COVER STORY
How is Robert Bruski Creating a Revolution in VR Franchising?
Robert Bruski, CEO & Co-Founder, Ctrl V VR Franchising
Robert Bruski is the CEO & Co-Founder of Ctrl V VR Franchising. After graduating with a degree in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he co-founded the school’s premiere business society, “The Link,” Robert...
CXOs IN FOCUS
Making Nutrition and Pet Food Synonymous
Emily Roberts, VP of Marketing, Pet Wants
Today, the world is undergoing a revolution in how we perceive pets- as a part of the family, and an essential ingredient to our well-being. For decades, each generation – millennials to seniors – has reshaped the meaning of...
A Trailblazing Franchisor Creating a Mark in the Salon Suite Industry
Jason Olsen, President and Co-Founder, IMAGE Studio
A robust set of core values is the driving force behind successful leaders, creating a clear pathway for their success. Creativity, freedom, and success are Jason Olsen’s (Founder & CEO of IMAGE Studios) core values. “There’s nothing like having...
Redefining Art Studio Experience through Créatif
Jaya Aiyar, Founder, Créatif
Entrepreneurship opens the door to endless opportunities where passion can be turned into reality. Jaya Aiyar, the Founder of Créatif, also wanted to pursue her love for art and turn it into a unique family-friendly art studio business. Jaya...
A GenNext Leader, Delivering Basketball Focused-Fitness Experience to Customers
Jordan Meinster , CEO, PickUp USA Fitness
From working at restaurants as a teenager to beginning a career in banking to finally taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, Jordan Meinster’s (CEO & Founder, PickUp USA Fitness) journey is nothing short of inspiring. This is where it all...
Opening the Door of Franchising Opportunities in the House Improvement Industry
Paul Flick, CEO, Premium Service Brands
What sets entrepreneurs, leaders, and influencers apart from the ordinary is their relentless pursuit of excellence. They refuse to settle for less. Great is not good enough for them. They aim for the extraordinary. People who believe in pushing...
IN MY VIEW
The Foundation of Digital Transformation Initiatives
Matt Robinson, CTO, Rahi
Matt Robinson has been in the technology industry for the past 30 years and is the CTO of Rahi. He has previously held leadership roles at Google, NetApp, Silicon Graphics and Alacritech across a variety of business domains, including...
EXPERT OPINION
Lead Generation Strategies That Brands Should Adopt In 2022
Tim Zheng, CEO & Founder, Apollo.io
Tim Zheng is the CEO and founder of Apollo.io, an intelligent, data-first sales acceleration platform. Before launching Apollo in 2015, the Massachusetts-born entrepreneur founded, built and sold e-learning platform BrainGenie. Since the company’s founding, as CEO of Apollo.io, Tim...
Slowing Down to Help Overcome Teacher Shortages!
Dr. Hans Andrews, Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership, Olney Central College, Illinois, USA
Dr. Hans Andrews is the Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership through Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois. He is a former president of the college. He also served as Dean of Instruction at Illinois Valley Community College and...
Digital HR: What is it & What’s Next?
Girish Kukreja, Founder & CEO, FlexC
Girish Kukreja is the CEO and Co-Founder at FlexC, a distinctive platform that aims to revolutionise the hiring landscape in India. FlexC is a one-stop solution for hiring, a scalable digital platform that serves as an integrated marketplace for...
Tech It Till You Make It: 4 Ways The Insurtech Industry Could Evolve In 2022
Aniruddha Sen, Co-Founder, Kenko Health
Aniruddha has been working for 20 years with various organisations across hospitality and health insurance. A 2010 alumni of ISB, he started his career with ITC in Calcutta in 2002 as a management trainee. Post his MBA, he joined...
LEADER'S INSIGHTS
Hospitality Industry is on the Road to Rapid Recovery Amid Reviving Economic Activities
Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO and Managing Director, Les Roches Marbella
Carlos Díez de la Lastra was appointed CEO in March 2022 and previously occupied the position of Managing Director of Les Roches Marbella since January 2014. Since taking office he has focused on promoting the expansion of the school...
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Going Global: The Success Mantra for Franchisers
Sarath Shyam
Every 1 in 7 businesses is a franchise. No wonder an average of about 300 companies start franchising every year, and a new franchise opens every 8 minutes during a single business day. Franchising as an industry has a...
Emily Roberts
VP of Marketing
Pet Wants
Jason Olsen
President and Co-Founder
IMAGE Studio
Jaya Aiyar
Founder
Créatif
Jim Carpenter
CEO
Wild Birds Unlimited
Jordan Meinster
CEO
PickUp USA Fitness
Julien Zaal
Co-Founder and CEO
The Avocado Show
Kuba Jewgieniew
Founder and CEO
Realty ONE Group
Paul Flick
CEO
Premium Service Brands
Robert Bruski
CEO and Co-Founder
Ctrl V VR Franchising
Todd A. Penegor
President and CEO
Wendy’s