The most successful franchises don’t just scale operations—they build cultures of curiosity, connection, and community that fuel long-term growth. Enter Liz Bohannon—a Forbes Top 20 Public Speaker, Bestselling Author, and top 1% VC-backed entrepreneur—who has spent her career turning purpose-driven brands into high-performing, scalable businesses.
With her Beginner’s Pluck and Community Quotient™ frameworks, Liz delivers high-energy, transformative keynotes designed for franchise leaders, multi-unit owners, and corporate teams looking to:
✅ Break free from limiting mindsets to drive innovation in a competitive franchise landscape
✅ Foster deeper connections between franchisors, franchisees, and employees for long-term success
✅ Leverage the power of community to create brand loyalty and operational excellence
Her insights aren’t just inspiring—they’re proven through a decade of building global, people-first organizations that thrive through the power of human connection. Franchise success isn’t just about systems—it’s about culture. Liz Bohannon knows how to build both.
The most innovative and resilient organizations today share a common thread: a culture fueled bycuriosity, connection, and community. Enter Liz Bohannon—a Forbes Top 20 Public Speaker, bestselling author, and top 1% VC-backed entrepreneur—who has spent her career transforming workplace cultures and building award-winning, mission-driven brands that outperform the competition.
With her Beginner’s Pluck™ and Community Quotient™ frameworks, Liz delivers high-energy, transformative keynotes that inspire teams to break free from limiting mindsets, embrace a beginner’s curiosity, and build thriving communities within their organizations. She doesn’t just speak—she catalyzes change. Audiences leave with concrete strategies, an energized mindset, and the tools to attract top talent, spark innovation, and drive long-term success.
Liz’s expertise is not theoretical—it’s grounded in over a decade of leading global, community-driven organizations that have achieved extraordinary results through the power of human connection. As the founder of one of the world’s largest purpose-driven fashion brands, she was named “Best in the World in Building Community” by B Corp, proving that prioritizing authentic relationships drives business growth and workplace transformation.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, Inc., Fortune, and Bloomberg Businessweek, and her bestselling book, Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now, provides a blueprint for fostering innovation through curiosity and connection. Recognized by John Maxwell as a Top Three Transformation Leader and by Bloomberg Businessweek as a top social entrepreneur, Liz extends her candid, inspiring approach through her Plucking Up podcast, where she shares insights
from leaders who have turned setbacks into catalysts for impact and success.
If your organization is ready to move beyond surface-level engagement and create a workplace where people thrive, innovation accelerates, and community fuels long-term success, bring Liz Bohannon to your next event. She will show you how to design a culture where both people and potential flourish—by putting genuine connection at the core of everything you do.
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Franchise success isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having the right mindset. The most successful franchise leaders, owners, and teams aren’t the ones who wait for perfect conditions. They take bold, intentional action, fueled by curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
In this dynamic and empowering keynote, Liz Bohannon challenges conventional self-help advice and inspires franchise audiences to move from waiting to creating. Drawing from her Bestselling Book, Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose & Impact Now, Liz shares the key mindset shifts that help franchisors, franchisees, and employees embrace a growth-oriented, action-driven culture.
Tangible Takeaways for Franchise Leaders & Teams:
✅ BIG DREAM Energy – In franchising, the size of your goal matters less than the energy you bring to it. Whether you’re launching a new location, scaling operations, or enhancing customer experience, treat every goal like it deserves BIG DREAM energy, and watch it transform into real-world impact.
✅ Reframing Failure for Franchise Growth – The best franchises don’t fear failure—they leverage it. Liz introduces the concept of “Pluck Ups,” helping leaders and teams see setbacks as a necessary part of growth. Embracing smart risks and learning from mistakes is what drives franchise expansion and operational excellence.
✅ Choosing Curiosity Over Criticism – In a franchise system, it’s easy to focus on what’s not working. But the most successful brands build cultures of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. Liz shares how shifting from criticism to curiosity fuels better teamwork, customer engagement, and long-term franchise success.
Whether you’re a franchise owner, multi-unit operator, or corporate leader, this keynote will ignite the bold, action-oriented mindset that separates thriving franchises from stagnant ones. With Liz Bohannon, the path to success is simple: Start small, think big, and take action—today.
In the franchise world, success isn’t just about systems—it’s about people. Thriving franchise brands are built on strong relationships between franchisors, franchisees, employees, and customers. But in today’s fast-paced, transactional world, connection often takes a backseat.
That’s where Liz Bohannon comes in. In this energizing and insightful keynote, Liz unpacks how franchise leaders can design workplaces that foster connection, purpose, and long-term impact. Drawing from her experience building global, mission-driven brands, she shares how to cultivate a “Community Quotient™”—the secret ingredient that drives team collaboration, customer loyalty, and franchise growth even in the face of change and uncertainty.
Tangible Takeaways for Franchise Leaders & Teams:
✅ Why Connection Drives Franchise Success – In the midst of a “Loneliness Epidemic,” franchises that prioritize culture and social health gain a competitive edge. Strong connections attract top talent, increase engagement, and drive higher performance across the network.
✅ Community Is Built, Not Bought – Whether you’re a franchise owner, corporate leader, or frontline employee, everyone has the power to create a culture of connection. Small, intentional shifts in team dynamics and daily interactions can transform your franchise into a thriving, people-first organization.
✅ Real-World Strategies from a Global Brand Leader – Liz shares proven, actionable insights based on her experience as a founder, CEO, and culture-builder—helping franchises strengthen relationships, improve retention, and inspire innovation at every level.
In a world where businesses rise and fall on relationships, franchises with strong “Community Quotients” don’t just survive—they lead. Liz Bohannon’s message will leave your audience energized and equipped to turn connection into a competitive advantage.
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