About Us
Franchise Building Expert is a boutique franchise consulting firm dedicated to helping franchisors grow their networks and brands responsibly. With decades of hands-on franchising experience, we specialize in franchise development, strategic growth planning, franchisee recruitment, and training solutions that drive long-term success.
We believe that great franchises aren’t just sold—they’re built, and we help brands scale in a way that ensures both franchisors and franchisees thrive. Our team has been franchisees, master franchisees, franchisors, and franchise brokers, giving us a 360-degree perspective on what it takes to succeed in franchising.
WHAT WE DO IF YOU'RE IN THE INDUSTRY ALREADY:
FRANCHISE GROWTH STRATEGY
Helping franchisors expand their networks the right way.
Franchise
sales optimization
Improving franchise recruitment, sales processes, and conversion rates.
LEAD gen & marketing support
Implementing strategies to attract the right franchisee candidates.
training & coaching
Equipping franchise executives, brokers, and franchisees with the tools to succeed.
business advisory services
Offering expert insights to overcome challenges and accelerate growth.
We offer Franchisee training through our Franchise Foundations for Success Program. We help new and existing franchisees increase sales which increases royalties for franchisors. Brands grow stronger from within and everyone wins.
Our expertise also includes matching entrepreneurs to the right brands:
At Franchise Building Expert, we don’t just consult on franchising—we actively participate in it. We have our own brokerage and consulting division, allowing us to apply real-world insights and continuously refine the processes we develop for our clients. Because we actively help people find the right business for them, we’ve built a proven systemthat aligns franchise candidates with the right opportunities—ensuring long-term satisfaction and success for both franchisors and franchisees.
OUR TEAM
Don Schin
Don is a seasoned businessman, professional, and entrepreneur with franchise, global, and small business expertise. He’s also an accomplished professional speaker, writer, and author on a variety of topics, particularly business development and personal relationships.
Everything that Don delivers, whether in a seminar, workshop, webinar, or 1 on 1 format provides immediately applicable value to the attendees. Don teaches and speaks about things he’s lived and done, not theory. When working with Don in whatever capacity, you’ll see a very measurable ROI for your consulting and training dollars.
Josh Bixler
With 19 years of sales experience, Josh Bixler brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his profession. He is a committed husband to Lauren and a proud father of seven. Josh’s life has been shaped by the diverse and meaningful connections he has made with people over the years.
Josh values the stories each person holds, seeing them as a source of wisdom and inspiration. He believes in the power of listening and connecting with others on a deeper level.
In his career, Josh is more than a salesman—he is someone who helps others realize their potential. He is passionate about guiding people toward personal and professional freedom, breaking down barriers, and overcoming challenges.
Josh is also devoted to nurturing the unique talents within each individual. He encourages others to discover and pursue their passions, believing that everyone has a special gift to share with the world.
Josh’s love for adventure is matched by his commitment to community. Whether traveling to new places or enjoying simple moments at home, he finds joy in every experience shared with his loved ones.
Luke Frey
Luke Frey is the founder of Bella Vista Executive Advisors. With a diverse background that includes 20 years as a successful franchise owner of ImageFIRST Cincinnati, 6 years as an industrial engineer for a Fortune 250 company, and 19 years as a firefighter and chief, Luke has honed his leadership and problem-solving skills to become a positive driving force in the franchise industry.
Luke’s extensive experience and drive to learn make him a sought-after advisor. His management, marketing, operations, and sales expertise helps those seeking to become business owners through franchising as well as existing franchise owners.
Matt Nazar
Matt Nazar brings more than 20 years of franchise development and consulting experience to Franchise Building Expert. His career spans both sides of the franchise equation—guiding brands through scalable growth strategies and helping entrepreneurs find the right business ownership opportunities.
Most recently with the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), Matt built a reputation for his ability to mentor new consultants, coach founders, and align franchise offerings with serious candidates. He understands the emotional and financial weight behind every franchise decision and helps clients navigate that journey with clarity and confidence.
Matt’s approach in the industry perfectly aligns with FBE’s mission: unrivaled service that sets the standard in every interaction and growth that builds brands the right way. He brings the heart of a coach, the discipline of a strategist, and the credibility of someone who has done the work.
At FBE, Matt supports brokers as well as emerging and established brands through hands-on development support, training, coaching, and advisory services—helping clients build relationships that last and pipelines that convert.
Big enough to serve you, small enough that we don’t use cookie-cutter approaches.
This is a no-obligation or cost process for our consulting services, or for the vast amounts of information about franchises we will provide. Because of our credibility and experience in the industry, we have relationships with the best franchisors that are seeking quality candidates like you. And they compensate us if we find a business for you.
CAUSES WE SUPPORT:
Bethesda Mission provides housing and various recovery programs for homeless and hurting men, women, and children as well as general support through our Community Center and Samaritan Services.
LEAVING A LEGACY
I (Don) am called to make a generational impact. FOUR generations to be exact – my grandchildren’s grandchildren. I want to live bigger, NOW, GIVING, not getting. Money is no longer my measure of success – how many lives I can touch and impact for the Kingdom, is. There is no greater impact that I can have than to share the Good News of Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. How living for HIM and a relationship with Him, changes everything.
Find out more about how He can change your life, too. I’m always happy to talk.
