The Training Effect is your go-to podcast for creating franchise training that sticks.

The Training Effect explores how franchisors and multi-unit businesses are using training systems to drive operational efficiency, boost profitability, and scale with confidence. Hear directly from industry leaders and innovators on the training strategies that fuel real growth.

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Operationalizing Training & Scaling Culture with Taylor Lamont

Taylor breaks down how to build “rolling education models” that engage franchisees and independent beauty professionals (“Image Pros”) from the exact day they sign, how to sequence onboarding to eliminate overwhelm, why occupancy is a lagging indicator of franchisee engagement, and why the first 18 months of franchise ownership require active leadership to unlock long-term predictable success.

Franchise Field Coaching 101 w. Stephanie Benze

Stephanie breaks down why franchise field coaching works through influence and trust rather than compliance and authority, how AC Inc.’s 5-month Accelerator Program certifies field coaches, and how she used training and field support to drive 200% growth for a franchise brand in just three years.

The Systems Behind High-Performing Franchise Operations w/Dave Leveque

Dave shares his journey from becoming an 18-year-old franchise owner to leading operations for major franchise brands across North America. Together, they discuss franchise growth, coaching and accountability, EOS, peer-to-peer learning, operational discipline, and why great leadership is something you do with people – not to people.

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Why Great Systems Fail-And How to Fix Them w. Chris Allen

In this episode of The Training Effect, host Douglas Mark is joined by Chris Allen, founder of Vennspring and former visionary behind LearningZen, for a deep dive into why even great business systems break, and what can be done to fix them.

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