Category: Blog
Marianne Murphy – Floor Coverings International
As a middle child Marianne Murphy discovered the best way to stand out from her siblings was to be the Director and Chief of Everything. A role she took to like a duck to water. Always a bit independent it took some time for Marianne to realize going it alone is not always the best … Read More “Marianne Murphy – Floor Coverings International”
Patrick Alcorn and Rich Ashe – Veterans in Franchising
Patrick E. Alcorn and Rich Ashe have much in common beyond their military service.  Patrick was in the United States Army, including time as a Cadet at West Point. Rich served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976 to 1984 in the infantry and then as part of a joint Marine, Navy, and Air Force … Read More “Patrick Alcorn and Rich Ashe – Veterans in Franchising”
Ralph Yarusso – BrandOne
A United States Air Force veteran himself, Ralph Yarusso shares the inside scoop on VetFran on this special Veterans episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  VetFran is an advisory committee of the International Franchise Association with a mission to help veterans access opportunities in franchising by encouraging franchisors to offer financial incentives to prospective franchisees who … Read More “Ralph Yarusso – BrandOne”
KC Gardner – Zoom Room Dog Training
KC Gardner, Navy veteran turned franchisee, has become Reno’s most seasoned dog training expert. She joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this special veterans in franchising edition of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  KC spent 15 years in the Navy with the ambition of becoming a lawyer.   She’s an avid reader, detail oriented, … Read More “KC Gardner – Zoom Room Dog Training”
Gilbert Saguid and Hector Cabrera – Veterans in Franchising
Fascinating conversation with military veterans Gilbert Saguid and Hector Cabrera on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. You’ll want to listen in to this special veterans segment. Here’s a bit more about our guests: Gilbert Saguid, founder of Veterans Franchise Group (VFG) Leadership Studies PhD student at University of San Diego, graduate … Read More “Gilbert Saguid and Hector Cabrera – Veterans in Franchising”
Linda Ballesteros – MPower Franchise Consulting
Master Networker, Radio Personality, Speaker and Author Linda Ballesteros joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Linda shares the art and science of networking and building long-lasting, meaningful and profitable relationships. I don’t want to give away all of her tips and tricks … Read More “Linda Ballesteros – MPower Franchise Consulting”
Christine Kelly – Little Kickers
Christine Kelly (Chris), is the founder and chairman of Little Kickers with 350 locations in 33 countries. She joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa from Malta on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. What makes Chris Kelly such a great leader? I think it’s several things including her childhood … Read More “Christine Kelly – Little Kickers”
Laura Coe – Snapology
Laura Coe, CEO and Co-founder of Snapology joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  What does a single mother do when she can’t find after school programs or extra-curricular activities for her young, non-athletic boys? Simple. She creates one. Then another. Then dozens more and calls it Snapology.  Snapology offers online and in-person classes, summer … Read More “Laura Coe – Snapology”
Catherine Monson – Propelled Brands
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this very special episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  I think we can all agree, Catherine Monson knows a thing or two about success!  She’s directed, managed and mentored the success of hundreds of franchisees as the … Read More “Catherine Monson – Propelled Brands”