Welcome Aboard: WOW 1 DAY PAINTING WOW 1 DAY PAINTING is a residential and commercial painting company known for its promise to complete most projects in just one day—without sacrificing quality. The brand was founded by Brian Scudamore, the entrepreneur behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. After experiencing frustration with the traditional painting process—missed timelines, inconsistent crews, and lack[…]
In a world that often defines success by numbers, titles, and speed, Rita Wilson offers a refreshing and deeply grounded perspective: true success is measured by joy, service, and the legacy you leave behind. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rita Wilson — franchise owner of AlphaGraphics in[…]
Welcome Aboard: Beheld Beauty Collective Beheld Beauty Collective began as a deeply personal, service-driven venture rooted in the artistry and vision of founder Maddie Wofford. What started as a simple request to assist with wedding hairstyling quickly grew through word-of-mouth into a thriving business serving hundreds of brides each year. Over time, Maddie expanded beyond[…]
With Barb Volk & Doug Birer In the latest episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet welcomes Barb Volk and Doug Birer—long-time partners and proven franchise operators—whose journey blends heart, discipline, and smart growth strategy. Barb and Doug’s story began years ago in the early days of OrangeTheory Fitness,[…]
Welcome Aboard: Pacific Perks Pacific Perks is a mobile café and catering company that specializes in creating interactive coffee and food experiences for events. Instead of operating from a traditional storefront, Pacific Perks brings handcrafted beverages and specialty food bars—such as espresso drinks, smoothies, waffle bars, crepes, and other treats—directly to corporate gatherings, employee appreciation[…]
Some leaders blend in. Others bring color, clarity, and conviction wherever they go. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Jeanette Weinz, Brand President of Executive Home Care, for a moving conversation about leadership, healthcare, and the irreplaceable value of human connection. From[…]
Welcome Aboard: Enviro-Master Enviro-Master is a commercial health and safety company that specializes in deep-cleaning and sanitation services for businesses. Rather than operating as a traditional janitorial service, the company focuses on targeted hygiene solutions such as commercial restroom sanitation, drain treatment, tile and grout cleaning, electrostatic disinfection, and other specialized services designed to help[…]
Leadership journeys rarely follow a straight line — and that’s exactly what makes them meaningful. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Katie Dills, Brand President of The Cleaning Authority, for a candid conversation about growth, curiosity, and leading with purpose. Katie’s story[…]
Welcome Aboard: Little Lions Club Little Lions Club is a youth fitness and early development program designed to introduce toddlers and preschool-aged children to sports through fun, structured play. Built around a soccer-based curriculum, the program helps children ages 2–5 develop fundamental motor skills, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship in a positive, non-competitive environment. Classes are[…]
When business owners think about exiting their company, the conversation often centers around private equity, strategic buyers, or family succession. Yet for many founders—especially in franchising—those paths come with tradeoffs: loss of control, cultural disruption, pressure-filled earnouts, or a complete shift in the company’s identity. In a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where[…]
Welcome Aboard: AtWork AtWork is a national staffing and recruiting company dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with businesses that need reliable employees. Through a network of locally owned offices across the United States, AtWork provides workforce solutions such as temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placements, and direct hire recruiting. The company serves a variety of industries[…]
When Alexa Centeno walked away from her corporate accounting career, she wasn’t chasing trends—she was chasing freedom. What began as a desire to spend more time with her family evolved into a bold entrepreneurial leap that led to VELLA HAUS, a fast-growing national home staging franchise redefining the industry. From Finance to Freedom Alexa holds[…]