
Welcome to "The Franchise Leaders Forum," the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs navigating the intricate world of franchising, brought to you by industry veterans Tracy Panase and Shannon Wilburn. This podcast is your go-to resource for franchise leadership insights, practical strategies to build and scale your franchise, and firsthand experiences from those who live and breathe franchising every... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessManagement | |||

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You have been a blessing to listen to. This podcast has been amazing and I feel like I am learning many things including the mistakes that other people have made before me. I love the faith based references.
I have known and worked with Shannon & Tracy for more than two decades. Their success, drive, leadership and willingness to serve is unmatched. I am so excited they have launched this podcast. Highly recommend
Shannon is a dear friend of mine. I was at the first sale in her living room and many more sales until my daughter was around 12. Now I am back shopping at JBF for my 2 grandsons!!! #jbftulsa #jbfbrokenarrow
What a match! I love that they are doing this show together. Every episode is bound to be full of tremendous advice for franchisors and and we can count on Shannon and Tracy to keep it engaging and fun!
Shannon and Tracy are a wealth of information for any business owner. Together they bring so much experience for entrepreneurs and franchise leaders alike and this podcast is a must listen!
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A practical, leadership-forward show focused on franchising growth, operations, and the human side of building multi-location brands. Episodes cover real-world growth playbooks, relationship-building with franchisees, leadership development, and strategic pivots like digital transformation and data-driven decision making. Notable for candid founder/co-founder dynamics, actionable frameworks, and guest experts who bring depth in franchising strategy, brand development, and franchisee engagement. The format suits executives, franchisors, and franchisees seeking concrete tactics and leadership insights to scale responsibly while preserving culture and service quality.
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The Franchise Leaders Forum Podcast launched 2 years ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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