Franchise Canada Chats

Canadian Franchise Association
Franchise Canada Chats

Get to know experts in the Canadian franchising community! Season 8 of the Franchise Canada Chats podcast features franchisors, franchisees, and leaders in the industry. Check back every week for the latest episode and subscribe today!

  1. S9 E7 | Franchising ABCs: CEFA Early Learning with Christina Strudwick

    3D AGO

    S9 E7 | Franchising ABCs: CEFA Early Learning with Christina Strudwick

    Renée Boudakian is sitting down with Christina Strudwick, an entrepreneur who’s personal experience with CEFA Early Learning led to her becoming a franchisee with the brand. Christina worked as the manager of a bank branch and oversaw a real estate portfolio before delving into the business world and opening her own CEFA location. Renée and Christina discuss the value of brand awareness, navigating business ownership during a global pandemic, financial preparedness, and the impacts of early learning opportunities on children… plus so much more!

    42 min
  2. S9 E6 | Releasing the Geniuses: Spirit of Math with Salima Mussaji

    JUL 7

    S9 E6 | Releasing the Geniuses: Spirit of Math with Salima Mussaji

    Joining Renée Boudakian this week is Salima Mussaji, a franchisee with Spirit of Math—an after-school program for high-performing students. Salima and her husband had always been interested in owning their own business, and with Salima’s experience as a teacher, plus Spirit of Math’s reputation, they found the right fit for them with this franchise system. Tune in to hear about franchising in the supplemental education industry, the nuances of introducing a business to a new territory, and the impacts of supplemental education.

    39 min
  3. S9 E5 | Building Out a Business: Fibrenew with Cédric Léveillé

    JUN 27

    S9 E5 | Building Out a Business: Fibrenew with Cédric Léveillé

    Renée Boudakian and Cédric Léveillé are sitting down to discuss his experience as a Fibrenew franchisee. Cédric worked with Fibrenew as a technician for 3 years before taking over his uncle’s franchise, and has gone on to expand the team, open a workshop, and move to a larger space. In this episode they’ll explore franchise growth, the importance of leadership skills, and how to build and care for a team of dedicated employees.

    40 min
  4. S9 E4 | Thai-ing the Knot: Sabai Thai Spa with Nuttha Goutier and Stella Hoang

    JUN 23

    S9 E4 | Thai-ing the Knot: Sabai Thai Spa with Nuttha Goutier and Stella Hoang

    This week, Renée Boudakian explores franchising from two different viewpoints as she’s joined by Sabai Thai Spa’s CEO and founder, Nuttha Goutier, and their newest franchisee, Stella Hoang. See both sides of the franchising coin as we explore onboarding and training processes, franchise tradeshows, franchisor/franchisee alignment, and creating an immersive experience for customers.

    40 min
  5. S9 E3 | Stretching Out: Oxygen Yoga & Fitness with Sean Bannerman

    JUN 16

    S9 E3 | Stretching Out: Oxygen Yoga & Fitness with Sean Bannerman

    Renée Boudakian is joined by Sean Bannerman, a former member of law enforcement who saw an opportunity to leap into the world of franchising. Now a master franchisee with Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, Sean shares the mechanics of making a career change with franchising, multi-unit ownership, master franchising, and the significance of work-life balance.

    48 min
  6. S9E2 | Swimming in Success: British Swim School with Priya Vadivel

    JUN 9

    S9E2 | Swimming in Success: British Swim School with Priya Vadivel

    Join Renée Boudakian and Priya Vadivel as they discuss Priya’s experience as a franchisee with British Swim School. Learn about her business, the importance of swimming lessons for kids and infants, the unique opportunities that come with opening a franchise, and the ins-and-outs of multi-unit franchising.

    52 min
  7. S9E1 | That Foxy Box Franchisee Feeling: Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar with Mathieu Doyon & Valerie Bacon

    JUN 2

    S9E1 | That Foxy Box Franchisee Feeling: Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar with Mathieu Doyon & Valerie Bacon

    Renée Boudakian is talking with Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar master franchisees Mathieu Doyon and Valerie Bacon, about bringing the franchise to their province. Find out how a former cosmetic nurse and a serial entrepreneur joined forces to grow Foxy Box throughout Quebec!

    55 min
  8. Live at the Franchise Canada Show Toronto

    2024-11-08

    Live at the Franchise Canada Show Toronto

    After 17 years working in IT, Sohail Iqbal felt the urge to start his own business. He considered the food industry, but first consulted friends who also had their own businesses. He landed on The UPS Store as the right choice and has since grown his franchise empire to over six locations. Guest host Angelee Brown of FranOvation joins Franchise Canada Chats as we sit down with Sohail to discuss: -How he consulted friends and family in order to find his ideal business opportunity; -How franchising allowed him to automate systems between locations; -The technology he leverages on a day-to-day basis for his business; -The challenge of learning new systems while teaching new employees.

    29 min
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Get to know experts in the Canadian franchising community! Season 8 of the Franchise Canada Chats podcast features franchisors, franchisees, and leaders in the industry. Check back every week for the latest episode and subscribe today!

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  • Creator
    Canadian Franchise Association
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Franchise Canada Chats

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