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The Franchise Leaders Forum Podcast
Welcome to "The Franchise Leaders Forum," the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs navigating the intricate world of franchising, brought to you by industry veterans Tracy Panase and Shannon Wilburn. This podcast is your go-to resource for franchise leadership insights, practical strategies to build and scale your franchise, and firsthand experiences from those who live and breathe franchising every day.
Leading the conversation is Tracy Panase, the dynamic force behind the Just Between Friends Franchise System. Tracy, who previously excelled as a top franchisee, took over the leadership reins in December 2022. Under her guidance, the brand is reaching new heights, emphasizing a strong culture, supporting franchisees, and ensuring families across the country can say “YES” to everything their kiddos need and want. Her fresh perspective and unwavering commitment to excellence make her a formidable voice in the franchising community.
By her side is Shannon Wilburn, the visionary co-founder of Just Between Friends. Starting from a simple idea in her living room in 1997, Shannon grew the company into a thriving network of over 150 locations. Her decision to pass the leadership to Tracy has infused the company with new energy and direction, and together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the podcast.
In "The Franchise Leaders Forum," Tracy and Shannon dive deep into the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly aspects of franchising. Each episode features candid discussions, expert interviews, and real-life stories from successful franchise leaders who have faced and overcome challenges. Listeners will gain valuable insights into effective leadership, growth strategies, and the nuances of franchise operations.
Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or aspiring to enter the franchising world, this podcast addresses the pain points and challenges you face. From understanding franchise dynamics to learning how to support and grow your franchisees, Tracy and Shannon provide actionable advice and inspiration.
Tune in to learn from the experiences of others, gain new perspectives, and equip yourself with the tools to navigate your franchising journey with confidence.
Join us on "The Franchise Leaders Forum" and become part of a community dedicated to leadership, growth, and success in franchising.
This podcast will provide answers to questions and topics like:
- Tips for Franchisees, Franchisors and vendor partners
- How to scale a franchise business
- Why is leadership important in franchising?
- How do I grow my franchise business?
- What are the trends in franchising?
- What is the challenge of franchising?
- How do I get involved in a franchise business?
- Franchise success stories
- Franchise marketing strategies
The Franchise Leaders Forum Podcast
The Leadership Path for Growth with Alex Judd
Do you sometimes feel stuck when it comes to moving your business forward?
Perhaps, you aren't clear on what path you should take or you don’t have a clear vision of your business?
What if you had a clear framework and intentional goals to drive your business growth?
Today, our guest Alex Judd sheds light on the magic of success statements, defining them as a tool to keep your business on track with intentional goals. As well as the issue of role confusion in leadership and the 4 insightful framework that is a game-changer for franchise owners to assess your business on what’s working, broken, confusing or missing. And the three big limiting beliefs that block leaders, and so much more!
Alex Judd is the CEO and founder of Path for Growth, a business that exists to help impact-driven leaders step into who they were created to be so that others benefit and God is glorified.
So, if you are ready to discover how intentional actions and frameworks can drive your business and personal growth then this episode is for you!
Resources and connect with Alex:
Email - alex@pathforgrowth.com
How to Operationalize Your Business Workbook - https://www.pathforgrowth.com/free-downloads/how-to-operationalize-your-business
Episode Highlights:
- Definition and purpose of Success Statements
- Importance of intentionality in business
- What to focus on for business growth - vision, culture, leadership development and profitability
- Role confusion in leadership
- Role clarity and its impact on business action
- Common issues in leadership environments
- The 4 insightfuls framework
- Challenges and beliefs in leadership
- Prioritizing relationships for growth
Connect with Tracy
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/
JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/
Email: podcast@jbfsale.com
Connect with Shannon
Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/
JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale