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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
Power of Relationships, Trust & Transparency in Franchising w/ Dustin Hansen
Imagine launching a thriving global franchise during a period of personal loss and financial struggle.
How do you transform hardship into prosperity, not just for yourself, but for an entire network of franchisees?
Today’s guest, Dustin Hansen, is diving into lessons he learned while building a thriving business, and diving into his philosophy of fostering community and transparency within franchise networks. Dustin shares how involving franchisees in decision-making processes and maintaining open communication channels can significantly enhance brand equity and trust.
Dustin has cultivated an award-winning career in franchising through his people-centered approach to building winning organizations. Dustin has the unstoppable combination of knowledge, experience and drive to guide franchise organizations to achieve their full potential.
Dustin’s unique perspective comes as a result from being a co-founder of the global franchisor InXpress, leading InXpress as CEO (12 years) to more than 550 franchise locations in fourteen countries approaching $500M in systems sales. Through his leadership InXpress won top awards of Global Franchise Awards in 2021, 2022, 2023 and ranks in the top 100 largest global franchise brands (#100).
So, if you are ready to understand the importance of building relationships based on trust, the importance of peer-to-peer relationships within the franchising system and how that involvement with fellow franchise owners can lead to exponential growth then today’s episode is for you!
Episode Highlights:
- Franchise unity and brand value
- Dustin Hansen’s career and transition
- Leadership, transparency and the importance of building trust
- Dustin Hansen’s approach to franchising
- Franchisee relationships and emotional investments
- Recruitment and onboarding challenges in franchising
- Transparency and trust in franchise management
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