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“How do I find and choose the right franchise opportunity?” “How do I overcome the obstacles and bounce back from the setbacks?” “How do I achieve the scale I’m after?” Join hosts Ab Igram and Vini Onyemah to learn from the global pioneers, innovators, and visionaries who are realizing their entrepreneurial dreams through the franchise business model. New episodes every other week.
Unknown Host hosts Stars of Franchising, a business show with 52 episodes published.
Building a business isn’t just about revenue—it’s about creating lasting value, empowering your team, and preparing for what’s next. Whether you’re scaling, planning your exit, or simply striving for balance, this mindse
In this episode of Stars of Franchising , Stacy Bahrenfuss—founder of Soul Charge—shares a powerful perspective on leadership, growth, and sustainability in franchising and entrepreneurship. Drawing from her journey from
“You have to choose your hard—and then embrace it.” On the latest episode of Stars of Franchising , we sit down with Jamie Lavigne—franchise development leader at Ever Smith Brands—to dig into what separates great franch
How can franchise systems leverage artificial intelligence to enhance operational consistency while improving financial performance? In this episode, David Owasi offers a systems-oriented perspective on AI adoption in fr
“Everything I do, personally and professionally, is to enhance the lives of my family.” – Aaron Harper In this episode, Aaron Harper shares a deeply personal and practical perspective on franchising, scaling, and leaders
Elyse (Elysium Marketing Group) shares how she built and scaled a franchise-focused marketing agency—why she chose franchising, what franchise development marketing requires, and how she leads a high-trust team while usi
This week, we sit down with Colleen Upham , co‑founder of Oh Deer , the all‑natural deer, tick, and mosquito control franchise redefining eco‑friendly home services across the country. Colleen’s story is a powerful blend
“Your role is to build the business… You can have any conversation with a franchisee if you have a solid relationship. That’s the foundation of everything I’ve learned in the franchise business.” — Patrick Cunningham In
Learn how successful franchise owners build wealth, protect their financial future, and scale with confidence in this powerful episode of Stars of Franchising. Ab sits down with financial strategist and franchise‑focused
“Great franchisees aren’t born — they’re built. And it always starts with how they think, not just what they do.” In this standout episode, we sit down with Scott Greenberg — international speaker, best-selling author of
“If you can sell, you can build. And if you can build, you can lead.” In this special episode, we welcome Alex DiPietro , Babson alum, former hockey player, and the first undergraduate Babson grad featured on Stars of Fr
"We’ve been lucky to grow up in a playground of entrepreneurship — churros just happen to be the medium." In this energizing episode of Stars of Franchising , we sit down with Mateo and Tadeo Acosta-Rubio, Venezuelan-Ame
"Franchising is not just a business model. It’s an ecosystem of shared success." As the founder of GNF Worldwide, Fernando López de Castilla Elías has helped shape the franchise landscape across more than 10 countries. F
"If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu." Rob Branca is more than just a multi-unit Dunkin’ operator — he’s a legal mind, real estate investor, second-generation franchisee, and one of franchi
"Our business is about helping people feel better — whether that’s in body, in mindset, or through entrepreneurship." Lindsey McFadden didn’t just join the wellness franchising movement — she’s helping shape the future o
"You don’t need to be an expert in everything — you just need vision, leadership, and great people." Victor Berny grew up in his family’s hardware store business in Mexico. Today, he’s the visionary behind one of the reg
"It's about creating a lasting culture while embracing growth for the next generation." Somia Farid Silber grew up with entrepreneurship in her DNA — starting at the age of nine working at Edible Arrangements, the iconic
“It’s a beautiful form of entrepreneurship to be a franchisee, because you have so much stability and support but you still are the maven of your own market.” Debra Strougo worked for the New York City mayor’s office in
“If a franchisee invents a practice that is serving them really well, we want them to let us know so we can package it up and share it in the system.” The beauty market is one of the hottest in franchising, and with more
“When you’re protecting an emerging brand, you’re protecting the stakes of all the people who’d invested in the brand.” From taking care of her own back pain to taking care of the owners of more than 100 Massage Heights
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Stars of Franchising is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 52 episodes.
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