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Episode #3 – Over 34 Years of Franchising Experience in One Podcast: A Conversation With Carisa Findley

Episode Description:

If you’re curious about owning a franchise or working in franchising or what’s happening with franchise conglomerates, this conversation with Carisa Findley is for you. She is currently the president of the Emerging Brands Incubator for Unleashed Brands, but her entire career leading up to this role has also been in franchising. She brings 18 years of franchise operations experience to the conversation.

We discuss the impact of franchising on families and the importance of understanding the franchisee’s perspective. We also explore the opportunities and challenges in franchising, the differences between big and small brands, and the role of leadership in building successful franchise businesses. Additionally, we touch on the unique dynamics of working in a conglomerate like Unleashed Brands. Carisa discusses the unique advantage of Unleashed Brands and how their conglomerate franchise model allows franchisees to diversify their portfolios and leverage shared resources. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining culture and identity for each brand within the conglomerate. Carisa also highlights the significance of soft skills in franchising and the need to develop mindset skills for success. She shares her personal experience of navigating low points and building resilience, emphasizing the power of relationships and support.

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