This week on Dear Frannie, we're joined by Katherine Meariman, VP of Training at Smoothie King, and Garrick Robert, VP of Operations at Salad Station to answer your questions.
We kicked off this episode with what we're reading!
READING LINKS:
Change Enthusiasm: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Enthusiasm-Harness-Emotion-Leadership/dp/1401961770
Ride of a Lifetime:https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Lifetime-Lessons-Learned-Company/dp/0399592091/
Think Like an Owner: https://tlaopodcast.com/
Then we answer a Dear Frannie question from a franchise company: "We’re thinking about engaging experienced franchisees to train new franchisees and/or developing a mentoring or coaching program. What are some pros and cons to this?"
Connect with Katherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineleblanc/
Connect with Garrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrick-robert-14b1a55/
Connect with Katherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-meariman-2130a98/
Produced by Belle White Creative | Music by Campfire by Scandinavianz
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