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Franchise Firsthand

Gareth Fasano and Connor Groce
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Franchise Firsthand is the podcast that takes listeners deep into the real-world experiences of franchising and small business ownership. For anyone curious about what it's truly like to run a franchise, this is the place to be. Hosted by Garth Fasano, alongside Connor Groce, the show features candid conversations with franchise owners and operators from a variety of industries. They share unfiltered, on-the-ground insights—what's working, what's challenging, and the untold truths of the business. Whether you're considering your first franchise or managing multiple units and seeking fresh ideas, Franchise Firsthand delivers the ultimate playbook, one compelling story at a time.
Top 70.7% by pitch volume (Rank #35329 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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Franchise Sales Made Simple

Wed Oct 15 2025

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Episode 2 | Garth Fasano and Connor Groce In this episode of Franchise First Hand, Connor Groce puts Garth Fasano in the hot seat to unpack how franchisees can turn more leads into paying customers — without adding to their workload. Garth shares his journey from Deloitte and BCG consulting to acquiring Rainmaker, a tech-enabled sales solution that supports franchise growth across industries.  Together, they dive into why most franchisees struggle with consistent lead follow-up, how to maintain a local feel in a national brand, and why AI and data are transforming the way home service businesses sell. Whether you're an owner-operator trying to smooth out revenue peaks and valleys, or a multi-unit franchisee looking to scale, this episode reveals the systems, tools, and strategies that make sales simple — and growth inevitable. Listen in! #franchise #businesspodcast #franchiseconsulting

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Episode 2 | Garth Fasano and Connor Groce In this episode of Franchise First Hand, Connor Groce puts Garth Fasano in the hot seat to unpack how franchisees can turn more leads into paying customers — without adding to their workload. Garth shares his journey from Deloitte and BCG consulting to acquiring Rainmaker, a tech-enabled sales solution that supports franchise growth across industries.  Together, they dive into why most franchisees struggle with consistent lead follow-up, how to maintain a local feel in a national brand, and why AI and data are transforming the way home service businesses sell. Whether you're an owner-operator trying to smooth out revenue peaks and valleys, or a multi-unit franchisee looking to scale, this episode reveals the systems, tools, and strategies that make sales simple — and growth inevitable. Listen in! #franchise #businesspodcast #franchiseconsulting

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Franchise Firsthand is the podcast that takes listeners deep into the real-world experiences of franchising and small business ownership. For anyone curious about what it's truly like to run a franchise, this is the place to be. Hosted by Garth Fasano, alongside Connor Groce, the show features candid conversations with franchise owners and operators from a variety of industries. They share unfiltered, on-the-ground insights—what's working, what's challenging, and the untold truths of the business. Whether you're considering your first franchise or managing multiple units and seeking fresh ideas, Franchise Firsthand delivers the ultimate playbook, one compelling story at a time.

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