Category: Blog
Marcos Moura – Amada Senior Care
Marcos Moura knows very little about fishing. I doubt he knows the difference between a trout or salmon, and he certainly has no idea what bait or tackle to use to hook either. However, that does not prevent him from being a world class fisher of men! Marcos Moura has successfully recruited more than 140 … Read More “Marcos Moura – Amada Senior Care”
Tim Arpin – ServiceMaster Brands
Tim Arpin, the Vice President of Franchise Development for ServiceMaster Brands, joins us today on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Tim has worked with three multi-brand franchise concepts: Restaurants Brands International, Self-Esteem Brands and ServiceMaster and has some strong opinions about this approach in franchising. Tim has a degree in economics … Read More “Tim Arpin – ServiceMaster Brands”
Robin Gagnon – We Sell Restaurants
Leadership Evolution. Robin Gagnon, co-founder of We Sell Restaurants franchise, and the chair of IFA’s Women’s Franchise Committee thinks it’s time to rethink leadership. In fact, this year’s theme for the WFC is: Leadership Evolution. Robin believes leadership requires agility and humility and is becoming increasingly more focused on engagement, collaboration and empowerment. Just a … Read More “Robin Gagnon – We Sell Restaurants”
Barbara Nuss – Profit Soup
Let’s talk about what happens at the intersection of passion and profit. And there is no one better to address this topic than Barbara Nuss, CPA and founder of Profit Soup, a financial learning and development company focused on franchising. Barb is a passionate advocate of small business and franchise models. She believes financial information … Read More “Barbara Nuss – Profit Soup”
Kim Gubera – PIRTEK USA
Kim Gubera is one of the very few female CEOs in the global hydraulics industry, but she has successfully led PIRTEK USA to the third fastest-growing franchise based on unit percentage. Kim has worked with two family-owned franchise companies. She was with U.S. Lawns for 16 years and PIRTEK USA now for over 6 years. In this interview she talks … Read More “Kim Gubera – PIRTEK USA”
Lauren Kruse – Tint World Automotive
Lauren Kruse’s husband was a car enthusiast and fell in love with the Tint World Franchise. He opened the Kennesaw, GA location in July 2021 and unexpectedly passed away in September 2021, leaving Lauren with a big decision. Should she close the store she drove by every day or attempt to take on the role … Read More “Lauren Kruse – Tint World Automotive”
Dr. Lauran Star – Inclusion & Diversity Psychologist
Dr. Lauran Star talks diversity, equity and inclusion and how they differ. In brief: Diversity are the things that make us unique and creates an affinity i.e.: hair color, age, gender, etc. Equity is all about employees getting what they need to be successful at their role i.e.: a struggling manager being provided training to … Read More “Dr. Lauran Star – Inclusion & Diversity Psychologist”
Mary Anna Lewis – Mosquito Squad & The Clothes Bin
Meet Mary Anna Lewis A South Carolina native and University of South Carolina graduate, Mary Anna started her career with a business consulting firm in Charleston, SC followed by several years as a medical sales representative for Matria Healthcare, Inc. A local, small business owner at heart, she spent over 25 years working as an … Read More “Mary Anna Lewis – Mosquito Squad & The Clothes Bin”
Shana Krisan – Goldfish Swim School
Shana talks about how her love of Sociology and Communication has come together in her role as Chief Marketing Officer at Goldfish Swim School including how she builds team and together they execute on projects and goals. Without giving it away, part of the recipe for her success as a team builder includes Heart and … Read More “Shana Krisan – Goldfish Swim School”