In this solo episode of the Disruptive Franchise podcast, I reflect on my journey through this year, particularly focusing on the Disruptive Franchise Awards and the insights gained from that amazing experience. I chat about the importance of visibility, innovation, and the need to embrace both failure and success in entrepreneurship, and share with you my aspirations for 2026, including the launch of a new agency aimed at helping young entrepreneurs enter the franchising world! Key Takeaways: The Disruptive Franchise Awards provided a sense of purpose. Visibility is crucial for business growth. Innovation is key to staying relevant in franchising. Embracing failure can lead to significant learning opportunities. Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure. The podcast serves as a platform for sharing diverse entrepreneurial stories. Stacey aims to help young people enter the franchising sector. The new agency will focus on supporting franchisors and young entrepreneurs. Community and support are essential in the franchising space. Stacey is committed to being disruptive and innovative in her future endeavors. How To Contact Stacey: Website: https://www.staceycann.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceycannfranchisestrategist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceycann/ Keywords: Disruptive Franchise, innovation, franchising, visibility, awards, entrepreneurship, fear of failure, agency, young entrepreneurs, podcast ------- A Thank You To Our Sponsors: Our headline sponsor, Bookwhen makes event booking beautifully simple. Bookwhen is a powerful, intuitive booking system that helps businesses grow by taking the hassle out of scheduling. From classes and appointments to workshops and franchise-run events, we support thousands of organisers across the UK and beyond saving time, reducing admin, and delivering a seamless experience for their customers. Whether you're running your first event or scaling a nationwide franchise, Bookwhen gives you everything you need to manage bookings in one place. Our exclusive podcast sponsor, Make Your Mark Podcast Agency are passionate about helping franchise brands and awards bodies alike amplify their visibility, build deeper connections, and stay ahead of the curve—and podcasting is a game-changing tool to do just that. This partnership is about backing a movement we both believe in—and sparking a conversation that franchisors and event organisers can’t afford to ignore. Support The Podcast Don't forget that the best way you can support us is to subscribe to the podcast - not only will you get notified of future episodes as they are released, you will also be helping us get more amazing guests to come and share their secrets in franchising!
