Category: Podcast
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”
Carey Gille – Franchise FastLane
Carey Gille, CEO and Co-founder of Franchise FastLane defines vision as ‘a clear and compelling picture of a preferred future’. To us it seemed a precise mathematical 1 + 1 equation to a successful future. One must have both: a clear mental picture of what we want along with the values, passion and emotion that … Read More “Carey Gille – Franchise FastLane”
Emmanuelle Hardy – Neighborly
Emmanuelle Hardy has been in the franchise industry for over 20 years and held many roles over the years including being a multi-unit franchise owner and working on the franchisor side. Originally from France, Emmanuelle came to the US as a student. After a few years in the work force and being let go from a High-Tech company she decided to … Read More “Emmanuelle Hardy – Neighborly”
Kay Miller – Sales Pro. Author.
Kay Miller talks personal branding and uncopiable sales skills on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide. When it comes to sales, Kay is all about long-term relationships over one-time transactional deals. It’s this type of thinking that earned Kay the nickname ‘Muffler Mama’ after she was named Sales Person … Read More “Kay Miller – Sales Pro. Author.”