The Franchise Leaders Forum Podcast

Do you sometimes feel stuck when it comes to moving your business forward? Perhaps, you aren't clear on what path you should take or you don’t have a clear vision of your business? What if you had a clear framework and intentional goals to drive your business growth? Today, our guest Alex Judd sheds light on the magic of success statements, defining them as a tool to keep your business on tra...

When it comes to owning a franchise as a small business owner the benefits are high!  They have a proven business model. They have manuals and training, and they will onboard you. They will teach you the industry, help you make less mistakes and hopefully achieve profitability faster than if you opened a stand alone small business. It was this business model and potential for unlimited success tha...

How does one go from working at a Fortune 500 company doing jobs like production supervisor, plant industrial engineer, marketer, finance person and more to running an ice cream franchise business? Dave first fell in love with the Haagen-Daz Shoppes franchise because of the entrepreneurship and putting people in business. After this first foray into the franchise space Dave never looked back and h...

Let’s just start with the biggest question we are all asking ourselves! Why did Mary Kennedy Thompson leave Neighborly for BNI to become their CEO? Today, Mary is sharing that answer with us as well as her remarkable journey through the franchise system as a trailblazing leader. She sheds light on pivotal lessons in leadership, organizational change and the art of strategic decision-making. Mary i...

What happens when you sell your successful franchise to pursue a dream? A dream that you ended up being denied?  You do everything in your power to overcome the obstacles and hurdles until that dream becomes a reality. Today, we are joined by Bridget Jones. Bridget is a former owner of a Just Between Friends franchise and a current owner of a Chick-fil-A franchise. Bridget candidly shares her jour...

How does one go from a multi-unit franchisee to owner and CEO of the company? Tracy’s dedication to the mission, vision and values of the organization led her to make the leap from franchisee to CEO. In today’s episode, Tracy shares her foray into the franchisee space, and no it didn’t start with the Just Between Friends (JBF) franchise! But it was this first step that would lead her to JBF and th...

What is it truly like to start your own franchise?  What challenges do you face as the franchisor?  Shannon Wilburn is the innovative force behind the Just Between Friends Franchise System. Today, she shares about the pivotal role of open communication and transparency in fostering strong relationships with franchisees. She sheds light on the challenges and rewards of guiding a successful franchis...

Whether you're a franchise or franchisee, or aspiring to join the franchising world, you're in the right place!  Welcome to The Franchise Leadership Forum, the podcast that tackles the challenges and pains that you face every day. From understanding franchise dynamics to growing and supporting your franchisees. We get it because we've been there and continue to do it every day.  The...