From Success to Significance. That’s the topic of this interview with Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-founder of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. In this episode Shannon reminisces about the journey from ‘just an idea’ two young mothers had for making a little extra cash to growing a franchise system with over 150 franchisees. Shannon[…]
It’s not too often one gets to sit down with a Super Bowl winner. But that’s exactly what Stan Friedman and Rebecca Monet got to do on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Meet Ben Utecht, a true Renaissance man. Ben has always chased his dreams, finding his way[…]
Brad Wahl and The Learning Experience beautifully demonstrate how passion and purpose collide. Brad Wahl, Chief Brand Officer at The Learning Experience, is a believer and advocate for daily mega doses of happiness. In fact, he has been dubbed Sir Brad of Happyville. His father instilled in him the belief ‘winning isn’t worth being unhappy’.[…]
Lynlea Rudell talks dyslexia and discipline. Imagine a world where things are upside down, inside out and backwards for you while others see, hear and comprehend things in a straight line. That’s what dyslexia feels like some times. Now imagine having to navigate school and work through the lens of dyslexia. According to Lynlea, because[…]
Amanda Palm, Director of Communications & Partnerships at Sport Clips Haircuts, kicks off our series on franchising makes a difference and philanthropy. And boy does she knock it out of the park in this interview! Amanda is about communication at all levels: internally at corporate, with franchisees and their teams as well as the customers[…]
Stacey Firth, franchisee with 30 Minute Hit and VP of Franchise Development, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa in this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. There were 2 things that really stood out in this interview: Stacey’s high energy and strong self-awareness. This is a woman who puts her[…]
We are talking magnetism in this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. And if anyone understands the art and science of magnetism it’s Paige Robinson the VP of Franchise Development at American Family Care. In fact, this multi-faceted and passionate superstar believes magnetism is one of the most important traits[…]
Nicole Salla claims anxiety is her superpower. Nicole’s childhood was filled with many changes which often had her feeling out of control and unsafe causing anxiety. In this interview, Nicole shares techniques she uses to harness her anxiety and adapt to her circumstances both professional and personally. Without giving everything away – one of our[…]
It all started with an off the wall question and we learned the inside scoop on Jen Chaney, VP of Franchise Development at Right at Home. Who knew this innocent looking farm girl from Nebraska used to race a Corvette in open road races with her father? Jen Chaney was the navigator responsible for calculating[…]
Recovering perfectionist, Ashley Mitchell joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide. Listen in as she talks about the importance of flexibility and how she focuses on relationships and results rather than doing things perfectly. Ashley also shares strategies for building a synergistic team[…]
Carly Wooley went from being a big fish in a small-town pond to super connector in the ever-growing franchise pond. She was raised in a small town in Alabama and graduated in a class of only 24 students. Then off to Auburn University with a population of 24,000 where she learned how to connect and[…]
Looking to position your business to sell? Business transition sherpa, Laurie Barkman of SmallDotBig, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Laurie discusses several key elements when considering selling, merging or acquiring a business. Listen in as she talks about the “Owner’s Trap”, what[…]