Best Jami Cakes Podcasts (2024)

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S9 Ep39: Hannah Bristow, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof 29:28

2h ago29:28

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Hannah Bristow is playing Chava in the London revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Directed by Jordan Fein, the musical is running at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof has book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Having trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Hannah's theatre credits include: As Y…

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Back to the Future, with Brett Larabee! 29:00

1d ago29:00

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This week we are joined by Brett Larrabee, a seasoned franchise professional who has accomplished a great deal in his culinary and franchise career. Brett’s incredible journey began right out of college, as a franchisee…, not just any franchisee, but as Subway’s very first, in the City of Seattle. Over the next 20 years, Brett grew with Subway, ope…

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S9 Ep38: Posi Morakinyo, star of For Black Boys, Ain't Too Proud, Mandela & Tina 1:01:39

3h ago1:01:39

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Fresh from his run in For Black Boys, Posi Morakinyo is In The Frame! After training at Italia Conti, Posi made his professional debut in Madagascar The Musical (UK & International Tour). He went on to make his West End debut as Raymond and understudy Ike in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) before playing Thembi Mandela in the premie…

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Jamie Izaks, President All Points PR: His Journey From Journalism to PR Mastery! 35:00

7h ago35:00

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This week we dive deep into the fascinating career of Jamie Izaks, co-founder and president of All Points Public Relations. Jamie's journey from journalism to the hospitality industry, and finally to entrepreneurship, is a story of inspiration and perseverance. Jamie and I have known each other for 18 years, but it wasn’t until recently that I trul…

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250th Episode: Zizi Strallen, Laurey in Oklahoma! & Marie Antoinette in Cake 49:08

5d ago49:08

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Olivier nominee Zizi Strallen is our special guest for the 250th episode of In The Frame! Zizi is starring as Laurey in the 80th anniversary concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, playing opposite Phil Dunster. The concert is directed and choreographed by Bill Deamer with the London Musical Theatre Orchestera playing the full 28…

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S9 Ep36: Collette Guitart, Alternate Lead in Why Am I So Single? 29:28

5d ago29:28

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Collette Guitart is an Alternate Lead in Why Am I So Single? Why Am I So Single? is a "big fancy" musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss who wrote Six The Musical. Following public workshop performances last year, Why Am I So Single? will premiere in the West End at the Garrick Theatre with previews from 27th August. As an alternate, Collette will pl…

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From Cinderella to Wonder Woman-Aicha Bascaro, CEO of American Franchise Academy 35:00

6d ago35:00

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This week we delve into the incredible journey of Aicha Boscaro, founder and CEO of the American Franchise Academy. Aicha recounts her unexpected entry into the franchising world, from her humble beginnings, freah out of college in the 80's, and out of business, after her retail boutique start-up failed. Looking for something easy to do, to pay her…

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S9 Ep35: Aviva Tulley, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz 37:51

23d ago37:51

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Aviva Tulley is currently starring as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Aviva has been touring in The Wizard of Oz for the past seven months ahead of its upcoming West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. She has received rave reviews for her performance and blew everyone away with her rendition of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' at The Big Night of Music…

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S9 Ep34: Mireia Mambo, Richie in A Chorus Line 45:45

14d ago45:45

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Mireia Mambo is playing Richie Walters in A Chorus Line. Following its run at Leicester Curve in 2021, Nikolai Foster's revival of A Chorus Line has returned for a tour and London run at Sadler's Wells. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch, this production is choreographed by Ellen Kane. Mireia is making theatrical history as the first woman to pla…

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S9 Ep33: Josefina Gabrielle, Denise in The Baker's Wife 29:43

27d ago29:43

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Olivier nominee Josefina Gabrielle is playing Denise in the London revival of The Baker's Wife. Featuring the iconic song 'Meadowlark', The Baker's Wife is written by Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein. The show first ran in the West End in 1989 and is being revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory directed by Gordon Greenberg. Josefina received her …

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Alicia Miller: An Expert's Guide to Navigating Private Equity in Franchising! 30:00

20d ago30:00

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Over the past two weeks, we've delved into some fascinating finance conversations, centered upon creating liuidity events via royalty transactions, thanks to insights from Sean Morrison and David Earle. This week, we remain in the capital arena with Alicia Miller, a strategic advisor to franchise founders, leaders, and investors. Alicia Miller is t…

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S9 Ep32: Jack Wolfe, Gabe in Next To Normal 1:02:59

26d ago1:02:59

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Olivier nominee Jack Wolfe is currently starring as Gabe in the UK premiere of Next To Normal. Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst’s production has transferred to the West End for a limited run at the Wyndham’s Theatre. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s musical premiered on Broadway in 2010, winning three Tony …

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David Earl, CFO, Stratus Building Solutions: Having Your Cake and Eating it Too! 32:00

27d ago32:00

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Welcome to Franchise Today. In this week's episode, we continue our exploration of liquidity events that seem almost too magical to be true. Imagine achieving a liquidity event without sacrificing any equity or control over your brand. Last week, Sean Morrison from Diversified Royalty Management introduced us to this intriguing concept. Today, we'r…

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S9 Ep31: Jamie Muscato, star of Moulin Rouge, Heathers, Carousel & Les Misérables 33:00

1M ago33:00

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Jamie Muscato is preparing to play three solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Celebrating his career and favourite things, the first two shows sold out in minutes before a third was added. This weekend Jamie will star as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall with a 30-piece orchestra. Some of Jamie’s most…

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Unlocking Liquidity Without Sacrificing Equity: A New Frontier in Franchising! 32:00

1M ago32:00

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In this episode, we hear from Sean Morrison, CEO of Diversified Royalty, as we delve into a groundbreaking approach to achieving liquidity for founder-led franchise concepts, without giving up any equity. This method allows qualified franchisors to monetize their current royalty base at very generous multiples of EBITDA, with no need to sell any eq…

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S9 Ep30: Lara Denning, Anne in And Juliet 41:32

1M ago41:32

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Lara Denning is currently starring as Anne in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time. And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to lif…

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S9 Ep29: Carly Anderson, Polly in Crazy For You & Glinda in Wicked 52:36

2M ago52:36

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Carly Anderson most recently starred as Polly in Susan Stroman's revival of Crazy For You. The production opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an acclaimed West End run. Some of Carly's early theatre credits include The Sound of Music (UK Tour), South Pacific (Barbican Centre & National Tour…

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Graham Chapman: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same! 34:00

2M ago34:00

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This week on Franchise Today, I am joined by Graham Chapman, who shares his unique journey into the franchising world, a path paved with family ties and serendipitous encounters. Discover how Graham's early experiences with 919 Marketing, a family business turned industry leader, shaped his career and set the stage for his current ventures. As the …

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S9 Ep28: Zachary James, Hades in Hadestown 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Zachary James is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Zachary James’ work in theatre and opera includes the original production of Akhnaten (English National Opera), Lurch in the original cast of The Addams Family (Broadway), Spain (Second Stage), The Perfect American (Teatro Real Madrid), Breaki…

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S9 Ep27: Jenna Innes, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers 49:33

2M ago49:33

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Jenna Innes is currently starring as Veronica Sawyer in Heathers! Heathers is back in the West End at @SohoPlace ahead of a tour. Jenna is reprising her performance as Veronica, having played the role in last year’s UK & Ireland tour. Having trained at the MTA, Jenna’s theatre credits include: Charlotte Donne in Animus (Bridewell Theatre), Young Mo…

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Sticky Fingers Cooking School, CEO Erin Fletter: A Rising Star in Franchising! 34:00

2M ago34:00

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This week I welcome Erin Fletter, the passionate founder and CEO of Sticky Fingers Cooking. Discover how Erin's humble beginnings at her kitchen table led to the creation of a thriving children's cooking school franchise. Learn about her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced, and the innovative systems she implemented to begin successfully sc…

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S9 Ep26: Jordan Luke Gage, writer of Redcliffe 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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As a special Pride Month treat, Jordan Luke Gage is back In The Frame to discuss his brand new musical Redcliffe! Over the past year Jordan has been busy writing his first musical. Based on the true events of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in Bristol during the 1750s, Redcliffe is a tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced f…

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S9 Ep25: Melissa Jacques, star of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, I Should Be So Lucky & Mamma Mia! 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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Having recently played Shelley in I Should Be So Lucky (UK & Ireland Tour), Melissa Jacques is currently preparing to perform a very special solo show, Songs My Father Told Me I Should Sing. Taking place at the Phoenix Arts Club on Monday 8th July, Melissa will share songs from some of the inspirational artists her dad introduced her to as a kid gr…

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Donatos CEO, Tom Krouse: It's About the People, the Pizza, and a Whole Lot More! 32:00

2M ago32:00

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In this episode of Franchise Today, I sit down with Tom Krause, CEO of Donato's Pizza, for a compelling conversation about the storied history and exciting future of the beloved pizza brand. Tom shares his unique journey into the franchising world, starting with his early days at McDonalds and Wendy's and eventually leading him to Donato's. He disc…

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S9 Ep24: Paul Taylor-Mills, Producer and Artistic Director of The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre 50:07

2M ago50:07

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Producer Paul Taylor-Mills is back In The Frame! Paul is the artistic director of The Other Palace and Turbine Theatre. He’s currently preparing to take four musicals to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival including Silence! The Musical, Come Dine With Me: The Musical and I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical in addition to My Son’s A Qu…

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S9 Ep23: Carl Mullaney, Monsignor O'Hara in Sister Act & Albin in La Cage aux Folles 32:14

2M ago32:14

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Carl Mullaney is currently playing Monsignor O'Hara in the West End revival of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the iconic movie, Sister Act is directed by Bill Buckhurst with choreography by Alistair David. This revival was first staged at the Eventim Apollo in 2022 ahead of launching a tour which continues to run alongside the West En…

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Tim Murphy, CEO of Boomers Parks: Turning Lemons into Lemonade! 43:00

3M ago43:00

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This week I sit down with Tim Murphy, a company turnaround specialist, with a storied career in the restaurant, entertainment and franchising worlds. Tim shares his journey from working at Denny's Corporate to becoming a mentee of the late Applebee's International Founder and CEO, Abe Gustin Jr. Now, Tim has taken the helm at Boomers Parks a rising…

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S9 Ep22: Marley Fenton, Danny Zuko in Grease 35:10

2M ago35:10

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Marley Fenton is currently starring as Danny Zuko in Grease. Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, the musical is back on tour across the UK & Ireland following two West End runs. After graduating from ArtsEd last year, Marley made his professional and West End debuts understudying the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (London …

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Keith Gerson: From Hippie Rocker, to Franchise Rock Star. 50 + Years in the Biz! 37:00

3M ago37:00

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Franchise Today. This week,I welcome Keith Gerson, a trusted friend, respected peer, and an erstwhile frenemy. Keith delves into his early days in franchising, starting from his hippie rock-and-roll days to his first serious job responding to an ad in the Portland Oregonian. He recounts his journey from being …

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S9 Ep21: Natalie Paris, Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman & original Jane Seymour in Six 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Olivier nominee Natalie Paris is currently starring as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical. Following its hugely successful West End run, Pretty Woman is on its first UK & Ireland tour. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams. Natalie started her career as a child, playing Young Cosette in t…

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S9 Ep20: Jaina Brock-Patel, Becky in Babies & Katherine Howard in Six 31:25

3M ago31:25

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Jaina Brock-Patel is currently reprising her performance as Becky in Babies The Musical for its fully staged run at The Other Palace. Jaina previously played the role in the musical's West End concert production at the Lyric Theatre. A new British coming-of-age musical, Babies has music and lyrics by Jack Godfrey and book by Martha Geelan. After tr…

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S9 Ep19: Christian Maynard, star of Miss Saigon, And Juliet, Rehab & Fame 57:50

3M ago57:50

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Actor Christian Maynard is In The Frame! After training at Urdang, Christian made his professional debut as Little Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Upstairs at the Gatehouse). He went on to join the West End production of & Juliet as Kempe and the understudy for Francois (Shaftesbury Theatre). Christian then landed the role of Chris in the highly antipc…

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S9 Ep18: Fabian Aloise, choreographer/co-director of Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder & choreographer of Sunset Boulevard 59:52

3M ago59:52

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Two time Olivier nominee Fabian Aloise is back In The Frame! Fabian is the co-director and choreographer of Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder which is about to open in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre following two sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a tour. He’s also preparing to make his Broadway debut as the choreographer of …

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Adam Povlitz: Anago Franchisees Are Cleaning Up! 35:00

4M ago35:00

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Since 1989, Anago has been making the dream of business ownership a reality. As CEO & President, Adam is deeply passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and the financial freedom that comes with it. He firmly believe that entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of economic progress. At Anago, they provide aspiring business owners with turnkey soluti…

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S9 Ep17: Sharlene Hector, Grace / Alice in Standing at the Sky's Edge 35:11

4M ago35:11

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Sharlene Hector is playing Grace / Alice in Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lyne Theatre. Originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, Standing at the Sky's Edge has transferred to the West End following triumphant runs at the National Theatre and Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The show is directed by Robert Hastie, featuring songs b…

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Wing Snob Co-Founder and President Brian Shunia: Our Wings are Simply Better! 24:00

4M ago24:00

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Brian Shunia is the President and Co-Founder of The Wing Snob™ brand and as such, he is dedicated to serving the very best, fresh, never frozen, mouthwatering, hormone-free chicken wings anywhere, topped by a variety of delectable signature sauces and flavorful dry rubs. Wing Snob™ operates as a modern, quick-service, fast casual style restaurant w…

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S9 Ep16: Cameron Bernard Jones, star of Rent, Ain't Too Proud & The Wiz 59:02

4M ago59:02

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Fresh from starring in Ain't Too Proud, Cameron Bernard Jones is soon to be playing Collins in the new UK revival of Rent for Landmark Theatres. Cameron is originally from New York and has performed internationally in Porgy & Bess, Hairspray and Showboat. In the West End, he has been in Motown The Musical and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in which …

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"Right at Home," Talking Franchise Development, with Jen Chaney. 35:00

4M ago35:00

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As Vice President of Franchise Development at Right at Home, Jen Chaney is responsible for the company's growth and development by awarding incredible franchise opportunities to interested and eligible candidates. Jen has direct oversight of new, prospective franchisees, as well as growth by expansion of existing franchisees. Jen is a strategic tho…

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Accessibility for You: Empowering People of All Abilities | Nikki Stowe | Podcast Recap 9:50

4M ago9:50

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In today's podcast, we have Nikki Stowe, who discusses "Accessibility For You". She explains what it is all about and how people can participate and contribute towards it. As someone who has been a wheelchair user for a long time and also a handler of assistance dogs, I have had the opportunity to visit some fantastic places that prioritize accessi…

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S9 Ep15: Ella Karuna Williams, Patty Newby in Stranger Things - The First Shadow 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Ella Karuna Williams is playing Patty Newby in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Ella is from the US and previously played Patty in multiple workshops of Stranger Things. She moved to London to make her West End debut in the show which opened at the Phoenix Theatre in December 2023. Stranger Things just won two Olivier Awards for Best Entertainmen…

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Gary Prenevost: Franchise Pro, CFA Board Member, Best Selling Author. 32:00

4M ago32:00

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Gary Prenevost, has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Franchise Association for some 15 years, and has been a FranNet Rock Star for some 21 years. Now, he adds the titlea of best-selling author and sought-after Platform Speaker to his resume, as his recently released book the Unstoppable Franchisee, soars on USA Today’s List of Top 1…

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S9 Ep14: Laura Dawn Pyatt, ensemble in 42 Balloons & Anne Boleyn in Six 33:54

4M ago33:54

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Whilst taking a hiatus from her run as Anne Boleyn in Six, Laura Dawn Pyatt is currently part of the ensemble of 42 Balloons by Jack Godfrey. Laura first joined the cast of 42 Balloons when the musical had a concert run in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre. The show is now receiving its fully staged premiere at The Lowry in Salford and Laura i…

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S9 Ep13: Lucie Jones, star of Les Misérables, Wicked, Waitress & Rent 50:00

4M ago50:00

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Fresh from her runs as Elphaba and Fantine, Lucie Jones is preparing to play two solo concerts at Cadogan Hall in May. Lucie is renowned for her solo shows; in recent years she has performed solo concerts at the Adelphi Theatre and His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End as well as on tour with the 50-piece Fulltone Orchestra. Lucie has also launched…

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Ricky Kalmon: How To Level Up Your Mindset! 32:00

5M ago32:00

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RICKY KALMON is a growth mindset expert, a motivational speaker and are you ready for this, a celebrity hypnotist. Ricky delivers high-energy and mindset motivational keynote programs and corporate entertainment. His programs are inspirational and offer compelling, applicable tools, that anyone can use for both their personal and professional devel…

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S9 Ep12: Jon Robyns, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera & Jean Valjean in Les Misérables 54:36

4M ago54:36

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In addition to playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, Jon Robyns is preparing to celebrate his 20 year theatre career with a very special solo concert. Jon will play His Majesty's Theatre - home of Phantom - on Sunday 26th May in a show produced by West End Musical Productions. Jon joined the West End production of The Phantom of the Oper…

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S9 Ep11: Alex James-Hatton, Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde 32:43

4M ago32:43

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Alex James-Hatton is currently starring as Clyde in the UK & Ireland tour of Bonnie & Clyde The Musical. The show features music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and book by Ivan Menchell. Having opened on Broadway in 2011, Bonnie & Clyde received two West End runs ahead of this tour which marks the first time the musical has travelled across…

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Ford Saeks Takes the Business of Franchising, to a Whole New Level! 29:00

5M ago29:00

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This week on Franchise Today, we delve into the world of business acceleration and artificial intelligence (AI) in franchising, with our esteemed guest, Ford Saeks. An acclaimed business growth accelerator and early AI adapter, Ford brings refreshing insights to the table, shedding light on how AI is revolutionizing workflows across industries. Fea…

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S9 Ep10: Sharon Rose, star of Love Steps, Sylvia & Hamilton 28:30

5M ago28:30

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Sharon Rose is preparing to star as Anna in Love Steps at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham. Written and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Love Steps is a dynamic fusion of drama, poetry, dance and music. Sharon most recently starred as the title role in Sylvia at the Old Vic following her celebrated run as Eliza in the West End production of Hamilt…

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S9 Ep9: Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky, Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions & Catherine of Aragon in Six 42:10

5M ago42:10

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Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky is currently playing Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical at The Other Palace. Rhianne made her West End debut in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales) as a swing and 2nd cover Nabalungi. She went on to cover Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion) before starring as Rizzo in the 2019 UK and Ireland tour of Gre…

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Engaging Spaces: Atmosphere TV Revolutionizes Public Viewing! 34:00

5M ago34:00

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John Smolen, Senior Vice President of Global Distribution Sales at Atmosphere TV, joins us today to discuss the streaming platform’s benefits for franchises and businesses, like restaurants, bars, grills, taverns, and gyms.Atmosphere TV is known for replacing daytime TV in public spaces with engaging short-form content across 40+ channels and is re…

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