Ricki Wilkins, Senior Franchise Developer at Zee Sprout and Deka Lash has no regrets. She has a lived a fulfilling life. A life filled with contentment, joy and self-expression. Her only ‘if only’ is the desire to offer the same to others by encouraging them to join the Wolf Pack. Listen to Ricki Wilkins, describe[…]
by Elizabeth Denham Aubree Coderre has been one of the lucky ones who has had the gift of mentorship throughout her career. From college to today, she has had strong women guide her in everything from learning about social media to franchising and life in general. And now she is paying it forward. Read the full article here: https://thefranchisewoman.com/2020/06/12/the-importance-of-mentorship/
The first Logiscool started in Budapest, Hungary in January 2014 and today has grown to a network of 90+ locations in 16 countries. Their courses and camps have impacted the lives of more than 55,000 students experiencing programming in a fun-based environment. Logiscool is coming to the U.S. Logiscool uses three specific processes in their teaching of code: Scoolcode[…]
This week’s interview on Where Passion & Purpose Collide was quite informative. Tamra Kennedy a multi-unit franchisee with Taco John’s is based in the Minneapolis-St Paul area of Minnesota. In this interview Tamra talks about the George Floyd protests and riots and how its affecting her business. In addition, Tamra Kennedy provides great insight into[…]
Self Esteem Brands acquires Basecamp Fitness and The Bar Method. Two separate acquisitions for Self Esteem Brands, Basecamp Fitness and The Bar Method, “could not be more different,” said John Pindred, CFO of the franchisor that also has Anytime Fitness and Waxing the City under its umbrella. “The Basecamp one resulted from a founder-to-founder relationship[…]
Zorakle Profiles’ SpoOn! certified master trainer Tracy Kawa and chief scientist Rebecca Monet, spend the day training new franchise brokers with the Franchise Broker’s Association. Knowledge is power. FBA brokers left better understanding the Values, Motives, Fears and mental filters prospective franchisees use to make franchise buying decisions.
by Susan Scotts Right now there are so many unknowns for our future and so much fear, uncertainty and doubt in the world. Many people have been furloughed, laid off or let go by their employers. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), “The coronavirus pandemic will cause a severe economic contraction, 14.4 million job losses and a spike[…]
She’s not all work, work, work. Ricki Wilkins, senior franchise developer for Zee Sprout and Deka Lash is one diverse lady. In this SpotOn! Chat Ricki shares with Rebecca Monet, of Zorakle Profiles her adventures antiquing and passion for politics.
by Elizabeth Denham What do you do when you have been thinking about getting your first tattoo? You open a tattoo shop, of course! At least if you are Maria Joukov of inq Tattoos. Maria and her husband, Peter opened their first storefront last year in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and started franchising in February. Read the full article here: https://thefranchisewoman.com/2020/06/04/emerging-franchise-reimagining-the-tattoo-industry/
This week’s guest on Where Passion & Purpose Collide was franchise consultant Faizun Kamal. Faizun talks about the importance of transparency as a franchise consultant and digging deep into the attributes that make each of her prospective franchisee clients unique. Faizun Kamal: Coach, Author, Speaker Faizun Kamal is an award-winning franchise coach, nationally renowned public[…]
The Women in Business Podcast hosted some special guests this week including: Eileen Proctor, VP of Franchise Development at Scenthound Laurie Spivack, President & CEO of Goodbye Graffiti USA Michele Rempel, Managing Partner of Westvyne Elizabeth Denham starts off by asking: “What challenges have you faced in business as a woman?” The conversation was a[…]
The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting consumer behavior in a big way. A recent study conducted by Numerator reported a staggering 59 percent of consumers have altered their purchasing behavior as travel restrictions, school closures and the need for physical distancing have affected communities across the country. Read the full article here: https://thefranchisewoman.com/2020/05/31/mindful-social-media-strategies-during-covid-19/