BNI CEO Mary Thompson Reveals the Franchise Leadership Formula After 30 Years

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Mary Thompson, CEO of BNI and Chair of the International Franchise Association, shares 30 years of powerful franchise insights—from her start as a Cookies by Design franchisee to leading one of the world’s largest business networks. She reveals what it really takes to build a lasting franchise system: strong values, system-wide coaching, and a commitment to franchisee success.

✅ Learn the 3 essential pillars of scaling a franchise
✅ Discover how values and culture drive long-term growth
✅ Hear Mary’s advice for business owners considering franchising

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💥 Key Takeaways:
✅ 30 years in franchising: from franchisee to global leader
✅ CEO of BNI with 337,000+ members worldwide
✅ Emphasizes values-first leadership and coaching systems
✅ Advocates for understanding franchise stages: emerging, established, mature
✅ Deep focus on selecting and developing the right franchisees

💥 Top 5 Reasons to Franchise Like Mary Thompson:
✅ Franchise model accelerates brand growth with limited resources
✅ Transparent, franchisee-first culture drives trust
✅ Collaboration and coaching (the “3 C’s”) fuel top performance
✅ Values alignment builds strong franchise ecosystems
✅ Proven impact through business referrals and networking

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🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Mary Thompson: CEO of BNI and IFA Chair
0:49 – Why she believes in the franchise model
1:28 – How franchisees fuel faster brand growth
2:00 – Key pillars for a strong franchise system
2:49 – Navigating the 3 franchise growth stages
3:34 – How to build the right team and choose the right franchisees
5:02 – Values-driven leadership and culture
5:43 – The future of BNI and business networking
6:38 – Mary’s #1 advice for founders looking to franchise

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