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Erik Ivey is a seasoned operations strategist and the Chief Operating Officer of Voodoo Franchise Group, a role he embarked on in January 2024. At Voodoo, Erik is instrumental in driving the growth and success of Voodoo Breweries. With over two decades of experience in the franchise and food service industries, he leverages a deep [...]

In 1998, Colette Bell, alongside her husband Andy Bell, founded Handyman Matters, a company they nurtured into a successful franchise model by 2001. Their entrepreneurial journey led to the acquisition of Handyman Matters by Ace Hardware in September 2019. Presently, Colette holds the position of Vice President in Franchise Development under the rebranded Ace Handyman [...]

Tim Conn, the President and Founder of Image One, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 14 when he established his first cleaning company to earn extra income as a teenager. By the time he graduated from high school, he had developed a small company with three employees and a roster of clients [...]

Zak Omar, at 38, encapsulates a rich tapestry of experiences, from a Business Computer Information Systems BBA at Hofstra University to a robust career that includes Wall Street and IT global account executive roles. After a health challenge and inspired by his father, a successful Afghan entrepreneur, Zak pivoted to the franchise world, co-operating Dunkin’ [...]

As family and community people, Michael and Terri Frantz bring their years of service-based work to Senior Care Authority ownership as Eldercare Consultants and Placement Specialists! Having met in college and married the week after graduation, Michael and Terri have been married forty-one years and have seven children, all homeschooled through high school. They are [...]

Joining us from Fitness Premier are Samantha Gorman, a dynamic franchise owner who leaped into entrepreneurship fresh out of college, and Kathy Mecklenberg, who has risen through the ranks over two decades to co-own three locations and serve as Vice President of Finance and HR. They’re here to share their inspiring journeys, their challenges, and [...]