The Franchise Woman
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Welcome to The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide. We are on a mission to interview women (and the occasional man) about how their passion and purpose have collided to create healthy relationships and profitable businesses.
We are sponsored by Zorakle Profiles. Zorakle Profiles provides profiling tools to franchisors and franchise brokers which help facilitate a right-fit between a prospective franchisee and franchise concepts.
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Dana Besbris - The Entrepreneur's Source
April 17, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWas it luck? Some call it luck, coincidence, fate, or God's hand. In hindsight, Dana Besbris believes meeting and working with Allen Fishman was meant to be. Allen Fishman, a Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com bestselling author, is Founder and Executive Chairman of The Alternative Board (TAB®). TAB addresses the need for peer advice from fellow business owners and coaching from experienced professionals. Under Allen’s mentorship, Dana went from executive assistant to executive. H...
Debbie Roxarzade - Rachel's Kitchen
April 10, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBDebbie Roxarzade, Founder and CEO of Rachel’s Kitchen franchise, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Debbie has been a leader in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years. She attributes her growth to focusing on community and giving back. With several locations throughout the Las Vegas area, Rachel’s Kitchen is truly a local cafe where residents come again and again. Friends of Rachel provide community support to various chariti...
Colette Bell - Ace Handyman Services
April 03, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn 1998, Colette and her husband, Andy Bell, started Handyman Matters and developed it into a franchise model in 2001, launching a successful franchise system that was acquired by Ace Hardware in September 2019. Colette is the kite string to Andy's kite. Andy is a passionate visionary whereas Colette possesses the curse of capability. In other words, Colette can figure out a way to get where Andy wants to go. Suffice it to say they make a great team. Listen to this interview as Col...
Kelli Schroeder - WellBiz Brands, Inc.
March 27, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBTravel is our best teacher. At age 5, Kelli Schroeder was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. Kelli said she wanted to be a stewardess. “No,” said her Mom, “you want to be the pilot.” Seems her Mom knew her well. Travel became Kelli's education and passion, soon it would intersect with purpose while on a mission trip at age 11 to Honduras. It was a transformed trip that shed light on her future. A future where she would travel to more than 130 countries and help build busine...
Amy Leclerc - Sit Still Kids Salon
March 20, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBA cord of 3 strands is not quickly broken. Amy Leclerc co-founder of Sit Still Kids Salon franchise has three interweaving themes in her life. Theme 1: Keep meeting new people. Amy makes a deliberate habit of meeting new people. New brings growth, connection, diversity and opportunity. Theme 2: Trust your intuition and inner compass. Amy has an uncanny ability to fully trust her instincts. When it comes to gut vs. data – gut wins the race for Amy. Theme 3: Take big swings. Be com...
Nichole Daher - Success On The Spectrum
March 06, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn the bustling streets of entrepreneurship, where passion, purpose, and profit intersect, one name stands out: Nichole Daher. As the visionary founder of "Success on the Spectrum," Nichole embarked on a transformative journey fueled by her unwavering dedication to make a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum. Nichole's story begins with a deeply personal connection to autism. Raising a stepdaughter on the spectrum, she witnessed firsthand the challenges and triump...
Daness Itaya - Bio-One Inc.
February 28, 2024 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDanessa Itaya is president of Bio-One®, the most trusted crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of brands. Itaya has been a nationally recognized pioneer in the franchise industry for nearly 30 years and has more than 10 years of leadership experience with noteworthy franchisors such as Service Brands International, Maid Right, Molly Maid and Property Management Inc. In addition to her own professional accomplishmen...
Dr. Shania Seibles - MassageLuXe
February 21, 2024 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe 1st law of psychology ‘we do what is expected’ was in full play in Dr. Shania Seibles life while growing up. Her parents were born in the 1940’s. Both received their PhD’s. One in physical chemistry and the other in organic chemistry during a time when it was difficult for minorities to do so in our country. Whether her parent’s expectations were spoken or unspoken Shania knew she too would do something great one day. There was never a moment where she decided to be a doctor, or e...
Kayla Bramlet - Frenchies Modern Nail Care
February 14, 2024 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast highlights the life, dreams and adventures of Kayla Bramlet. At age 17 Kayla Bramlet got a job at a Frenchies Modern Nail Care franchise as a nail technician. At 19, she BOUGHT the nail salon and became one of the youngest franchise owners (of any brand) in the country! Kayla is a wonderful example when passion and purpose collide, doors open and life unfolds in perfect timing. Listen in to the full episode here.
Olivia DiGirolamo - ServiceMinder
February 07, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOlivia DiGirolamo is the Director of Marketing at ServiceMinder. ServiceMinder's award-winning solution allows brands to acquire leads seamlessly with 24/7 scheduling, branded proposals, and targeted email campaigns. Before working with ServiceMinder, Olivia worked in marketing in the cosmetic industry. Olivia has been working in the franchise space for just over two years and is currently working to become a CFE.
Paul Dorsey & Chelsie Charnet Maltez
January 31, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBPaul Dorsey and Chelsie Charnet Maltez join us on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Paul Dorsey, a seasoned professional in the world of business and franchising, boasts a rich tapestry of experiences that define his illustrious career. In fact, in many ways, Paul Dorsey was a franchisor at age 11. Today he is the majority shareholder of Jantize America. Chelsie Charnet Maltez was born into franchising. At 3 years old she stood in front of an audience of business owners a...
Steven Inglefield - AC Inc
January 24, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAfter starting, growing, and successfully exiting numerous businesses in the health and fitness industries, Steven joined the AC Inc mission to help franchise brands maximize their Field Support. As the President of AC Inc, Steven leads the sales and operations strategies for the AC team. His experience scaling and streamlining operations has helped the company blaze a trail in the industry. Steven led the development of the AC Field Support Assessment: The first industry-wide benchmark ...
Angela Paules - Buzz Franchise Brands
January 17, 2024 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMeet Angela Paules Angela Paules is the Chief Marketing Officer for Buzz Franchise Brands, the parent company for service brands Pool Scouts, Home Clean Heroes, British Swim School, and Wonderly Lights. Angela has been with Buzz since the company launched in 2012 with founding brand Mosquito Joe, which was sold to Neighborly in 2018 after growing to over 300 units. Her responsibilities span new brand development, corporate marketing and branding, franchise development marketing and mar...
Michael Moorhouse - Mosquito Shield
January 10, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWhen Passion Leads to Changing Lives. Michael Moorhouse, President of Mosquito Shield, is a life changer. He has a passion for setting individuals free from less than satisfying jobs. He opens the door to business ownership and moves individuals from feeling stuck or on the fence to personal and professional freedom. Michael has a passion for empowering others. Not just as a cheerleader but more importantly through understanding others and working with their strengths and weaknesses. He ...
Mary Anna Lewis - Mosquito Squad & The Clothes Bin
January 03, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBKeep the Main Thing the Main Thing Mary Anna Lewis joins us on this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast. Mary Anna is a Mosquito Squad franchisee and a Business Advisor with the parent company as well as a Clothes Bin franchisee. Our conversation was about how she juggles all 3 roles and grows her businesses. This interview is power packed but I want to share at least 3 takeaways: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing. By applying the K.I.S.S principle and the 80/20 rule is req...
Karen Wenning - Suttle-Straus
December 27, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBGoose is on the Loose. Karen Wenning, business development manager at Suttle-Straus, wanted to be a farmer when she grew up. In many ways that’s exactly what she has created at home with her many small animals including chickens, ducks and peacocks including one named Goose, who frequently is on the loose. On this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Karen shares two power-packed philosophies that she lives her life by: 1. We are responsible for our own happiness. 2. Passi...
Lauren Rampello Becotte - Pure Glow
December 20, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThere is much wisdom behind that beautiful face. Lauren Rampello Becotte is the poster child for grit. She combines a bigger purpose with the tenacity to do and go through whatever is necessary to bring about vision. Her obsession with customer service and building long-term relationships is clear in every decision she makes and the value Pure Glow brings to clients. Don’t let her youthfulness fool you … there is great wisdom behind that beautiful face. Lauren Rampello Becotte, Found...
Kathy Covington - Mantra Fitness
December 13, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBGrowing up in a multicultural family lead to success! As a child Kathy Covington, Founder of Mantra Fitness, spent her summers in Honduras and the rest of the year in the USA. Two very different lives. Different languages. Different social economics. Initially, her time in Honduras was uncomfortable, especially as a blonde, blue-eyed girl who did not speak Spanish. In time she learned to adapt and fit in. In fact, she attributes her fearlessness, adaptability, creativity, and problem-solv...
Catherine Deano - Painting With a Twist
December 06, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBGirls just wanna have fun. After Hurricane Katrina roared into town, flooding her home, Cathy Deano was looking at ways to bring a little joy to her area. She found it with the idea of an art studio where women could gather, paint and relieve the stress of the day. Adding wine to the mix didn’t hurt! Catherine Deano, co-founder of Painting with a Twist, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.
Marina O'Rourke - Tsource IT
November 29, 2023 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBBeing a Nerd is Cool. Marina O’Rourke, Fractional CIO with Tsource IT specializing in strategy and change management, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Marina believes that technology can be a strategic asset that can drive profitability for franchisors and franchisees. Marina’s technology, data mining skills and out of the box thinking helped Subway become PCI compliant by installing encrypted car...
Hope Alteri - Brand Journalists
November 22, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBCinderella joined Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Once a Disney Princess, Hope Alteri turned entrepreneur when she co-founded a charming baby/children’s boutique with her mother. Over the years, she transformed this venture into a thriving success expanding it to two locations which led her to consider franchising. Today, she channels her passion for entrepreneurship by helping others join the ranks of business ownership. Who would have...
Toni Harris Taylor - Network in Action Global Partners
November 15, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIt Ain’t About You. Toni Harris Taylor, an award-winning franchise owner of Network in Action Global Partners, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this week’s episode of the Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Toni talks about the art and science of getting drastic results by networking with intention. We had many takeaways from this conversation including: · Refreshing your ‘why’ · On the spot appointment setting · It ain’t about you ...
Amy Layne - ResiBrands
November 08, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJoin Amy Layne, Director of Franchise Development at ResiBrands and Rebecca Monet on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Her childhood was filled with numerous activities including gymnastics, swim, cheerleading, dance, soccer, etc. Each activity brought a new coach with a different approach. The variety of activities and teammates and the diversity of instruction instilled in her an adaptable personality, a love for learning and an ongoing desire...
Becky Bongiovanni - CarePatrol Franchise Systems
November 01, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBMysterious Letters Lead to a Beautiful Love Story. Becky Bongiovanni, Brand President at CarePatrol Franchise Systems, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast. Becky shares how a bet between Chuck Bongiovanni (Becky’s then boss) and coworker and two mysterious letters on a calendar turned into a beautiful love story. It’s a story of shared values, complementary skill sets and a passion for making a difference that led to falling in love and bui...
Tatum Crews - The Covery Wellness Spa
October 25, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWork for the job you want, not the job you have. Tatum Crews, CEO of The Covery Wellness Spa joins us on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Tatum talks about a defining moment in her life. She was part of a roundtable discussion where she was the only woman. At one point in the conversation one of the men said to her that she would be a CEO someday. She was only 25 or 26 years old at that time and somehow that struck a chord with Tatum. From that moment on she lived by ...
Vicktoria Healy - SUPPLY POINTe
October 18, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBEarly influence from an ‘accidental’ mentor shaped Vicktoria Healy into the woman she is today. Vicktoria comes from a small farming town in Florida where she and her parents were tobacco croppers. Actually Southerners like Vicktoria pronounce it ‘tobaccah’. Vicktoria Healy is VP of Franchise Development for SUPPLY POINTe, a unique network of select trucking, freight forwarding, pallet and packaging companies that connect to form a wide menu of choices and savings for a rapidly g...
Tom Krouse - Donatos Pizza
October 11, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBMusic – the metaphor for business. Aside from being a music fan, Tom Krouse believes music, in many ways, is a metaphor for life … and business. Tom is a musician and composer and sees many points of correspondence between what creates a beautiful melody and a harmonious work environment. Tom Krouse, is the CEO of Donatos, the fast-casual pizza franchise famous for its ‘Edge to Edge’ toppings. Tom has created a new weekly segment on LinkedIn called, The Corner Piece: Leadership ...
Amy Cheng - Cheng Cohen LLC
October 04, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWhen the Future-Self Speaks, Amy Cheng Listens. Amy Cheng joins us on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Amy is the founding partner at Cheng Cohen LLC and general corporate practice with emphasis on domestic and international franchise, licensing and distribution law. She shares her insight on joint employer issues facing franchisees and franchisors and potential solutions going forward. One such solution includes educating the public about franchising and...
Larisa Walega - Ziebart International
September 27, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPay it Back; Pay it Forward. That seems to be Larisa Walega’s motto in life. She grew up as an only child. She loved and excelled at dance. Her first mentor was her father who is a physician. She has fond memories of watching her father who always wanted to help and serve. He was fearless and selfless - attributes Larisa aspires to emulate. She has had many mentors through childhood, college and in her career. Today, she pays it back and pays it forward by serving, mentoring and educating...
Ali Kraus - Benetrends Financial
September 20, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBPressure is Privilege! That’s the motto that Ali Kraus, VP of Marketing at Benetrends Financial lives her life by. The idea is we should not let opportunities to test ourselves pass us by. Pressure is the privilege to try ever-harder, to win (and lose) bigger, experience and learn more and to experience the full range of feelings that life has to offer us. Listen in to this inspiring interview and learn more about the ‘Why’ behind Benetrends Financial and how she is bringing that messag...
Pattye Moore - Donatos Pizza
September 13, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Queen of Questions! Pattye Moore, former Chairman and Interim CEO at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and former Sonic Drive-in President joins us on The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. She shares her story of falling in love with franchising so much so she is now leading an expansion project with Donatos as an area developer. Her story is about how curiosity and asking the right questions lead to a more fulfilling and successful life. Some of these questions turne...
Kit Vinson - FranMan Inc.
September 06, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe 5 Love Languages & Franchising. Kit Vinson, founder and president of FranMan, joins Rebecca Monet on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. FranMan offers two different, but related, services: custom Franchise Operating Manuals, and The Online Manual by FranMan. So yes, we discuss franchising and of course the process of creating Franchise Operating Manuals … however, the conversation takes a twist. Listen in as Kit and Rebecca discuss the 5 ...
Liane Caruso - helloCMO
August 30, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBLiane has over 14 years of experience in franchise marketing and in 2020, she launched helloCMO, a franchise marketing consultancy offering fractional CMO or outsourced CMO engagements specifically for franchise brands and suppliers. Liane Caruso, is a wonderful balance of live on the edge innovative with a calm knowingness. Somehow she just knows ‘what’s next’. You must listen in to Liane’s interview on The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.
Sarah & Addison Burke - British Swim School
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBA parent’s love has no bounds. Sarah Burke claims she would have never gone into business if it weren’t for her daughter Addison. Addison envisioned a business where she could express her passion for swimming. So Sarah put her fears aside and together they found the perfect franchise for them: British Swim School. Listen in as this mother-daughter duo share their journey on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.
Bridgette Morgan - EverLine Coatings and Services
August 16, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBNot everyone is wired to be an entrepreneur. That’s what Bridgette Morgan, VP of Market Development at EverLine Coatings, discovered. Although Bridgette comes from a family of entrepreneurs, her path would end up being very different – yet, equally as fulfilling. Purpose and passion comes in many varieties and Bridgette knows how to express both well. Listen in to this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide to hear Bridgette’s story.
Allison Zorich - FranDevCo
August 09, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAllison Zorich describes herself as dialed back extrovert and empath. An interesting concept when you think about it. And that is exactly what we do on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Allison is an accomplished executive franchise leader with over 15 years of experience in sales, operations and business development. No doubt you have seen and spoken with her over the years at various franchise conferences. Currently, Allison is the...
Cordell Riley - BIGGBY COFFEE
August 02, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBCordell Riley, COO of BIGGBY COFFEE, joins us on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. A few words that describe Cordell: · Scholar. · Wordsmith. · Purpose Driven. · Leader. · Teacher. Rebecca thinks that someday we might have to add ‘politician’ as a means to describe Cordell and his many facets. He simply laughed when she mentioned it. Listen in and learn more about Cordell Riley and his thoughts on the po...
Melinda Emerson - The Small Biz Lady
July 26, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBMelinda Emerson, aka The Small Biz Lady, is back this week on The Franchise Woman Podcast. She joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa to talk about her journey to unveiling her true passion and purpose. Like many, Melinda thought she knew what she wanted to do with her life. But once out of college and into the corporate world she found herself miserable and hating her job. A fateful turn of events would have her reassessing everything. Two years later she was on a completely different path – ...
Rebecca Monet & Tracy Kawa
July 12, 2023 23:15 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBToday’s conversation on The Franchise Woman Podcast is between cohosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa. Learn a bit more about Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles and community advocate, speaker, author, and entrepreneur Tracy Kawa. In this episode Rebecca and Tracy talk about their shared passion for seeing others succeed. They discuss the vital role Emotional and Social Intelligence plays to business owner success and dangerous societal and psychographic trends ...
Dan Rowe - Fransmart
July 05, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHow to Recognize the Next Big Thing. Dan Rowe, specializes in finding the next big thing and for over 20 years has identified and grown brands like Five Guys Burgers & Fries, QDOBA Mexican Grill and The Halal Guys from small unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today. Dan Rowe is the Founder & CEO of Fransmart and Co-Managing Partner at The Kitchen Fund and FranInvest which have invested in Sweetgreen, Cava, by Chloe, Inday, eegee’s, to name just a few, and is an activ...
Judy Walker - Anago Cleaning Systems
June 28, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMulti-lingual Judy Walker is a 2nd generation immigrant with an incredible story. Raised in New York by an Italian mother, Judy learned adaptability was key to a happy and successful life. In this episode, Judy shares how being adaptable took her from being the Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing for Windows on the World Restaurant in New York City, to full-time motherhood, to a telemarketing job, to her present position as Senior Vice President of Sales at Anago Cleaning Systems...
Nicole Durio - Madison Brothers Consulting Group
June 21, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe asked, who are you Nicole Durio? I’m a winner, she said. I’m a champion. Winners do not make excuses. Winners find a way. I adjust but I do not change. I live on purpose. I live intentionally. I’m called, assigned and commissioned. Nicole Durio, Founder of Madison Brothers Consulting Group, is a tough leader of money and finance, who decided to merge her love and knowledge of economics to her ministry. As a result, Nicole has mentored over 250 women to six-figure income s...
Madeleine Zook - Netsertive
June 14, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBMadeleine (Park) Zook’s theme in life is simple: Getter done because and in spite of! Try that on for a while and see how your life changes! Because … and in spite of. That’s a no excuses mentality if I ever heard of one. Who is Madeleine? She’s a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee, podcast host of The Art of Franchise Marketing, the Director of Marketing at Netsertive and the owner and founder of a 501(c) 3 nonprofit. Listen to this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Pass...
Adriann Dalton - Honest Abe Roofing
June 07, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAdriann Dalton, COO of Honest Abe Roofing, talks about adaptability, impact and team on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Adriann comes to Honest Abe Roofing with more than 25 years sales, customer engagement and operations experience working at companies like DentalPlans.com and Neighborly. What Tracy Kawa and Rebecca Monet were particularly amazed at is Adriann’s ability to take risks when she sees that she can have a direct, long-term positi...
Shelly Sun - BrightStar Care
May 31, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBShelly Sun, CEO and founder of BrightStar Franchising, on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. There is much to admire about Shelly, her ability to see the future and plan accordingly, her love of her franchisees and business partners, her generous heart and her steadfast, maternal nature when raising her boys (now college age). We discussed much as you might expect. Two things stood out: Her ‘in-YOUR-shoes’ leadership style whether that ...
Megan Rosen - NEXT Brands & Development
May 24, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBMegan Rosen, Chief Development Officer, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide. Megan talks about feeling ‘embarrassed’ that her family provided her so much opportunity when others may not have that same luxury. These feelings sent her on a self-discovery process. Listen in as she shares her journey, the mentors and education along the way and her now clear sense of identity and purpose.
Gerry Henley - Launch to Growth
May 17, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBFaith, family and FOS is what I think of when I think of Gerry Henley, founder of Launch to Growth. Our conversation with Gerry on The Franchise Woman podcast revealed a tender heart wrapped in a getter done mindset. But not in a run fast, stir up some dust, and do a bunch of things way. But instead in an organized, global to specific, FOS (Franchise Operating Systems) way. Listen in to learn more about Gerry Henley, and his motto “Scale to Get Better before You Scale to Get Bigger”.
Nora Farhat - Multi-Brand Business Owner
May 10, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBNora Farhat does not reinvent the wheel instead she embraces, leverages and scales. Nora Farhat has built a multi-brand, multi-million dollar enterprise. Franchise brands included in her portfolio include British Swim School, Mathnasium, Pool Scouts, Grand Illuminations, Code Learning and Real Property Management. Nora knows exactly what her skill sets are … and are not. She has learned to channel her strengths when building her businesses. Listen to this great interview right here on T...
Tamara Loring - The Entrepreneur's Source
May 03, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTamara Loring, Chief of Brand Ideology for The Entrepreneur’s Source, joined us on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. If I were to describe Tamara in one word, that word would be Genuine. It’s not often in this fast-paced and competitive world of business that you find someone without a single reason or desire to cover up or puff up. She is unabashedly real; fully and only Tamara. Tamara’s passion for helping individuals navigate a career transition is on clear display ...
Lauren Townsend - Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
April 26, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWho doesn’t love gourmet ice cream? We had a chance to chat with Lauren Townsend, the Co-Founder of Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream. She and her husband, Chad, started the company in their home kitchen in 2014 and have since expanded to multiple brick-and-mortar scoop shops, seasonal kiosks and food trucks in Western Pennsylvania. Her story is one of love, partnership and all things sweet. You are going to want to listen in to this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpos...