COVER STORY

How is Robert Bruski Creating a Revolution in 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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