{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 11. Crafting a Franchise: Inside City Brew Tours with Chad Brodsky","description":"In Episode 11 of the Get Up and Scale Podcast, Kai and Justin welcome Chad Brodsky, founder of City Brew Tours and CBT Group. Chad started City Brew Tours back in 2008 and has since grown it into a thriving franchise business. Join us as we delve into Chad\u2019s journey, from starting a brewery tour in Burlington, Vermont, to expanding across multiple cities, and his recent foray into kid-focused scavenger hunts with Kid Crawl. Key topics include:  \u2022 Starting Out: Chad shares how the Great Recession and a love for craft beer sparked the idea for City Brew Tours.  \u2022 Early Challenges and Growth: Insights into the initial hurdles and how Chad balanced a full-time job while growing his business.  \u2022 Expansion and Franchising: The journey from opening additional corporate locations to franchising, and the importance of marketing and operational changes.  \u2022 Pandemic Pivot: How City Brew Tours adapted during COVID-19 and the birth of Unboxed Experiences.  \u2022 Innovating with Kid Crawl: Chad\u2019s latest venture and his plans to create engaging, tech-driven scavenger hunts for families. Chad\u2019s story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of franchising. Don\u2019t miss this engaging conversation filled with practical tips and inspiring anecdotes. Stay tuned, subscribe, and get ready to scale your tourism business with insights from industry leaders!   ","author_name":"Get Up and Scale Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/514798","html":"