The Franchise Scale Up Show with Guy Coffey

Five Lessons from the Emerging Brand Founders Mastermind

Guy Coffey Season 3 Episode 9

In this solo episode, I unpack what I learned at the Emerging Brand Founders Mastermind, hosted by REMAX founder Dave Liniger and Adam Contos, former CEO of REMAX. Spending time in that room with nine emerging brand founders reminded me of five essential leadership truths that every entrepreneur—especially those scaling through franchising—needs to remember.

From learning how kindness drives culture, to mastering division of labor, to recognizing the power of hiring social, thoughtful people, this episode is packed with insights that apply to every stage of your franchise journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lesson 1: Be tough in business but kind with people.
  • Lesson 2: Kindness and standards start at the top.
  • Lesson 3: Master the division of labor—focus on your zone of genius.
  • Lesson 4: Delegate faster—having support makes things move.
  • Lesson 5: Hire smart, social people—conversation drives opportunity.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Division of Labor

00:15 Welcome to the Franchise Scaleup Show

00:46 Recent Events and Learnings

01:32 Insights from the Emerging Brand Founders Mastermind

02:14 Key Lessons from Industry Leaders

03:43 The Power of Kindness in Leadership

05:45 Division of Labor: A Crucial Strategy

07:30 The Value of Executive Assistants

09:20 Hiring Social and Kind People

12:21 Recap of Key Takeaways

13:52 Conclusion and Call to Action

Leadership isn’t about doing it all—it’s about knowing what matters most and surrounding yourself with people who amplify your mission.

If you’re ready to scale your franchise with clarity, culture, and systems that work, visit guycoffey.com to book a free franchise growth strategy call. Let’s turn lessons into action.



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