What does it take to lead iconic brands? Hear from a founder, a second-generation family business CEO and a career executive about leadership and driving business.
Bakers Delight joint CEO Elise Gillespie knows first hand the challenges and delights of family business. In a podcast for Franchise Business’ Spill the Biz series Gillespie cites her parents Roger and Lesley as leadership role models and talks of the long range perspective and freedom that a family business provides.
As a second-generation leader, Gillespie is continuing the focus on family values that has driven the business since 1980.
For Poolwerx founder John O’Brien, looking back at three decades of franchising gives him clarity on what’s important in business leadership.
O’Brien believes vision, planning and cash management are crucial to success – and he speaks from the experience of having five businesses and “sailing close to the wind” several times.
For The Coffee Club CEO Scott Meneilly, there’s a different perspective. As he implements a strategy to reinvigorate the chain, he brings experience from Sushi Sushi and Boost Juice.
