Level Up with Nick Lopez

Welcome to your new favorite corner of franchising. Hosted by Nick Lopez, Founder of LIME Painting and creator of the Empire Model, The Level Up Show is where emerging leaders, top franchise buyers, and gritty ...more

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March 17, 2023 00:34:44
Dallas, Fort Worth, And Oklahoma Are Hot Franchise Markets, And Roxanne Rapske Is A Dynamite FranNet Consultant Within These Markets

Dallas, Fort Worth, And Oklahoma Are Hot Franchise Markets, And Roxanne Rapske Is A Dynamite FranNet Consultant Within These Markets

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into business for yourself, but you don’t know where to start? Look no...

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March 15, 2023 00:32:16
Level Up With Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Bible Coach Rick Grossmann

Level Up With Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Bible Coach Rick Grossmann

Nick Lopez and Rick Grossman reflect on their journey establishing the foundation of LIME, the nation's largest and most successful luxury painting company. Nick...

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March 10, 2023 00:43:13
Multi Brand Franchise Owner And Franchise Matchmaker

Multi Brand Franchise Owner And Franchise Matchmaker

Nick Lopez and Merri Cronk dive into what makes FranNet’s matchmaking process so effective at helping people find franchises in the marketplace of over...

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February 17, 2023 00:17:09
From Contractors, Designers, Architects, And Homeowners, Benjamin Moore Is Known For Quality Paint And Coatings That Transform And Enhance With Bob Patinella

From Contractors, Designers, Architects, And Homeowners, Benjamin Moore Is Known For Quality Paint And Coatings That Transform And Enhance With Bob Patinella

Nick Lopez and Bob Patinella talk about the founding of and leadership team that makes Benjamin Moore such an iconic brand. They also talk...

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February 15, 2023 00:42:18
“Corporate Grind” To The Franchise Growth Model With Wes Barefoot

“Corporate Grind” To The Franchise Growth Model With Wes Barefoot

Nick Lopez and Wes Barefoot talk about how Wes fell into franchising by joining an up-and-coming franchise company called 101 Mobility. Wes found his...

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February 08, 2023 00:36:17
Establishing The Reason To Believe Is Key For Preparing Your Brand For National Expansion

Establishing The Reason To Believe Is Key For Preparing Your Brand For National Expansion

Nick Lopez and Gary De Jesus talk about his time playing football and studying at Harvard to mastering brand development at Procter and Gamble....

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