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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The Veteran Edge: Building Franchise Systems That Execute with Jay
Sperry

What does a Marine learn about building and training teams that you can’t get anywhere else? In this episode of The Training Effect, host Doug Mark sits down with Jay Sperry, CEO and COO of Veteran Service Brands, to discuss how military training philosophies can transform franchise operations.

From Classroom Teacher to Franchise President with Faith Gavelek

How does an elementary school teacher transition into a top-performing franchisee, executive, and ultimately President of an international franchise system? In this episode of The Training Effect, host Doug Mark speaks with Faith Gavelek, President of Drama Kids International. Faith shares her rare 360-degree journey across the franchise ecosystem-from Hillsborough County classroom teacher to franchisee, franchise sales manager, VP of support, and President.

Weaponizing Franchise Operations & Culture with Dena Landers

Franchise operations are often viewed as a defensive necessity to maintain standards, but what if you could “weaponize” them for explosive growth? In this episode of The Training Effect, host Doug Mark talks with Dena Landers, VP of Operations at Lyftology Franchise and Senior Consultant with Unleashed, about building systems and cultures that truly drive business success.

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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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