What started as a single neighborhood pizza shop in Texas has grown into a thriving franchise brand known for its quality, consistency, and community connection. At the heart of this story is Carl Comeaux, co-founder of Crust Pizza, who has played a central role in transforming a local favorite into a growing franchise force. From[…]
When Shannon O’Dore first discovered Aussie Pet Mobile 17 years ago, she was looking for more than just a business—she was looking for a way to balance entrepreneurship with family life. After years in retail and the music industry, Shannon knew she wanted a proven system, a business she could grow without reinventing the wheel.[…]
When Lori Morgan purchased a Kitchen Tune-Up franchise in 1994, she and her husband were ready for a change. After her husband was laid off for the second time, they decided they were done letting others control their future. With no safety net — and three young children at home — they invested in themselves,[…]
What happens when entrepreneurial grit meets franchise expertise? You get Brittney Lincoln. On this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Brittney Lincoln—co-founder of Limitless Franchise Growth and the visionary behind Females in Franchising—for an energizing, insightful conversation on business, leadership, and community. A Journey Rooted in[…]
When Mike Bahun reflects on his life, he doesn’t focus on the obstacles he faced growing up in inner-city Omaha. He focuses on how those hardships became the foundation for his success—and how they fuel his passion for helping others do the same. On the latest episode of The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose[…]
What’s really holding franchisors back from scaling beyond 20 or 30 units?It’s not their business model.It’s not their marketing. It’s their leadership. That’s the tough truth Stephane Breault, franchise leadership coach and founder of Imagine Franchise, shares in our latest episode of The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Leadership Is the Differentiator With[…]
In the newest episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, we explore more than just business. We dive into decades of grit, growth, and the deep bonds formed between two remarkable women—Bonnie Lanyon of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Carol Ann Hunter of Louisville, Kentucky. Both franchisees with PuroClean, Bonnie and Carol Ann share their stories of[…]
When you think about the moving industry, you might not expect to find a story that blends emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial grit, and a powerful mission of self-worth. But that’s exactly what Brooke Wilson brings to the table—and it’s why her episode on The Franchise Woman podcast is a must-listen. From Summer Job to $20M Business[…]
What happens when the fast pace of corporate life collides with personal anxiety, burnout, and the craving for purpose? If you’re JoJo Struebing, you leave the tech industry behind and build a wellness franchise that offers others what you desperately needed: healing, clarity, and calm. JoJo, the founder of Altered States Wellness, shared her compelling[…]
Sometimes, leaving a stable career isn’t just a leap of faith—it’s a carefully calculated next step. That’s exactly what Sarah Ross did after 10 years in corporate accounting, when she chose to step away from spreadsheets and into entrepreneurship through a Fresh Coat Painters franchise in Austin, Texas. On a recent episode of The Franchise[…]
This Father’s Day, The Franchise Woman podcast celebrates the power of legacy, love, and entrepreneurship with a story that embodies them all. In 2012, Daniel Golik, then a senior at the University of Florida, had a wild idea: nitrogen ice cream made fresh to order. Armed with a concept and a PowerPoint, he pitched it[…]
What if you could lower teen accident rates by 60% with a driving school experience that’s fun, immersive, and unlike anything else on the road? That’s exactly what Jen Wherrell and Zach Beutler are doing with Jungle Driving—a fast-growing franchise concept that’s part learning experience, part social initiative, and 100% purpose-driven. In their recent interview[…]