In this episode, host Paul Ehlinger sits down with Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock, to explore leadership, culture and franchise growth in a global education brand. Stacey shares her journey from consultant to president, leading a mission-driven organization that impacts tens of thousands of students worldwide. They discuss maintaining intentional culture, scaling franchises internationally and empowering teams while embracing personal and professional growth.

Listeners will hear:

• How Stacey evolved from a reluctant consultant to leading an international franchise with students worldwide.

• The leadership lessons she learned from toxic cultures and how she prioritizes compassion, trust and intentionality in every decision.

• The ways School of Rock drives student confidence, joy and community through music, backed by data from a social impact study.

• How to scale a franchise internationally while respecting local culture, language and operations.

• Stacey’s vision for mentoring the next generation of leaders through FrontWomen.org and supporting gender equity in business.

It's must-listen for anyone curious about scaling mission-driven franchises, maintaining culture intentionally and business growth.