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How to Turn a Local Business Into a National Franchise Brand | Dr. Tom DuFore

April 16, 2026

Do you want to turn a successful local business into a national brand through franchising? In this episode of Multiply Your Success, our CEO, Dr. Tom DuFore, breaks down the real-world process of scaling a business through franchising—from determining if a concept is truly “franchiseable” to navigating the long-term sales cycles required for growth. This…

How to Scale a Business: Insights from Tom DuFore on ACMG Digital

April 7, 2026

Big Sky Franchise Team is excited to feature our CEO, Tom DuFore, on the ACMG Digital podcast. In this episode, Tom shares key insights on scaling a business and the importance of maintaining consistency through strong systems and leadership. Listen to the full episode below.

Financial Therapist Dr. Erika Rasure and Franchise Starter Dr. Tom DuFore 

March 12, 2026

In this episode of School for Startups Radio, Tom DuFore shared a practical look at franchising for business owners who are starting to think beyond a single successful location. The conversation covers the core signs of a franchiseable business, including having a profitable prototype, the ability to train someone to run the model, and a…

The Secrets to Entrepreneurship

March 6, 2026

In a recent episode of Just Chat with Drew, Tom DuFore shared a candid look at the entrepreneurial journey, from his early goal of becoming a management consultant to building a career helping business owners grow through franchising. The conversation touches on the human side of business, the realities that come with entrepreneurship, and why…

Should You Franchise Or Open More Locations? Here’s The Real Tradeoff

March 4, 2026

In a recent episode of The Amazing Marketing Show, Tom DuFore shared a practical look at what happens when a successful business owner starts asking, “What do I do next?” The conversation covers the real mechanics behind franchising, including what makes a business franchiseable, how franchising differs from licensing, and why it can be a…

How to Scale From $1M to $10M Fast

March 3, 2026

In a recent episode of The Unstoppable Podcast with Harry Sardinas, Tom DuFore shared a practical perspective on the shift business owners face when moving from early traction to real scale. The conversation explores why the mindset and habits that help build a first million often become the very things that hold a company back…

How to Franchise Your Business (Without Destroying Your Brand)

February 25, 2026

Tom DuFore recently joined Disc Media: A Startup Story to talk about the real side of franchising, not just the flashy growth stories, but the strategy, structure, and mindset behind sustainable expansion. Drawing from more than two decades in the franchise space, Tom breaks down the three key tests of franchise viability, explains why home…

How to Franchise Your Business: A Step-by-Step Conversation with Tom DuFore

February 18, 2026

Tom DuFore joined Driven: Unscripted Success to talk about what it really takes to franchise a business, from the signs a company may be ready to scale to the mindset shifts that often hold owners back. It’s a practical conversation on growth, systems, and why franchising can create a win for the franchisor, franchisee, and…

Franchise Success Secrets

February 6, 2026

In a recent episode of Built to Billions, Tom DuFore shared a practical look at franchising as a growth strategy for business owners who are ready to expand beyond a single successful operation. The conversation covers the fundamentals of franchise readiness, including the importance of a profitable prototype, the ability to serve markets beyond your…

You Can’t KPI Character

January 20, 2026

Tom DuFore joined Influencing Entrepreneurs to talk about what franchising looks like right now, plus the “why” behind how Big Sky operates. He shared how his doctorate work focused on virtue in business, and how that thinking shows up in real life through values-driven leadership, culture, and long-term relationships (not just transactions). Tom also broke…

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