Leadership in a Time of Crisis

Written By: Elizabeth Denham The Crisis  “Mentorship is absolutely critical, especially in this time of coronavirus. It goes back to the idea of never stopping learning.”  IFA Chair and FASTSIGNS® CEO Catherine Monson has taken her leadership roles to a new level during the COVID-19 pandemic which has impacted every business across every industry. From webinars to videos[…]

Scott Sharkey: How Family Values Molded My Business

Raised in a family business, Scott Sharkey worked alongside his brothers, parents, cousins and grandparents until one day he decide to strike out on his own. And alas, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids – a fast growing salon catering to kids up to age 14. Join Scott Sharkey and Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles in this[…]

It’s Time to Get Angry

Our CEO and Chief Scientist, Rebecca Monet recently spoke with 1851 Magazine regarding COVID-19 and why so many are feeling angry. In a nutshell here are her thoughts. Anger has two primary sources. Fear which causes a fight, flight or freeze syndrome. This is not usually a resourceful place for a business owner to be.[…]

Tackling the What If Question

Gerry Henley: I Reserve the Right to Get Smarter

Gerry Henley, Coach and EOS Implementor with Launch to Growth shares the logic behind his motto: I reserve the right to get smarter. Join Gerry Henley and Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist of Zorakle Profiles in this SpotOn! Chat.

Optimism in a Time of Crisis

Optimism in a Time of Crisis, written by Elizabeth Denham and published in The Franchise Woman magazine, highlights Rebecca Monet’s life journey and the twists and turns along the way. An introduction by her uncle to a man who would become a mentor, influenced the course of Rebecca’s life and inspired an insatiable curiosity about[…]

The Franchise Woman Podcast to Launch

TheFranchiseWoman is excited to announce we are launching a #podcast on May 13 at 4:00 CDT under the #PillarsofFranchising umbrella! Stay tuned for details – and mark your calendars! You can also check out our latest issue to see the issues we will cover!

Marketing Your Franchise in the Time of Social Distancing

by Michele Rempel, Managing Partner, Westvyne  As the owner of a marketing and website design company, I’ve had many intense conversations with business owners over the last few weeks. Some have had to close their doors as “non-essential,” while others have seen their revenues drop dramatically. A few have even seen an increase in business. What they all have in common is a question about what they[…]

Stan Friedman: True North a Moral, Professional and Social Compass

Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions discusses his involvement with the IFA’s Educational Foundation Leadership Council, and the IFA’s Diversity Institute and the how his moral, professional and social compass guides the way that he does business.

Catherine Monson: Leadership in a Time of Crisis

This issue of The Franchise Woman magazine highlights Catherine Monson, CEO of #FASTSIGNS and chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (#IFA) in an article by Elizabeth Denham entitled Leadership in a Time of Crisis. Catherine talks about the importance of mentorship, emotional support as well as practical support during difficult times, such as those individuals[…]

Gerry Henley: Scale to Get Better Before You Scale to Get Bigger

Gerry Henley, Coach and EOS Implementer with Launch to Growth discusses the need for franchise systems to ‘Scale to Get Better Before You Scale to Get Bigger. Join Gerry Henley and Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist of Zorakle Profiles in this lively SpotOn! Chat. Gerry Henley was past president of Kitchen Solvers and executive[…]

The Question of What If with Shannon Wilburn

Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-founder of Just Between Friends shares her thoughts on ‘How to Create a Collaborative Franchise Culture’ with Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles on this SpotOn! Chat.