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Franchise Pitfalls and Profits PodcastInterview with Ruth Agbaji, founder of Code Wiz FranchiseEmerging brand franchise, franchise your business, franchise sales
2022-12-2025 min
What's Your F'ing Business?®Code Wiz - Ruth AgbajiFrom the violence in Nigeria to Microsoft to heading her own company - Ruth Agbaji is positive and wants to share her influence by making opportunities for others. Listen to this story of joy, accomplishment and vision and what she sees as the future of franchising.We don't just talk about operations, we help you refine them. Check out how FranWise can help your business!
2022-09-2045 min
FranchiseU!Ruth Agbaji (Code Wiz)Ruth Agbaji is the CEO, founder, and Nerd-In-Chief of Code Wiz, and she knows first-hand the power of learning to code. Born in Nigeria, Ruth hacked her way into computer science by teaching herself to code. Agbaji received her Masters in Computer Science from Tufts University and worked as a software engineer for tech giants like Microsoft and Kronos. Her entrepreneurial spirit and desire to impact the kids’ lives by sparking their interest in STEM led Agbaji to quit her day job and launch Code Wiz. Her systems, processes, and curriculum make the Code Wiz model the premier learn-to-code ch...
2022-07-0529 min
Entrepreneurs Start HereEp13: Talking Mentorship and Unstructured Routines with Ruth AgbajiThis week's episode is a good one (we're biased but we won't lie). Quinte and Owen get the chance to sit down with Ruth Agbaji, Founder and CEO of CodeWiz. Ruth's story is a powerful one, and hopefully you can resonate with pieces of her story to your own. We talk the power of mentorship, the importance of structure in order to scale a business, and HOW Ruth got started with CodeWiz (fun fact: she says she tried and failed at 11 different businesses before this one!)
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2022-02-2247 min
Unpredicted EntrepreneurUnpredicted Entrepreneur Episode 16: Ruth AgbajiIn this episode @Ruth Agbaji shares her very personal story about her WHY. Her first goal was to leave where she was raised, which she did through education. She worked hard and came to the U.S. on a scholarship to complete her Master’s at Tufts University. After landing a great job at Microsoft, she still wanted more. Listen in to learn how entrepreneurship weaved in and out of her life until she finally took the plunge and founded Code Wiz, which is now a franchise. Ruth did this all while juggling parenthood an...
2022-02-0929 min
Franchise Canada ChatsSeason 5 Episode 2 | Code Wiz: Diversity and Leadership in FranchisingIn this episode, guest host Angela Coté talks to Code Wiz franchisor Ruth Agbaji who shares her experience journeying from Nigeria to the U.S. and recently partnering with the Canadian parent company, Clear Summit Group, to amplify the growth and impact of the brand. Code Wiz helps students gain the programming skills needed to learn how to code, regardless of age, tech proficiency, or personal interests. The brand was established by Ruth in 2017, and provides coding and robotics classes, team-based activities, birthday parties, summer camps, and a Girl Scouts program. Here, Ruth shares: •What fuels her through the challenges tha...
2021-10-2253 min
Franchise Canada ChatsSeason 5 Episode 2 | Code Wiz: Diversity and Leadership in FranchisingIn this episode, guest host Angela Coté talks to Code Wiz franchisor Ruth Agbaji who shares her experience journeying from Nigeria to the U.S. and recently partnering with the Canadian parent company, Clear Summit Group, to amplify the growth and impact of the brand.
Code Wiz helps students gain the programming skills needed to learn how to code, regardless of age, tech proficiency, or personal interests. The brand was established by Ruth in 2017, and provides coding and robotics classes, team-based activities, birthday parties, summer camps, and a Girl Scouts program.
Here, Ruth shares:
• What fuels her through the challenges tha...
2021-10-2253 min
RegardlessEpisode 11 - Embracing Challenges with Cassidy FordThis week we have Cassidy Ford on the podcast! Cassidy is Account Director for FRM Solutions, a franchise relationship management platform, and the founder of The Franchise Ticker, a multi-channel initiative spurring action on key issues in the franchise community and beyond.
Cassidy has Tourette Syndrome, a neurological condition which causes uncontrolled movements and noises. Throughout her almost 9 years in franchise sales, development and operations, she has learned valuable lessons about owning her uniqueness and embracing the struggles of life as a professional with Tourette’s. Now, Cassidy shares her insights, along with others’ inspiring stories, via...
2021-05-2832 min
Minding Your Business with Jodi-TatianaEpisode 67: Meet Code Wiz ceo/nerd-in-chief, Ruth Agbaji (MA-USA)Code Wiz helps kids unlock their inner genius by helping them express their creativity through coding and robotics. We offer year-round, highly personalized tech classes with rolling enrollments. Perfect for the beginner and options for the more advanced kids! Flexible timing and class options! All classes are billed on a monthly basis and provide an array of options for you and your child! www.thecodewiz.comFollow Code Wizwww.facebook.com/codewizfranchisingwww.instagram.com/codewizfranchisinghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/code-wiz/Learn about Code Wizhttps://www.franchisetimes.com...
2021-05-1731 min
RegardlessEpisode 10 - Franchising and Growth, with Angela CotéThis week we have franchising rockstar, CEO, and mentor, Angela Coté on the Regardless Podcast! Angela is an entrepreneur, growth advisor, AND one of my best friends in the business world.
Angela and her team at AC Inc. are working to change the world of franchising through unconventional, yet practical advice while keeping franchising and business growth, fun. We spend time discussing being a mom while being a business owner, the fallacy of “business owners are superhuman” and so much more.
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2021-03-1540 min
Social GeekFranchise News Podcast 3.10.2021The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
In the news this week:
Code Wiz, Ruth Agbaji
Tutor Doctor, Frank Milner
TSCP, Bob Dunn
Freddy's
Loyalty Brands, John Hewitt
Zoomin Groomin
Travel Centers of America, Quaker Steak & Lube
Weed Man, Mosquito Hero, Jenifer Lemcke
White Castle, Lisa Ingram
PuroClean, Steve White, Mark W Davis
VetFran
Neighborly, Roger Chacko
Golden Chick, Beth Carr
Woodcraft Supply, Andrew Bondi
Wen...
2021-03-1006 min
RegardlessEpisode 9 - Talking Bilingualism with Silvia DubinskyThis week I am chatting with the founder and CEO of Fun World Language Academy, Silvia Dubinsky!
Prior to becoming an entrepreneur Silvia had a career in the corporate world in financial services. She has a BA in Philosophy and an MBA in Entrepreneurship. She is a passionate language learner and an advocate for bilingualism. Her company’s mission is to bring high-quality, affordable language classes to as many young children as possible. Her story and mission are INCREDIBLE and I can't wait for you to listen to our conversation!
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2021-03-0238 min
RegardlessEpisode 8 - Fashion & Sustainability with Queen Allotey-PappoeQueen Allotey-Pappoe is an award winning Fashion-prenuer born and raised in Accra, Ghana, where she studied Political Science. Currently living in Littleton, Massachusetts with her family, Queen is the CEO and Creative Director of Queen Adeline: A Sustainable Fashion Brand.
Queen is committed to sustainability and economic empowerment of women and minorities in her work. Queen Adeline creates sustainable, wearable art for a metro-cultural world. The brand features biodegradable fibres both organic and 100% cotton African print textiles sourced from Ghana. The pieces are versatile and timeless, designed for year round wear to minimize waste in clients’ closets an...
2021-02-2138 min
RegardlessEpisode 7 - A Chat With the Rockstar Authors of The Insanely Awesome Pandemic PlaybookThis week Ruth chats with the rockstar authors of The Insanely Awesome Pandemic Playbook: A Humorous Mental Health Guide For Kids, Katharine Covino and Dr. Elizabeth Englander.
>> Learn more about The Insanely Awesome Pandemic Playbook
Dr. Elizabeth Englander is the founder and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University, a Center which delivers programs, resources, and research for the state of Massachusetts and nationwide. During the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Dr. Englander’s work has focused on helping children and schools promote strong mental health and social relationships in the fa...
2021-02-1432 min
RegardlessEpisode 6 - Keep Moving Forward with Esther AgbajiDesigning curriculum, training coaches, coding websites, Esther Agbaji is the face behind a multitude of tasks at the coding & robotics education franchise, Code Wiz.
Esther immigrated to the US from Nigeria in 2011 and has done a lot in the 10 years she has worked in North America. From earning an MS degrees in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, to working as a software developer, to helping Code Wiz in its early days. Yes - she was the girl putting furniture together AND teaching classes!
In this episode of the Regardless Podcast Esther...
2021-01-2938 min
RegardlessEpisode 5 - Susan Wilkinson - Be Intentional About Following Your DreamsI had the pleasure of sitting down with Susan Wilkinson to learn more about her amazing journey into entrepreneurship! As I have stated, this podcast is all about sharing stories of ordinary men and women like you and me who are pushing through and pursuing their dreams regardless of what life throws at them! Listen to her inspiring story!
Here's Susan's short bio -
As a family psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in providing care in the outpatient setting. Prior to starting Ally Integrated Healthcare, PC in 2018, I worked in various clinical settings including...
2021-01-1039 min
RegardlessStarting Code Wiz and venturing into franchising!In this episode, I share on starting Code Wiz and Franchising - the push that got me going, some of the personal and professional obstacles I had to face, and how a life-changing health diagnosis made me a better business person and helped me on my franchising journey!
Learn more about Code Wiz HERE
From the next episode, we would be having guests! Woohoo! Regular people sharing their stories of how they achieve success. Not blockbuster, all over the news kind of success, but wins that help them live the best life they can! The...
2020-12-2228 minRegardlessPart 2 - Journey from Nigeria to the USIn part 2, I conclude my story on journeying to the US! Next, episode, I will share on starting Code Wiz and Franchising.
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2020-12-0220 minRegardlessPart 1 - Journey from Nigeria to the USIn this episode, I start to share about what growing in Nigeria was like. I talk about the points in my life where I started to believe that I was made for more and I share the experience of finding a mentor who's time investment in me from across continents changed the trajectory of my life forever.
My story got so long I had to split it in two. Stay tuned for part 2!
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2020-11-2421 min
RegardlessPrint ('Hello World!')Hello World - that is the name of the first program written by someone learning to code. This is fitting because this is the first podcast episode I (Ruth Agbaji) am putting out into the world to share the ups and downs of life, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and my experience as the CEO of Code Wiz Franchise.
Follow along for tips, stories, motivation, and a VERY REAL perspective on working towards being your best self REGARDLESS of what the world throws at you.
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2020-11-1913 minSocial GeekFranchise Spotlight: Ruth Agbaji“I can do better. This is not going to define me.”
Please meet Ruth Agbaji, Founder and CEO of Code Wiz. Ruth shares her incredible journey from growing up in Nigeria and teaching herself how to code (on a Commodore 64, geeks!) to starting her business and growing it into a successful franchise.
Thanks to Social Joey, AnswerConnect, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine! #WomenofWonder
Shout out to Tutor Doctor and Angela Coté’s Play Bigger Groups!
2020-07-3121 minSocial GeekFranchise News Podcast 7.29.2020The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
In the news this week:
Ruby Tuesday
Nathan's Famous
Franklin Junction, Aziz Hashim
Taco John's, Jim Creel
Tropical Smoothie Care, Charles Watson
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Jennifer Marchetti
Paychex, Martin Mucci
Spring-Green Lawn Care, Brad Johnson
Restoration Specialties Franchise Group, Chris Ring
Duck Donuts, Dwayne Hoffman
Scenthound, Patti Rother
Jiffy Lube, Edward Hymes
FirstLight Home Care, Kevin Hiler, Glee McAnanly
Du...
2020-07-2905 min
The Franchise Story Podcast59: Getting It Right From The Beginning - Building A Strong Foundation, with Ruth AgbajiStories from Franchisees & Founders In this episode, Erik and Brian talk with Ruth Agbaji, the CEO and Nerd-In-Chief of Code Wiz. Ruth has a passion for helping kids connect with their inner genius through an after-school program that coaches kids in coding, robotics, and electronics. The trio talks about Ruth's incredible journey in building the business and how she plans to grow Code Wiz into a household brand name in the enrichment education space. There is a lot of wisdom we can learn from her experiences- everything from studying competitor brands, ide...
2019-11-1947 min
Franchise Marketing Radio: AI EditionFranchise Marketing Radio: Ruth Agbaji with Code WizBrought To You By SEO SAMBA . . . Comprehensive, High Performing Marketing Solutions For Mature And Emerging Franchise Brands . . . To Supercharge Your Franchise Marketing, Go To SEO SAMBA.com Ruth Agbaji is the CEO and Nerd-In-Chief of Code Wiz and has a passion for helping kids connect with their inner genius. Through [...]
2019-11-1824 min