → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Liking us on Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 Checking out our TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/d39f06df-1166-41e9-97b1-a346a0ff8b91/images/de2d6fdb-4a20-4b4d-ad7f-bc70b6c41a51.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From the Berlin Wall to Building an Empire: The Jim Williams Story</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The “F-Word” Contractors Avoid… and It’s Costing You Deals | Jennifer Hatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Financing isn’t a “cost.” It’s a <b>sales tool</b>—and if you’re not making payments normal <b>early and often</b>, you’re losing margin and leaving deals on the table. Jennifer Hatcher breaks down the sales process shift, how to handle price objections, and why “take rate” matters more than approval rate. Full episode is LIVE now.</p><p></p><p>What’s your take... Are you leading with payment options or still leading with the big number?<br /><b><br />🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</b></p><h2>Book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn</a></h2><h2>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></h2><h2>📩 Connect with us:<br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a></h2><p>#ContractorSales #HomeImprovement #Financing #SalesProcess #Leadership</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">28adde6b-e92c-4ffe-85a3-a0baefea3c75</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:41:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9f12a347c62123282b5b429beec89e6269ef02c1b1129f19dfdc8a7e9e7bd42a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyOGFkZGU2Yi1lOTJjLTRmZmUtODVhMy1hMGJhZWZlYTNjNzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZmFmMzMwNzJhNTZiZWY2Mzc1Y2E1L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNl9fMy0yNS01NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="85409271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Financing isn’t a “cost.” It’s a &lt;b&gt;sales tool&lt;/b&gt;—and if you’re not making payments normal &lt;b&gt;early and often&lt;/b&gt;, you’re losing margin and leaving deals on the table. Jennifer Hatcher breaks down the sales process shift, how to handle price objections, and why “take rate” matters more than approval rate. Full episode is LIVE now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s your take... Are you leading with payment options or still leading with the big number?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/zKxLXqfU7G06U9jWUhyn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 See how Matt helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ContractorSales #HomeImprovement #Financing #SalesProcess #Leadership&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/28adde6b-e92c-4ffe-85a3-a0baefea3c75/images/890f5a22-ff15-470e-bb8f-2c43d62668a8.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The “F-Word” Contractors Avoid… and It’s Costing You Deals | Jennifer Hatcher</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hard Truth About Scaling a Dealer Network with Jake Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Building a network that scales isn’t about hype... it’s about standards, leadership, and the people you trust to carry the flag.<br />In this episode, Penntek VP of Sales Jake Thomas talks real leadership lessons from scaling a national dealer network, why “work-life balance” is mostly a myth, and what legacy actually looks like when you’ve got four kids watching how you lead.</p><p>You’ll hear:<br />  •  Why the best leaders build the smartest room (and check their ego)<br />  •  The dealer model tension: empowerment + standards<br />  •  Why competing on price is a trap (and how premium brands win)<br />  •  How to set non-negotiables at home while leading at a high level<br />  •  The leadership skill that keeps you sane: ruthless prioritization<br />What’s harder for you right now.... building business or protecting the non-negotiables at home?</p><hr /><p>Apply / book your call → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a> OR <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p><hr /><p>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a><br />📩 Connect with us:<br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a> (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">mailto:info@powrful.com</a>) <br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a></p><hr /><p>🚀 Interested in working directly with Matt to scale your business?<br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a></p><hr /><p>Kick today’s butt by…<br />🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br />🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX</a><br />👍 Liking us on Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎥 Checking out our TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Subscribe &amp; review!<br /><br />#Leadership #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">22591986-b364-46bd-8d60-f1a3645ea6bb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d254e2faef18bd0b4d34966ed3d4b0f1981e1685a7892e525d8759ae84fc5798/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMjU5MTk4Ni1iMzY0LTQ2YmQtOGQ2MC1mMWEzNjQ1ZWE2YmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZGVkMzMzNGRmZTcxZjI0YmVhYmJkL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNF9fMTktMjUtNTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="79944246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Building a network that scales isn’t about hype... it’s about standards, leadership, and the people you trust to carry the flag.&lt;br /&gt;In this episode, Penntek VP of Sales Jake Thomas talks real leadership lessons from scaling a national dealer network, why “work-life balance” is mostly a myth, and what legacy actually looks like when you’ve got four kids watching how you lead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear:&lt;br /&gt;  •  Why the best leaders build the smartest room (and check their ego)&lt;br /&gt;  •  The dealer model tension: empowerment + standards&lt;br /&gt;  •  Why competing on price is a trap (and how premium brands win)&lt;br /&gt;  •  How to set non-negotiables at home while leading at a high level&lt;br /&gt;  •  The leadership skill that keeps you sane: ruthless prioritization&lt;br /&gt;What’s harder for you right now.... building business or protecting the non-negotiables at home?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply / book your call → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt; OR &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;mailto:info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 Interested in working directly with Matt to scale your business?&lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Liking us on Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 Checking out our TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#Leadership #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/22591986-b364-46bd-8d60-f1a3645ea6bb/images/c95be896-8f2e-41df-8b79-8418bc91010b.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Hard Truth About Scaling a Dealer Network with Jake Thomas</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Silent Killer Isn’t the Market… It’s You.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Silent Killer in Your Business (It’s Not the Economy)</p><p>You’re blaming leads. You’re blaming price shoppers.<br />But the real leak in your business? Your team.</p><p>In this episode, we break down how toxic high performers, poor training, and lazy hiring quietly destroy growth—and how to build your own A-Player factory with a 90-day system.</p><p>If this one stings… it’s probably for you.</p><hr /><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</p><p>Apply or book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a></p><hr /><h2>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></h2><h2>📩 Connect with us:<br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />🚀 Interested in working directly with Matt to scale your business?<br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a></h2><h2>Kick today’s butt by…<br />🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br />🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX</a><br />👍 Liking us on Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎥 Checking out our TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Subscribe &amp; review!</h2>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f12627cc-34eb-4be3-88f6-69023526080e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:43:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/29a241a2cb673a256e486caf83be4bbea4e028325cbd8d7955ef91f76cc8ae7e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMTI2MjdjYy0zNGViLTRiZTMtODhmNi02OTAyMzUyNjA4MGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NzU2Yzc1NTYyMTVhYjdkNDg4ODFmL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xOV9fMTktMzAtMzEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="28209258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Silent Killer in Your Business (It’s Not the Economy)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re blaming leads. You’re blaming price shoppers.&lt;br /&gt;But the real leak in your business? Your team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down how toxic high performers, poor training, and lazy hiring quietly destroy growth—and how to build your own A-Player factory with a 90-day system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this one stings… it’s probably for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply or book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Interested in working directly with Matt to scale your business?&lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;🔗 Following us on LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 Hitting the bell on YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Liking us on Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎥 Checking out our TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;/h2&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/f12627cc-34eb-4be3-88f6-69023526080e/images/6df1410e-301a-4dd6-93eb-1ccfd50d7d06.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Silent Killer Isn’t the Market… It’s You.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Keas: The Relentless Entrepreneur]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What does it take to walk away from corporate security and build multiple home service businesses?</p><p>Jimmie Keas did it... and he didn’t look back.</p><p>From Keas Concrete Coatings to Gutter Helmet Denver to Roof Maxx, Jimmie breaks down trust, marketing, leadership, family support, and why “the customer isn’t always right.”</p><p>This one’s real. No fluff.</p><p>What’s your take... is work-life balance a choice?</p><hr /><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</p><p>Book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></p><hr /><p>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><hr /><p>🔥 Connect with Jimmie Keas:<br />Keas Concrete Coatings → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.keasconcretecoatings.com/" target="_blank">https://www.keasconcretecoatings.com/</a><br />Gutter Helmet Denver → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gutterhelmetdenver.com/" target="_blank">https://www.gutterhelmetdenver.com/</a><br />Roof Maxx Colorado → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://roofmaxx.com/find-a-dealer/colorado/littleton/" target="_blank">https://roofmaxx.com/find-a-dealer/colorado/littleton/</a><br />LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmiekeas/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmiekeas/</a></p><hr /><p>📩 Connect with Us:<br />🌐 Websites → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4b1054d3-582f-46bd-9140-450cd63df1ce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ee9d5fc957710571535aa606094848dddbb4cbf5d14abcc1cb1112bf810f4c00/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YjEwNTRkMy01ODJmLTQ2YmQtOTE0MC00NTBjZDYzZGYxY2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4Y2U4YzE5ZmVmYTJlZGIyYTgyYTRiL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMV9fMjEtMzgtMjUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="65447540" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What does it take to walk away from corporate security and build multiple home service businesses?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jimmie Keas did it... and he didn’t look back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Keas Concrete Coatings to Gutter Helmet Denver to Roof Maxx, Jimmie breaks down trust, marketing, leadership, family support, and why “the customer isn’t always right.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one’s real. No fluff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s your take... is work-life balance a choice?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 Connect with Jimmie Keas:&lt;br /&gt;Keas Concrete Coatings → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.keasconcretecoatings.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.keasconcretecoatings.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gutter Helmet Denver → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.gutterhelmetdenver.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.gutterhelmetdenver.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Roof Maxx Colorado → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://roofmaxx.com/find-a-dealer/colorado/littleton/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://roofmaxx.com/find-a-dealer/colorado/littleton/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmiekeas/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmiekeas/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 Connect with Us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Websites → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/4b1054d3-582f-46bd-9140-450cd63df1ce/images/0d17324f-3787-4423-99fb-046715c21554.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Jimmie Keas: The Relentless Entrepreneur</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Contractors Will FAIL This Spring... Here’s Why!! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Spring is coming fast... and for contractors, this market is anything but normal.</p><p>Some regions are on fire. Others are ice cold. And if you’re using the <b>same sales, marketing, and pricing strategy everywhere</b>, you’re already behind.</p><p>In this episode of <b>The Fitz &amp; Franson Show</b>, we break down:</p><p>- How to win in <b>hot vs slow markets</b></p><p>- Why <b>capacity and systems</b> matter more than leads</p><p>- How to use <b>AI to buy back your time</b> (without tech overwhelm)</p><p>- The truth about hearing <i>“your price is too high”</i></p><p>- Why saying <b>NO</b> might be the most profitable move you make this year</p><p>This is a real-world, no-BS conversation for contractors heading into the <b>Spring Selling Season</b> — because opportunity without preparation will destroy your business faster than a bad economy.</p><p>If you want to scale without burning out, this episode is required to listen to.</p><hr /><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</p><h2>Apply or book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a></h2><h2>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></h2>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1100541f-9a5d-4e7a-91ed-6f811685b2eb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e191c3adf058ff0c2a668c406124b933942488e23ace7f6812898fb2d8373e24/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMTAwNTQxZi05YTVkLTRlN2EtOTFlZC02ZjgxMTY4NWIyZWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4YTg3NmNmZjAwMTJlZjI0MDQxYjQxL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMF9fMi0xOC0zNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="28655011" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Spring is coming fast... and for contractors, this market is anything but normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some regions are on fire. Others are ice cold. And if you’re using the &lt;b&gt;same sales, marketing, and pricing strategy everywhere&lt;/b&gt;, you’re already behind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;b&gt;The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show&lt;/b&gt;, we break down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to win in &lt;b&gt;hot vs slow markets&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why &lt;b&gt;capacity and systems&lt;/b&gt; matter more than leads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to use &lt;b&gt;AI to buy back your time&lt;/b&gt; (without tech overwhelm)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The truth about hearing &lt;i&gt;“your price is too high”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why saying &lt;b&gt;NO&lt;/b&gt; might be the most profitable move you make this year&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a real-world, no-BS conversation for contractors heading into the &lt;b&gt;Spring Selling Season&lt;/b&gt; — because opportunity without preparation will destroy your business faster than a bad economy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to scale without burning out, this episode is required to listen to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Apply or book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/1100541f-9a5d-4e7a-91ed-6f811685b2eb/images/2dcf03b9-3fce-496b-aa64-dfae1d0f0bc0.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Most Contractors Will FAIL This Spring... Here’s Why!! </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Leadership Code: Understanding Your Style, Knowing Your Strengths, and Leading Your Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most leaders don’t choose how they lead, they default.</p><p>And that’s where friction, burnout, and stalled growth begin.</p><p>In this episode of The Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we break down The Leadership Code.... how to understand your natural leadership style, identify your real strengths, and adapt to what your team actually needs from you.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>- Why leadership is a verb, not a title<p>- The 6 most common leadership styles (and when each one works)</p><p>- How emotional intelligence beats raw IQ every time</p><p>- Why “extreme ownership” changes everything</p><p>- The situational leadership mistake most owners keep making</p><p>- How to lead without micromanaging — or disappearing</p></li></ul><p>If you want a team that thinks, executes, and grows without you babysitting them, this episode is required listening.</p><p>👇 Watch or listen now and lead better starting this week.</p><p></p><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</p><h2>Apply or book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a><br />Sponsor/partner → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a></h2><h2>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></h2><p></p><p></p><p>#Marketing #BusinessGrowth #Leadershipstyles #Howto #podcast</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d7bfd22f-7973-43e0-8daa-d30290196f88</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:13:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1594cbdf56890bdc92ce89701b03786ef3457e15121f014e4990ca3552d339fb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkN2JmZDIyZi03OTczLTQzZTAtOGRhYS1kMzAyOTAxOTZmODgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4MmI4MmY1N2YwYmVhNDA1MmY1Y2Y1L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi00X180LTgtMzEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="32083739" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most leaders don’t choose how they lead, they default.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that’s where friction, burnout, and stalled growth begin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we break down The Leadership Code.... how to understand your natural leadership style, identify your real strengths, and adapt to what your team actually needs from you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;- Why leadership is a verb, not a title&lt;p&gt;- The 6 most common leadership styles (and when each one works)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How emotional intelligence beats raw IQ every time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why “extreme ownership” changes everything&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The situational leadership mistake most owners keep making&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to lead without micromanaging — or disappearing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want a team that thinks, executes, and grows without you babysitting them, this episode is required listening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇 Watch or listen now and lead better starting this week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Apply or book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor/partner → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Marketing #BusinessGrowth #Leadershipstyles #Howto #podcast&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/d7bfd22f-7973-43e0-8daa-d30290196f88/images/b4787853-871c-4ba8-a41a-2d7325fd5db3.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Leadership Code: Understanding Your Style, Knowing Your Strengths, and Leading Your Team</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bigger Before Better: Shaun Hilgart]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most businesses don’t fail because they can’t grow... they fail because they grow before they’re ready.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Hilgart, owner of White Cloud Concrete Coatings, to unpack why getting better before getting bigger is the difference between sustainable growth and constant chaos.</p><p>Shaun shares unconventional lessons from scaling national operations, building leadership benches, setting ruthless standards, and why face-to-face marketing is quietly outperforming digital for local brands.</p><p>If you’re chasing scale but feel stuck firefighting, burning out your team, or losing your culture — this one’s for you.</p><p>👉 What hit hardest for you — leadership, standards, or marketing? Drop it in the comments.</p><p></p><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?</p><h2>Apply or book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a></h2><p>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><p></p><p>#LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #HomeImprovement #Entrepreneurship #Scaling #ContractorLife #EntrepreneurMindset #HomeServices #Podcast #PodcastGuest</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fc24b624-5b32-4bf6-bb57-2a3e86644789</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:58:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0e88b9954fbc0ab7afbabcad6154acac28b0caf3576b609a880b79213e5a31c2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYzI0YjYyNC01YjMyLTRiZjYtYmI1Ny0yYTNlODY2NDQ3ODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3YmM0OWFkNjY1ODhiOTE3NDFiNDRjL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yOV9fMjEtMzUtMzgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="40944059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most businesses don’t fail because they can’t grow... they fail because they grow before they’re ready.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Hilgart, owner of White Cloud Concrete Coatings, to unpack why getting better before getting bigger is the difference between sustainable growth and constant chaos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shaun shares unconventional lessons from scaling national operations, building leadership benches, setting ruthless standards, and why face-to-face marketing is quietly outperforming digital for local brands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re chasing scale but feel stuck firefighting, burning out your team, or losing your culture — this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 What hit hardest for you — leadership, standards, or marketing? Drop it in the comments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Apply or book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #HomeImprovement #Entrepreneurship #Scaling #ContractorLife #EntrepreneurMindset #HomeServices #Podcast #PodcastGuest&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/fc24b624-5b32-4bf6-bb57-2a3e86644789/images/2df1e15e-053a-4e32-be70-0ec5d608c7a5.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bigger Before Better: Shaun Hilgart</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone Says Facebook Ads Are Dead. They’re Wrong.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Facebook is “dead”… until you look at the data. 👀</p><p><b>Returning guest Justin Plante</b> from <b>Epic Concrete Coatings</b> (based in <b>Fargo, ND expanding into SD</b>) is back to break down how lead sources <i>really</i> evolve... and why shutting off legacy channels like Facebook is usually a mistake.</p><p>We cover:</p><p> -  Why Facebook still matters (even when it’s not the final click)</p><p> -  The <b>60–90 day rule</b> for testing lead sources</p><p> - Tracking what actually matters: <b>booked appointments, </b></p><p><b> - CAC, and revenue</b></p><p> - Goldmining old leads you already paid for</p><p> - How brand awareness feeds Google, web traffic, and more</p><p>Powrful Media worked with Epic for years. <b>Epic grew so much, they now run marketing in-house</b>. Justin shares what he’s learned along the way (and why he’s thankful for his internal team).</p><p>If you’d like to connect with Justin or ask a follow-up question, <b>reach out to Fitz &amp; Franson and we’ll pass it along.</b></p><p></p><p>What lead source are you tempted to turn off right now—and should you?</p><p></p><p>🚀 READY TO SCALE?</p><h2>Book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />Work/Sponsor → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jay@powrful.com" target="_blank">jay@powrful.com</a><br />✅ Scale with Matt → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" target="_blank">matt@powrful.com</a></h2><h2>🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br />📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></h2><h2>📩 Connect with us:<br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />💼 Work/Sponsor → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jay@powrful.com" target="_blank">jay@powrful.com</a><br />📆 Sign up for Coaching → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />🚀 Fitz’s Sales Strategy Case Study → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy</a></h2><h2>Kick today’s butt by following us</h2><h2>🔗 LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/</a><br />🔔 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX</a><br />👍 Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></h2>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e20a586c-1b50-46ca-acad-f03d156df99e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/66d893fca11cfaa78f131c2aa9fa0d057e1bc642dade98f86c5c8683b6417d3a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMjBhNTg2Yy0xYjUwLTQ2Y2EtYWNhZC1mMDNkMTU2ZGY5OWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3Njc2MWUzMTMyN2JjZjZkY2UyNDM5L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yNV9fMjAtNTktMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="37064797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Facebook is “dead”… until you look at the data. 👀&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Returning guest Justin Plante&lt;/b&gt; from &lt;b&gt;Epic Concrete Coatings&lt;/b&gt; (based in &lt;b&gt;Fargo, ND expanding into SD&lt;/b&gt;) is back to break down how lead sources &lt;i&gt;really&lt;/i&gt; evolve... and why shutting off legacy channels like Facebook is usually a mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; -  Why Facebook still matters (even when it’s not the final click)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; -  The &lt;b&gt;60–90 day rule&lt;/b&gt; for testing lead sources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Tracking what actually matters: &lt;b&gt;booked appointments, &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; - CAC, and revenue&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Goldmining old leads you already paid for&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - How brand awareness feeds Google, web traffic, and more&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Powrful Media worked with Epic for years. &lt;b&gt;Epic grew so much, they now run marketing in-house&lt;/b&gt;. Justin shares what he’s learned along the way (and why he’s thankful for his internal team).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to connect with Justin or ask a follow-up question, &lt;b&gt;reach out to Fitz &amp;amp; Franson and we’ll pass it along.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What lead source are you tempted to turn off right now—and should you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 READY TO SCALE?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work/Sponsor → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:jay@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✅ Scale with Matt → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💼 Work/Sponsor → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:jay@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Sign up for Coaching → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Fitz’s Sales Strategy Case Study → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Kick today’s butt by following us&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🔗 LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔔 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow?si=jzUvMuVn5j9qcGuX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👍 Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/e20a586c-1b50-46ca-acad-f03d156df99e/images/43acce23-60d5-4c1a-a007-1b03a9d4361e.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Everyone Says Facebook Ads Are Dead. They’re Wrong.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brainwash Yourself or Stay Stuck]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You're already brainwashing yourself... The question is whether it’s working <b>for you or against you</b>.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of the <b>Fitz &amp; Franson Show</b>, we break down why willpower keeps failing—and how to <i>intentionally</i> reprogram your behavior using behavioral science, emotional leverage, and systems that actually stick.</p><p>This isn’t hype.</p><p><br />It’s learning how to stop fighting your own biology and start using it.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever said:</p><ul><li>“I know what to do, I just don’t do it”</li><li>“I start strong and fall off”</li><li>“I’m disciplined but still stuck”</li><li></li></ul><p>This episode explains <b>why</b>—and what to do instead.</p><p></p><p>👇 Watch the full episode and learn how to brainwash yourself the right way.</p><p></p><p>#BrainwashYourself #WillpowerDoesntWork #BehaviorChange #EntrepreneurPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #MindsetShift #BusinessPsychology #PersonalGrowth #FitzAndFransonShow #PowrfulMedia</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ff224197-3007-450a-b7e7-6fbde96fb798</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5808a7052f259f4706d0186c136172341dfb31efb55b49b70d1acd1b4a95ed96/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjIyNDE5Ny0zMDA3LTQ1MGEtYjdlNy02ZmJkZTk2ZmI3OTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2ZmQyNjQ0MGQ5NzBjN2FiYzE1ZDBjL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yMF9fMjAtNy0xNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="16225097" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You&apos;re already brainwashing yourself... The question is whether it’s working &lt;b&gt;for you or against you&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;b&gt;Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show&lt;/b&gt;, we break down why willpower keeps failing—and how to &lt;i&gt;intentionally&lt;/i&gt; reprogram your behavior using behavioral science, emotional leverage, and systems that actually stick.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t hype.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s learning how to stop fighting your own biology and start using it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever said:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;“I know what to do, I just don’t do it”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;“I start strong and fall off”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;“I’m disciplined but still stuck”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode explains &lt;b&gt;why&lt;/b&gt;—and what to do instead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇 Watch the full episode and learn how to brainwash yourself the right way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#BrainwashYourself #WillpowerDoesntWork #BehaviorChange #EntrepreneurPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #MindsetShift #BusinessPsychology #PersonalGrowth #FitzAndFransonShow #PowrfulMedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/ff224197-3007-450a-b7e7-6fbde96fb798/images/56cc4de6-340d-460d-8231-8a8c5ba5e422.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Brainwash Yourself or Stay Stuck</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comfort is a Lie!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Comfort feels good. It also quietly kills growth.</b></p><p>In this episode of the <b>Fitz &amp; Franson Show</b>, we break down one of the biggest lies in business, leadership, and life:<br />👉 that comfort is the goal.</p><p></p><p>Everyone wants the outcome... the revenue, the freedom, the confidence, the strong team.</p><p><br />Very few are willing to pay the price of admission. That price is <b>discomfort</b>.</p><p></p><p>We unpack:</p><ul><li>Why <b>growth and comfort cannot coexist</b></li><li>How success often creates a dangerous “comfort trap”</li><li>Why businesses like <b>Kodak, Blockbuster, and Nokia</b> collapsed despite massive advantages</li><li>The psychology behind the comfort zone and why your brain resists change</li><li>How discomfort actually rewires your brain and builds capability</li><li>Why avoiding hard conversations, hard skills, and hard decisions leads to stagnation</li><li>How the Stoics <i>trained for discomfort</i> long before it was trendy</li></ul><p></p><p>Franson also references <b>The War of Art by Steven Pressfield</b>, a powerful book on resistance and why comfort is often the enemy of meaningful work.</p><p>That link here 👉📚 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/cX2UwZq" target="_blank"><i>The War of Art</i> by Steven Pressfield</a></p><hr /><h3>The Discomfort Audit (Do This This Week)</h3><p>Toward the end of the episode, we challenge you with a simple but uncomfortable exercise we call <b>The Discomfort Audit</b>. Ask yourself:</p><ol><li>What conversation am I avoiding because it’s uncomfortable?</li><li>What skill am I not learning because the process is frustrating?</li><li>What physical or mental challenge am I putting off because it’s hard?</li></ol><p>Write the answers down. No fluff. No excuses. Those answers are your map to growth.</p><hr /><p>This episode is for:</p><ul><li>Business owners who feel “stuck” despite doing well</li><li>Leaders avoiding hard conversations</li><li>Entrepreneurs who want more, but keep choosing what’s easy</li><li>Anyone who knows they’re capable of more and is ready to step into the fire</li></ul><p></p><p>Character isn’t given. It’s forged.</p><p></p><p>👇 Drop a comment and tell us: <b>what’s one uncomfortable thing you’re committing to this week?</b></p><hr /><h3>Links &amp; Contact</h3><p>📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR</a><br />🍎 Apple Podcasts → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><p>🌐 Powrful Media → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📆 Apply / Book a Strategy Call → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />💼 Sponsor / Partner → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jay@powrful.com" target="_blank">jay@powrful.com</a></p><p>💼 Scale your business → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" target="_blank">matt@powrful.com</a></p><p></p><p>🚀 <b>Ready to scale your business without guessing?</b><br />Apply for coaching or book your strategy session above.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4d17cfd1-53fb-4967-b1e5-a651ccf7d9b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:37:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5a4f7728adcf31ba672c7a92822437c4c279251307d0660dbd42f47a53e1ed5b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZDE3Y2ZkMS01M2ZiLTQ5NjctYjFlNS1hNjUxY2NmN2Q5YjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2YmUxY2I3ZTg1MjVkMWZlOGE3YzM1L2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xN19fMjAtMjMtNTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="14329105" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comfort feels good. It also quietly kills growth.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;b&gt;Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show&lt;/b&gt;, we break down one of the biggest lies in business, leadership, and life:&lt;br /&gt;👉 that comfort is the goal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Everyone wants the outcome... the revenue, the freedom, the confidence, the strong team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Very few are willing to pay the price of admission. That price is &lt;b&gt;discomfort&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We unpack:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &lt;b&gt;growth and comfort cannot coexist&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How success often creates a dangerous “comfort trap”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why businesses like &lt;b&gt;Kodak, Blockbuster, and Nokia&lt;/b&gt; collapsed despite massive advantages&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The psychology behind the comfort zone and why your brain resists change&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How discomfort actually rewires your brain and builds capability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why avoiding hard conversations, hard skills, and hard decisions leads to stagnation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How the Stoics &lt;i&gt;trained for discomfort&lt;/i&gt; long before it was trendy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Franson also references &lt;b&gt;The War of Art by Steven Pressfield&lt;/b&gt;, a powerful book on resistance and why comfort is often the enemy of meaningful work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That link here 👉📚 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://a.co/d/cX2UwZq&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;The War of Art&lt;/i&gt; by Steven Pressfield&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;The Discomfort Audit (Do This This Week)&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toward the end of the episode, we challenge you with a simple but uncomfortable exercise we call &lt;b&gt;The Discomfort Audit&lt;/b&gt;. Ask yourself:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;What conversation am I avoiding because it’s uncomfortable?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What skill am I not learning because the process is frustrating?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What physical or mental challenge am I putting off because it’s hard?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Write the answers down. No fluff. No excuses. Those answers are your map to growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Business owners who feel “stuck” despite doing well&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leaders avoiding hard conversations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Entrepreneurs who want more, but keep choosing what’s easy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Anyone who knows they’re capable of more and is ready to step into the fire&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Character isn’t given. It’s forged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇 Drop a comment and tell us: &lt;b&gt;what’s one uncomfortable thing you’re committing to this week?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Links &amp;amp; Contact&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple Podcasts → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Powrful Media → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Apply / Book a Strategy Call → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💼 Sponsor / Partner → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:jay@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💼 Scale your business → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 &lt;b&gt;Ready to scale your business without guessing?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apply for coaching or book your strategy session above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Comfort is a Lie!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The February Ghost]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>February doesn’t kill your goals with a bang — it kills them with a whisper.</p><p>In this bonus episode, we’re giving you the <b>actual playbook</b> to eliminate the “February Ghost” before it takes your momentum: the tactical tools we use ourselves to move from <b>“I want to” → “I am”</b> and from <b>“I should” → “I do.”</b></p><p>If the last episode was the diagnosis, this one is the prescription.</p><p>Here’s what we break down:</p><ul><li><b>The Why Shovel (5 Whys of Tolerance):</b> Stop blaming the habit and uncover the <i>identity</i> that’s allowing it.</li><li><b>The Evidence Log:</b> Your brain doesn’t run on affirmations — it runs on proof. Build the case for your new identity one day at a time.</li><li><b>The 1% Rule (Aggregation of Marginal Gains):</b> Set standards that are too small to fail — and enforce them relentlessly until they compound.</li></ul><p>We also hit real-world examples from <b>Microsoft’s identity shift</b> (know-it-all → learn-it-all), <b>Ford’s radical transparency</b> moment, and how <b>1% improvements</b> create massive compounding growth in business, leadership, sales, and marketing.</p><h3>The Identity Action Challenge (Do This or Stay the Same)</h3><p>We made a <b>free one-page PDF</b> that walks you through all three tools.<br />Fill it out. Take a picture. Email it to us. We’ll pick the strongest one and give away a <b>free 1-hour coaching session</b> with Fitz &amp; Franson to help you implement it top to bottom.</p><p>Because clarity without action is just entertainment.</p><hr /><h2>🚀 Ready to Scale Your Business?</h2><p>Apply or book your call now → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />Learn more → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />Sponsor/partner → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jay@powrful.com" target="_blank">jay@powrful.com</a></p><hr /><h2>Links &amp; Contact</h2><p>📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a><br />📩 Email → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a><br />💼 Work/Sponsor → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jay@powrful.com" target="_blank">jay@powrful.com</a><br />🌐 Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com" target="_blank">https://powrful.com</a><br />📆 Apply / Sign up → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt" target="_blank">https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt</a><br />🎧 Subscribe &amp; review!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bb1c9660-8d88-4705-9759-a18e91aed8b0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:25:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a95e8fa2ceec1283b90c889c717224864e5db2a47befec1ee14d417c84f909cc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYjFjOTY2MC04ZDg4LTQ3MDUtOTc1OS1hMThlOTFhZWQ4YjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2NjkwN2M2ZjVmMWEwNWZmMzM4MDBmL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xM19fMTktMzUtNDAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="18985235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;February doesn’t kill your goals with a bang — it kills them with a whisper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this bonus episode, we’re giving you the &lt;b&gt;actual playbook&lt;/b&gt; to eliminate the “February Ghost” before it takes your momentum: the tactical tools we use ourselves to move from &lt;b&gt;“I want to” → “I am”&lt;/b&gt; and from &lt;b&gt;“I should” → “I do.”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If the last episode was the diagnosis, this one is the prescription.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s what we break down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Why Shovel (5 Whys of Tolerance):&lt;/b&gt; Stop blaming the habit and uncover the &lt;i&gt;identity&lt;/i&gt; that’s allowing it.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Evidence Log:&lt;/b&gt; Your brain doesn’t run on affirmations — it runs on proof. Build the case for your new identity one day at a time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The 1% Rule (Aggregation of Marginal Gains):&lt;/b&gt; Set standards that are too small to fail — and enforce them relentlessly until they compound.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also hit real-world examples from &lt;b&gt;Microsoft’s identity shift&lt;/b&gt; (know-it-all → learn-it-all), &lt;b&gt;Ford’s radical transparency&lt;/b&gt; moment, and how &lt;b&gt;1% improvements&lt;/b&gt; create massive compounding growth in business, leadership, sales, and marketing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;The Identity Action Challenge (Do This or Stay the Same)&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;We made a &lt;b&gt;free one-page PDF&lt;/b&gt; that walks you through all three tools.&lt;br /&gt;Fill it out. Take a picture. Email it to us. We’ll pick the strongest one and give away a &lt;b&gt;free 1-hour coaching session&lt;/b&gt; with Fitz &amp;amp; Franson to help you implement it top to bottom.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because clarity without action is just entertainment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🚀 Ready to Scale Your Business?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply or book your call now → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor/partner → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:jay@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Links &amp;amp; Contact&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💼 Work/Sponsor → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:jay@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🌐 Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📆 Apply / Sign up → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/w4mlaKkybLz5p60qyoYt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; review!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/bb1c9660-8d88-4705-9759-a18e91aed8b0/images/4d36044e-58f0-4a4c-949d-1efc5b5e5b67.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The February Ghost</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[February Failure: Why Goals Die in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>January is loud. February is honest.<br /><br />In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson break down the quiet February failure, the moment most people don’t quit their goals… they just slowly drift back into old habits.<br /><br />This conversation goes deeper than motivation and resolutions. It’s about:<br /><br />  - Why feeling “busy” isn’t the same as changing<br /><br />  - How comfort becomes the real villain<br /><br />  - Why identity matters more than goals<br /><br />  - The difference between systems, standards, and wishful thinking<br /><br />  - If your New Year momentum already feels shaky, this episode is your reset.<br /><br />Topics Covered<br /><br />  - Why February exposes fake productivity<br /><br />  - The identity shift required for real growth<br /><br />  - How winners build systems instead of chasing motivation<br /><br />  - Practical questions to recalibrate your standards<br /><br />👇 Comment below: What habit are you tolerating right now?<br /><br />----</p><p>📺 YouTube → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />🎧 Spotify → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe</a><br />🍎 Apple → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a><br />📩 Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a></p><p><b>Follow:</b><br />LinkedIn → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a><br />Facebook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a><br />TikTok → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />Instagram → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a><br />Threads → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br />Website → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a><br /><br />#leadershipcoaching  #businessgrowth  #goalsetting  #identity  #entrepreneurship  #fitzandfransonshow #february #leadership #mindset #goals #goal #entrepreneur #discipline #podcast #podcastclips #personalgrowth #goalsetting #realtalk #failure #professionaldevelopment #professional #2026 #newyear #newyearresolution #fail #quiet #howto</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f9c3de22-ae10-4490-85fd-15ec4d5aa0ee</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:20:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e6cd341021458b6f7a0eb1922730eadb33d69c755611c66a059c801ee17b6078/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOWMzZGUyMi1hZTEwLTQ0OTAtODVmZC0xNWVjNGQ1YWEwZWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2MmVjZThkOWQxYjQ1YmQ1NmViMmVlL2Zmcy0tLXVwZGF0ZWQtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0xMV9fMS0yMC01Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="11967776" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;January is loud. February is honest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, Fitz and Franson break down the quiet February failure, the moment most people don’t quit their goals… they just slowly drift back into old habits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This conversation goes deeper than motivation and resolutions. It’s about:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - Why feeling “busy” isn’t the same as changing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - How comfort becomes the real villain&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - Why identity matters more than goals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - The difference between systems, standards, and wishful thinking&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - If your New Year momentum already feels shaky, this episode is your reset.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topics Covered&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - Why February exposes fake productivity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - The identity shift required for real growth&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - How winners build systems instead of chasing motivation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  - Practical questions to recalibrate your standards&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👇 Comment below: What habit are you tolerating right now?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;----&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR?si=78bf89a6077d40fe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Email: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LinkedIn → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Facebook → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TikTok → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Threads → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Website → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#leadershipcoaching  #businessgrowth  #goalsetting  #identity  #entrepreneurship  #fitzandfransonshow #february #leadership #mindset #goals #goal #entrepreneur #discipline #podcast #podcastclips #personalgrowth #goalsetting #realtalk #failure #professionaldevelopment #professional #2026 #newyear #newyearresolution #fail #quiet #howto&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/f9c3de22-ae10-4490-85fd-15ec4d5aa0ee/images/2d28e94f-e022-4608-a357-966538d5bd9f.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>February Failure: Why Goals Die in January</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - What makes a GREAT AD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What separates a winning ad from one that flops? In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down the psychology, strategy, and structure behind ads that actually convert. From understanding the homeowner’s mindset to crafting offers with urgency, clarity, and emotion, they reveal the formula that turns clicks into customers.</p><p>You’ll learn how to:<br /> • Use the “POWRFUL” ad formula to build high-converting campaigns<br /> • Write messaging that connects with real people, not just algorithms<br /> • Balance brand awareness with direct response strategies<br /> • Create urgency and value without sounding pushy</p><p>🎯 Great ads aren’t about tricks—they’re about understanding people.<br /> Subscribe for more real-world conversations on sales, marketing, and leadership.</p><p><b>Join the Conversation:</b><br /> If you resonate with any part of this discussion or want to share your thoughts, please comment below! We love hearing from you.</p><p>#FitzAndFranson #SalesStrategies #Storytelling #CustomerRelationships #EmotionalConnection #SalesManagement #BusinessGrowth</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17985759</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f8d5a0d4e0f93961fda9ca0b8ff7d68d1a1ef935e31371b76547c4a6fc253f7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNTBlODZmNC1hMGQ5LTQwMTAtODZlYi00YjhjYmVmNjQ2NDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvZjUwZTg2ZjQtYTBkOS00MDEwLTg2ZWItNGI4Y2JlZjY0NjQ1LzE3OTg1NzU5LWZmcy13aGF0LW1ha2VzLWEtZ3JlYXQtYWQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="32020135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What separates a winning ad from one that flops? In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down the psychology, strategy, and structure behind ads that actually convert. From understanding the homeowner’s mindset to crafting offers with urgency, clarity, and emotion, they reveal the formula that turns clicks into customers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn how to:&lt;br /&gt; • Use the “POWRFUL” ad formula to build high-converting campaigns&lt;br /&gt; • Write messaging that connects with real people, not just algorithms&lt;br /&gt; • Balance brand awareness with direct response strategies&lt;br /&gt; • Create urgency and value without sounding pushy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎯 Great ads aren’t about tricks—they’re about understanding people.&lt;br /&gt; Subscribe for more real-world conversations on sales, marketing, and leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join the Conversation:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; If you resonate with any part of this discussion or want to share your thoughts, please comment below! We love hearing from you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FitzAndFranson #SalesStrategies #Storytelling #CustomerRelationships #EmotionalConnection #SalesManagement #BusinessGrowth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - What makes a GREAT AD</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Setting Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most people have great ideas about where they want to go — but few have a real plan to get there. In this episode of <em>The Fitz &amp; Franson Show</em>, Matt and Jay break down the truth about goal setting, why most people fail at it, and how to create goals that actually work in real life and business.</p><p>From coaching sales reps to leading teams, they share practical ways to make your goals <b>repeatable, measurable, and attainable</b> — and how to keep the momentum going even when life gets messy. You’ll also hear real-world examples of how small, consistent wins compound into big results.</p><p>Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or just trying to finish the year strong, this conversation will help you set goals that mean something — and stick to them long enough to see results.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18023487</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/14286afdc8499918ae11e347e70226c3928f2247618d79a472aebaeb5cbe1764/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMWJjYjZkMS0xOWYzLTQ4MWItYmJhYy0xOThmYWExZDQ4ZTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvYjFiY2I2ZDEtMTlmMy00ODFiLWJiYWMtMTk4ZmFhMWQ0OGUxLzE4MDIzNDg3LWZmcy1zZXR0aW5nLWdvYWxzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="28793124" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most people have great ideas about where they want to go — but few have a real plan to get there. In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show&lt;/em&gt;, Matt and Jay break down the truth about goal setting, why most people fail at it, and how to create goals that actually work in real life and business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From coaching sales reps to leading teams, they share practical ways to make your goals &lt;b&gt;repeatable, measurable, and attainable&lt;/b&gt; — and how to keep the momentum going even when life gets messy. You’ll also hear real-world examples of how small, consistent wins compound into big results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or just trying to finish the year strong, this conversation will help you set goals that mean something — and stick to them long enough to see results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Setting Goals</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 5: What You Measure Improves Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re still running your business on gut feel, you’re guessing. Fitz &amp; Franson break down the daily/weekly/monthly scorecards that keep marketing and sales aligned.... and how to coach to numbers so performance improves predictably. </p><p>Most owners don’t have a sales problem or a marketing problem… they have a measurement problem.</p><p>In<b> Week 5 </b>of the Elite Growth Accelerator dealer series, Fitz &amp; Franson walk through what to track daily, weekly, and monthly across marketing and sales, plus the coaching cadence that keeps your team aligned and improving.</p><p><b>We cover:</b></p><ul><li>Marketing metrics that actually matter (and what “bad leads” are really telling you)</li><li>The sales scoreboard that stops “I don’t know what happened” weeks</li><li>Why scoreboards aren’t public shaming (if your culture is healthy)</li><li>Informal vs formal check-ins: 1:1s, team meetings, leadership huddles</li><li>How to build a culture of visible wins and consistent improvement</li></ul><p>🎧 Subscribe &amp; leave a review if you’re getting value! </p><p>Download your scorecard here → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1koGaZbQZSPp6wtDY16KGBo4SutHbnPWctHuoBdZNpME/edit?usp=sharing</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18379741</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/18ebc2687c218afba0ee2d644d7fea16f1670252bd881a2bb2a881645cb1ceaf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZWY4YWZkYy0xNGI5LTRjY2EtYTczMi1kZGVmNzBjMjZiNTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvYWVmOGFmZGMtMTRiOS00Y2NhLWE3MzItZGRlZjcwYzI2YjU1LzE4Mzc5NzQxLWVwaXNvZGUtNS13aGF0LXlvdS1tZWFzdXJlLWltcHJvdmVzLWdyb3d0aC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="28200543" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’re still running your business on gut feel, you’re guessing. Fitz &amp;amp; Franson break down the daily/weekly/monthly scorecards that keep marketing and sales aligned.... and how to coach to numbers so performance improves predictably. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most owners don’t have a sales problem or a marketing problem… they have a measurement problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In&lt;b&gt; Week 5 &lt;/b&gt;of the Elite Growth Accelerator dealer series, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson walk through what to track daily, weekly, and monthly across marketing and sales, plus the coaching cadence that keeps your team aligned and improving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;We cover:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marketing metrics that actually matter (and what “bad leads” are really telling you)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The sales scoreboard that stops “I don’t know what happened” weeks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why scoreboards aren’t public shaming (if your culture is healthy)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Informal vs formal check-ins: 1:1s, team meetings, leadership huddles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to build a culture of visible wins and consistent improvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; leave a review if you’re getting value! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download your scorecard here → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1koGaZbQZSPp6wtDY16KGBo4SutHbnPWctHuoBdZNpME/edit?usp=sharing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/aef8afdc-14b9-4cca-a732-ddef70c26b55/74z9512uy62qt8vszaf3h1p9xulk.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 5: What You Measure Improves Growth</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Navigating Sales and Marketing Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, hosts Jay Franson and Matt Fitzgerald tackle the pressing issue of how to manage slow sales periods, particularly during seasonal transitions like back-to-school. They discuss the importance of data-driven decision-making, emphasizing the need to track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and address challenges effectively.</p><p>Join them as they share strategies for maintaining team morale during tough times, fostering open communication between sales and marketing departments, and encouraging a mindset focused on continuous improvement. This episode is packed with actionable insights for business owners and sales professionals looking to thrive in a competitive landscape.</p><p><b>Tune in for valuable lessons on resilience and growth in your business!</b></p><p><b><br />Hashtags:<br /></b><br /></p><p>#FitzAndFranson #SalesStrategies #MarketingInsights #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #Podcast #Entrepreneurship</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17676942</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="23836931" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, hosts Jay Franson and Matt Fitzgerald tackle the pressing issue of how to manage slow sales periods, particularly during seasonal transitions like back-to-school. They discuss the importance of data-driven decision-making, emphasizing the need to track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and address challenges effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join them as they share strategies for maintaining team morale during tough times, fostering open communication between sales and marketing departments, and encouraging a mindset focused on continuous improvement. This episode is packed with actionable insights for business owners and sales professionals looking to thrive in a competitive landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in for valuable lessons on resilience and growth in your business!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hashtags:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FitzAndFranson #SalesStrategies #MarketingInsights #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #Podcast #Entrepreneurship&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Navigating Sales and Marketing Challenges</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick Up the Shovel | The Mindset Every Leader Needs When Everything Falls Apart.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>When everything feels like it’s falling apart, leaders have two options — sit in the mess or pick up the shovel.</p><p>In this episode, Fitz &amp; Franson talk about what it really means to take ownership when things get hard. From burnout and frustration to the mental traps that keep us stuck, this conversation dives deep into mindset, motivation, and the moments that define leadership.</p><p>You can’t control everything — but you can decide to move forward.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and start shoveling.</p><p>#Leadership #Mindset #Motivation #BusinessGrowth #FitzAndFransonShow</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18131318</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="28874744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;When everything feels like it’s falling apart, leaders have two options — sit in the mess or pick up the shovel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson talk about what it really means to take ownership when things get hard. From burnout and frustration to the mental traps that keep us stuck, this conversation dives deep into mindset, motivation, and the moments that define leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can’t control everything — but you can decide to move forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen now and start shoveling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Leadership #Mindset #Motivation #BusinessGrowth #FitzAndFransonShow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/9611f1e1-1e15-4219-9b40-fddfc7f4f13b/sy6ue5k2wx8rmh1a8avfjr8bv420.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Pick Up the Shovel | The Mindset Every Leader Needs When Everything Falls Apart.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Master Sales Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this engaging episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we delve into the critical role of sales managers and how they can transform sales teams. Join Jay Franson and Matt as they discuss when to hire a sales manager, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and the balance between competition and teamwork within sales cultures.</p><p>Discover practical strategies for fostering effective communication and understanding team dynamics that lead to success. This episode is packed with actionable insights for business owners and aspiring managers alike, providing a roadmap to build high-performing sales teams.</p><p><b>Tune in for valuable tips that will help you elevate your management skills!</b></p><p><b><br />Hashtags:<br /></b><br /></p><p>#FitzAndFranson #SalesManagement #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Coaching #TeamDynamics #SalesStrategies #Entrepreneurship #Podcast</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17675803</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7a7571a22eeb53b00c4414fb7ebe0ad5ac36ed9c27662c252d71269f0d95d4b0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NTVkMGRhNC0wMWYzLTRlNDctODliYy1hZDlmMjgyODg0YzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvODU1ZDBkYTQtMDFmMy00ZTQ3LTg5YmMtYWQ5ZjI4Mjg4NGM1LzE3Njc1ODAzLWZmcy1tYXN0ZXItc2FsZXMtbWFuYWdlbWVudC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="23349215" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this engaging episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we delve into the critical role of sales managers and how they can transform sales teams. Join Jay Franson and Matt as they discuss when to hire a sales manager, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and the balance between competition and teamwork within sales cultures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover practical strategies for fostering effective communication and understanding team dynamics that lead to success. This episode is packed with actionable insights for business owners and aspiring managers alike, providing a roadmap to build high-performing sales teams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in for valuable tips that will help you elevate your management skills!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hashtags:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FitzAndFranson #SalesManagement #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Coaching #TeamDynamics #SalesStrategies #Entrepreneurship #Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Master Sales Management</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Pricing Strategies: Aligning Sales and Marketing for Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, Jay Franson and Matt dive into the complex world of pricing strategies, exploring how sales and marketing teams can collaborate to create value for both businesses and customers. They discuss the challenges of price adjustments in a competitive market, the importance of effective communication in conveying value, and how to position your brand to attract the right clientele.</p><p>Join us as they share insights on market positioning, brand perception, and practical tips for navigating customer conversations about pricing. This episode is essential for business owners looking to enhance their pricing strategies while ensuring a positive customer experience.</p><p><b>Tune in for actionable advice that will empower you to take your business to the next level!</b></p><p><b><br />Hashtags:<br /></b><br /></p><p>#FitzAndFranson #PricingStrategies #SalesAndMarketing #BusinessGrowth #CustomerExperience #BrandPerception #Podcast #Entrepreneurship</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17675829</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="28064041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, Jay Franson and Matt dive into the complex world of pricing strategies, exploring how sales and marketing teams can collaborate to create value for both businesses and customers. They discuss the challenges of price adjustments in a competitive market, the importance of effective communication in conveying value, and how to position your brand to attract the right clientele.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as they share insights on market positioning, brand perception, and practical tips for navigating customer conversations about pricing. This episode is essential for business owners looking to enhance their pricing strategies while ensuring a positive customer experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in for actionable advice that will empower you to take your business to the next level!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hashtags:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FitzAndFranson #PricingStrategies #SalesAndMarketing #BusinessGrowth #CustomerExperience #BrandPerception #Podcast #Entrepreneurship&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Pricing Strategies: Aligning Sales and Marketing for Success</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Using EMOTIONS to build a successful business in 2025 (W/ Jon Zimmerman)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to the Fitz and Franson Show! In today's episode, Jay Franson and Fitz are joined by Jon Zimmerman as they discuss essential sales strategies for 2025. They emphasize the importance of storytelling, building trust, and creating emotional connections with customers. Join us as they explore how spending more time with clients can lead to better relationships and increased sales.</p><p><b>Key Highlights:</b></p><ul><li>The significance of slowing down to build rapport with customers</li><li>Focusing on emotional benefits rather than just features in sales</li><li>Strategies for confidently asking for business</li><li>The role of sales management in nurturing effective sales teams</li><li>Overcoming challenges in a competitive market</li></ul><p>This episode is filled with actionable insights that can help you enhance your sales approach and foster stronger customer relationships. Whether you're looking to improve your closing techniques or motivate your team, this conversation is for you!</p><p><b>Join the Conversation:</b> If you resonate with any part of this discussion or want to share your thoughts, please comment below! We love hearing from you.</p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations!</p><p>#FitzAndFranson #SalesStrategies #Storytelling #CustomerRelationships #EmotionalConnection #SalesManagement #BusinessGrowth</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17797055</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="31190392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to the Fitz and Franson Show! In today&apos;s episode, Jay Franson and Fitz are joined by Jon Zimmerman as they discuss essential sales strategies for 2025. They emphasize the importance of storytelling, building trust, and creating emotional connections with customers. Join us as they explore how spending more time with clients can lead to better relationships and increased sales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Highlights:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The significance of slowing down to build rapport with customers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Focusing on emotional benefits rather than just features in sales&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategies for confidently asking for business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of sales management in nurturing effective sales teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming challenges in a competitive market&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is filled with actionable insights that can help you enhance your sales approach and foster stronger customer relationships. Whether you&apos;re looking to improve your closing techniques or motivate your team, this conversation is for you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Join the Conversation:&lt;/b&gt; If you resonate with any part of this discussion or want to share your thoughts, please comment below! We love hearing from you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FitzAndFranson #SalesStrategies #Storytelling #CustomerRelationships #EmotionalConnection #SalesManagement #BusinessGrowth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Using EMOTIONS to build a successful business in 2025 (W/ Jon Zimmerman)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - What Makes a Great Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>💡 Most meetings suck—but they don’t have to.</p><p>In today’s episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we break down what makes a meeting actually <em>worth it</em>: clarity, engagement, accountability, and structure that drives momentum instead of draining energy.</p><p>If your meetings feel like a waste of time, this one’s for you.</p><p>#Leadership #Teamwork #Productivity #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategy #MeetingTips #WorkplaceCulture</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17913254</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ec50ca1463267ea1d96b67c8a90dcd296ec028ae340a7af3b6e96232d8daa286/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiODA1YmQzNS04OGFlLTRiYzUtOTdlMi03ZDQ2OGFjMDdjYmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvYjgwNWJkMzUtODhhZS00YmM1LTk3ZTItN2Q0NjhhYzA3Y2JmLzE3OTEzMjU0LWZmcy13aGF0LW1ha2VzLWEtZ3JlYXQtbWVldGluZy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="34302813" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;💡 Most meetings suck—but they don’t have to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we break down what makes a meeting actually &lt;em&gt;worth it&lt;/em&gt;: clarity, engagement, accountability, and structure that drives momentum instead of draining energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your meetings feel like a waste of time, this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Leadership #Teamwork #Productivity #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategy #MeetingTips #WorkplaceCulture&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/b805bd35-88ae-4bc5-97e2-7d468ac07cbf/t4himod2vnfiuaqe0n4ngaey80bl.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - What Makes a Great Meeting</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Major Organizational Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, major organizational changes often look like overhauling processes, reshaping sales culture, and sometimes losing teams before rebuilding with the right people. Businesses typically move through production → marketing → sales → people, but scaling demands can disrupt that flow. Success requires clear communication, intentional hiring, fixing processes first, and strong leadership to guide the transition.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17874064</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/78d9806b6de9748164d6495c58ed39a23293d88089622eb2651154f6d79f6807/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZWY0MjVjYi1jZmU4LTRmNWMtODJhZS00NGU2YTNlN2Q3YjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvMWVmNDI1Y2ItY2ZlOC00ZjVjLTgyYWUtNDRlNmEzZTdkN2I2LzE3ODc0MDY0LWZmcy1tYWpvci1vcmdhbml6YXRpb25hbC1jaGFuZ2VzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="23393961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, major organizational changes often look like overhauling processes, reshaping sales culture, and sometimes losing teams before rebuilding with the right people. Businesses typically move through production → marketing → sales → people, but scaling demands can disrupt that flow. Success requires clear communication, intentional hiring, fixing processes first, and strong leadership to guide the transition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Major Organizational Changes</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Navigating a Crowded Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Fitz and Franson Show is a dynamic podcast where hosts Jay Franson and Matt Fitzgerald delve into various business strategies, focusing on real-world applications and insights. In the episode titled "Navigating Sales and Marketing Challenges," they address the complexities of managing sales during slow periods and transitional seasons; sometimes in markets that are saturated with competition.</p><p>This episode of the Fitz and Franson Show serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their sales strategies in a competitive market. With a focus on practical solutions and real-world experiences, it aims to motivate and equip listeners with the tools they need to succeed.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17781993</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/46eae47ecea65f42db7dadff787396089b9875347d9222bfd918d62ed78508ee/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNTc2MDIxYi1kMGRmLTRhNTItYmViMS00ZmNmZTZhYjMxZmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvMTU3NjAyMWItZDBkZi00YTUyLWJlYjEtNGZjZmU2YWIzMWZmLzE3NzgxOTkzLWZmcy1uYXZpZ2F0aW5nLWEtY3Jvd2RlZC1tYXJrZXQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19773799" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Fitz and Franson Show is a dynamic podcast where hosts Jay Franson and Matt Fitzgerald delve into various business strategies, focusing on real-world applications and insights. In the episode titled &quot;Navigating Sales and Marketing Challenges,&quot; they address the complexities of managing sales during slow periods and transitional seasons; sometimes in markets that are saturated with competition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of the Fitz and Franson Show serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their sales strategies in a competitive market. With a focus on practical solutions and real-world experiences, it aims to motivate and equip listeners with the tools they need to succeed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Navigating a Crowded Market</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Scaring your Customers! 😱 AJ Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Stop scaring your customers with fees and confusing financing. AJ Wilson breaks it down.</p><p> Fitz and Franson sit down with AJ Wilson from Penntek to expose one of the biggest sales killers in home improvement: confusion. From hidden fees to awkward financing conversations to overcomplicated pricing structures, most dealers don’t realize they’re scaring buyers away before the sale even starts.</p><p>AJ shows how the top 1% simplify the entire customer experience. Price clearly. Finance cleanly. Build trust. Close more.</p><p>If you want a smoother sales process and happier customers, this episode is a must.</p><p>🎧 <b><em>Listen or Watch Anywhere:</em></b></p><p>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/F0egYcWVLbw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>YouTube</b> </a><br />   🎧 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40x" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>Spotify </b></a><br />🍎 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-scaring-your-customers-aj-wilson/id1828462403?i=1000736667878" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>Apple Podcasts</b></a><br /><br /></p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18187733</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e86c440187967087f0b397c70166124c64add203f265fa80cd51a9e7705333d0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MjVmMGJmYS1jY2Q0LTRiOGMtYjZlNy05ZjY1ZWQ2MGZjMWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvNjI1ZjBiZmEtY2NkNC00YjhjLWI2ZTctOWY2NWVkNjBmYzFkLzE4MTg3NzMzLXN0b3Atc2NhcmluZy15b3VyLWN1c3RvbWVycy1hai13aWxzb24ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="26719962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Stop scaring your customers with fees and confusing financing. AJ Wilson breaks it down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Fitz and Franson sit down with AJ Wilson from Penntek to expose one of the biggest sales killers in home improvement: confusion. From hidden fees to awkward financing conversations to overcomplicated pricing structures, most dealers don’t realize they’re scaring buyers away before the sale even starts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AJ shows how the top 1% simplify the entire customer experience. Price clearly. Finance cleanly. Build trust. Close more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want a smoother sales process and happier customers, this episode is a must.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;a href=&quot;https://youtu.be/F0egYcWVLbw&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;   🎧 &lt;a href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40x&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Spotify &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🍎 &lt;a href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-scaring-your-customers-aj-wilson/id1828462403?i=1000736667878&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/625f0bfa-ccd4-4b8c-b6e7-9f65ed60fc1d/ebgkonvecmf4pgl9199hpunwaj4f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Stop Scaring your Customers! 😱 AJ Wilson</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2: Your 2026 Roadmap]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Episode 2 is OUT NOW!</b><br /> <b>Building Your 2026 Roadmap: Reverse Engineering for Success</b></p><p>Most owners pick a number and hope.<br /> Smart owners reverse engineer it.</p><p>In this episode, Fitz &amp; Franson break down how to create a real, predictable roadmap for 2026 by starting with your profit goal and working backwards. Clear, practical, and no-BS—this one sets the tone for your entire year.</p><p>🎧 <b>Listen or Watch Anywhere:</b></p><p>📺 YouTube → <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a><br /><br /> 🎧 Spotify → <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR</a><br /><br /> 🍎 Apple Podcasts → <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403</a></p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><link>https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18254479</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5a5f66164830784f95a14c4df3a843195661750327a2596da029d8f76829f403/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MWNkMzYxMi1mOWQzLTQyMGYtODE0Yy03NDE1MDQ4MDMyNjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvNjFjZDM2MTItZjlkMy00MjBmLTgxNGMtNzQxNTA0ODAzMjY4LzE4MjU0NDc5LWVwaXNvZGUtMi15b3VyLTIwMjYtcm9hZG1hcC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="36317773" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode 2 is OUT NOW!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Building Your 2026 Roadmap: Reverse Engineering for Success&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most owners pick a number and hope.&lt;br /&gt; Smart owners reverse engineer it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson break down how to create a real, predictable roadmap for 2026 by starting with your profit goal and working backwards. Clear, practical, and no-BS—this one sets the tone for your entire year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 YouTube → &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 🎧 Spotify → &lt;a href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 🍎 Apple Podcasts → &lt;a href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/61cd3612-f9d3-420f-814c-741504803268/gfvlxwj6uaigtehllfjpqathu4r7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 2: Your 2026 Roadmap</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Week 2025: The Lessons We’re Carrying Into 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christmas week has a way of quieting the noise... just enough to hear the truth.</p><p>In this episode, Fitz and Franson reflect on 2025 without hype, resolutions, or pretending it was perfect. They talk honestly about what worked, what didn’t, the lessons that kept showing up, and what they’re deliberately carrying into 2026.</p><p>This isn’t about doing more.<br /> It’s about paying attention.<br /> Because clarity doesn’t come from planning harder... it comes from listening better.</p><p>If you’re a business owner, leader, or high performer who finally has five quiet minutes… this conversation is for you.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18417370</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="21671722" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Christmas week has a way of quieting the noise... just enough to hear the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz and Franson reflect on 2025 without hype, resolutions, or pretending it was perfect. They talk honestly about what worked, what didn’t, the lessons that kept showing up, and what they’re deliberately carrying into 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about doing more.&lt;br /&gt; It’s about paying attention.&lt;br /&gt; Because clarity doesn’t come from planning harder... it comes from listening better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a business owner, leader, or high performer who finally has five quiet minutes… this conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/61296e1c-2757-4825-9118-3e758f9684af/s6x50qj1mhvpwhrgee4xih66h4l0.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Christmas Week 2025: The Lessons We’re Carrying Into 2026</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 4: Plan for Growth in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Most sales problems aren’t sales problems.</b><br /> They’re leadership problems.</p><p>In <b>Episode 4 of the Dealer Growth Series</b>, Fitz &amp; Franson walk through how to prepare your sales leadership and sales team for growth <em>before</em> the pressure hits.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The KPIs sales leaders should track daily</li><li>How accountability actually creates freedom</li><li>Why close rates drop when financing isn’t adopted</li><li>How to build a culture of continual improvement</li><li>Why sales reps need to run their role like a business</li></ul><p>This episode is for owners and leaders who are tired of guessing, firefighting, and hoping things turn around—and are ready to build a predictable, scalable sales system.</p><p>👇🏼 <b>SIGN UP FOR THE FULL COURSE &amp; GET YOUR FREEBIE</b> 👇🏼<br /> <a href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/L18oAT9UWCsHOidT2CAe" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/L18oAT9UWCsHOidT2CAe</a></p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18343645</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/25e2ef706d715172eabe4df6993767f36b051d755d7480f7ee625e9990d5899c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMmUwYTEwMy05NmExLTQ1NzktYjI0NS0xY2QzZjk5MDZjMDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvMjJlMGExMDMtOTZhMS00NTc5LWIyNDUtMWNkM2Y5OTA2YzA1LzE4MzQzNjQ1LWVwaXNvZGUtNC1wbGFuLWZvci1ncm93dGgtaW4tMjAyNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="26782951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Most sales problems aren’t sales problems.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; They’re leadership problems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;b&gt;Episode 4 of the Dealer Growth Series&lt;/b&gt;, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson walk through how to prepare your sales leadership and sales team for growth &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; the pressure hits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The KPIs sales leaders should track daily&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How accountability actually creates freedom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why close rates drop when financing isn’t adopted&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to build a culture of continual improvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why sales reps need to run their role like a business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for owners and leaders who are tired of guessing, firefighting, and hoping things turn around—and are ready to build a predictable, scalable sales system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇🏼 &lt;b&gt;SIGN UP FOR THE FULL COURSE &amp;amp; GET YOUR FREEBIE&lt;/b&gt; 👇🏼&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/L18oAT9UWCsHOidT2CAe&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/L18oAT9UWCsHOidT2CAe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/22e0a103-96a1-4579-b245-1cd3f9906c05/7ufzk8ij1uwzpl2tdko6h1juacc2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 4: Plan for Growth in 2026</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Dodge: Building Culture, Letting Go of Control & Creating a Business That Lasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What does it <em>really</em> take to build a business that outlives you?</p><p>In this episode, Fitz &amp; Franson sit down with <b>Steve Dodge</b>, owner of <b>Platinum Concrete Coatings</b> in <b>Forest Hill, Maryland</b>, to unpack what he’s learned over two decades of entrepreneurship.</p><p>Steve started as a painting contractor at 38 years old and turned that leap of faith into a thriving coatings business built on loyalty, learning, and love for his people. From teaching his crew math on Wednesday mornings to rebuilding his sales culture from the ground up, Steve shows what leadership looks like when you care more about people than profit.</p><p>You’ll hear:<br /> • Why culture beats control every time<br /> • How to create a “continuous learning” environment your team loves<br /> • What to do when your best salesperson is your biggest problem<br /> • The importance of starting your exit plan years before you need it<br /> • How to build a business that can run without you</p><p>“If you treat people fairly, compensate them well, and give them opportunity, you create a family.”</p><p>This one hits every small-business owner right where it counts — the heart.</p><p>🎧 <b>Listen or Watch Anywhere:</b></p><p>📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> <br /><br /> 🎧 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Spotify </a></p><p> 🍎 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> </p><p>Follow and subscribe if you’re getting value from the show — and share this episode with another business owner who needs to hear it.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><link>https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18167787</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="29365211" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What does it &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; take to build a business that outlives you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson sit down with &lt;b&gt;Steve Dodge&lt;/b&gt;, owner of &lt;b&gt;Platinum Concrete Coatings&lt;/b&gt; in &lt;b&gt;Forest Hill, Maryland&lt;/b&gt;, to unpack what he’s learned over two decades of entrepreneurship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steve started as a painting contractor at 38 years old and turned that leap of faith into a thriving coatings business built on loyalty, learning, and love for his people. From teaching his crew math on Wednesday mornings to rebuilding his sales culture from the ground up, Steve shows what leadership looks like when you care more about people than profit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear:&lt;br /&gt; • Why culture beats control every time&lt;br /&gt; • How to create a “continuous learning” environment your team loves&lt;br /&gt; • What to do when your best salesperson is your biggest problem&lt;br /&gt; • The importance of starting your exit plan years before you need it&lt;br /&gt; • How to build a business that can run without you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“If you treat people fairly, compensate them well, and give them opportunity, you create a family.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one hits every small-business owner right where it counts — the heart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 🎧 &lt;a href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;Spotify &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; 🍎 &lt;a href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow and subscribe if you’re getting value from the show — and share this episode with another business owner who needs to hear it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/da3725f1-2c78-485d-8991-fc08639a92c6/ebgshxbvcz1jdln0w85dlzy33l7x.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Steve Dodge: Building Culture, Letting Go of Control &amp; Creating a Business That Lasts</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can’t Outwork Chaos | Emotional Intelligence for Real Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down emotional intelligence in leadership for business owners, sales leaders, and anyone managing people in high-stress environments. From the “Fantasy Football Syndrome” that makes us fake-listen, to why slowing down is the real leadership superpower, this conversation gets raw, funny, and practical.<br /><br />They dig into how to:<br />✅ Coach your people beyond checklists and scorecards<br />✅ Build trust by listening to understand, not to reply<br />✅ Recognize your own bias before you lead others<br />✅ Handle chaos without burning out<br />✅ Ask better questions that create ownership and buy-in<br /><br />It’s a no-fluff, real-talk episode about awareness, humility, and the kind of emotional intelligence at work that actually drives results in real businesses, not just in a book.<br /><br />💬 What’s one time you realized “you can’t outwork chaos”? Drop it in the comments, we might feature your story in a future episode.<br /><br />🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:<br /><br />📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow<br />🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR<br />🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403<br /><br />📩 Connect with us:<br />Email: info@powrful.com<br />Website: https://fitzandfransonshow.com<br /><br />💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show?<br />Reach out to: jay@powrful.com<br /><br />🚀 Interested in working directly with Matt to scale your business?<br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy<br />Reach out to Matt: matt@powrful.com<br /><br />🎧 Subscribe &amp; leave a comment if you’re getting value!<br /><br />Kick today’s butt by…<br />Following us on LinkedIn: →  fitz-franson-show<br />Hitting the bell on YouTube → @fitzandfransonshow<br />Liking us on Facebook → fitzandfransonshow<br />Checking out our TikTok →  fitzandfransonshow<br /><br />🔖 Chapters:<br />00:00 – Intro: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership<br />00:40 – “Fantasy Football Syndrome”: why leaders fake-listen<br />03:10 – Slowing down is the leadership superpower<br />06:00 – Coaching beyond X’s &amp; O’s: building awareness in teams<br />08:20 – Follow-ups &amp; routines: keeping momentum after great talks<br />11:30 – You can’t outwork chaos: process vs. people<br />14:00 – Cognitive bias &amp; self-awareness in leadership<br />17:30 – The “curse of knowledge”: expecting others to think like you<br />21:00 – Reflective listening: ask better fol</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18088292</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="25586175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fitz and Franson break down emotional intelligence in leadership for business owners, sales leaders, and anyone managing people in high-stress environments. From the “Fantasy Football Syndrome” that makes us fake-listen, to why slowing down is the real leadership superpower, this conversation gets raw, funny, and practical.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They dig into how to:&lt;br /&gt;✅ Coach your people beyond checklists and scorecards&lt;br /&gt;✅ Build trust by listening to understand, not to reply&lt;br /&gt;✅ Recognize your own bias before you lead others&lt;br /&gt;✅ Handle chaos without burning out&lt;br /&gt;✅ Ask better questions that create ownership and buy-in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a no-fluff, real-talk episode about awareness, humility, and the kind of emotional intelligence at work that actually drives results in real businesses, not just in a book.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💬 What’s one time you realized “you can’t outwork chaos”? Drop it in the comments, we might feature your story in a future episode.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Listen or Watch Anywhere:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yra40xvXxnV9iuP86P2dR&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ffs-fitz-franson-show/id1828462403&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us:&lt;br /&gt;Email: info@powrful.com&lt;br /&gt;Website: https://fitzandfransonshow.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show?&lt;br /&gt;Reach out to: jay@powrful.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Interested in working directly with Matt to scale your business?&lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → https://powrful.com/fitz-sales-strategy&lt;br /&gt;Reach out to Matt: matt@powrful.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎧 Subscribe &amp;amp; leave a comment if you’re getting value!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kick today’s butt by…&lt;br /&gt;Following us on LinkedIn: →  fitz-franson-show&lt;br /&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube → @fitzandfransonshow&lt;br /&gt;Liking us on Facebook → fitzandfransonshow&lt;br /&gt;Checking out our TikTok →  fitzandfransonshow&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔖 Chapters:&lt;br /&gt;00:00 – Intro: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership&lt;br /&gt;00:40 – “Fantasy Football Syndrome”: why leaders fake-listen&lt;br /&gt;03:10 – Slowing down is the leadership superpower&lt;br /&gt;06:00 – Coaching beyond X’s &amp;amp; O’s: building awareness in teams&lt;br /&gt;08:20 – Follow-ups &amp;amp; routines: keeping momentum after great talks&lt;br /&gt;11:30 – You can’t outwork chaos: process vs. people&lt;br /&gt;14:00 – Cognitive bias &amp;amp; self-awareness in leadership&lt;br /&gt;17:30 – The “curse of knowledge”: expecting others to think like you&lt;br /&gt;21:00 – Reflective listening: ask better fol&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/22f8dea9-d054-4c96-89bd-2b04bb6a5038/65r47gb0jx9fa5fz2win521q0ycb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>You Can’t Outwork Chaos | Emotional Intelligence for Real Leaders</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Mastering Team Growth: From First Hire to Scaling Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ready to transform your approach to building a winning team? This episode dives deep into the critical decisions that make or break your business growth through strategic hiring and team development.</p><p><b>What You'll Discover:</b> • <b>The Perfect Timing Formula</b> - When to make your first hire and how to know you're truly ready </p><p>• <b>Beyond the Resume</b> - Why traditional hiring methods fail and what actually predicts success </p><p>• <b>The Psychology of Great Hires</b> - Understanding what drives top performers and how to spot them </p><p>• <b>Onboarding That Works</b> - Creating systems that turn new hires into productive team members fast </p><p>• <b>Scaling Without Breaking</b> - How to maintain culture and quality as you grow </p><p>• <b>The Management Mindset Shift</b> - Transitioning from doing everything to leading others effectively</p><p><b>Key Insights:</b> This conversation reveals the hidden challenges most business owners face when scaling their teams. Learn why most hiring processes are broken, discover the real cost of bad hires, and get practical strategies for building a team that actually accelerates your growth instead of slowing you down.</p><p><b>Perfect For:</b></p><ul><li>Business owners ready to hire their first employee</li><li>Entrepreneurs struggling with team management</li><li>Sales leaders building high-performing teams</li><li>Anyone wanting to scale without losing their sanity</li></ul><p><b>Real Talk:</b> Building a great team isn't about finding perfect people - it's about creating systems that help good people become great. This episode gives you the roadmap.</p><p>Whether you're hiring your first assistant or your fifteenth sales rep, these insights will change how you think about team building forever.</p><p><em>Part of the FFS series focused on practical business growth strategies that actually work in the real world.</em></p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17638823</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="23056675" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ready to transform your approach to building a winning team? This episode dives deep into the critical decisions that make or break your business growth through strategic hiring and team development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What You&apos;ll Discover:&lt;/b&gt; • &lt;b&gt;The Perfect Timing Formula&lt;/b&gt; - When to make your first hire and how to know you&apos;re truly ready &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Beyond the Resume&lt;/b&gt; - Why traditional hiring methods fail and what actually predicts success &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;The Psychology of Great Hires&lt;/b&gt; - Understanding what drives top performers and how to spot them &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Onboarding That Works&lt;/b&gt; - Creating systems that turn new hires into productive team members fast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;Scaling Without Breaking&lt;/b&gt; - How to maintain culture and quality as you grow &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• &lt;b&gt;The Management Mindset Shift&lt;/b&gt; - Transitioning from doing everything to leading others effectively&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Insights:&lt;/b&gt; This conversation reveals the hidden challenges most business owners face when scaling their teams. Learn why most hiring processes are broken, discover the real cost of bad hires, and get practical strategies for building a team that actually accelerates your growth instead of slowing you down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Perfect For:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Business owners ready to hire their first employee&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Entrepreneurs struggling with team management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sales leaders building high-performing teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Anyone wanting to scale without losing their sanity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Real Talk:&lt;/b&gt; Building a great team isn&apos;t about finding perfect people - it&apos;s about creating systems that help good people become great. This episode gives you the roadmap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re hiring your first assistant or your fifteenth sales rep, these insights will change how you think about team building forever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Part of the FFS series focused on practical business growth strategies that actually work in the real world.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Mastering Team Growth: From First Hire to Scaling Success</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Selling from PEOPLE TO PEOPLE: The Human Connection in Sales Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the transformative power of authentic human connection in sales with this compelling episode that reveals why selling to people, not presentations, creates extraordinary results.</p><p><br />What You'll Discover<br /><br /></p><p><b>The Presentation vs. Conversation Revolution</b>: Learn from a pivotal moment when a professor closed a sales rep's pitch book and said, "If you want to keep giving me a presentation, you can leave. But if you want to talk to me, then you can stay." This breakthrough moment reveals why genuine conversation outperforms scripted presentations every time.</p><p><b>The Four Decision Framework</b>: Master the simple yet powerful four-question system that drives all human purchasing decisions: Will you do something about your situation? Can you find a company you trust? Do they have a product you like that solves your problem? Does it fit your budget?</p><p><b>From Zero to $20 Million</b>: Get an inside look at how focusing on fewer, higher-value services transformed a $4 million company into a $20 million powerhouse. Learn the strategic decisions behind stopping low-profit services and embracing financing as a growth engine.</p><p><br />Key Insights &amp; Stories<br /><br /></p><ul><li><b>The Superpower of Staying Calm</b>: Why the ability to never panic and think clearly through problems separates top performers from everyone else</li><li><b>Growth vs. Comfort</b>: Real examples of embracing discomfort for breakthrough results, including stories of changing established sales approaches</li><li><b>The Curiosity Factor</b>: How asking "why didn't this work?" led to unexpected breakthroughs and sales victories</li><li><b>The Baseball Draft Lesson</b>: Why David Wright changed his entire swing after being drafted #1 - and what this teaches us about continuous improvement</li></ul><p><br />Real-World Applications<br /><br /></p><p>Battle-tested wisdom including personal transformation stories, practical examples of overcoming sales objections through genuine curiosity, and the counterintuitive approach of telling a customer they were "dumb" for not buying - and making the sale.</p><p><br />Perfect For<br /><br /></p><p>Sales professionals seeking authentic connection techniques, managers developing human-centered sales cultures, business owners wanting sustainable growth strategies, and anyone interested in the psychology of genuine persuasion.</p><p><b>Duration</b>: 53 minutes of actionable insights <b>Industries</b>: Home improvement, B2</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17638243</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="25625273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Discover the transformative power of authentic human connection in sales with this compelling episode that reveals why selling to people, not presentations, creates extraordinary results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What You&apos;ll Discover&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Presentation vs. Conversation Revolution&lt;/b&gt;: Learn from a pivotal moment when a professor closed a sales rep&apos;s pitch book and said, &quot;If you want to keep giving me a presentation, you can leave. But if you want to talk to me, then you can stay.&quot; This breakthrough moment reveals why genuine conversation outperforms scripted presentations every time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Four Decision Framework&lt;/b&gt;: Master the simple yet powerful four-question system that drives all human purchasing decisions: Will you do something about your situation? Can you find a company you trust? Do they have a product you like that solves your problem? Does it fit your budget?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;From Zero to $20 Million&lt;/b&gt;: Get an inside look at how focusing on fewer, higher-value services transformed a $4 million company into a $20 million powerhouse. Learn the strategic decisions behind stopping low-profit services and embracing financing as a growth engine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Key Insights &amp;amp; Stories&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Superpower of Staying Calm&lt;/b&gt;: Why the ability to never panic and think clearly through problems separates top performers from everyone else&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Growth vs. Comfort&lt;/b&gt;: Real examples of embracing discomfort for breakthrough results, including stories of changing established sales approaches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Curiosity Factor&lt;/b&gt;: How asking &quot;why didn&apos;t this work?&quot; led to unexpected breakthroughs and sales victories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Baseball Draft Lesson&lt;/b&gt;: Why David Wright changed his entire swing after being drafted #1 - and what this teaches us about continuous improvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Real-World Applications&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Battle-tested wisdom including personal transformation stories, practical examples of overcoming sales objections through genuine curiosity, and the counterintuitive approach of telling a customer they were &quot;dumb&quot; for not buying - and making the sale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perfect For&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sales professionals seeking authentic connection techniques, managers developing human-centered sales cultures, business owners wanting sustainable growth strategies, and anyone interested in the psychology of genuine persuasion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Duration&lt;/b&gt;: 53 minutes of actionable insights &lt;b&gt;Industries&lt;/b&gt;: Home improvement, B2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Selling from PEOPLE TO PEOPLE: The Human Connection in Sales Success</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 6: The Plan is Built. Now Let’s Execute it in 2026!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The Plan Is Built. Now Let’s Execute It.</b></p><p>Gut is good — <b>if it’s based on fact.</b><br /> Once you have enough facts, you have a really educated gut.</p><p>In <b>Episode 6 of the Dealer Growth Series</b>, Fitz &amp; Franson break down what happens <em>after</em> the plan is built — the part most owners skip: <b>monitoring, adjusting, and actually executing</b>.</p><p>This episode is about replacing guesswork with clarity.<br /> About knowing what to track, how often to review it, and how to adjust <em>before</em> you’re too far behind plan.</p><p>If you’ve ever said:</p><ul><li>“I think we’re doing okay”</li><li>“The numbers feel off, but I’m not sure why”</li><li>“We had a bad month — now what?”</li></ul><p>This episode is for you.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>Why “trust your gut” only works when it’s backed by data</li><li>How to monitor KPIs without becoming a micromanager</li><li>What to do when you’re behind plan (and how to catch it early)</li><li>How often owners should review numbers vs trends</li><li>The difference between reacting emotionally and adjusting strategically</li><li>How to lead your team through execution, not just planning</li></ul><p>This is the final step of real growth: <b>execution with awareness</b>.</p><p>📌 Dealer Growth Series</p><p>This series is built for owners and leaders who want:</p><ul><li>Predictable growth</li><li>Better decisions</li><li>Stronger teams</li><li>Less chaos and fewer surprises</li></ul><p>No fluff. No hype. Just real conversations about what actually works.</p><p>🔔 NEXT STEPS</p><p>If this episode helped you:</p><ul><li><b>Subscribe</b> to the channel</li><li><b>Like</b> the video (it helps more owners find it)</li><li><b>Comment</b> with what number you’re struggling to track right now</li></ul><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18412216</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="34602206" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Plan Is Built. Now Let’s Execute It.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gut is good — &lt;b&gt;if it’s based on fact.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Once you have enough facts, you have a really educated gut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;b&gt;Episode 6 of the Dealer Growth Series&lt;/b&gt;, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson break down what happens &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; the plan is built — the part most owners skip: &lt;b&gt;monitoring, adjusting, and actually executing&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about replacing guesswork with clarity.&lt;br /&gt; About knowing what to track, how often to review it, and how to adjust &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; you’re too far behind plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever said:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;“I think we’re doing okay”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;“The numbers feel off, but I’m not sure why”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;“We had a bad month — now what?”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “trust your gut” only works when it’s backed by data&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to monitor KPIs without becoming a micromanager&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to do when you’re behind plan (and how to catch it early)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How often owners should review numbers vs trends&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between reacting emotionally and adjusting strategically&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to lead your team through execution, not just planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the final step of real growth: &lt;b&gt;execution with awareness&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📌 Dealer Growth Series&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This series is built for owners and leaders who want:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Predictable growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Better decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stronger teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Less chaos and fewer surprises&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;No fluff. No hype. Just real conversations about what actually works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔔 NEXT STEPS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode helped you:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe&lt;/b&gt; to the channel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Like&lt;/b&gt; the video (it helps more owners find it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comment&lt;/b&gt; with what number you’re struggling to track right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/a153ffaf-2960-40ff-ad6c-830b3e946b91/2xd48k9k01ekxsb2365pcvvxro2h.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 6: The Plan is Built. Now Let’s Execute it in 2026!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - What does you team LOVE and HATE about you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Fitz and Franson podcast episode featuring Barry Hakes delves into various topics relevant to the fitness industry, sales strategies, and personal development. Barry Hakes, known for his expertise in fitness and business, shares valuable insights that can help listeners navigate challenges in their professional lives.</p><p>This episode serves as a valuable resource for managers and entrepreneurs looking to enhance their skills and adapt to changing market conditions. Barry Hakes' insights are not only practical but also inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in the industry.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17781969</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="23008839" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Fitz and Franson podcast episode featuring Barry Hakes delves into various topics relevant to the fitness industry, sales strategies, and personal development. Barry Hakes, known for his expertise in fitness and business, shares valuable insights that can help listeners navigate challenges in their professional lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode serves as a valuable resource for managers and entrepreneurs looking to enhance their skills and adapt to changing market conditions. Barry Hakes&apos; insights are not only practical but also inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in the industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - What does you team LOVE and HATE about you?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Investing in Your Team: Insights from Epic Concrete Coatings]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we welcome Justin Plante, owner of Epic Concrete Coatings, as he shares his journey and insights on building a culture of continuous improvement within his team. With locations in Fargo and Sioux Falls, Justin discusses the importance of investing in training and development, the challenges of operating in a seasonal market, and how to maintain a motivated workforce.</p><p>Join us as we explore strategies for enhancing team performance, fostering communication, and ensuring that every member feels valued. This conversation is essential for business owners looking to cultivate a thriving work environment while delivering exceptional service to their customers.</p><p><b>Tune in for valuable lessons on leadership and team dynamics!</b></p><p><b><br />Hashtags:<br /></b><br /></p><p>#FitzAndFranson #TeamBuilding #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #ConcreteCoatings #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #Entrepreneurship</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17675945</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="25901161" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we welcome Justin Plante, owner of Epic Concrete Coatings, as he shares his journey and insights on building a culture of continuous improvement within his team. With locations in Fargo and Sioux Falls, Justin discusses the importance of investing in training and development, the challenges of operating in a seasonal market, and how to maintain a motivated workforce.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we explore strategies for enhancing team performance, fostering communication, and ensuring that every member feels valued. This conversation is essential for business owners looking to cultivate a thriving work environment while delivering exceptional service to their customers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in for valuable lessons on leadership and team dynamics!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hashtags:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FitzAndFranson #TeamBuilding #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #ConcreteCoatings #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #Entrepreneurship&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:title>FFS - Investing in Your Team: Insights from Epic Concrete Coatings</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Fay Reveals the Hidden Keys to Client Success (Scared Money Don’t Make Money)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, Fitz &amp; Franson bring on <b>Bill Fay</b>, one of the earliest Powrful Media team members and a veteran account manager who’s seen the entire evolution of Facebook and Google ads from 2020 to today. </p><p>Bill shares:<br /> • Why competition in home improvement has skyrocketed<br /> • Why creative variety now beats “the one magic ad”<br /> • How to calculate a real marketing budget<br /> • The difference between <em>leads</em>, <em>appointments</em>, and <em>profit</em><br /> • How Powrful’s team covers the equivalent of <b>3.15 full-time employees</b> on your page<br /> • Why you should avoid “Google experts” who don’t know your niche<br /> • The lessons he learned from accidentally going viral on TikTok (yes… the cheese video)</p><p>Whether you’re a Penntek dealer, coatings installer, contractor, or local home-improvement owner, this episode helps you make clearer, data-driven decisions about your marketing — without fear, guessing, or bad advice.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18300681</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="26844865" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson bring on &lt;b&gt;Bill Fay&lt;/b&gt;, one of the earliest Powrful Media team members and a veteran account manager who’s seen the entire evolution of Facebook and Google ads from 2020 to today. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bill shares:&lt;br /&gt; • Why competition in home improvement has skyrocketed&lt;br /&gt; • Why creative variety now beats “the one magic ad”&lt;br /&gt; • How to calculate a real marketing budget&lt;br /&gt; • The difference between &lt;em&gt;leads&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;appointments&lt;/em&gt;, and &lt;em&gt;profit&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt; • How Powrful’s team covers the equivalent of &lt;b&gt;3.15 full-time employees&lt;/b&gt; on your page&lt;br /&gt; • Why you should avoid “Google experts” who don’t know your niche&lt;br /&gt; • The lessons he learned from accidentally going viral on TikTok (yes… the cheese video)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a Penntek dealer, coatings installer, contractor, or local home-improvement owner, this episode helps you make clearer, data-driven decisions about your marketing — without fear, guessing, or bad advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bill Fay Reveals the Hidden Keys to Client Success (Scared Money Don’t Make Money)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission, Vision, Values: Your 2026 Playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most businesses don’t fail because of lack of effort.<br />       They fail because of <b>lack of clarity</b>.</p><p>In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we break down why <b>mission, vision, and values</b> aren’t corporate buzzwords... they’re the operating system behind companies that scale <i>without breaking</i>.</p><p>If you’re trying to grow in 2026, here’s the uncomfortable truth:<br /> 👉 You don’t scale time.<br /> 👉 You don’t scale effort.<br /> 👉 You scale <b>who you are</b>.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Why you can’t out-hustle chaos</li><li>How clarity makes leadership easier</li><li>Why values should actually cost you something</li><li>How identity (not tactics) determines growth</li><li>The question every owner should ask before scaling</li></ul><p>📚 Referenced: <i>The Science of Scaling</i> by Benjamin Hardy &amp; Blake Erickson</p><p>👇 LET US KNOW:<br /> If your business doubled tomorrow… what breaks first?</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more!<br />📤 Share with a leader who needs clarity before 2026</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@powrful.com" target="_blank">info@powrful.com</a></p><p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" target="_blank">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" target="_blank">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p><p>Matt's email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" target="_blank">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br />Following us on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p><p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p><p>Liking us on Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p><p>Checking out our TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p><p>Following on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p><p>Jumping into Threads: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" target="_blank">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p><p>Visiting our site: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" target="_blank">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p><p>...</p>]]></description><link>https://fitzandfransonshow.buzzsprout.com</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18434461</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8b1686c1990e4cf91d8faa613377d6ba06764a1e8ae15263350945933d91a05b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZmZlZjNhYy1iZGEzLTQ5NjYtODdjOS0wNmVlMWQ3YjQ1NGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvM2ZmZWYzYWMtYmRhMy00OTY2LTg3YzktMDZlZTFkN2I0NTRiLzE4NDM0NDYxLW1pc3Npb24tdmlzaW9uLXZhbHVlcy15b3VyLTIwMjYtcGxheWJvb2subXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19783160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most businesses don’t fail because of lack of effort.&lt;br /&gt;       They fail because of &lt;b&gt;lack of clarity&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we break down why &lt;b&gt;mission, vision, and values&lt;/b&gt; aren’t corporate buzzwords... they’re the operating system behind companies that scale &lt;i&gt;without breaking&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re trying to grow in 2026, here’s the uncomfortable truth:&lt;br /&gt; 👉 You don’t scale time.&lt;br /&gt; 👉 You don’t scale effort.&lt;br /&gt; 👉 You scale &lt;b&gt;who you are&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you can’t out-hustle chaos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How clarity makes leadership easier&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why values should actually cost you something&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How identity (not tactics) determines growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The question every owner should ask before scaling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;📚 Referenced: &lt;i&gt;The Science of Scaling&lt;/i&gt; by Benjamin Hardy &amp;amp; Blake Erickson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇 LET US KNOW:&lt;br /&gt; If your business doubled tomorrow… what breaks first?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔔 Subscribe for more!&lt;br /&gt;📤 Share with a leader who needs clarity before 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt;Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;...&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/3ffef3ac-bda3-4966-87c9-06ee1d7b454b/sd7h58bcmrtox7gu6mrd21px8063.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Mission, Vision, Values: Your 2026 Playbook</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Sales Mindset Unlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Discover what truly separates top-performing salespeople from the rest. This episode reveals the uncomfortable truth most sales managers won't admit: it's not about tactics or scripts - it's all about mindset.</p><p><br />What You'll Learn<br /><br /></p><p><b>The Mindset Secret</b>: Why top performers maintain control over their destiny while others give up their power. Learn how elite salespeople think differently about challenges and opportunities.</p><p><b>Expensive Leads = Hidden Opportunity</b>: With lead costs skyrocketing, most salespeople panic. Discover how top performers reframe this "problem" into their biggest competitive advantage, making the same money while working less.</p><p><b>The Attention Revolution</b>: Master the powerful principle "You are where your attention is." Learn to redirect your team's focus from scarcity to abundance and transform your sales culture.</p><p><br />Key Insights<br /><br /></p><ul><li>The Pink Elephant Effect: Why negative framing guarantees failure</li><li>Percentage vs Dollar Thinking: Game-changing budget strategies that scale</li><li>The Kiosk Test: A brilliant analogy about lead quality and buyer interest</li><li>Communication Reality: Why repetition is essential in leadership</li></ul><p><br />Real-World Applications<br /><br /></p><p>Battle-tested wisdom including personal stories of management-to-sales success, reframing techniques for struggling teams, post-COVID sales landscape navigation, and seasonal budgeting strategies.</p><p><br />Perfect For<br /><br /></p><p>Sales professionals seeking peak performance, managers developing teams, business owners understanding sales excellence, entrepreneurs building sales organizations, and anyone interested in performance psychology.</p><p><br />What Makes This Special<br /><br /></p><p>Unlike typical sales podcasts focused on tactics, this goes deeper into psychology and leadership. Authentic discussions from experienced leaders sharing failures, breakthroughs, and hard-earned wisdom from boom and bust cycles.</p><p><b>Industries Covered</b>: Home improvement, service businesses, direct sales, lead-generation dependent companies</p><p><b>Duration</b>: 27 minutes of actionable insights</p><p>Tags: SalesMindset, SalesLeadership, BusinessPsychology, TeamManagement, LeadGeneration, SalesTraining, Leadership, BusinessGrowth</p><p>Transform your sales mindset. Transform your results.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17638176</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9eb4820068330753333d7b31ff6267dd0aeba84d9fcb2e4869b94cc4280127a9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZTc5YTMxYS0yMGFkLTQ2NzItYjlhZC1kMmZhNzM1MTE0MTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvZmU3OWEzMWEtMjBhZC00NjcyLWI5YWQtZDJmYTczNTExNDE0LzE3NjM4MTc2LWZmcy1zYWxlcy1taW5kc2V0LXVubG9ja2VkLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="13262493" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Discover what truly separates top-performing salespeople from the rest. This episode reveals the uncomfortable truth most sales managers won&apos;t admit: it&apos;s not about tactics or scripts - it&apos;s all about mindset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What You&apos;ll Learn&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Mindset Secret&lt;/b&gt;: Why top performers maintain control over their destiny while others give up their power. Learn how elite salespeople think differently about challenges and opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Expensive Leads = Hidden Opportunity&lt;/b&gt;: With lead costs skyrocketing, most salespeople panic. Discover how top performers reframe this &quot;problem&quot; into their biggest competitive advantage, making the same money while working less.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Attention Revolution&lt;/b&gt;: Master the powerful principle &quot;You are where your attention is.&quot; Learn to redirect your team&apos;s focus from scarcity to abundance and transform your sales culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Key Insights&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Pink Elephant Effect: Why negative framing guarantees failure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Percentage vs Dollar Thinking: Game-changing budget strategies that scale&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Kiosk Test: A brilliant analogy about lead quality and buyer interest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Communication Reality: Why repetition is essential in leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Real-World Applications&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Battle-tested wisdom including personal stories of management-to-sales success, reframing techniques for struggling teams, post-COVID sales landscape navigation, and seasonal budgeting strategies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perfect For&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sales professionals seeking peak performance, managers developing teams, business owners understanding sales excellence, entrepreneurs building sales organizations, and anyone interested in performance psychology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What Makes This Special&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unlike typical sales podcasts focused on tactics, this goes deeper into psychology and leadership. Authentic discussions from experienced leaders sharing failures, breakthroughs, and hard-earned wisdom from boom and bust cycles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Industries Covered&lt;/b&gt;: Home improvement, service businesses, direct sales, lead-generation dependent companies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Duration&lt;/b&gt;: 27 minutes of actionable insights&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tags: SalesMindset, SalesLeadership, BusinessPsychology, TeamManagement, LeadGeneration, SalesTraining, Leadership, BusinessGrowth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Transform your sales mindset. Transform your results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Sales Mindset Unlocked</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Insights from Liz (DiStefano Concrete Coatings)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, we sit down with Liz Berman, General Manager at DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings<br /> — a Penntek Concrete Coatings dealer leading the way in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southeastern Massachusetts.<br /><br />Liz shares her journey from running a Chamber of Commerce to building one of the fastest-growing concrete coatings divisions on the East Coast. From working side-by-side with her husband Tony, to scaling from 1 crew to 13+, Liz reveals what it takes to lead a team, build culture, and keep growth smart — without losing the trust of customers or employees.<br /><br />🔥 Highlights in this conversation:<br /><br />Why “never half-ass two things, whole-ass one thing” became her leadership motto<br /><br />What it’s really like being a woman leader in construction &amp; remodeling<br /><br />How she turned COVID shutdowns into an opportunity to grow coatings while others stalled<br /><br />The blunt truth about leadership: “Sometimes you’re the villain in someone’s story — and you have to be okay with that.”<br /><br />How DiStefano’s culture is so strong their sales reps quote the core values to each other in texts<br /><br />Why continuous improvement (1% better every day) matters more than chasing perfection<br /><br />👷 Shoutout to Liz and the team at DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings<br /> for the incredible work they’re doing with Penntek Concrete Coatings.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17953571</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="38790534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, we sit down with Liz Berman, General Manager at DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings&lt;br /&gt; — a Penntek Concrete Coatings dealer leading the way in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southeastern Massachusetts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Liz shares her journey from running a Chamber of Commerce to building one of the fastest-growing concrete coatings divisions on the East Coast. From working side-by-side with her husband Tony, to scaling from 1 crew to 13+, Liz reveals what it takes to lead a team, build culture, and keep growth smart — without losing the trust of customers or employees.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔥 Highlights in this conversation:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why “never half-ass two things, whole-ass one thing” became her leadership motto&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What it’s really like being a woman leader in construction &amp;amp; remodeling&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How she turned COVID shutdowns into an opportunity to grow coatings while others stalled&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The blunt truth about leadership: “Sometimes you’re the villain in someone’s story — and you have to be okay with that.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How DiStefano’s culture is so strong their sales reps quote the core values to each other in texts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why continuous improvement (1% better every day) matters more than chasing perfection&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👷 Shoutout to Liz and the team at DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings&lt;br /&gt; for the incredible work they’re doing with Penntek Concrete Coatings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/e82817c8-9ea9-4630-99dc-12ab655a3139/ds36cra5k4t9p1g0wm1u9pccsgmj.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Insights from Liz (DiStefano Concrete Coatings)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - What do you do when you have a bad week in sales?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Fitz and Franson Podcast, the hosts delve into the challenges and strategies associated with navigating sales downturns. The discussion focuses on practical approaches that sales leaders and teams can adopt to maintain morale, adapt strategies, and ultimately drive performance during tough economic times.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17781953</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="23836947" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Fitz and Franson Podcast, the hosts delve into the challenges and strategies associated with navigating sales downturns. The discussion focuses on practical approaches that sales leaders and teams can adopt to maintain morale, adapt strategies, and ultimately drive performance during tough economic times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - What do you do when you have a bad week in sales?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Planning & Budgeting for Growth — The Numbers Every Dealer Must Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Week 1 of <b>Dealer Growth: The 6-Week Plan</b> — the Fitz &amp; Franson series built to help home-improvement and concrete-coatings business owners grow smarter, calmer, and more profitably.</p><p>In this episode, we break down the real foundation of business growth: <b>planning and budgeting with clarity.</b> Most owners operate on instinct and effort, not on numbers and structure. That works… until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or unsure why the business isn’t scaling, this is where everything starts to make sense.</p><p>We cover:<br /> • The key numbers every dealer must know<br /> • How to build a realistic growth plan (not a fantasy one)<br /> • Why most budgeting fails before the year even starts<br /> • The core metrics that predict healthy growth<br /> • How to use your numbers to lead instead of react<br /> • What a clear, usable business plan actually looks like</p><p>This week sets the tone for the entire 6-week journey. Get this right, and your path to growth becomes simpler, clearer, and far less chaotic.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><link>https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18214081</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="33129788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Week 1 of &lt;b&gt;Dealer Growth: The 6-Week Plan&lt;/b&gt; — the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson series built to help home-improvement and concrete-coatings business owners grow smarter, calmer, and more profitably.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down the real foundation of business growth: &lt;b&gt;planning and budgeting with clarity.&lt;/b&gt; Most owners operate on instinct and effort, not on numbers and structure. That works… until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or unsure why the business isn’t scaling, this is where everything starts to make sense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We cover:&lt;br /&gt; • The key numbers every dealer must know&lt;br /&gt; • How to build a realistic growth plan (not a fantasy one)&lt;br /&gt; • Why most budgeting fails before the year even starts&lt;br /&gt; • The core metrics that predict healthy growth&lt;br /&gt; • How to use your numbers to lead instead of react&lt;br /&gt; • What a clear, usable business plan actually looks like&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week sets the tone for the entire 6-week journey. Get this right, and your path to growth becomes simpler, clearer, and far less chaotic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/episodes/c13a4e94-de82-4f1e-a046-ac644168dd96/xbs7dgen5lsm5n4vwue6ro4ebagp.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Week 1: Planning &amp; Budgeting for Growth — The Numbers Every Dealer Must Know</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - What got you here, won't get you there]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this insightful episode of the Fitz and Franson podcast, the hosts delve into the complexities of personal and professional growth, particularly in the context of leadership and family businesses. The discussion is anchored around the idea that the skills and strategies that have brought individuals success in the past may not be sufficient for future challenges.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17781846</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3b1b935ce8bdd3cfda4f6e2a2e01ca458df6d4746a7a8dafe1f19d0d43571bd5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYzgzMTVlMC1lOGUwLTRlZjQtOGM2OS1iZTQzNWE0MmI5MTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvY2M4MzE1ZTAtZThlMC00ZWY0LThjNjktYmU0MzVhNDJiOTE2LzE3NzgxODQ2LWZmcy13aGF0LWdvdC15b3UtaGVyZS13b24tdC1nZXQteW91LXRoZXJlLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="25335869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this insightful episode of the Fitz and Franson podcast, the hosts delve into the complexities of personal and professional growth, particularly in the context of leadership and family businesses. The discussion is anchored around the idea that the skills and strategies that have brought individuals success in the past may not be sufficient for future challenges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - What got you here, won&apos;t get you there</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[FFS - Nurturing Growth with Bill Willcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this engaging episode of the Fitz &amp; Franson Show, Jay and Matt welcome Bill, a seasoned sales leader with an impressive journey from welder to VP of Sales at Tundra Land Home Improvements. Having met at a Jacuzzi conference, Bill brings invaluable insights into the world of home improvement sales.</p><p>Listen as he shares how prioritizing customer connections shaped his career and emphasizes the importance of nurturing leadership within sales teams. Discover effective training strategies that set clear expectations for success through structured schedules and consistent practice.</p><p>Jay and Matt dive into the critical role of data in decision-making, illustrating how analyzing numbers can quickly identify issues—like problematic lead sources—and drive prompt corrections. Bill discusses financing options that not only enhance affordability for customers but also boost average order values.</p><p>The conversation highlights the impact of technology in streamlining processes for sales reps, including a merger with One Click Contractor to provide comprehensive tools for CRM and estimating.</p><p>As they explore seasonal forecasting and preparing for future growth, you'll learn why capturing every deal is essential during slower periods so you can hit the ground running when business picks up.</p><p>Join us for actionable insights that will empower your sales strategies!</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-17828119</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1a53b5318a01173ad3597f6b9b92fc5fa6fe39deba20267535bcc4643a7c7524/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOWQ3NTk1YS0wYTIzLTQzZmEtYTkzNC1iOWJmZmNiZmQ0MmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODg4ZTEyYWM3NDJjNWY2MGI5NjBhMDMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy84YmI4ODRlNi02YmIwLTQ3ZmEtOWE1ZS02YjgxMGIxMzVlNmMvZXBpc29kZXMvYjlkNzU5NWEtMGEyMy00M2ZhLWE5MzQtYjliZmZjYmZkNDJjLzE3ODI4MTE5LWZmcy1udXJ0dXJpbmctZ3Jvd3RoLXdpdGgtYmlsbC13aWxsY29tZS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="32670647" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this engaging episode of the Fitz &amp;amp; Franson Show, Jay and Matt welcome Bill, a seasoned sales leader with an impressive journey from welder to VP of Sales at Tundra Land Home Improvements. Having met at a Jacuzzi conference, Bill brings invaluable insights into the world of home improvement sales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen as he shares how prioritizing customer connections shaped his career and emphasizes the importance of nurturing leadership within sales teams. Discover effective training strategies that set clear expectations for success through structured schedules and consistent practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jay and Matt dive into the critical role of data in decision-making, illustrating how analyzing numbers can quickly identify issues—like problematic lead sources—and drive prompt corrections. Bill discusses financing options that not only enhance affordability for customers but also boost average order values.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation highlights the impact of technology in streamlining processes for sales reps, including a merger with One Click Contractor to provide comprehensive tools for CRM and estimating.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As they explore seasonal forecasting and preparing for future growth, you&apos;ll learn why capturing every deal is essential during slower periods so you can hit the ground running when business picks up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us for actionable insights that will empower your sales strategies!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:07:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>FFS - Nurturing Growth with Bill Willcome</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3: The Financing & Marketing Blueprint Every Contractor Needs for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 3 of the Elite Growth Accelerator, Fitz &amp; Franson break down the two systems that drive predictable, profitable growth:</p><p><b>🔥 Finance Integration</b></p><p>• Consumer affordability data<br /> • Why cash-only strategies cost jobs<br /> • The psychology of payments<br /> • Simplifying programs for your sales team<br /><br /></p><p><b>🔥 Marketing Strategy for Profitable Growth</b></p><p>• Using historical data to predict the seasons<br /> • How to divide traditional, non-traditional &amp; experimental budget<br /> • KPIs that actually matter<br /> • Why going dark kills momentum<br /> • The power of flash sales<br /><br /></p><p>If you want clarity and confidence heading into 2026, this is your blueprint.</p><p>Follow the show + leave a rating to help more business owners find conversations like this.</p><p>——————————————————————————————————————— <br />📩 Connect with us: <br /><a href="mailto:info@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">info@powrful.com </a></p> <p>💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? <br />Email: <a href="mailto:%20jay@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">jay@powrful.com</a><br /><br />🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? <br />See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → <a href="https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640</a></p> <p>Matt's email: <a href="mailto:matt@powrful.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">matt@powrful.com</a><br /><br />Knock today down by…<br /> Following us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show</a></p> <p>Hitting the bell on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Liking us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Checking out our TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Following on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/</a></p> <p>Jumping into Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow</a></p> <p>Visiting our site: <a href="https://fitzandfransonshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</a></p>...]]></description><link>https://fitzandfransonshow.com/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-18287780</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fitz and Franson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3" length="42103920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 3 of the Elite Growth Accelerator, Fitz &amp;amp; Franson break down the two systems that drive predictable, profitable growth:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🔥 Finance Integration&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Consumer affordability data&lt;br /&gt; • Why cash-only strategies cost jobs&lt;br /&gt; • The psychology of payments&lt;br /&gt; • Simplifying programs for your sales team&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;🔥 Marketing Strategy for Profitable Growth&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Using historical data to predict the seasons&lt;br /&gt; • How to divide traditional, non-traditional &amp;amp; experimental budget&lt;br /&gt; • KPIs that actually matter&lt;br /&gt; • Why going dark kills momentum&lt;br /&gt; • The power of flash sales&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want clarity and confidence heading into 2026, this is your blueprint.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the show + leave a rating to help more business owners find conversations like this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;——————————————————————————————————————— &lt;br /&gt;📩 Connect with us: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;info@powrful.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;💼 Want to work with us or sponsor the show? &lt;br /&gt;Email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:%20jay@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;jay@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🚀 Want to work with Matt to scale your business? &lt;br /&gt;See how he helped grow a $4M company to $20M → &lt;a href=&quot;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://powrful.com/the-powrful-method-582640&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Matt&apos;s email: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:matt@powrful.com&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;matt@powrful.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knock today down by…&lt;br /&gt; Following us on LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitz-franson-show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hitting the bell on YouTube: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Liking us on Facebook: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Checking out our TikTok: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Following on Instagram: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/fitzandfransonshow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jumping into Threads: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.com/@fitzandfransonshow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visiting our site: &lt;a href=&quot;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://fitzandfransonshow.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8bb884e6-6bb0-47fa-9a5e-6b810b135e6c/logos/34a7866c-a423-43c8-9120-0e9827436c79.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 3: The Financing &amp; Marketing Blueprint Every Contractor Needs for 2026</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>