What’s the secret to building lasting, impactful relationships in the fast-paced world of franchising? And how does a whirlwind of acquisitions reshape an industry and serve families better?
In today’s episode we are joined by Josh Wall. Josh serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Unleashed Brands, a leading franchise platform accelerator focused on youth enrichment and family-centric brands. With a presence in over 1,300 operating franchise units and 700+ more in development across 15 countries, Unleashed Brands is dedicated to helping children learn, play, and grow.
Josh shares about spearheading significant acquisitions and expansions at Unleashed Brands and reflects on overcoming initial setbacks, including navigating the complexities of brand mergers, and navigating cultural integrations during rapid acquisitions. Josh shares how prioritizing trust and connection has been crucial to their explosive growth. Josh also dives into his philosophy of change management, including the importance of knowing your “why”, staying humble, and maintaining a sense of urgency.
Josh is a servant leader with a deep passion for developing future leaders within his team. He has cultivated an in-house franchise development team across recruitment and marketing; all focused on attracting top-tier franchise owners who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the next generation. Josh's commitment to nurturing talent ensures that his team is equipped to drive meaningful growth and leadership within the organization.
So, if you are ready to dive into leadership, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of growth, tailor-made for anyone passionate about franchising, business development, and youth enrichment, then this episode is for you!
Connect with Josh Wall:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshwall/
Episode Highlights:
- Meet Josh Wall - Chief Operating Officer for Unleashed Brands
- How Josh entered into working with franchises
- Josh’s professional growth at Christian Brothers Automotive
- An emphasis on long-term professional relationships and mentorship experiences
- Josh talks about acquiring Sylvan Learning
- Josh’s role at Unleashed Brands
- The impact of Covid-19
- The Candyland Board of Life concept
Franchise Directory - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-sba-franchise-directory
Franchise Registry - https://www.franchiseregistry.com/
Current SBA SOP - https://www.sba.gov/document/sop-50-10-lender-development-company-loan-programs
Connect with Tracy
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/
JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/
Email: podcast@jbfsale.com
Connect with Shannon
Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/
JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
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