The Franchise Woman

🎧 New Episode Drop! From high-pressure tech sales to pioneering wellness solutions—meet JoJo Struebing, founder of 🌿 Altered States Wellness. After facing anxiety and burnout, JoJo discovered the healing power of float therapy, red light therapy, cold plunging, and more. That discovery not only helped her find peace—it inspired a whole new business model. Now she’s franchising a wellness concept designed for today’s stress-filled world. In this episode: 🧠 JoJo reveals how anxiety led to breakthrough self-awareness 🛁 She explains how float therapy changed her life 👥 She shares why community-based wellness is the future 💡 And she talks about building a business that’s deeply personal—and wildly impactful JoJo’s mission? Help people do more, feel more, and become more—through wellness. 🔗 Learn more: https://alteredstateswellness.com [https://alteredstateswellness.com/] 📩 Connect with JoJo on LinkedIn 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more meaningful conversations! #FranchisePodcast #JoJoStruebing #AlteredStatesWellness #MentalWellness #FloatTherapy #ColdPlunge #RedLightTherapy #EntrepreneurStory

🎧 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, Texas, who left a demanding career in corporate accounting to build a painting business—and a life—on her own terms. Sarah’s journey is full of wisdom, from understanding her strengths and weaknesses, to making faith-based business decisions, to growing her team (including her twin brother!) and creating impact in her community. 🌟 In this episode, we talk about: * Why franchising was the right fit for Sarah’s analytical, risk-aware personality * The transition from introverted accountant to confident business owner * How faith and family shaped her success * The power of local marketing co-ops and franchise collaboration * Her guiding motto: Givers Gain This conversation is a must-listen for anyone considering franchise ownership, career pivots, or purpose-led leadership. 🎨 Learn more about Fresh Coat Painters: https://www.freshcoatpainters.com [https://www.freshcoatpainters.com] 📍 Sarah’s locations: Hill Country, Marble Falls, and Southwest Austin 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring franchise stories! #FreshCoatPainters #FranchisePodcast #WomenInFranchising #BusinessWithHeart #LeadershipWithPurpose #FranchiseWoman

In this heartfelt Father's Day episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Donna and Daniel Golik—co-founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream—to talk about family, resilience, and building a $7M brand with purpose. 🍨 Daniel’s college pitch turned into a real business thanks to the mentorship of his father. After a heartbreaking loss just before opening their first store, Donna stepped in to carry their shared vision forward. The result? A wildly successful and deeply meaningful family brand with 17 locations—and growing. 💬 In this episode: • The family roots behind Chill-N's launch • Donna’s tribute to her husband’s entrepreneurial spirit • How Daniel balances vision with structure • The magic (and science!) behind nitrogen ice cream • Lessons learned from building a franchise system • Why most franchisees started as loyal customers • “Serving Happiness One Cup at a Time” as a mission and brand identity Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or just love a good legacy story—this episode will inspire you. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.chillnicecream.com/ [https://www.chillnicecream.com/] 📢 Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories. #FathersDay #ChillNIceCream #FranchiseStories #FamilyBusiness #NitrogenIceCream #TheFranchiseWoman #Podcast

🎙️ In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa are joined by Jen Wherrell (VP of Franchise Development) and Zach Beutler (CEO) of Jungle Driving, a revolutionary new franchise transforming how teens learn to drive. With their combined experience in franchising, team-building, and entrepreneurship, Jen and Zach share: 🚦 The inspiration behind Jungle Driving’s immersive, jungle-themed learning experience 📉 Why students trained by Jungle Driving have 80% fewer accidents in their first 3 years 🎯 How clear vision and strong intuition fuel growth and innovation 👥 The importance of creating social, engaging spaces for Gen Z learners 🚗 How Jungle Driving is scaling to meet demand in a highly underserved market Whether you’re a franchise investor, parent, or passionate about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, this episode delivers powerful takeaways. 👉 Visit https://www.jungledriving.com [https://www.jungledriving.com/] to learn more 📌 Contact Jen directly at jwherrell@jungledriving.com [jwherrell@jungledriving.com] 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe! #JungleDriving #TeenDriverSafety #FranchisePodcast #Leadership #InnovativeFranchising #FranchiseWoman #RebeccaMonet #TracyKawa

🎧 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development at Pigtails & Crewcuts. With over two decades in the franchise world, Michelle brings unmatched heart and wisdom. From her early days in the industry to coaching youth basketball and leading with compassion, Michelle's approach to business is anchored in kindness. ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear: * Why kindness is Michelle’s personal and professional theme * The 3 C’s she uses to lead and grow her team: Communication, Cooperation, and Consideration * How coachability and culture contribute to franchisee success * How she debunks myths about franchising with truth and transparency * What’s next for Pigtails & Crewcuts as they celebrate 20 years If you believe business can (and should) be built on empathy, integrity, and joy—you’ll love this conversation. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com [https://www.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/] 📌 Follow Michelle on LinkedIn 💬 Like, comment, and share to support more stories like this! #FranchiseWomanPodcast #MichelleHolliman #PigtailsAndCrewcuts #WomenInFranchising #KindnessInLeadership #BusinessPodcast #FranchiseDevelopment