Dynamic Disruption

On this episode, we sat down with the amazing Donnie Carr, President of Christian Brothers Automotive. Donnie touched on the impact of quality customer service, how to identify brands that inspire you, what team building is for CBA, and much more.

What happens when you put two powerful leaders together? You get a great conversation, inspiring insights and unbeatable best practices. Hear from CEO of Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, Tim Weiderhoft, CFE, and CEO of Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys, Aaron Meyers. Having worked together in the past, the two grew to be leaders of amazing emerging brands. Their collective experience and positive attitudes serve as a reminder for business owners looking for their "why" — you find purpose along the way, and, if you're lucky, get to do it every day.

What makes a great leader? It's the way they inspire, advise, and rally for others. We asked top industry leaders two questions. First, what is the culture of your company? Second, what is the culture of franchising as a whole? Our third and final episode features Samir Daoud, CFE, Franchise Director, Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee, Jason Frazier, President and Chief Operating Officer, Skyhawks Sports Academy, Tyler Demuth, Director of Franchise Growth, Teriyaki Madness, and Salomon Mishaan, Founder, President & CEO, Oxxo Care Cleaners.

What makes a great leader? It's the way they inspire, advise, and rally for others. We asked top industry leaders two questions. First, what is the culture of your company? Second, what is the culture of franchising as a whole? Our second episode features John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development, Choice Hotels International, Steve White, President & Chief Operating Officer, PuroClean, Kristen Pechacek, Chief Growth Officer, MassageLuXe, Joe Malmuth, Vice President of Franchise Development and Franchise Relations, Batteries Plus Bulbs, and Kelly Crompvoets, Vice President of Marketing, Any Lab Test Now.

What makes a great leader? It's the way they inspire, advise, and rally for others. We asked top industry leaders two questions. First, what is the culture of your company? Second, what is the culture of franchising as a whole? Our first episode kicks off with Chief Development Officer of Wild Birds Unlimited, Paul Pickett, Managing Partner and CEO of GT&S Franchise Executive Search, Scott Lehr, VP of Franchise Development for Scenthound, Patti Rother, and IFPG President, Red Boswell. 

Adam Malamut, PhD, is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Human Resources Business Partnerships for Allstate. His incredible portfolio and experience will resonate deeply with any entrepreneur and industry professional who loves what they do, is driven to follow their dreams, and who looks at life as an endless opportunity. Adam touches on his background in HR and Customer Experience, as well as his core belief that people are the innovation engine and primary customer channel. His focus on consumer trends and ensuring company resilience is evident, as is his incredible talent for art, communication and more. 

Since 1931, Allstate has been a pioneer of the insurance industry. Americans have trusted Allstate to help protect their families and belongings for over 80 years. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Allstate is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Its leaders, employees and agency owners have been an integral part of Allstate's heritage. Today, Allstate is reinventing protection to help consumers better prepare for tomorrow and protect what matters most.

Want to know the secret to success? Being your own biggest advocate. Blo Blow Dry Bar CEO, Vanessa Yakobson, shares her insights on finding your passion, bringing determination and drive to the workplace, and making best practices from both the franchisee and corporate level into a company tradition.

In this episode, Eulerity's Director of Marketing, Mary Hanula, and AVP of Franchise Business, Julie Samuels, interview Jennie Wolff, Chief Marketing Officer of Sola Salon Studios. Jennie leads the brand's marketing efforts, including its digital presence, the Sola blog, traditional and nontraditional marketing campaigns, and much, much more. We hear what daily life was like for team members of her brand once the pandemic hit, best insights on forming genuine connections with franchise owners, what the term "marketing holistically" means, and what lies ahead for the brand in the upcoming year.

Sola Salon Studios provides beauty professionals with high-end, fully-equipped salon studios, alongside the support and tools they need to experience the freedom and benefits of salon ownership.

Eulerity's Director of Marketing, Mary Hanula, along with COO and Co-Founder, Adam Chandler, sat down with Azim Saju, the CEO & President of Hotel Development & Management Group. Azim kicked off our second season with a discussion about his childhood and how the United States offered him and his family an opportunity to reach for — and achieve — their dreams of hospitality. From mentorship to metaphors, advice on genuine connection with vendors and partners, and the importance of core values, this episode is filled with best practices and feel-good inspiration.

HDG Hotels is a hotel development and management company with an astounding reputation for offering partners exceptional industry experience and results. As both a respected developer and preferred manager, HDG's team employs its core values of teamwork, communication, innovation, leadership and resourcefulness consistently.