Category: Blog
Dawn Abbamondi – SMB Franchise Advisors
Dawn Abbamondi knows how to dig deep and get âthe storyâ. On this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide she shares her secrets to trust, intimacy and uncovering the real story of a company or person. Her recipe allows even those without a natural tendency to small talk to have … Read More “Dawn Abbamondi – SMB Franchise Advisors”
Kyla Dufresne – Foxy Box Wax Bars
Kyla Dufresne, CEO and Founder of Foxy Box Wax Bars, is a straight shooter. Often opinionated and always transparent, Kyla fosters a systematic culture built on clear values and principles. Â She joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Listen in as she shares … Read More “Kyla Dufresne – Foxy Box Wax Bars”
Abby Fogel – Unleashed Brands
âMarketing is enthusiasm transferred to the customer.â  Thatâs a quote Abby Fogel lives by as VP, Marketing and Brand Relations at Unleashed Brands. It really is true. Marketing can be boiled down to effectively transferring our passion and enthusiasm for a brand, an idea, a product or service. Itâs casting the vision, getting others to … Read More “Abby Fogel – Unleashed Brands”
Nancy Friedman – The Telephone Doctor
Nancy Friedman is in the house. The Telephone Doctor and customer service expert talks with Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa about the importance of kindness and humor in life and business.  A friendly argument breaks out when Nancy and Rebecca disagree if a sense of humor can be learned. Listen in to this lively conversation, … Read More “Nancy Friedman – The Telephone Doctor”
Sharon Mettra – Press Waffle Co.
Sharon Mettra became the first woman to own a Big O Tire franchise in Northern California. The year was 1999. Her children gave her a hard time because she didnât even know how to change a tire; but fellow franchisees and the men she worked with did not give her grief. Instead, she found they were … Read More “Sharon Mettra – Press Waffle Co.”
Emily George – Franchise Business Review
Emily George, a Whisky Wednesday star, talks about the attributes of a great bartender and how her bartending skills have transferred into a successful career in franchising. In fact, it is Emilyâs belief that everyone should work in the hospitality business at least once in their lifetime. Those skills will come in handy no matter … Read More “Emily George – Franchise Business Review”
Jenny Young – Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Jenny Young, founder of Brooklyn Robot Foundry, had an atypical upbringing. Hers was a childhood filled with exotic, behind the scenes âhowâs it done or madeâ adventures. Failure was encouraged, applauded and even fun for Jenny. It was all about the process of exploration, building and making rather than perfection. Seems seeing failure as fun … Read More “Jenny Young – Brooklyn Robot Foundry”
Holly Stewart – Two Men And A Truck
âMoving Forwardâ is not just the motto of Two Men and a Truck franchise it is something Holly Stewart has lived by her entire adult life. Her one foot in front of the other and learn as you go approach to life has served her well in business. Holly now owns 3 franchises, has 5 … Read More “Holly Stewart – Two Men And A Truck”
Anna Phillips – The Lash Lounge
Anna Phillips in my mind is a ârealâ entrepreneur. Anna, the Founder and Chief Innovations Officer of The Lash Lounge, possesses these 4 attributes of a true entrepreneur:  Creator â she came up with a bright idea and brought it into existence Risk-Taker â she was willing to take great risk in order to achieve … Read More “Anna Phillips – The Lash Lounge”