Richard Leveille on Where Passion & Purpose Collide - Zorakle Profiles Franchisee Profiling

From Smoothies to Painting

On this episode of Where Passion & Purpose Collide, we welcome Richard Leveille of Painting with a Twist to discuss his path from smoothies to painting. He handled our interview about working with mostly women like a champ! On Women in the Know, we embrace the importance of empathy on the heels of George Floyd and Christian Cooper and racism in the world. Ask Beck and Liz brings out the question of decision making and what factors in. Send your questions to ask@beckandliz.com

About Richard Leveille

Richard Leveille is the Chief Development Officer for Painting with a Twist, focusing on the growth and development of the brand nationwide. Prior to this role, Richard has worked as the CDO with The Lost Cajun (a start-up cajun restaurant brand), VP of Development with Floor Coverings International (part of the First Service Brands portfolio) and Smoothie King Franchises (currently at 1100+ units).

He acted as the EVP of Development for Smoothie King for over 25 years and was the first employee of the organization starting in 1989. While there, he assisted the company in growing to over 650+ locations in 32 states and 4 countries. Having a passion for the proper placement of units (real estate) he also has distinct knowledge of site selection tactics, GIS software and site modeling analytics.

While active in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) he held the position of the State of Louisiana Retail Chair and is also a Certified Franchise Executive Graduate of the International Franchise Association. Richard has four grown children and is an accomplished saxophonist playing in several jazz groups in the New Orleans area when time permits. Golf, fishing and relaxing is what he wishes he had more time for.