Episode 312: Essentials of Life: Massage & Tequila

Episode 312 originally broadcast on May 28, 2011

This week we interview Glenn Franson, co-founder, president and CEO of Massage Heights. We’ll also visit with Stewart Skloss and Modesto Nunez del Toro of Pura Vida Tequila Co. Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Pat Young at Reliant Energy and PKF’s Greg Price offers tips for getting the most out of QR Codes.

School of Business 05/28/11

Russ and John present the show about people who make businesses and who make business happen. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week— intuitive wisdom from American author Willa Cather; This Week in Business History includes innovative “firsts,” among them Scotch Whiskey, shrapnel, Kellogg’s cereal and the ATM machine; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—Recipients of “Stimulus” funds now owe big taxes.

Glenn Franson - Massage Heights

Russ interviews Massage Heights co-founder, president and CEO Glenn Franson. The company was founded in 2004 and offers massage services through a membership model that allows cost-effective, monthly visits. The company is headquartered in Texas and operates through franchise and company-owned locations in Texas and in Canada. Glenn discusses franchises, success and sacrifice.

Stewart Skloss - Pura Vida Tequila Co.

Stewart Skloss wanted to make a high-quality tequila that everyone could afford. He founded Pura Vida Tequila Co. in 2009 and set off on an unexpected adventure that has included a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, “smart phone” apps and the launch of an Internet radio station.