Episodios

  • Her Success with Alex West Steinman

    Her Success with Alex West Steinman
    Jul 6 2025
    In this episode, Alex West Steinman shares the heart behind The Coven – a community-driven co-working space built to empower women, non-binary, and trans leaders. From launching a business with a newborn and a toddler to raising kids who now pitch summer business ideas (this year: frozen bananas!), Alex opens up about the power of community, creativity, and leading with purpose. She shares candid advice on entrepreneurship, how her co-founders and family fuel her vision, and why support systems – big and small – make all the difference. Special Guest: Alex West Steinman.
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    37 m
  • 2025 Crystal Compass Award

    2025 Crystal Compass Award
    Jun 1 2025
    In this episode of the IFA Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Her Success, host Dawn Abbamondi Chief Marketing Officer with SMB Franchise Advisors is joined by this year’s Crystal Compass award winner, Robin Gagnon, CEO and Co-founder of We Sell Restaurants. As a repeat guest on this podcast, we learn a little bit more about Robin’s background and commitment to the IFA. Then, we tackle three key topics on this year’s radar: Mentorship, Work-life Balance and Breaking the Glass Ceiling. Hear from Robin on her perspective and the reminder to “raise your hand” as well as how she sees the franchise industry as a positive force for women (and men) to find success. Special Guest: Robin Gagnon.
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    31 m
  • Bringing Strengths to the Table Without Conforming

    Bringing Strengths to the Table Without Conforming
    May 7 2025
    In this episode of the IFA Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Her Success, host Larisa Walega, Chief Growth Officer at Ziebart and Chair of the IFA Women's Franchise Committee, sits down with Shana Krisan, Chief Marketing Officer of Goldfish Swim School. A marketing powerhouse in franchising, Shana shares her journey from agency life to franchise leadership, offering invaluable insights on overcoming challenges, embracing authenticity, and empowering teams.
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    19 m
  • Win or Learn: How the ALC Case Study Inspired Franchise Success with Matt Kunz

    Win or Learn: How the ALC Case Study Inspired Franchise Success with Matt Kunz
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of Her Success, Ali Kraus chats with Matt Kunz, President of Mr. Rooter at Neighborly, about the profound impact the Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) has had on his career. A dedicated attendee since 2012, Matt shares how the interactive case study format at ALC inspired him to transform the way his own franchisees approach business challenges. By shifting the focus from failures to studying what works, Matt created a "Win or Learn" approach that helps franchisees grow and thrive. Tune in to hear how this powerful leadership mindset, shaped by the WFC’s ALC case studies, has led to real change within his brand and beyond. Special Guest: Matt Kunz.
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    26 m
  • Her Success and Franship

    Her Success and Franship
    Mar 3 2025
    Her Success welcomes IFA's Sydni Konohia, CFE the Manager of Member Services and Retention, and Paul Ehlinger, Founder/CEO of Flamel AI. Ali Kraus, CMO of Benetrends Financial and Vice Chair of the Women’s Franchise Committee spoke with Sydni to learn more about the Franship mentoring program available to members of the IFA. Sydni explains how a Mentee is paired up with a Mentor from the franchisor,franchisee and supplier communities. Then you wil hear from Dawn Abbamondi, Chief Marketing Officer with SMB Franchise Advisors, who is joined by her Mentee, Paul Ehlinger, a new member of the IFA. They discuss his launch into franchising as a new supplier member. When he learned about the IFA, he was excited to learn one of the benefits was the Franship mentoring program. Learn more about this journey and the benefits he sees in the Franship program.
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    24 m
  • Her Success with Mandy Ristic

    Her Success with Mandy Ristic
    Feb 3 2025
    In this episode, Amanda Dempsey interviews Mandy Ristic, Operating Partner of the OM Group, which owns and operates franchise locations of six brands that we know and love, Dunkin’, Baskin Robbins, Qdoba, Smoothie King, and Jimmy John’s. Mandy’s inspiring journey from a teenage ice cream scooper to a multi-unit, multi-brand business owner is a must-listen, as Mandy shares her tips for operating successful businesses by motivating staff, and shares what inspires her to keep growing. BONUS: Mandy will be speaking at the Annual Leadership Conference at one of our Leaders on the Spot! Special Guest: Mandy Ristic.
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    44 m
  • Episode 53: Inside the ALC: The Power of Five with Larisa Walega & Ali Kraus

    Episode 53: Inside the ALC: The Power of Five with Larisa Walega & Ali Kraus
    Jan 13 2025
    In this episode of the Her Success Podcast, Larisa Walega, Chair of the Women's Franchise Committee, and Ali Kraus, Co-Chair, dive into all things ALC (Annual Leadership Conference). From the inspiration behind the "Power of Five" theme to the incredible lineup of speakers and events, they share what makes this conference a must-attend for franchising professionals. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to the franchise world, discover why this year's ALC is an event you can't afford to miss.
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    11 m
  • Episode 52: Her Success with Erika Stupiello

    Episode 52: Her Success with Erika Stupiello
    Jan 9 2025
    In our final episode of Season 5, Emma Dickison interviews Erika Stupiello, a standout franchisee in the Home Helpers franchise system. Erika shares her experience coming to the U.S. from Brazil, where she was a linguistics professor, and how her prior experiences shaped her choice to pursue a career as an entrepreneur in the home care industry. Special Guest: Erika Stupiello.
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    37 m