Clarissa Windham-Bradstock, CFE, CEO, CPO on transforming healthcare access and building a franchise model for the future

With a unique background that spans healthcare, franchising, and public policy, Clarissa Windham-Bradstock brings a bold, mission-driven leadership style to the helm of one of the nation’s most innovative direct-to-consumer lab testing brands. Under her guidance, Any Lab Test Now has not only expanded its national footprint but has also become a trusted resource for affordable, accessible healthcare testing — no insurance or appointments required.

She’s also a passionate advocate for consumer empowerment in healthcare, a champion for women in franchising, and a firm believer in building purpose-driven franchise cultures.

Join us for this candid conversation, at the trisection ofhealthcare, entrepreneurship, and leadership — and learn how Clarissa is helping shape the future of both franchise and healthcare delivery models.

Josh Wall is an accomplished brand leader with a stellarrecord of driving shareholder value through strategic acquisitions, innovative market development strategies, and dynamic team growth. His passion is fostering high-performance cultures and delivering exceptional results. He is adept at steering organizations toward sustained success and market leadership.

Josh has been growing successful franchise brands for20+ years. Sixteen of those years were in key leadership positions in both Operations and Franchise Development at the wildly successful Christian Brothers Automotive.

In July of 2019 Josh left Christian Brothers to assume similar responsibilities for Urban Air Adventure Parks. Today, he serves as Chief Operating Officer for Unleased Brands, the platform company that owns Urban Air, The Little Gym,Sylvan Learning Centers, Snapology, Premier Martial Arts, Class 101 and XP League.

As COO, Josh oversees brand teams for Operations, Franchise Development, Shared Services across the brands and is additionally responsible for all of the portfolio's Mergers and Acquisitions.
His leadership philosophy centers on strategic vision, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on achieving outstanding outcomes for all stakeholders. As a C-Suite leader, Josh is committed to leveraging these strengths to drive organizational growth and deliver significant value in competitive markets.

This week I am joined by Don and Evonne Varady, a dynamic husband and wife team who are the founders and franchisors of Clean Eatz, one of the fastest-growing healthy food franchises in the country. Evonne and Don share their incredible journey — from launching their first café to building a purpose-driven brand, that’s changing lives across the nation.

We talked about:
✅ The early struggles and breakthroughs
✅ What it takes to build a values-based franchise
✅ Staying mission-focused in a fast-growth business
✅ How they’ve cultivated a community — not just customers

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, franchising, orcreating impact through business, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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True story: Transitioning from military life to the world of franchising can be a pivotal moment in one's career. Back in 1994, Mary Kennedy Thompson, a former Marine, embarked on this journey seeking stability for her family. Inspired by a simple franchise brochure from Cookies by Design, she took a leap that led to multiple successful locations and eventually to the role of President of the company.

Throughout her career, Mary has demonstrated that franchising isn’t just about business; it’s about empowerment. Here are a few insights from our conversation:

• Leadership Matters: Mary emphasizes that effective leadership shapes organizational culture. Franchisors and franchisees alike must embody core values to drive success.

• Community Drives Growth: The power of local support is immense. During uncertain times, organizations like BNI andIFA provide stability and a sense of belonging.

• Give First: The transformative essence of giving is compelling. BNI’s motto “giver’s gain” showcases how selflessness can catalyze both personal and communal success.

Mary's journey from the military to the C-Suite has always been as a servant leader. She consistently illustrates that with resilience, one can navigate challenges and find new significance beyond mere success.

True story: Navigating the challenges of a male-dominated industry can be daunting, but through perseverance and mentorship, it's possible to carve your own path. Lora Kellogg's inspiring journey from becoming the first female VP at Scotty's, a chain of home improvement stores, to the founder and CEO of Curious Jane, The Ad Agency for Franchise Brands.

Key insights from Laura's story and the podcast discussion:

1. Mentorship Matters: Having a supportive mentor can significantly influence your career trajectory, especially in challenging environments.

2. Adaptability is Key: Letting go of revenue to focus on a niche market can lead to greater growth opportunities.

3. Why Franchisors Should Build Internal, Franchise Development Marketing Infrastructure. Relying solely on brokers or FSO's, may not yield the best results.

4. Engaging Franchisees is Essential. Involving franchisees in national campaigns fosters collaboration andcommitment.

5. Leverage Technology Wisely: AI can enhance your marketing strategies, but it should complement human efforts, not replace them.

"The Evolving Landscape of Franchise Marketing." Lora Kellogg, Founder and CEO of Curious Jane, The Ad Agency, for Franchise Brands, this week on Franchise Today.

This week on Franchise Today, host Stan Friedmanwelcomes John Teza, a franchising veteran with more than 20 years of leadership experience across top-tier brands.

John’s journey includes influential roles with Quiznos,Jersey Mike’s, and currently as CEO of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, one of the fastest-growing wellness franchises in North America. Known for his strategic vision, people-first leadership, and deep operational knowledge, John has helped shape some of the most recognized namesin the industry.

In this episode, John discusses:

Pivotal Moments that shaped his career

What it takes to lead through transformation

How to scale franchise systems sustainably

His insights into the future of health and wellness

Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee, or entrepreneur,John's story offers valuable takeaways and inspiration.

1Huddle is revolutionizing workforce training for franchises through its AI-powered, gamified platform, designed to engage franchisees, managers, employees and streamline onboarding processes. By transforming traditional training materials into interactive mobile games, 1Huddle enhances knowledge retention and accelerates employee readiness across franchise networks .

In this compelling episode of Franchise Today, Stansits down with Greg Muzzillo, founder of Proforma, a $600 + million provider of printing and promotional products, serving businesses of all sizes around the world. Through its network of more than 600 franchisees, distributors and affiliates, Proforma is a market leader in this $300 billion market segment.

As Stan unpacks Greg’s amazing story, you will hear how mentorship, resilience, and smart pivots have shaped ProForma’s franchise success. From early rejections, to life-changing guidance... from mentors like Subway founder FredDeLuca and recruitment and franchising icon, Alan Schonberg, founder of Management Recruiters, Greg opens up about evolving his business from cold leads to a purpose-driven powerhouse.

Learn how his wife Vera, who just happens to be Proforma's CEO has provided the leadership that has been instrumental to their growth, as a woman-owned business. Learn too, why genuine connections—and asking the right questions—are everything in business.

Greg confesses that he never planned on building a franchiseempire—but how one simple conversation changed his life. He also shares the highs, lows, and transformative lessons behind Proforma's success. From spiritual growth, to philanthropic impact... from selling products, to empoweringpeople, Greg reveals how values and vision can turn a business into a legacy.