Category: Podcast
Angela Olea – Assisted Living Locators
In her early days in the medical field, Angela Olea worked for a nurse registry. In doing so she was exposed to many different hospitals, nursing homes and situations. Such vast experiences put her on the fast track for learning. It exposed her to environments where she questioned methodologies and outcomes. One of the biggest … Read More “Angela Olea – Assisted Living Locators”
Lisa Oak – BIGGBY COFFEE
Meet Lisa (Oak) the ‘Woman Behind the Curtain’ and Chief Development Officer with BIGGBY COFFEE.  In this interview, Lisa Oak shares her beliefs about leadership and how we tend to ignore the ‘unsung heroes’ who are behind the scenes supporting those out front. Not everyone, according to Lisa, is wired to be a leader … Read More “Lisa Oak – BIGGBY COFFEE”
Rick Porter – Cinch I.T.
Rick Porter, president of Cinch I.T. Franchise loves fierce competition and facing overwhelming challenges. In fact, he thrives when pushed to the limit mentally and physically. Rick went from serving as an Army Ranger to building a successful managed IT services business targeted to small and medium sized business.  In this episode of The Franchise … Read More “Rick Porter – Cinch I.T.”
Shannon Wilburn – Just Between Friends
From Success to Significance. That’s the topic of this interview with Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-founder of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc.  In this episode Shannon reminisces about the journey from ‘just an idea’ two young mothers had for making a little extra cash to growing a franchise system with over 150 franchisees. Shannon … Read More “Shannon Wilburn – Just Between Friends”
Ben Utecht – Conquer Ninja Gyms
It’s not too often one gets to sit down with a Super Bowl winner. But that’s exactly what Stan Friedman and Rebecca Monet got to do on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  Meet Ben Utecht, a true Renaissance man. Ben has always chased his dreams, finding his way … Read More “Ben Utecht – Conquer Ninja Gyms”
Brad Wahl – The Learning Experience
Brad Wahl and The Learning Experience beautifully demonstrate how passion and purpose collide.  Brad Wahl, Chief Brand Officer at The Learning Experience, is a believer and advocate for daily mega doses of happiness. In fact, he has been dubbed Sir Brad of Happyville.  His father instilled in him the belief ‘winning isn’t worth being unhappy’. … Read More “Brad Wahl – The Learning Experience”
Lynlea Rudell – Pool Scouts
Lynlea Rudell talks dyslexia and discipline.  Imagine a world where things are upside down, inside out and backwards for you while others see, hear and comprehend things in a straight line. That’s what dyslexia feels like some times. Now imagine having to navigate school and work through the lens of dyslexia. According to Lynlea, because … Read More “Lynlea Rudell – Pool Scouts”
Amanda Palm – Sport Clips Haircuts
Amanda Palm, Director of Communications & Partnerships at Sport Clips Haircuts, kicks off our series on franchising makes a difference and philanthropy. And boy does she knock it out of the park in this interview! Amanda is about communication at all levels: internally at corporate, with franchisees and their teams as well as the customers … Read More “Amanda Palm – Sport Clips Haircuts”
Stacey Firth – 30 Minute Hit
Stacey Firth, franchisee with 30 Minute Hit and VP of Franchise Development, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa in this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.  There were 2 things that really stood out in this interview: Stacey’s high energy and strong self-awareness.  This is a woman who puts her … Read More “Stacey Firth – 30 Minute Hit”