Welcome Aboard The Brass Tap

Welcome Aboard: The Brass Tap The Brass Tap was founded in 2007 when three restaurant industry veterans set out to create what they envisioned as the “ultimate beer bar.” The first location opened in Wesley Chapel, Florida, at a time when the craft beer movement was gaining momentum nationwide. Their goal was to build a[…]

Connection Is Currency: A Conversation with Storytelling Strategist Stephen Seidel

When you think of leadership, storytelling may not be the first tool that comes to mind—but for Stephen Seidel, it’s the foundation of influence, connection, and meaningful business growth. On this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcomed Stephen—TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, and co-founder of Gents Journey—to[…]

Welcome Aboard Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Welcome Aboard: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Beef ‘O’ Brady’s was founded in 1985 in Brandon, Florida, by Jim Mellody and his wife, Jeanette. The original concept was simple but powerful: create a welcoming neighborhood restaurant where families, friends, and sports fans could gather to enjoy good food in a relaxed, community-oriented environment. With wall-to-wall televisions, classic[…]

Rachel Southard: Why Great Franchise Leaders Never Stop Learning

When Rachel Southard first started working at a fitness franchise daycare at just 15 years old, she didn’t know that franchising would become her lifelong calling. But today—as CEO of ecomaids and Head of Brand Operations at Happinest Brands—she’s not only shaping the future of multi-brand platforms but redefining what it means to lead with[…]

Welcome Aboard Exclusively Cabinets

Welcome Aboard: Exclusively Cabinets Exclusively Cabinets was founded with a vision to make premium cabinetry and kitchen design more accessible, affordable, and transparent for homeowners. Built on decades of industry experience and a legacy family business in home remodeling, the company takes a factory-direct approach that removes traditional retail markups and middlemen. This model allows[…]

How Tiffiny Consoli Turned Courage and Connection into a $3 Million Franchise

When Passion Meets Purpose: The Story of Pool Scouts’ First Franchisee Few stories embody courage, authenticity, and growth quite like Tiffiny Consoli’s. As the very first Pool Scouts franchisee under Buzz Franchise Brands, Tiffiny built more than a thriving business — she built a legacy of leadership that inspires franchisees across the country. From Plants[…]

Welcome Aboard Ultimate Ninjas

Welcome Aboard: Ultimate Ninjas Ultimate Ninjas was created to give young children a safe, exciting, and developmentally focused environment to build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence through movement. Designed for kids from around 10 months to 10 years old, the Academy offers age-specific programs that grow with each stage of development — from parent-assisted beginner[…]

From Justice to Glow: How Melanie Richards Transformed Her Purpose into a Beauty Empire

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa explore one of the most striking career transitions imaginable—from probation officer to beauty industry CEO. Their guest, Melanie Richards, founder and CEO of GoGlow, proves that passion and purpose can shine through even the darkest moments.[…]

The SpotOn! Match: Turning Behavioral Science into Better Franchise Connections

Franchise success begins with the right match—and Zorakle Profiles has turned that truth into science. On Thursday, December 11 at 1:00 PM CT, join Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist of Zorakle Profiles, for an exclusive webinar:The SpotOn! Match: Turning Behavioral Science into Better Franchise Connections. This session is designed for both franchisors and brokers[…]

Welcome Aboard 4Ever Young

Welcome Aboard: 4Ever Young 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions was founded in 2014 with a vision to redefine wellness and aging by blending medical-grade aesthetics with holistic health and vitality services. The first center opened in Boca Raton, Florida, offering a full spectrum of treatments designed to help clients look and feel their best — from[…]

Leading with Kindness: How Nuttha Goutier Built Sabai Thai Spa on Heart, Healing, and Harmony

In a world where business often moves faster than the human heart can follow, Nuttha Goutier, Founder and CEO of Sabai Thai Spa, reminds us that true success is born from kindness, authenticity, and care for others. On this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet, CEO and[…]

What Brokers Really Want from Emerging Franchisors

The Growing Opportunity Emerging franchise brands are capturing the attention of both brokers and investors—but only if they’re ready. During Zorakle’s October Webinar, Rebecca Monet, Adrienne Leigh, and Lisa Welko explored what differentiates a promising new franchisor from one that isn’t quite ready for prime time. Proof of Concept Builds Trust The first thing brokers[…]