The Franchise Woman

08/04/2025

Brittney Lincoln, Partner at Limitless Franchise Growth, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

07/30/2025

🎙 New Podcast Episode! 🎙

What does it take to build a business that changes lives? For Mike Bahun, it started with hardship, grit, and a refusal to let circumstances define his future.

In this inspiring conversation on The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Mike shares his journey from inner-city Omaha to college baseball coach, and ultimately, founder of Fundraising University—a franchise system that’s raised over $150 million for schools and teams across the nation.

But Mike’s story goes beyond fundraising. He’s on a mission to teach young athletes, franchisees, and leaders to lean into discomfort, embrace struggle, and focus on the process over the outcome. His mantra? Be good at the hard things.

Tune in to hear:

➡️ How adversity shaped Mike’s leadership style and franchise success
➡️ Why mental skills and emotional intelligence matter as much as business skills
➡️ The “ownership spirit” that transforms teams, franchisees, and communities
➡️ How Fundraising University is changing lives—on and off the field

This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, parents, coaches, and anyone ready to challenge the status quo and grow through struggle.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. https://hubs.ly/Q03w8Sz80

Let Mike’s story inspire you to face the hard stuff—and win.

In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, we sit down with Mike Bahun, founder of Fundraising University. From overco...

07/28/2025

Mike Bahun, Founder & President of Fundraising University, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

07/23/2025

🚀 New Episode of The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose Collide 🚀

Franchising isn’t just a business model—it’s a people business.

In this episode, we’re joined by Stephane Breault, franchise leadership coach, author, and founder of Imagine Franchise, who shares hard-earned lessons from his decades in the C-suite and coaching over 100 franchise networks across North America and Europe.

Stephane challenges franchisors to rethink their approach to growth. It’s not about selling businesses—it’s about empowering entrepreneurs to build their dreams within your system. It’s about leadership, connection, trust, and accountability—on both sides.

Stephane breaks down:

✅ Why leadership—not management—is the cornerstone of franchise success
✅ How to build rituals that foster community and engagement
✅ The critical role of trust, humility, and character in scaling your brand
✅ Why some franchisors hit a leadership wall at 20-30 units—and how to break through

Whether you’re an emerging franchisor, a seasoned brand builder, or a franchisee wondering what great leadership looks like, this episode is packed with no-nonsense insights you can apply today.

🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://hubs.ly/Q03w8LXw0

In this candid and insightful episode of The Franchise Woman: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Stephane Breault pulls no punches about what’s holding many fr...

07/21/2025

Stephane Breault, President of Imagine Franchise Consultant, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

07/16/2025

🎙️ New on The Franchise Woman Podcast: A Story of Friendship, Family, and Franchise Legacy

This week, we're sharing the incredible journey of two powerhouse women in franchising — Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter. Both are longtime PuroClean franchisees who have built thriving businesses alongside their husbands, raised families, and formed a friendship that has spanned decades.

Bonnie opened up about transitioning her business to her children after the passing of her husband, continuing a proud family legacy. Carol Ann shared how she and her husband turned a garage-based startup into one of Kentucky’s leading restoration companies — all while navigating their totally opposite personalities!

This episode is full of laughter, heart, and honest conversations about:
💪 Building a business with your spouse
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing entrepreneurship and family
🤝 Finding deep friendship in the franchising world
📈 Transitioning a business to the next generation

Whether you’re in business, part of a franchise, or just love inspiring stories of strength and connection — this episode is for you!

🎥 Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q03v-BTt0

In this heartfelt episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter—two Puro...

07/14/2025

Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Anne Hunter, of PuroFirst and PuroClean, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , , , ,

07/09/2025

🎧 New Episode Alert! Meet Brooke Wilson, a dynamic leader in the Two Men and a Truck franchise system and now the force behind Two Men and a Junk Truck! 🚛

In this heartfelt conversation, Brooke talks about starting a business with her husband at 23, the tough lessons they learned, and how they made both their business and their marriage thrive. ❤️

She also shares her personal mission: helping people recognize the value they bring to the world—no matter their background or job title.

✨ It’s honest, inspiring, and full of takeaways for anyone chasing purpose and success. Don’t miss it!

📺 Watch here: https://hubs.ly/Q03v-vcX0

In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Brooke Wilson, multi-unit owner of Two Men and a Truck.Brooke shares:•Ho...

07/07/2025

Brooke Wilson, Multi-Unit Franchisee with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

07/02/2025

🌿 From burnout in tech to building a wellness franchise that heals minds and bodies.

Meet JoJo Struebing, Founder of Altered States Wellness, on this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast.

JoJo shares her powerful journey from Microsoft and HP to launching a concept focused on float therapy, cold plunging, infrared sauna, and red light therapy—all inspired by her personal recovery from anxiety and alcohol dependence.

In this episode:
✅Discover how anxiety became her superpower
✅Learn how cold plunges reset her nervous system
✅Explore the transformational effects of float therapy
✅Understand why community is the future of wellness
✅Hear how she’s scaling a franchise that helps others reclaim their calm

🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q03vj9sp0

From high-pressure tech sales to pioneering wellness solutions—meet JoJo Struebing, founder of Altered States Wellness.After facing anxiety and burnout, JoJo...

06/30/2025

JoJo Struebing, Co-Founder & CEO of Altered States Wellness, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

06/25/2025

🚪 Leaving a secure corporate job takes courage. Building a thriving business from it takes vision, grit—and a little peace.

🎙️ In this heart-centered episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Ross, Fresh Coat Painters franchisee, who transitioned from 10 years in corporate accounting to owning a successful painting business in Austin, Texas.

Sarah opens up about:
✅ How her risk-averse nature led her toward franchising
✅ Learning to lead as an introvert
✅ Why peace, trust, and faith guide her business decisions
✅ Building a family-friendly team—and bringing her twin brother into the business
✅ The power of givers gain and building with service in mind

Her calm, detail-driven leadership style is a breath of fresh air for franchisees and business owners alike.

🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q03t5xPZ0

🎧 In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Sarah Ross, a Fresh Coat Painters franchisee from Austin,...