Show Notes

📌 Show Notes

Guest: Stéphane Breault, Franchise Executive Coach and Author
Host: Stan Friedman

Key Topics Covered:

• How a guest speaker sparked Stephane’s franchise journey in his MBA program
• The leap from Canadian consulting to U.S. coaching success
• Rebuilding struggling franchise networks
• Navigating crises: financial turmoil, COVID, and leadership setbacks
• The shift from being a consultant to an executive coach
• The emotional and strategic challenges of letting go of long-time staff
• Structuring coaching relationships for evolving franchise leaders
• Why seeking support isn’t weakness—it’s leadership

Connect with Stéphane:

• Website: [https://www.imaginefranchise.com/]
• LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/stephanebreault]

🔥 Episode Highlights (Quotes & Moments)

• “Franchise leadership isn’t just about systems. It’s about people, and people are messy.”
• “Momentum matters. You can’t let a tough acquisition paralyze your vision.”
• “Even a seasoned executive needs help. That’s not failure—it’s maturity.”
• “Founders must evolve from being the hero to being the guide.”
• “If your growth depends on you alone, you’ll burn out. Build the right team.”