What the Best Franchisees Do Differently with Tammi Brown
Wed Feb 04 2026
What actually separates great franchise owners from those who struggle?
In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Tammi, a seasoned franchise business coach with experience across multiple national brands, to break down the real traits that drive long-term franchise success.
They dig into why employee turnover is usually a leadership problem, how owner involvement directly impacts retention, and why “semi-absentee ownership” is often misunderstood, and overestimated.
If you’re considering franchise ownership (or already in it), this conversation is a reality check on what it really takes to win.
🎧 Listen in to learn whether you’re truly built for franchise ownership, and how to level up if you are.
Key Takeaways:
Intro (00:00)Why employee turnover is a leadership issue (12:40)The danger of blaming systems instead of ownership (13:34)Why owner involvement is non-negotiable (15:54)The myth of semi-absentee ownership (16:12)How retention starts with how you treat your team (19:14)Following the playbook — and why consistency matters (20:05)Final thoughts on leadership and accountability (28:25)Additional Resources:
- Alloy Personal Training
- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity
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What actually separates great franchise owners from those who struggle? In this episode, Alloy founder Rick Mayo sits down with Tammi, a seasoned franchise business coach with experience across multiple national brands, to break down the real traits that drive long-term franchise success. They dig into why employee turnover is usually a leadership problem, how owner involvement directly impacts retention, and why “semi-absentee ownership” is often misunderstood, and overestimated. If you’re considering franchise ownership (or already in it), this conversation is a reality check on what it really takes to win. 🎧 Listen in to learn whether you’re truly built for franchise ownership, and how to level up if you are. Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)Why employee turnover is a leadership issue (12:40)The danger of blaming systems instead of ownership (13:34)Why owner involvement is non-negotiable (15:54)The myth of semi-absentee ownership (16:12)How retention starts with how you treat your team (19:14)Following the playbook — and why consistency matters (20:05)Final thoughts on leadership and accountability (28:25)Additional Resources: - Alloy Personal Training - Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity --------- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven’t already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!