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The Franchise WomanFrom Black Sheep to Franchise Leader: Walter Núñez on Turning Adversity into OpportunityIn this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Walter Núñez, founder and franchisor of A & P Painting & Flooring, to explore how one man's immigrant journey from Peru led to building one of the most purpose-driven brands in home services. Walter shares how he went from selling used computers as a student in New Jersey to building retail stores, running Verizon franchises, and ultimately creating A & P Painting & Flooring—a company redefining the contracting experience through professionalism, family culture, and community focus. 💬 In this episode...
2026-01-2144 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Black Sheep to Franchise Leader: Walter Núñez on Turning Adversity into OpportunityIn this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Walter Núñez, founder and franchisor of A & P Painting & Flooring, to explore how one man's immigrant journey from Peru led to building one of the most purpose-driven brands in home services. Walter shares how he went from selling used computers as a student in New Jersey to building retail stores, running Verizon franchises, and ultimately creating A & P Painting & Flooring—a company redefining the contracting experience through professionalism, family culture, and community focus. 💬 In this episode...
2026-01-2144 min
The Franchise WomanBuilding a Business — and a Legacy — with Joy | Rita Wilson, AlphaGraphics Franchise OwnerWhat does it look like to build a business rooted in purpose, service, and joy? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Rita Wilson, franchise owner of AlphaGraphics in Beaufort, South Carolina. Rita shares a remarkable journey — from her early career in marketing and the male-dominated newsroom of the 1980s, to directing the Miss Alabama pageant, to ultimately finding her calling as a franchise owner committed to community impact. In this heartfelt conversation, Rita opens up about: Navigating le...
2026-01-1434 minThe Franchise WomanBuilding a Business — and a Legacy — with Joy | Rita Wilson, AlphaGraphics Franchise OwnerWhat does it look like to build a business rooted in purpose, service, and joy? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Rita Wilson, franchise owner of AlphaGraphics in Beaufort, South Carolina. Rita shares a remarkable journey — from her early career in marketing and the male-dominated newsroom of the 1980s, to directing the Miss Alabama pageant, to ultimately finding her calling as a franchise owner committed to community impact. In this heartfelt conversation, Rita opens up about: Navigating le...
2026-01-1434 min
The Franchise WomanBuilding Strong Kids, Strong Communities & Scalable Businesses | Barb Volk & Doug BirerIn this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Barb Volk and Doug Birer, dynamic partners behind multiple KidStrong locations and area development territories. Barb and Doug share their journey from early OrangeTheory Fitness expansion to building a mission-driven kids' fitness franchise focused on confidence, character, and physical development. Together, they unpack what it really takes to scale a business without losing sight of purpose—from mentoring leaders and building trust, to balancing profitability with real community impact. In this episode, you'll learn: Why mission matters when scaling a...
2026-01-0739 minThe Franchise WomanBuilding Strong Kids, Strong Communities & Scalable Businesses | Barb Volk & Doug BirerIn this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Barb Volk and Doug Birer, dynamic partners behind multiple KidStrong locations and area development territories. Barb and Doug share their journey from early OrangeTheory Fitness expansion to building a mission-driven kids' fitness franchise focused on confidence, character, and physical development. Together, they unpack what it really takes to scale a business without losing sight of purpose—from mentoring leaders and building trust, to balancing profitability with real community impact. In this episode, you'll learn: Why mission matters when scaling a...
2026-01-0739 min
The Franchise WomanLeading With Color, Compassion & Purpose: Jeanette Weinz on the Future of Home CareWhat if leadership meant bringing color, dignity, and humanity back into healthcare? In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa welcome Jeanette Weinz, Brand President of Executive Home Care. Jeanette shares her deeply personal journey into home care, the leadership lessons shaped by loss, and why empathy, advocacy, and human connection can never be replaced by technology. From growing Executive Home Care from 13 locations to nearly 100 nationwide, to redefining what quality care truly means, this conversation challenges conventional thinking about healthcare, franchising, and...
2025-12-3038 minThe Franchise WomanLeading With Color, Compassion & Purpose: Jeanette Weinz on the Future of Home CareWhat if leadership meant bringing color, dignity, and humanity back into healthcare? In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa welcome Jeanette Weinz, Brand President of Executive Home Care. Jeanette shares her deeply personal journey into home care, the leadership lessons shaped by loss, and why empathy, advocacy, and human connection can never be replaced by technology. From growing Executive Home Care from 13 locations to nearly 100 nationwide, to redefining what quality care truly means, this conversation challenges conventional thinking about healthcare, franchising, and...
2025-12-3038 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Franchisee to Brand President: Katie Dills on Leadership, Legacy & GrowthWhat happens when curiosity, purpose, and opportunity collide? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Katie Dills, Brand President of The Cleaning Authority, to explore her remarkable journey from franchisee to executive leader. Katie shares how stepping in to help her mother-in-law sparked a passion for franchising—and ultimately led her to help guide a legacy brand with more than 250 territories nationwide. From learning the business in the field to shaping training programs, investing in people, and leading with purpose, Ka...
2025-12-2342 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Franchisee to Brand President: Katie Dills on Leadership, Legacy & GrowthWhat happens when curiosity, purpose, and opportunity collide? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Katie Dills, Brand President of The Cleaning Authority, to explore her remarkable journey from franchisee to executive leader. Katie shares how stepping in to help her mother-in-law sparked a passion for franchising—and ultimately led her to help guide a legacy brand with more than 250 territories nationwide. From learning the business in the field to shaping training programs, investing in people, and leading with purpose, Ka...
2025-12-2342 min
The Franchise WomanPreserve Your Legacy & Reward Your Team: The Power of ESOPs with Matt MiddendorpWhat if your exit strategy could protect your legacy, reward your employees, and still deliver strong financial returns? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Matt Middendorp, entrepreneur, former banker, and ESOP expert, to unpack one of the most misunderstood—but powerful—succession strategies available to franchise owners and business leaders: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Matt shares firsthand insight from every angle—as an ESOP employee, business owner, and advisor—explaining how ESOPs can outperform traditional exits like private equity while preservi...
2025-12-1743 minThe Franchise WomanPreserve Your Legacy & Reward Your Team: The Power of ESOPs with Matt MiddendorpWhat if your exit strategy could protect your legacy, reward your employees, and still deliver strong financial returns? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Matt Middendorp, entrepreneur, former banker, and ESOP expert, to unpack one of the most misunderstood—but powerful—succession strategies available to franchise owners and business leaders: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Matt shares firsthand insight from every angle—as an ESOP employee, business owner, and advisor—explaining how ESOPs can outperform traditional exits like private equity while preservi...
2025-12-1743 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Finance to Furniture: How Alexa Centeno Built a National Home Staging Franchise from ScratchIn this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Alexa Centeno—entrepreneur, designer, and founder of VELLA HAUS, a national home staging franchise revolutionizing how homes are styled and sold. Alexa's journey is one of bold reinvention. With degrees in finance, accounting, and taxation, she left her corporate career to co-found a home automation business with her husband. Years later, a chance opportunity led her to home staging—and a new passion was born. 💬 In this episode: How Alexa pivoted from corpora...
2025-12-1037 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Finance to Furniture: How Alexa Centeno Built a National Home Staging Franchise from ScratchIn this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Alexa Centeno—entrepreneur, designer, and founder of VELLA HAUS, a national home staging franchise revolutionizing how homes are styled and sold. Alexa's journey is one of bold reinvention. With degrees in finance, accounting, and taxation, she left her corporate career to co-found a home automation business with her husband. Years later, a chance opportunity led her to home staging—and a new passion was born. 💬 In this episode: How Alexa pivoted from corpora...
2025-12-1037 min
The Franchise WomanThink Big, Trust Yourself: Andrea Liebross on Navigating the "Messy Middle" and Building the Future YouIn this empowering episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Andrea Liebross—business growth coach, life integration strategist, best-selling author, and host of the She Thinks Big podcast. Andrea helps entrepreneurs move through the "messy middle" of business growth—the phase where progress feels hard, emotions run high, and uncertainty takes over. Through her Future You framework and TRUST model, she gives leaders the tools to think bigger, overcome self-doubt, and take massive action toward their next level of success. 💬 In this episode: Wha...
2025-12-0342 minThe Franchise WomanThink Big, Trust Yourself: Andrea Liebross on Navigating the "Messy Middle" and Building the Future YouIn this empowering episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Andrea Liebross—business growth coach, life integration strategist, best-selling author, and host of the She Thinks Big podcast. Andrea helps entrepreneurs move through the "messy middle" of business growth—the phase where progress feels hard, emotions run high, and uncertainty takes over. Through her Future You framework and TRUST model, she gives leaders the tools to think bigger, overcome self-doubt, and take massive action toward their next level of success. 💬 In this episode: Wha...
2025-12-0342 min
The Franchise WomanConnection as Currency: The Power of Storytelling in Leadership with Stephen SeidelIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Stephen Seidel—TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, co-founder of Gents Journey, and champion of authentic storytelling. Stephen believes connection is currency, and today he shares how vulnerability, purpose, and personal story can transform leadership, strengthen communities, and elevate brands—especially in franchising. From losing his mother and rebuilding his life, to helping franchise companies create movements—not just marketing—Stephen's journey is a testament to resilience, alignment, and impact. In this episode, Stephen discusses: Why every...
2025-11-2640 minThe Franchise WomanConnection as Currency: The Power of Storytelling in Leadership with Stephen SeidelIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Stephen Seidel—TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, co-founder of Gents Journey, and champion of authentic storytelling. Stephen believes connection is currency, and today he shares how vulnerability, purpose, and personal story can transform leadership, strengthen communities, and elevate brands—especially in franchising. From losing his mother and rebuilding his life, to helping franchise companies create movements—not just marketing—Stephen's journey is a testament to resilience, alignment, and impact. In this episode, Stephen discusses: Why every...
2025-11-2640 min
The Franchise WomanLeading with Empathy: Rachel Southard on Building Transformational Franchise CulturesIn this empowering episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Rachel Southard, CEO of ecomaids and Head of Brand Operations at Happinest Brands, to explore what it means to lead with empathy, adaptability, and strategy in a rapidly evolving franchise world. Rachel—recently named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Women of Wonder 2024—shares insights from her 20+ years of experience growing and scaling franchise systems. From her early days in a fitness franchise daycare to leading multi-brand operations, she's seen every side of the franchising journey.
2025-11-1938 minThe Franchise WomanLeading with Empathy: Rachel Southard on Building Transformational Franchise CulturesIn this empowering episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Rachel Southard, CEO of ecomaids and Head of Brand Operations at Happinest Brands, to explore what it means to lead with empathy, adaptability, and strategy in a rapidly evolving franchise world. Rachel—recently named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Women of Wonder 2024—shares insights from her 20+ years of experience growing and scaling franchise systems. From her early days in a fitness franchise daycare to leading multi-brand operations, she's seen every side of the franchising journey.
2025-11-1938 min
The Franchise WomanTrailblazing Success: How Pool Scouts' First Franchisee Built a $3M Business — Tiffiny Consoli's StoryIn this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Tiffiny Consoli, the first-ever Pool Scouts franchisee, who made history by surpassing $3 million in annual revenue in 2024. Tiffiny shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey — from launching a plantscaping business in her 20s to leading one of the most successful Pool Scouts franchises in the country. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her confidence, the lessons learned from REI's leadership culture, and how authenticity and courage became her greatest business assets. 💬 In this episo...
2025-11-1241 minThe Franchise WomanTrailblazing Success: How Pool Scouts' First Franchisee Built a $3M Business — Tiffiny Consoli's StoryIn this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Tiffiny Consoli, the first-ever Pool Scouts franchisee, who made history by surpassing $3 million in annual revenue in 2024. Tiffiny shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey — from launching a plantscaping business in her 20s to leading one of the most successful Pool Scouts franchises in the country. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her confidence, the lessons learned from REI's leadership culture, and how authenticity and courage became her greatest business assets. 💬 In this episo...
2025-11-1241 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Justice to Glow: Melanie Richards' Journey from Probation Officer to Beauty Franchise FounderIn this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Melanie Richards, founder and CEO of GoGlow—a pioneering sunless tanning and skincare franchise that's redefining clean beauty. Before building one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the U.S., Melanie spent over a decade as a probation officer, working on domestic violence and stalking cases. Her life's mission—to protect, empower, and uplift women—has carried from the courtroom to the salon. 💡 In this episode, you'll discover: How Melanie helped develop domestic abuse serv...
2025-11-0544 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Justice to Glow: Melanie Richards' Journey from Probation Officer to Beauty Franchise FounderIn this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Melanie Richards, founder and CEO of GoGlow—a pioneering sunless tanning and skincare franchise that's redefining clean beauty. Before building one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the U.S., Melanie spent over a decade as a probation officer, working on domestic violence and stalking cases. Her life's mission—to protect, empower, and uplift women—has carried from the courtroom to the salon. 💡 In this episode, you'll discover: How Melanie helped develop domestic abuse serv...
2025-11-0544 min
The Franchise WomanThe Heart of Sabai: Nuttha Goutier on Blending Thai Wellness and Franchise GrowthIn this inspiring episode, Rebecca Monet sits down with Nuttha Goutier, the visionary behind Sabai Thai Spa, to explore what it truly means to scale a business without losing its soul. Born and raised in Thailand, Nuttha brings the spirit of Thai-inspired hospitality to North America—blending ancient healing traditions with modern franchise operations. She shares how Sabai Thai Spa began with a simple mission: to help people slow down, reconnect, and bring balance to their lives through mindfulness, kindness, and self-care. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: How ancient Thai wellness principles inspired Sabai's bran...
2025-10-2936 minThe Franchise WomanThe Heart of Sabai: Nuttha Goutier on Blending Thai Wellness and Franchise GrowthIn this inspiring episode, Rebecca Monet sits down with Nuttha Goutier, the visionary behind Sabai Thai Spa, to explore what it truly means to scale a business without losing its soul. Born and raised in Thailand, Nuttha brings the spirit of Thai-inspired hospitality to North America—blending ancient healing traditions with modern franchise operations. She shares how Sabai Thai Spa began with a simple mission: to help people slow down, reconnect, and bring balance to their lives through mindfulness, kindness, and self-care. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: How ancient Thai wellness principles inspired Sabai's bran...
2025-10-2936 min
The Franchise WomanRachel Wommack: Finding Purpose in Senior CareIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet sits down with Rachel Wommack, a standout franchisee of A Place At Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rachel shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Gallup, NM, to working in skilled nursing and case management, and ultimately launching her own franchise dedicated to providing compassionate care for seniors. She opens up about: Why she chose franchising over starting from scratch The support system that gave her the courage to launch her business How her grandmother's strength and joy continue to influence her leadership...
2025-10-2236 minThe Franchise WomanRachel Wommack: Finding Purpose in Senior CareIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet sits down with Rachel Wommack, a standout franchisee of A Place At Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rachel shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Gallup, NM, to working in skilled nursing and case management, and ultimately launching her own franchise dedicated to providing compassionate care for seniors. She opens up about: Why she chose franchising over starting from scratch The support system that gave her the courage to launch her business How her grandmother's strength and joy continue to influence her leadership...
2025-10-2236 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Wall Street to Culinary Playgrounds - Jessi Brelsford of Taste Buds KitchenWhat does it take to turn a passion project into a thriving franchise brand? In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet sits down with Jessi Brelsford, Founder & Chief Bud of Taste Buds Kitchen, to explore her journey from Harvard economics and Wall Street finance to leading a franchise that brings people together through the joy of cooking. Jessi shares: How a kid's cupcake party launched the Taste Buds Kitchen movement The role of data, intuition, and grit in her entrepreneurial journey Why kitchens are the heart of connection, creativity, and education...
2025-10-1535 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Wall Street to Culinary Playgrounds - Jessi Brelsford of Taste Buds KitchenWhat does it take to turn a passion project into a thriving franchise brand? In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet sits down with Jessi Brelsford, Founder & Chief Bud of Taste Buds Kitchen, to explore her journey from Harvard economics and Wall Street finance to leading a franchise that brings people together through the joy of cooking. Jessi shares: How a kid's cupcake party launched the Taste Buds Kitchen movement The role of data, intuition, and grit in her entrepreneurial journey Why kitchens are the heart of connection, creativity, and education...
2025-10-1535 min
The Franchise WomanChantel Soumis on Branding Bravery, AI Strategy & Becoming a Swiss Army Knife MarketerIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome marketing maven and thought leader Chantel Soumis—a dynamic force at the intersection of branding, leadership, AI, and community. Chantel brings bold ideas and practical wisdom to the table, sharing her journey from a creative childhood to becoming a sought-after speaker, branding strategist, and fractional CMO. With humor, heart, and infectious energy, she discusses: Why courage matters more than confidence How to build a strong personal brand (even if you're shy) The do's and don'ts of using AI for marketing Why fr...
2025-10-0836 minThe Franchise WomanChantel Soumis on Branding Bravery, AI Strategy & Becoming a Swiss Army Knife MarketerIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome marketing maven and thought leader Chantel Soumis—a dynamic force at the intersection of branding, leadership, AI, and community. Chantel brings bold ideas and practical wisdom to the table, sharing her journey from a creative childhood to becoming a sought-after speaker, branding strategist, and fractional CMO. With humor, heart, and infectious energy, she discusses: Why courage matters more than confidence How to build a strong personal brand (even if you're shy) The do's and don'ts of using AI for marketing Why fr...
2025-10-0836 min
The Franchise WomanJessica Fialkovich on Exit Strategy, Business Value & Selling with ConfidenceIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Jessica Fialkovich, founder of Exit Factor, bestselling author, and expert in business exit strategy. Jessica shares why selling a business is not just a transaction—it's a process that requires emotional readiness, financial preparation, and strategic planning. Drawing from her experience owning, operating, and selling multiple businesses, Jessica founded Exit Factor to help owners avoid common pitfalls and build companies that are ready for acquisition. 🎙️ Key topics covered: Why most businesses don't sell (and how to be in the 20% that do...
2025-10-0143 minThe Franchise WomanJessica Fialkovich on Exit Strategy, Business Value & Selling with ConfidenceIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Jessica Fialkovich, founder of Exit Factor, bestselling author, and expert in business exit strategy. Jessica shares why selling a business is not just a transaction—it's a process that requires emotional readiness, financial preparation, and strategic planning. Drawing from her experience owning, operating, and selling multiple businesses, Jessica founded Exit Factor to help owners avoid common pitfalls and build companies that are ready for acquisition. 🎙️ Key topics covered: Why most businesses don't sell (and how to be in the 20% that do...
2025-10-0143 min
The Franchise WomanElevating Everyday Life: Allison Welch on Building a Franchise That Serves In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Allison Welch of As You Wish—a growing personal assistant franchise that is changing the way we think about help at home. From errands and holiday help to relocation and senior support, Allison shares how her vision and leadership are building something extraordinary. You'll hear how she: Delivers deeply personalized services with elegance and ease Systematizes bespoke tasks for franchisee success Builds relationships that go beyond the task list Is expanding nationally without losing core values Tune in to hear her le...
2025-09-2441 minThe Franchise WomanElevating Everyday Life: Allison Welch on Building a Franchise That Serves In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Allison Welch of As You Wish—a growing personal assistant franchise that is changing the way we think about help at home. From errands and holiday help to relocation and senior support, Allison shares how her vision and leadership are building something extraordinary. You'll hear how she: Delivers deeply personalized services with elegance and ease Systematizes bespoke tasks for franchisee success Builds relationships that go beyond the task list Is expanding nationally without losing core values Tune in to hear her le...
2025-09-2441 min
The Franchise WomanMilitary Precision Meets Business Support: Dida Clifton on TheOfficeSquad® Franchise ModelIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Dida Clifton, U.S. Air Force veteran and founder of TheOfficeSquad®, to explore how military structure and servant leadership transformed her into a bold business owner—and now, a franchisor. Originally launched to provide trustworthy back-office support to small businesses, TheOfficeSquad® now offers a scalable franchise model that brings bookkeeping, admin, and payroll services under one unified system. Dida shares: How her military background shaped the systems and values behind TheOfficeSquad® Why she believes structure, transparency, and accountability are essen...
2025-09-1736 minThe Franchise WomanMilitary Precision Meets Business Support: Dida Clifton on TheOfficeSquad® Franchise ModelIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Dida Clifton, U.S. Air Force veteran and founder of TheOfficeSquad®, to explore how military structure and servant leadership transformed her into a bold business owner—and now, a franchisor. Originally launched to provide trustworthy back-office support to small businesses, TheOfficeSquad® now offers a scalable franchise model that brings bookkeeping, admin, and payroll services under one unified system. Dida shares: How her military background shaped the systems and values behind TheOfficeSquad® Why she believes structure, transparency, and accountability are essen...
2025-09-1736 min
The Franchise WomanNatalie Black: Leading Comfort Keepers with Compassion, Purpose & JoyIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Natalie Black, CEO of Comfort Keepers, to explore her journey of resilience, leadership, and purpose-driven growth. Natalie opens up about: Her transition from finance to senior care franchising Why people—not products—are at the heart of Comfort Keepers The lessons she learned as a single mother that transformed her leadership style How diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship strengthen both people and profits The legacy she hopes to leave as a leader who prioritizes family and compassion Comfort Keepers isn't...
2025-09-1042 minThe Franchise WomanNatalie Black: Leading Comfort Keepers with Compassion, Purpose & JoyIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Natalie Black, CEO of Comfort Keepers, to explore her journey of resilience, leadership, and purpose-driven growth. Natalie opens up about: Her transition from finance to senior care franchising Why people—not products—are at the heart of Comfort Keepers The lessons she learned as a single mother that transformed her leadership style How diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship strengthen both people and profits The legacy she hopes to leave as a leader who prioritizes family and compassion Comfort Keepers isn't...
2025-09-1042 min
The Franchise WomanJohanna Bialkin: Building Community Through Aldea Home & BabyWhat does it take to turn a store into a community movement? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Johanna Bialkin, Founder & CEO of Aldea Home & Baby, a beloved San Francisco-based brand offering eco-conscious baby goods, curated home décor, and events that bring people together. Johanna opens up about: How her upbringing and family history shaped her entrepreneurial path Why Aldea is about connection over products Her decision to franchise Aldea and spread its "small village" model nationwide Lessons from the challenges of Covid a...
2025-09-0347 minThe Franchise WomanJohanna Bialkin: Building Community Through Aldea Home & BabyWhat does it take to turn a store into a community movement? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Johanna Bialkin, Founder & CEO of Aldea Home & Baby, a beloved San Francisco-based brand offering eco-conscious baby goods, curated home décor, and events that bring people together. Johanna opens up about: How her upbringing and family history shaped her entrepreneurial path Why Aldea is about connection over products Her decision to franchise Aldea and spread its "small village" model nationwide Lessons from the challenges of Covid a...
2025-09-0347 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Vision to Impact: Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust PizzaAt just 16, Carl Comeaux began his journey as a personal trainer with a passion for changing lives. Today, as CEO of Crust Pizza Company, Carl leads with vision, resilience, and purpose. In this heartfelt interview with hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa, Carl shares: His path from fitness and tech ventures to leading a rapidly growing pizza brand How Crust Pizza creates community through memorable dining experiences The role of vision, leadership, and giving back in scaling to 250+ locations His family's powerful story of overcoming challenges, and how St. Jude inspires his mission to give more than he...
2025-08-2744 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Vision to Impact: Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust PizzaAt just 16, Carl Comeaux began his journey as a personal trainer with a passion for changing lives. Today, as CEO of Crust Pizza Company, Carl leads with vision, resilience, and purpose. In this heartfelt interview with hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa, Carl shares: His path from fitness and tech ventures to leading a rapidly growing pizza brand How Crust Pizza creates community through memorable dining experiences The role of vision, leadership, and giving back in scaling to 250+ locations His family's powerful story of overcoming challenges, and how St. Jude inspires his mission to give more than he...
2025-08-2744 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Sawdust to Success: Lori & Chad Morgan's Kitchen Tune-Up LegacyWhat happens when you mix family, business, and a passion for making homes beautiful? You get Lori & Chad Morgan — the powerhouse mother-son team behind Kitchen Tune-Up Colorado Springs. In this heartwarming and insightful conversation with The Franchise Woman Podcast host Rebecca Monet, you'll hear how: Lori turned a layoff into a 30-year entrepreneurial journey Chad brought fresh vision and new opportunities to the business They navigated challenges, client heartbreaks, and major wins together Their shared mission to "serve well" has shaped their brand and legacy From Franchise of the Year honors to kitchens that change li...
2025-08-1346 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Sawdust to Success: Lori & Chad Morgan's Kitchen Tune-Up LegacyWhat happens when you mix family, business, and a passion for making homes beautiful? You get Lori & Chad Morgan — the powerhouse mother-son team behind Kitchen Tune-Up Colorado Springs. In this heartwarming and insightful conversation with The Franchise Woman Podcast host Rebecca Monet, you'll hear how: Lori turned a layoff into a 30-year entrepreneurial journey Chad brought fresh vision and new opportunities to the business They navigated challenges, client heartbreaks, and major wins together Their shared mission to "serve well" has shaped their brand and legacy From Franchise of the Year honors to kitchens that change li...
2025-08-1346 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Passion to Purpose: Brittney Lincoln's Inspiring Franchise JourneyIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Brittney Lincoln—partner at Limitless Franchise Growth and founder of Females in Franchising. Brittney opens up about launching her first business in the aftermath of the 2008 recession, how she transitioned into franchising, and what inspired her to create a space just for women in the industry. With over 13 years of experience in both home services and brick-and-mortar franchises, Brittney shares invaluable insights into launching and scaling brands the right way. Key takeaways include: The real meaning of re...
2025-08-0639 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Passion to Purpose: Brittney Lincoln's Inspiring Franchise JourneyIn this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Brittney Lincoln—partner at Limitless Franchise Growth and founder of Females in Franchising. Brittney opens up about launching her first business in the aftermath of the 2008 recession, how she transitioned into franchising, and what inspired her to create a space just for women in the industry. With over 13 years of experience in both home services and brick-and-mortar franchises, Brittney shares invaluable insights into launching and scaling brands the right way. Key takeaways include: The real meaning of re...
2025-08-0639 min
The Franchise WomanTwo Women. Two Franchises. One Incredible Friendship.In this heartfelt episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter—two PuroClean franchisees who have built not only successful businesses but a decades-long friendship rooted in shared values, family, and faith in their franchising journey. 💬 Hear their inspiring stories: How Bonnie and her late husband Tom launched their franchise during a financial low point and eventually passed the business on to their children How Carol Ann and her husband Rob transformed a small operation into one of Kentucky's top restoration companies What i...
2025-07-1636 minThe Franchise WomanTwo Women. Two Franchises. One Incredible Friendship.In this heartfelt episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter—two PuroClean franchisees who have built not only successful businesses but a decades-long friendship rooted in shared values, family, and faith in their franchising journey. 💬 Hear their inspiring stories: How Bonnie and her late husband Tom launched their franchise during a financial low point and eventually passed the business on to their children How Carol Ann and her husband Rob transformed a small operation into one of Kentucky's top restoration companies What i...
2025-07-1636 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Newlywed Startup to 300 Employees: Brooke Wilson's Franchise Success StoryIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Brooke Wilson, multi-unit owner of Two Men and a Truck and founder of Two Men and a Junk Truck. Brooke shares: How she built a $20M+ business with nearly 300 employees The real challenges of launching a business as newlyweds Her leadership philosophy: every person brings value What drives her mission to help others find their worth Hilarious and heartwarming stories from over 20 years in the moving industry Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or simply someone who loves hearing powerful stories of...
2025-07-0936 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Newlywed Startup to 300 Employees: Brooke Wilson's Franchise Success StoryIn this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Brooke Wilson, multi-unit owner of Two Men and a Truck and founder of Two Men and a Junk Truck. Brooke shares: How she built a $20M+ business with nearly 300 employees The real challenges of launching a business as newlyweds Her leadership philosophy: every person brings value What drives her mission to help others find their worth Hilarious and heartwarming stories from over 20 years in the moving industry Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or simply someone who loves hearing powerful stories of...
2025-07-0936 min
The Franchise WomanFrom Corporate to Creativity: How Sarah Ross Built a Business of Peace & Purpose 🎧 In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Sarah Ross, a Fresh Coat Painters franchisee from Austin, Texas, who left a demanding career in corporate accounting to build a painting business—and a life—on her own terms. Sarah's journey is full of wisdom, from understanding her strengths and weaknesses, to making faith-based business decisions, to growing her team (including her twin brother!) and creating impact in her community. 🌟 In this episode, we talk about: Why franchising was the right fit for Sarah's analytical, risk-aware personalit...
2025-06-2540 minThe Franchise WomanFrom Corporate to Creativity: How Sarah Ross Built a Business of Peace & Purpose 🎧 In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Sarah Ross, a Fresh Coat Painters franchisee from Austin, Texas, who left a demanding career in corporate accounting to build a painting business—and a life—on her own terms. Sarah's journey is full of wisdom, from understanding her strengths and weaknesses, to making faith-based business decisions, to growing her team (including her twin brother!) and creating impact in her community. 🌟 In this episode, we talk about: Why franchising was the right fit for Sarah's analytical, risk-aware personalit...
2025-06-2540 min
The Franchise WomanServing Happiness One Cup at a Time - Donna & Daniel GolikIn this heartfelt Father's Day episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Donna and Daniel Golik—co-founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream—to talk about family, resilience, and building a $7M brand with purpose. 🍨 Daniel's college pitch turned into a real business thanks to the mentorship of his father. After a heartbreaking loss just before opening their first store, Donna stepped in to carry their shared vision forward. The result? A wildly successful and deeply meaningful family brand with 17 locations—and growing. 💬 In this episode: • The family roots behind Chill-N's launch • Donna's tribute...
2025-06-1849 minThe Franchise WomanServing Happiness One Cup at a Time - Donna & Daniel GolikIn this heartfelt Father's Day episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Donna and Daniel Golik—co-founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream—to talk about family, resilience, and building a $7M brand with purpose. 🍨 Daniel's college pitch turned into a real business thanks to the mentorship of his father. After a heartbreaking loss just before opening their first store, Donna stepped in to carry their shared vision forward. The result? A wildly successful and deeply meaningful family brand with 17 locations—and growing. 💬 In this episode: • The family roots behind Chill-N's launch • Donna's tribute...
2025-06-1849 min
The Franchise WomanJungle Driving: How Jen Wherrell & Zach Beutler Are Reimagining Teen Driver Education 🎙️ In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa are joined by Jen Wherrell (VP of Franchise Development) and Zach Beutler (CEO) of Jungle Driving, a revolutionary new franchise transforming how teens learn to drive. With their combined experience in franchising, team-building, and entrepreneurship, Jen and Zach share: 🚦 The inspiration behind Jungle Driving's immersive, jungle-themed learning experience 📉 Why students trained by Jungle Driving have 80% fewer accidents in their first 3 years 🎯 How clear vision and strong intuition fuel growth and innovation 👥 The importance of creating social, engaging spaces for Gen Z learner...
2025-06-1134 minThe Franchise WomanJungle Driving: How Jen Wherrell & Zach Beutler Are Reimagining Teen Driver Education 🎙️ In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa are joined by Jen Wherrell (VP of Franchise Development) and Zach Beutler (CEO) of Jungle Driving, a revolutionary new franchise transforming how teens learn to drive. With their combined experience in franchising, team-building, and entrepreneurship, Jen and Zach share: 🚦 The inspiration behind Jungle Driving's immersive, jungle-themed learning experience 📉 Why students trained by Jungle Driving have 80% fewer accidents in their first 3 years 🎯 How clear vision and strong intuition fuel growth and innovation 👥 The importance of creating social, engaging spaces for Gen Z learner...
2025-06-1134 min
The Franchise WomanHow Michelle Holliman Uses Kindness to Drive Franchise Success 🎧 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development at Pigtails & Crewcuts. With over two decades in the franchise world, Michelle brings unmatched heart and wisdom. From her early days in the industry to coaching youth basketball and leading with compassion, Michelle's approach to business is anchored in kindness. ✨ In this episode, you'll hear: Why kindness is Michelle's personal and professional theme The 3 C's she uses to lead and grow her team: Communication, Cooperation, and Consideration How coachability and c...
2025-06-0431 minThe Franchise WomanHow Michelle Holliman Uses Kindness to Drive Franchise Success 🎧 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development at Pigtails & Crewcuts. With over two decades in the franchise world, Michelle brings unmatched heart and wisdom. From her early days in the industry to coaching youth basketball and leading with compassion, Michelle's approach to business is anchored in kindness. ✨ In this episode, you'll hear: Why kindness is Michelle's personal and professional theme The 3 C's she uses to lead and grow her team: Communication, Cooperation, and Consideration How coachability and c...
2025-06-0431 min
The Franchise WomanFacing Crisis with Structure, Grit, and Heart: Lessons from 1-800-Packouts President Stefan Figley 🎧 In this episode of the Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-Packouts—a leader in the contents and personal property restoration industry. Stefan shares how his structured upbringing and experience as a professional tennis player laid the foundation for his career in franchising and marketing. We dive deep into: 🏆 Why preparation and adaptability are keys to success 🧠 The role of empathy in emotionally driven service businesses 📈 How to create systems of accountability for franchisee growth 🔥 The importance of grit and non-complacency in business and l...
2025-05-2833 minThe Franchise WomanFacing Crisis with Structure, Grit, and Heart: Lessons from 1-800-Packouts President Stefan Figley 🎧 In this episode of the Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-Packouts—a leader in the contents and personal property restoration industry. Stefan shares how his structured upbringing and experience as a professional tennis player laid the foundation for his career in franchising and marketing. We dive deep into: 🏆 Why preparation and adaptability are keys to success 🧠 The role of empathy in emotionally driven service businesses 📈 How to create systems of accountability for franchisee growth 🔥 The importance of grit and non-complacency in business and l...
2025-05-2833 min
The Franchise Woman🎙️ From the Amazon to Franchising: How Marcieli Pastorio Built Maha Juice BarJoin Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa as they sit down with Marcieli Pastorio, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Maha Juice Bar, a franchise redefining the juice bar industry with a focus on quality, kindness, and purpose. From her humble beginnings in the Amazon region of Brazil to building a successful franchise in the U.S., Marcieli's journey is one of faith, resilience, and servant leadership. 💡 What you'll learn in this episode: ✔ How growing up in Brazilian culture and a health-conscious family shaped her business. ✔ The challenges of immigrating to the U.S. and how...
2025-04-1643 minThe Franchise Woman🎙️ From the Amazon to Franchising: How Marcieli Pastorio Built Maha Juice BarJoin Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa as they sit down with Marcieli Pastorio, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Maha Juice Bar, a franchise redefining the juice bar industry with a focus on quality, kindness, and purpose. From her humble beginnings in the Amazon region of Brazil to building a successful franchise in the U.S., Marcieli's journey is one of faith, resilience, and servant leadership. 💡 What you'll learn in this episode: ✔ How growing up in Brazilian culture and a health-conscious family shaped her business. ✔ The challenges of immigrating to the U.S. and how...
2025-04-1643 min
The Franchise Woman🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast | Featuring Sophia Wastler, Founder of the Starz Program 🌟In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the visionary entrepreneur Sophia Wastler, the founder of the Starz Program—a company dedicated to enriching children's lives through dance, sports, cheerleading, and fitness. But Sophia's mission doesn't stop there! The Starz Program also offers business ownership opportunities, empowering passionate individuals to build successful businesses while making a difference in their communities. 🏆 Sophia has been recognized for her incredible work, earning honors such as RVA Awesome's Founder of the Year. In this episode, she shares her journey, her challenges, and th...
2025-04-0942 minThe Franchise Woman🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast | Featuring Sophia Wastler, Founder of the Starz Program 🌟In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the visionary entrepreneur Sophia Wastler, the founder of the Starz Program—a company dedicated to enriching children's lives through dance, sports, cheerleading, and fitness. But Sophia's mission doesn't stop there! The Starz Program also offers business ownership opportunities, empowering passionate individuals to build successful businesses while making a difference in their communities. 🏆 Sophia has been recognized for her incredible work, earning honors such as RVA Awesome's Founder of the Year. In this episode, she shares her journey, her challenges, and th...
2025-04-0942 min
The Franchise Woman🎙️ Moving with Heart: Danielle Wellings' Journey in Franchising🚛💜In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Danielle Wellings, the dynamic CEO of One Source Moving Solutions—a company redefining the moving experience with a compassionate, full-service approach. From growing up in a family business to building her own franchise empire, Danielle shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of franchising, and the deep emotional connections her company forms with the families they serve. 💡 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Danielle's experience in family business shaped her leadership style. ✅ The challenges and rewards of turning...
2025-04-0238 minThe Franchise Woman🎙️ Moving with Heart: Danielle Wellings' Journey in Franchising🚛💜In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Danielle Wellings, the dynamic CEO of One Source Moving Solutions—a company redefining the moving experience with a compassionate, full-service approach. From growing up in a family business to building her own franchise empire, Danielle shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of franchising, and the deep emotional connections her company forms with the families they serve. 💡 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Danielle's experience in family business shaped her leadership style. ✅ The challenges and rewards of turning...
2025-04-0238 min
The Franchise Woman🎙️ How Krystal Greenhaw Left Corporate America for Franchise Success! 🎙️What would make a successful healthcare IT professional leave her career to start a concrete coatings franchise? The answer: purpose, happiness, and family. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Krystal Greenhaw, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Wise Coatings Raleigh. 💡 What you'll learn: ✔️ Why Krystal left a stable corporate career to become a franchisee ✔️ The moment she knew it was time for a change ✔️ How she and her husband chose the right business ✔️ The core values behind Wise Coatings and why they matter 💬 What's the...
2025-03-2634 minThe Franchise Woman🎙️ How Krystal Greenhaw Left Corporate America for Franchise Success! 🎙️What would make a successful healthcare IT professional leave her career to start a concrete coatings franchise? The answer: purpose, happiness, and family. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Krystal Greenhaw, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Wise Coatings Raleigh. 💡 What you'll learn: ✔️ Why Krystal left a stable corporate career to become a franchisee ✔️ The moment she knew it was time for a change ✔️ How she and her husband chose the right business ✔️ The core values behind Wise Coatings and why they matter 💬 What's the...
2025-03-2634 min
The Franchise WomanTwo Sisters, One Business, and a Whole Lot of Faith!What happens when two sisters leave corporate America to start a business in a male-dominated industry? Success, resilience, and a powerful story! In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Brooke Yobo and Lindsay Keyser, the inspiring sister duo behind DRYmedic, a restoration franchise serving Southwest Florida. 💡 What you'll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why Brooke and Lindsay left corporate jobs to start a business ✔️ How faith and risk-taking played a role in their journey ✔️ The benefits of franchising over starting from scratch ✔️ How they bring comp...
2025-03-1942 minThe Franchise WomanTwo Sisters, One Business, and a Whole Lot of Faith!What happens when two sisters leave corporate America to start a business in a male-dominated industry? Success, resilience, and a powerful story! In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Brooke Yobo and Lindsay Keyser, the inspiring sister duo behind DRYmedic, a restoration franchise serving Southwest Florida. 💡 What you'll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why Brooke and Lindsay left corporate jobs to start a business ✔️ How faith and risk-taking played a role in their journey ✔️ The benefits of franchising over starting from scratch ✔️ How they bring comp...
2025-03-1942 min
The Franchise WomanAbhilasha Mishra - The Personal Branding Studio 🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Featuring Abhilasha Mishra 🌟 Welcome to another exciting episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide, Profits Are Made, and Relationships Are Forged! 🎧 This week, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the dynamic Abhilasha Mishra, founder of The Personal Branding Studio, to talk about scaling businesses, the power of authenticity, and why personal branding is the key to success in 2025 and beyond. 🚀 🌟 In this episode, we cover: Abhilasha's journey from India to France at 19 and how she discovered her passion for tech and franchising. The...
2025-02-1239 minThe Franchise WomanAbhilasha Mishra - The Personal Branding Studio 🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Featuring Abhilasha Mishra 🌟 Welcome to another exciting episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide, Profits Are Made, and Relationships Are Forged! 🎧 This week, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the dynamic Abhilasha Mishra, founder of The Personal Branding Studio, to talk about scaling businesses, the power of authenticity, and why personal branding is the key to success in 2025 and beyond. 🚀 🌟 In this episode, we cover: Abhilasha's journey from India to France at 19 and how she discovered her passion for tech and franchising. The...
2025-02-1239 min
The Franchise WomanPatrick Hyland - Neighborly 🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Interview with Patrick Hyland Welcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide, Profits Are Made, and Relationships Are Forged! In this inspiring episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Patrick Hyland, a franchising expert, business coach, and author of Stop Chasing Two Rabbits: Is Business Ownership Right for You? Pat shares his journey through 30+ years in franchising, offering insights into business ownership, goal-setting, and overcoming challenges. From balancing personal values with professional growth to building a thriving family legacy, Pat's story is a must-watch for aspiring entre...
2025-02-0536 minThe Franchise WomanPatrick Hyland - Neighborly 🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Interview with Patrick Hyland Welcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide, Profits Are Made, and Relationships Are Forged! In this inspiring episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Patrick Hyland, a franchising expert, business coach, and author of Stop Chasing Two Rabbits: Is Business Ownership Right for You? Pat shares his journey through 30+ years in franchising, offering insights into business ownership, goal-setting, and overcoming challenges. From balancing personal values with professional growth to building a thriving family legacy, Pat's story is a must-watch for aspiring entre...
2025-02-0536 min
The Franchise WomanKelley Hoven - Gatsby Glass 🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Featuring Kelley Hoven – Empowering Women in Franchising In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the remarkable Kelley Hoven, Brand President of Gatsby Glass. Kelley shares her inspiring journey from scaling her own franchise to leading a cutting-edge brand, offering invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and dreamers alike. ✨ What you'll learn in this episode: Kelley's incredible journey in franchising, from owning a home service franchise to leading Gatsby Glass. Why franchising is an ideal path for women to achieve financial...
2025-01-2938 minThe Franchise WomanKelley Hoven - Gatsby Glass 🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Featuring Kelley Hoven – Empowering Women in Franchising In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the remarkable Kelley Hoven, Brand President of Gatsby Glass. Kelley shares her inspiring journey from scaling her own franchise to leading a cutting-edge brand, offering invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and dreamers alike. ✨ What you'll learn in this episode: Kelley's incredible journey in franchising, from owning a home service franchise to leading Gatsby Glass. Why franchising is an ideal path for women to achieve financial...
2025-01-2938 min
The Franchise WomanAlejandra Font - The Camp Transformation Center 🌟 How Grit and Purpose Build a Fitness Empire 🌟 In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Alejandra Font, co-founder of The Camp Transformation Center and Myo Sports Nutrition. Alejandra shares her incredible journey from launching a single fitness boot camp to building a thriving franchise with over 120 locations. Her story is one of resilience, optimism, and a passion for helping others achieve sustainable health and wellness. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Alejandra's optimistic mindset became her superpower in navigating challenges. The value of grit in e...
2025-01-2241 minThe Franchise WomanAlejandra Font - The Camp Transformation Center 🌟 How Grit and Purpose Build a Fitness Empire 🌟 In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Alejandra Font, co-founder of The Camp Transformation Center and Myo Sports Nutrition. Alejandra shares her incredible journey from launching a single fitness boot camp to building a thriving franchise with over 120 locations. Her story is one of resilience, optimism, and a passion for helping others achieve sustainable health and wellness. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Alejandra's optimistic mindset became her superpower in navigating challenges. The value of grit in e...
2025-01-2241 min
The Franchise WomanLeah Doroch - Perfect Care Match 🌟 Revolutionizing Senior Care with Purpose and Compassion 🌟 In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Leah Doroch, founder and CEO of Perfect Care Match, to share her incredible journey in caregiving and holistic health. Leah's story is one of resilience, purpose, and dedication to transforming senior care. From caring for her grandparents to surviving a life-changing near-death experience, she has built a mission-driven home care agency focused on providing personalized, holistic support for seniors and their families. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The inspiration behind Pe...
2025-01-1536 minThe Franchise WomanLeah Doroch - Perfect Care Match 🌟 Revolutionizing Senior Care with Purpose and Compassion 🌟 In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Leah Doroch, founder and CEO of Perfect Care Match, to share her incredible journey in caregiving and holistic health. Leah's story is one of resilience, purpose, and dedication to transforming senior care. From caring for her grandparents to surviving a life-changing near-death experience, she has built a mission-driven home care agency focused on providing personalized, holistic support for seniors and their families. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The inspiration behind Pe...
2025-01-1536 min
The Franchise WomanScott Greenberg - The Wealthy Franchisee🌟 Unlock the Secrets to Franchise Success 🌟 In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Scott Greenberg, a multi-unit franchisee turned motivational speaker, coach, and author. With years of experience running top-performing Edible Arrangements franchises and helping others succeed, Scott shares his expert insights on leadership, mindset, and managing hourly employees. 📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why mindset is the key to thriving as a franchisee. • How to manage and inspire hourly employees through culture and emotional intelligence. • Tips for engaging Gen Z workers and le...
2025-01-0845 minThe Franchise WomanScott Greenberg - The Wealthy Franchisee🌟 Unlock the Secrets to Franchise Success 🌟 In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Scott Greenberg, a multi-unit franchisee turned motivational speaker, coach, and author. With years of experience running top-performing Edible Arrangements franchises and helping others succeed, Scott shares his expert insights on leadership, mindset, and managing hourly employees. 📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why mindset is the key to thriving as a franchisee. • How to manage and inspire hourly employees through culture and emotional intelligence. • Tips for engaging Gen Z workers and le...
2025-01-0845 min
The Franchise WomanTheodora Christophorou - The French WorkshopJoin us for an inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman podcast! 🌟 In this episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa are joined by Theodora Christophorou, Senior Vice President of Operations at The French Workshop, who shares her journey of leadership, growth, and making an impact in the franchise world. 🚀 Theodora opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a leader, the power of passion and purpose, and the importance of building meaningful relationships in business. 💪✨ Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned leader, or someone looking for motivation, this episode has something for you! Don't miss out on...
2025-01-0235 minThe Franchise WomanTheodora Christophorou - The French WorkshopJoin us for an inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman podcast! 🌟 In this episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa are joined by Theodora Christophorou, Senior Vice President of Operations at The French Workshop, who shares her journey of leadership, growth, and making an impact in the franchise world. 🚀 Theodora opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a leader, the power of passion and purpose, and the importance of building meaningful relationships in business. 💪✨ Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned leader, or someone looking for motivation, this episode has something for you! Don't miss out on...
2025-01-0235 min
The Franchise WomanAmy Addington - Woofie's 🌟 From Dog Walker to Franchise Pioneer 🌟 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa chat with Amy Addington, co-founder of Woofie's, a revolutionary franchise in the pet care industry. Amy's story is a testament to how passion, dedication, and a purpose-driven mindset can transform lives and industries. From starting as a dog walker in Virginia to building a nationwide business, Amy shares her journey of entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact. 🐾 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Amy transitioned from corporate America to creating a successfu...
2024-12-2334 minThe Franchise WomanAmy Addington - Woofie's 🌟 From Dog Walker to Franchise Pioneer 🌟 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa chat with Amy Addington, co-founder of Woofie's, a revolutionary franchise in the pet care industry. Amy's story is a testament to how passion, dedication, and a purpose-driven mindset can transform lives and industries. From starting as a dog walker in Virginia to building a nationwide business, Amy shares her journey of entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact. 🐾 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Amy transitioned from corporate America to creating a successfu...
2024-12-2334 min
The Franchise WomanIndi Nandhra & Anup Wassan - MathnasiumThe Franchise Woman Podcast: Finding Purpose in Franchising with Indi Nandhra & Anup Wassan 🌟 Discover the power of purpose in franchising! 🌟 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome mother-son duo Indi Nandhra and Anup Wassan, co-owners of multiple Mathnasium Learning Centers. Together, they share their journey of building a successful family business driven by a shared passion for empowering young minds through education. 💬 What you'll hear in this episode: Indi's courageous transition from the corporate world to a thriving career in franchising. Anup's surprising pivot fro...
2024-12-1850 minThe Franchise WomanIndi Nandhra & Anup Wassan - MathnasiumThe Franchise Woman Podcast: Finding Purpose in Franchising with Indi Nandhra & Anup Wassan 🌟 Discover the power of purpose in franchising! 🌟 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome mother-son duo Indi Nandhra and Anup Wassan, co-owners of multiple Mathnasium Learning Centers. Together, they share their journey of building a successful family business driven by a shared passion for empowering young minds through education. 💬 What you'll hear in this episode: Indi's courageous transition from the corporate world to a thriving career in franchising. Anup's surprising pivot fro...
2024-12-1850 min
The Franchise WomanGenevieve Weeks - Tutu SchoolWelcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, your hosts Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles, and Tracy Kawa, community advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur, are joined by the amazing Genevieve Weeks, founder and CEO of Tutu School. 🌟 About Our Guest: Genevieve has built an incredible franchise network of over 100 boutique ballet studios dedicated to bringing the magic of dance to young children. Her passion for creativity and community shines through in every step of her journey. 🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode: Genevieve's inspiring journey from dream to reality...
2024-12-1140 minThe Franchise WomanGenevieve Weeks - Tutu SchoolWelcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, your hosts Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles, and Tracy Kawa, community advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur, are joined by the amazing Genevieve Weeks, founder and CEO of Tutu School. 🌟 About Our Guest: Genevieve has built an incredible franchise network of over 100 boutique ballet studios dedicated to bringing the magic of dance to young children. Her passion for creativity and community shines through in every step of her journey. 🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode: Genevieve's inspiring journey from dream to reality...
2024-12-1140 min
The Franchise WomanThomas Miskowski - Kitchen Solvers To Thomas Miskowski business is personal. He has 2 passions: hunting and making sure his franchisees are successful. Thomas Miskowski, along with a business partner Wade Nolte, acquired Kitchen Solvers in 2010; Thomas was appointed President in November 2022. With over a decade of leadership in Kitchen Solvers, Miskowski has been instrumental in driving the company's success through his commitment to franchisee satisfaction, innovation, and per-unit metrics. What a fun conversation as Tracy Kawa and Rebecca Monet and one avid hunter discuss hunting, adventure and how the skills and attributes of a good hunter transfers into a strategic and...
2024-10-1634 minThe Franchise WomanThomas Miskowski - Kitchen Solvers To Thomas Miskowski business is personal. He has 2 passions: hunting and making sure his franchisees are successful. Thomas Miskowski, along with a business partner Wade Nolte, acquired Kitchen Solvers in 2010; Thomas was appointed President in November 2022. With over a decade of leadership in Kitchen Solvers, Miskowski has been instrumental in driving the company's success through his commitment to franchisee satisfaction, innovation, and per-unit metrics. What a fun conversation as Tracy Kawa and Rebecca Monet and one avid hunter discuss hunting, adventure and how the skills and attributes of a good hunter transfers into a strategic and...
2024-10-1634 min
The Franchise WomanAlicia Miller Part 2 - Emergent Growth AdvisorsAlicia Miller, author of Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity, joins us for the 2nd part of her interview on The Franchise Woman podcast. Check out this conversation between a franchise attorney, a behavioral scientist with expertise in franchisee performance, and a private equity advisor. As expected it can go deep strategically as well as psychologically. Alicia talks about keeping the end in mind early on as a concept originator/franchisor. And how to position the company for private equity and prepare mentally for each transition. She addresses...
2024-06-0551 minThe Franchise WomanAlicia Miller Part 2 - Emergent Growth AdvisorsAlicia Miller, author of Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity, joins us for the 2nd part of her interview on The Franchise Woman podcast. Check out this conversation between a franchise attorney, a behavioral scientist with expertise in franchisee performance, and a private equity advisor. As expected it can go deep strategically as well as psychologically. Alicia talks about keeping the end in mind early on as a concept originator/franchisor. And how to position the company for private equity and prepare mentally for each transition. She addresses...
2024-06-0551 min
The Franchise WomanJacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo - Jane DOWelcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, profits are made and relationships forged. I'm Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles. Zorakle provides profiling tools to franchisors and franchise brokers to facilitate a right-fit between a prospective franchisee and a franchise concept. Our special guests today are the dynamic girl duo behind Jane DO. Former Radio City Rockettes Jacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo. Jane DO, a rapidly growing fitness franchise, is not only helping its clients, it's also giving women a leg up in the fitness industry by providing them w...
2024-05-2939 minThe Franchise WomanJacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo - Jane DOWelcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, profits are made and relationships forged. I'm Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles. Zorakle provides profiling tools to franchisors and franchise brokers to facilitate a right-fit between a prospective franchisee and a franchise concept. Our special guests today are the dynamic girl duo behind Jane DO. Former Radio City Rockettes Jacey Lambros and Danielle DeAngelo. Jane DO, a rapidly growing fitness franchise, is not only helping its clients, it's also giving women a leg up in the fitness industry by providing them w...
2024-05-2939 min
The Franchise WomanDebbie Roxarzade - Rachel's Kitchen Debbie Roxarzade, Founder and CEO of Rachel's Kitchen franchise, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Debbie has been a leader in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years. She attributes her growth to focusing on community and giving back. With several locations throughout the Las Vegas area, Rachel's Kitchen is truly a local cafe where residents come again and again. Friends of Rachel provide community support to various charities and schools. Listen to the full interview here.
2024-04-1031 minThe Franchise WomanDebbie Roxarzade - Rachel's Kitchen Debbie Roxarzade, Founder and CEO of Rachel's Kitchen franchise, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Debbie has been a leader in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years. She attributes her growth to focusing on community and giving back. With several locations throughout the Las Vegas area, Rachel's Kitchen is truly a local cafe where residents come again and again. Friends of Rachel provide community support to various charities and schools. Listen to the full interview here.
2024-04-1031 min