How Anyone Can Franchise Their Business With Franchisor Playbook

Join us on this episode of Gathering The Kings Podcast with dynamo guest, Dan Clap, CEO & Co-Founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, a shining star in the Franchise Playbook cosmos. Dan is a franchise industry prodigy who turned heads in his 20s and hasn’t looked back. With businesses that practically run themselves and a laser-sharp sales instinct, he's been creating waves in the world of franchisors.Dive headfirst into Dan's world as we discuss driving forces for winning, the game-changing power of mentors, and the thrill of franchising versus lone-wolf entrepreneurship. We're peeling back the layers on his people-first approach to leadership and his strategy of playing the long game. This episode is all killer, no filler, packed with insights you can't afford to miss. Tune in, turn it up, and get ready to rewrite your playbook.During this episode, you will learn about;[00:37]  Introduction to Dan Claps and his business[03:42]  Dan’s big picture[07:10]  Franchise Playbook origin story[15:17]  One decision that Dan made that is still impacting him in a positive way[22:18]  A decision that Dan made that he has learned from[26:13]  How Dan approaches decision making[29:10]  If forced to choose only one KPI, this is the one Dan would choose[32:02]  The book Dan chooses to read every year[33:06]  Dan’s plan to maintain a work and family obsession[38:38]  Advice for younger Dan[40:33]  How to connect with Dan Clap[42:13]  Info on Gathering The Kings mastermindNotable Quotes"When you're buying a franchise, if you're not nervous, you're weird." - Dan Claps"If you want a mentor, they don't decide to be your mentor. You decide." - Dan Claps"I'm sure I'll go through more tough times, but I like who I'm becoming. Going down that journey means something." - Dan Claps"If you want to have a mentor, just like building a business, you have to have a really clear vision." - Dan Claps"People will push you to make a decision based on their timeframe and needs, not yours." - Dan Claps"My team being happy and staying is probably the most important KPI I could think of." - Dan Claps"Do the thing that's a little harder because time's going to pass anyway." - Dan Claps"I'm a builder in my marriage. I'm just a builder. That's my identity. So, that's never going away. I'm going to build whatever's in front of me." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Don't always make a quick decision, unless it needs to be a quick decision." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Knowing when to make a move doesn't necessarily mean that you have everything ready to make the move." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Make the decision that affects 20 years from now, not today." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Wickman, Gino. Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business. BenBella Books, 2012.Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: Wickman, Gino: 0783324916904: Amazon.com: BooksGerber, Michael E. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It. HarperBusiness, 1995.