Stars of Franchising
“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.
Stars of Franchising
Latest Episodes
Aaron Harper, Rolling Suds Founder & Chairman
“Everything I do, personally and professionally, is to enhance the lives of my family.” – Aaron HarperIn this episode, Aaron Harper shares a deeply personal and practical perspective on franchising, scaling, and leadership. Grou...
Elyse Lupin - Elysium Marketing Group
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 using AI as an efficiency t...
Colleen Upham, Co‑Founder & CEO, Oh Deer
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...
Patrick Cunningham: Chief Development Officer, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay
“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 this ...
Ruzanna Queenan: Building Wealth Beyond the Franchise
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 advisor Ruzanna Queenan...