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MasterMind Minutes - One Guest -One Topic - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is Gregory Mohr CEO and Founder of Franchise Maven. Meet Gregory Mohr, a visionary entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, and the driving force behind Franchise Maven. Gregory's journey from a seasoned micro-electric circuit engineer to the CEO and founder of a thriving franchi...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes, not Hours. Today's guest is Jackie SecorJackie joined Taco John’s in June 2025, bringing more than 25 years of restaurant industry experience to the role. She began her career on the front lines at Auntie Anne’s and rose through the ranks to become SVP of Operations and Training at GoTo Foods. Known for her data-driv...

MASTERMIND MINUTES - One Guest, One Question, One Answer in Minutes, not HoursAlex Filipuk is the Founder and CEO of Ideal Siding, an entrepreneur with a background in computer science, finance, and digital marketing, known for scaling the siding franchise by attracting executive talent and implementing strategic systems rather than manual labor. He transitioned from PayPal and his own agency to h...

Season 7 MASTERMIND MINUTES - ONE GUEST, ONE QUESTION, ONE EXPERT ANSWER IN MINUTES, NOT HOURS. Today's guest is Ali Kraus, CFE, who is the Chief Marketing Officer at Benetrends Financial, where she leads the company’s marketing and growth strategy. With over a decade in franchising, Ali has built a reputation for creating meaningful connections and driving innovative campaigns that empower en...

Today, we welcome Randy Wyner. Randy is the founder of Chronic Tacos, the Southern California chain of fast-casual Mexican food restaurants. Born and raised in Orange County, Randy draws his inspiration from the distinct Californian food culture. Randy grew up on authentic Mexican food and signature SoCal taquerias. He believed that the tastiest taquerias were small, family-owned shops, which led...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Note Hours...Welcome to today’s episode featuring Victor Turcanu. Victor is a leading franchise attorney with a distinguished career spanning both Canada and the United States. He currently serves as an Attorney in the Franchising, Distribution & Corporate practice at Tannenbaum Helpern in New York. Prior to this, Victo...

MasterMind Minutes One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Mohaimina (“Mina”) Haque Mina is a trailblazing CEO, attorney, and educator, breaking barriers as the first woman CEO of Tony Roma's in its five-decade history. As she spearheads the global restaurant chain, Mina is also actively engaged in the legal sphere, serving as the founder of the Law...

NEW EPISODE: MasterMind Minutes Podcast 🎙️ Topic: Why is Elevating Your Business Mindset is Critical to Your Success as a Franchisor Success in franchising isn’t just about systems, operations, or growth metrics—it's about mindset . In this episode of MasterMind Minutes , I sit down with Stéphane Breault—one of Canada’s most respected franchise advisors and leaders—to explore why your mindset...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes, Not Hours Today my amazing guest is Amy LeClercAmy Leclerc is the Co-Owner and President of Franchising at Sit Still Kids, an innovative children’s salon redefining and modernizing the traditional hair care experience. Widely recognized as “the franchise gal,” Leclerc also played a pivotal role in transforming Barre3 from...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not HoursToday's guest is Neil Hershman, CEO of 16 HandlesNeil Hershman first joined 16 Handles as a franchisee at the Murray Hill, Manhattan location. He has since acquired and built a New York City dessert empire, operating over a dozen retail locations. In August 2022, Neil acquired 16 Handles from its original fou...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is Sean Whitehead. Sean is a Vice President with NewSpring Franchise, a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing innovative franchise and multi-unit concepts in the lower middle market. Sean is responsible for all phases throughout the lifecycle of a deal, leading new deal sourcing,...

MasterMind Minutes – “One Guest – One Question – One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours”TM Today our Guest is Rafael ViaudRafael is the VP of Business Development for Executel.   Executel is a NewYork-based business, reliable in the VOIP industry for over 10 years! What setsus apart from our competitors is not just our cutting edge technology, but alsoour stellar service.    Rafael has a proven tr...

MasterMind Minutes- One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today we have as our guest the Chief Development Officer, Ducklings Early Learning Centers, Kim Collier Kim has been a driving force behind Ducklings Early Learning Centers since 1998 and led the charge to franchise the concept in 2017. As Chief Development Officer, Kim combines decades of experience in early childhood...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Topic - One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours Our Guest Today is: Robert Tobias As the leader of Elite Franchise Capital, Robert has cultivated a successful career spanning two decades, specializing in strategic investments within emerging franchise brands. Under Rob's guidance, the company has pioneered a distinctive approach to franchise development, com...

Dr. Arleen Lamba is the founder of GLO30, a cutting-edge skincare franchise focused on delivering high-quality, affordable skincare through membership-based services. With a background in medicine, Dr. Lamba identified a gap in the skincare industry and created GLO30 to make medical-grade skincare accessible to everyone. Her innovative approach includes the integration of technology, such as GLOri...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours Introducing Chad Jenkins, a lifelong entrepreneur and visionary known for reshaping businesses to deliver remarkable returns. With three groundbreaking methods and boundless curiosity, he serves as a catalyst for business growth. Collaborating with leaders across industries, he uncovers hidden opportunities, ach...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Youssef Mubarez He is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, prominently engaged in the financial services and merchant processing industries. And now he’s ventured into the hospitality business with MoKafe, an exciting, innovation and trendy coffee spot that serves the community with a uniqu...

MasterMind Minutes. One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Our guest today is Doug Smith... He is the COO of America’s Best Restaurants which is a digital marketing agency that works with restaurants around the world. ABR generates trackable ROI using their unique ROI engine platform. Doug is 27 year veteran of the radio, sales and marketing Contact Doug:doug@americasbest...

MASTERMIND MINUTES - ONE GUEST, ONE QUESTION, ONE EXPERT ANSWER IN MINUTES NOT HOURS... Today's guest is Michael Esposito the Co-Managing Partner, Franchise Equity Partners. Prior to co-founding FEP, Mike spent 28 years at Goldman Sachs in Investment Banking and was a Partner for 20 years. He ran the Global Financial Institutions Group in the Investment Banking Division (“IBD”). He also served as...

🎙️ MasterMind Minutes: One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes, Not Hours! 🔥 Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Tom Scarda , franchise advisor, coach, and bestselling author of Franchise Savvy ! Tom’s unique journey, from Franchisee of the Year to learning from failure, makes him a true authority in franchising. He hosts The Franchise Academy Podcast and has helped over 1,800 people n...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours 🚀 MasterMind Minutes: Building a Strong Franchise Foundation 🚀In this episode, Ben Woodruff, CEO of “By Whoops,” shares invaluable insights on the importance of laying a solid foundation when developing a franchise. With over 20 years of diverse business experience, Ben's people-first approach fosters collaborat...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours Alicia Miller is the Founder and Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of franchising and private equity. She supports founders and franchise management teams facing growth, disruption, or transformation challenges, and helps them accelerate t...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is Heather McLeod. Heather is the Chief Growth Officer of Authority Brands. Heather first joined The Cleaning Authority in 2015 and has been an integral part of the formation of Authority Brands and its success, bringing her passion for collaboration, customer experience, and process to everythi...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is the incredible John Francis, or Johnny Franchise as he's known in the Franchise Business. John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging, and entertaining public speaker, advisor and coach because he speaks from experience and he speaks from the heart. Franchising is in his blood, and his paren...

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question , One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours. Today we're pleased to bring you Adam Povlitz Adam is the CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems, an internationally franchised commercial cleaning brand headquartered in South Florida. He joined Anago in September 2009 and served as President since April 2015. He was appointed CEO in May 2018. In Jan...