From Rock Bottom to Turnaround King: Chris Collins on Leadership, Parenting, and Truth In this unfiltered, deeply authentic conversation, Jeff Dudan sits down with Chris Collins—turnaround expert, leadership author, and former broke grunge drummer—to unpack the hidden dynamics behind success, failure, parenting, and the real cost of leadership. If you've ever felt like you're running from something while trying to build something... this one will hit you deep. Chris opens up about self-esteem, locus of control, and what truly separates managers from leaders. This episode isn't just about business—it’s about becoming who you were meant to be.

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00:00:00 Jeff’s wild intro & Chris’ backstory 00:02:50 Running from the past to build the future 00:05:00 Mimetic behavior, broken leadership, and waking up 00:07:44 Are people lying to you or to themselves? 00:10:15 Why schools fail leaders (and how work saves) 00:13:46 The real difference between leaders and managers 00:15:36 Parenting: The most overlooked leadership role 00:21:30 Self-esteem: The immune system of consciousness 00:24:30 Don’t love yourself—learn to like yourself 00:26:15 Locus of control: The secret to success 00:33:00 Authenticity, confidence & building real relationships 00:38:20 How Chris turns businesses around in 90 days 00:47:50 Why you can’t cut your way to profit 00:53:00 The “desk test” and measuring culture 00:57:00 Culture is law and order 01:03:00 Chaos, excuses, and external blame 01:05:00 Jeff’s review of I Am Leader 01:09:00 How to read the book and what it unlocks 01:12:00 Final words: The world is starving for real leaders #LeadershipPodcast #ChrisCollins #JeffDudan #IAmLeader #Entrepreneurship #SelfEsteem #LocusOfControl #BusinessTurnaround #Authenticity #ParentingLeadership #OnTheHomefront #MindsetMatters #FranchiseLeadership #BuildNotBlame #CreateNotConsume #BusinessPodcast #RealLeadership #GrowthMindset #LeadFromTheFront #HardTruths

Franchise Friday: How Long It Really Takes to Open a Franchise Thinking about opening a franchise? Don’t guess your timeline—know it. In this Franchise Fridays episode, Jeff Dudan breaks down the full roadmap from discovery day to grand opening. Whether you’re considering a mobile service brand or a brick-and-mortar location, you’ll learn exactly what impacts your launch speed, what delays to avoid, and how to plan your move with confidence. This video covers: -45–60 Day Franchise Discovery Process -How long it takes to open if you don’t need real estate -Site selection & buildout timelines for retail locations -The truth about SBA loans, ROBS, and financing options -How seasonality, tax timing, and personal events affect your start 🚀 Subscribe for more insights on leadership, business, and success! 👍 Like & Comment if this episode gave you something to think about.

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What you won't want to miss in this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome to Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan 00:00:45 What to Expect in the Discovery Process 00:04:42 Opening Timeline for Home-Based Franchises 00:08:25 What Slows You Down: Real Estate & Buildouts 00:14:00 Financing Options: SBA, ROBS, HELOCs & More 00:18:00 Personal & Market Timing Factors 00:20:00 Final Summary: Best-Case vs Worst-Case Scenarios #FranchiseTips #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusiness #FranchiseOwner #FranchiseFinancing

From knocking on doors for windshield repairs to building a $700K/month SaaS company, Ryan Fenn’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode of On The Homefront with Jeff Dudan, Ryan shares how dropping out of high school, hustling at car washes, and creating an online course laid the foundation for CHIIRP — a text automation platform now disrupting home services. Whether you're building a franchise, running ads, or scaling a SaaS, this interview is a blueprint in grit, faith, and next-level lead conversion. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to The HomeFront with Jeff Dudan for more real stories from the front lines of business. 👍 Like, share, and drop a comment if this episode fired you up!

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00:00:00 Intro — Who is Ryan Fenn? 00:02:00 Dropping out of high school and early hustle 00:06:30 Windshield repair and starting door-to-door 00:14:45 The gas station breakthrough 00:17:00 Gratitude + the 9-dealership expansion 00:21:00 Building an education course that made $2M 00:27:30 Birth of CHIRP and early SaaS struggles 00:32:00 Finding the $700K/month growth lever 00:41:00 What CHIRP actually does — and why it works 00:53:00 AI, automation, and the future of conversion 01:02:00 Stand-up comedy, failure, and founder confidence 01:12:00 Ryan’s next big play (outside of SaaS) #SaaSFounder #EntrepreneurJourney #LeadConversion #BootstrappedBusiness #MarketingAutomation #HomeServiceBusiness #FaithFamilyFunnels #StartupStory #RyanFenn #CHIIRP