Goose is on the Loose.
Karen Wenning, business development manager at Suttle-Straus, wanted to be a farmer when she grew up. In many ways that’s exactly what she has created at home with her many small animals including chickens, ducks and peacocks including one named Goose, who frequently is on the loose.
On this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Karen shares two power-packed philosophies that she lives her life by:
- We are responsible for our own happiness.
- Passion can be developed for something even when we have no initial interest.
She describes how she became passionate about health, fitness and nutrition through her son’s love of sports. By becoming actively involved with the various sports her children were playing the bond between them benefited and her interest and passion grew.
Listen in to the full episode here.
Meet Karen Wenning
It is not easy being a Karen these days, but this Karen is a vibrant personality in the world of franchising. Her journey began with aspirations of being a cowgirl or a farmer, but destiny had a different path in mind. After graduating from college, she found herself immersed in the captivating world of crafting prose for well-known luxury brands at an advertising agency.
During her time in the advertising world Karen developed a deep-seated passion for collaborating with marketing professionals and graphic designers. Her knack for creating brand-right marketing strategies across extensive networks quickly became evident, setting her on an exciting course within the industry. For the past 15 years Karen has directed her expertise toward building value-add brand portal software for franchises. She affectionately describes herself as an accidental salesperson, driven by an unwavering mission to ease the burden on franchise marketing teams and provide localized marketing to franchisees. Her unique blend of creativity, communication, and dedication is what sets her apart in the franchising landscape.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Karen has a zest for acquiring unwanted pets. From peacocks to puppies, to felines, roosters and ducks the herd seems to change weekly. Three athletic teenaged children keep her entertained with football and lacrosse games, constant fitness challenges, downhill ski races and the never-ending need to produce healthy, high-protein meals for people who appreciate it.
Karen Wenning is an inspiring and fun-loving individual who infuses joy into every facet of her life. Connect with her to experience the exuberance and passion she brings to the franchising industry.
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