Host Kailey Armstrong has a conversation with guest Alla Brisky, the Regional Manager for Women in Enterprise at TD Bank, about franchising and how franchises are wonderful opportunities for entrepreneurship. Alla and her partner own a franchise in addition to her work at TD Bank. She breaks down why franchises are worth considering, how to finance a franchise, and the systemic barriers women in entrepreneurship face. Kailey and Alla examine the innate resilience of women and how they do not generally just take no for an answer, which makes women ideal entrepreneurs.
One of the defining moments for Alla, in achieving her franchise dream, was realizing that business banks have CSBFL programs, or Canada Small Business Financing Loans. These programs make business ownership accessible for a lot more Canadians. Franchises are worth considering because they come with built-in guidance and do not need to be thought up from scratch. Alla and Kailey discuss why entrepreneurs should follow their passions when choosing a business, the importance of separating personal from business finances, and not being afraid to sit down with a banker for advice on business options. Alla’s experience in banks, women entrepreneurship, and having her own franchise sheds practical light on how possible it is to achieve success in business with the right financing and a franchise that aligns with personal values.
About Alla Brisky:
Alla Brisky has spent over a decade with TD, building expertise in personal and business banking, and people leadership. She now serves as Regional Manager, Women in Enterprise with TD Business Banking, where she is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs access the capital, knowledge, and resources they need to start, grow, and scale their businesses. Beyond her role at TD, Alla is also an entrepreneur, co-franchising a Pet Valu location with her spouse, where she brings her love for community and business growth to life.
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