Building Strong Kids, Strong Leaders, and Scalable Franchises

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 KidStrong

Welcome Aboard: KidStrong KidStrong is a rapidly growing children’s franchise that blends physical education with character development to help kids build confidence, strength, and social skills. Founded in 2015 by Matt and Makenna Sharp, along with former collegiate strength coach Patrick Hummel, KidStrong began as a small program aimed at helping their daughter develop confidence[…]