Training Impact Podcast

How Protein Bar & Kitchen is scaling a better-for-you franchise brand by prioritizing simplicity, franchisee alignment, and training without sacrificing quality or culture.

As organizations grow, performance problems are often mistaken for people problems. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, April Porter of Secretsos explains how clarity, systems, and documented processes create the foundation for scalable training and sustainable growth.

This Training Impact Podcast episode with Kevin Trost illustrates how AI is evolving from a support tool into an execution layer that enables scale. By treating AI as a trainable assistant rather than a plug-and-play solution, organizations can automate key processes, improve consistency across channels, and reduce risk for franchisees and partners. The conversation reinforces […]

Franchising only works when the right people join the right brands—and when those brands are ready to support them. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Jared Nassiff of Business Alliance, Inc. to explore what truly drives successful franchise growth. From brand readiness to franchisee support to the power […]

Broken Yolk Cafe’s rise from a single Pacific Beach landmark to a multi-state franchise didn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Jeff Walter and Ed Powers explore how operational structure, franchisee support, and consistent training helped turn a beloved breakfast spot into a scalable brand.

This episode explores how the ASE strengthens technician competence, industry standards, and customer trust through evolving certifications and real-world assessments that reflect today’s rapidly changing automotive technology.

Elevate Your Talent brings a creative, hands-on approach to problem solving with LEGO Serious Play. In this episode, Jolynn Ledgerwood and Jeff Walter explore how tactile learning unlocks new ideas, strengthens collaboration, and transforms partner, franchise, and corporate training environments.

Discover how Burn Boot Camp scales consistency, coaching, and culture across 380 locations through structured programming, role-based certification, and community-driven training.

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Wyatt Borchetta Platt, Revenue Operations Leader at Design Pickle, to explore how creative systems, data, and smart automation shape modern growth strategies. Wyatt’s background in sales operations, marketing, and cross-functional leadership offers a practical look into how brands can scale without losing […]

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, host Jeff Walter sits down with Willie Katinowsky, VP of Franchise Development of of Dumpster Dudez, to explore how one of the fastest growing junk hauling and dumpster rental franchise systems built its momentum through simple operations, consistent execution, and a strong commitment to franchisee training.

Discover how KTA Financial Services builds client trust through continuous training, financial education, and a culture of transparency.

BlueStreak Learning empowers organizations through extended enterprise education, partner training, and certification programs that deliver proven ROI.

Hungry Howie’s SVP Al Newman shares how the 500-unit pizza franchise trains people, builds leaders, and keeps its flavor consistent across every store.

Discover how Care Patrol transforms senior care decisions through empathy, education, and franchise training—turning emotional moments into empowered choices.

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, host Jeff Walter, CEO of LatitudeLearning, sits down with Jake Wharton, Director of Franchise Growth at Bloomin’ Blinds, to unpack what it really takes to scale a franchise system—without losing the craftsmanship and care that made it successful in the first place.

Host Jeff Walter talks with Josh Gelfat, VP of Marketing at Brand Networks, about how digital marketing, AI automation, and learning technology empower businesses to create authentic content, strengthen brand engagement, and drive measurable growth.

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, host Jeff Walter sits down with Patrick Sanchez, Vice President of Brand Partnerships at Franchise Fastlane, to unpack what makes a great franchise system work—not just on paper, but in practice.

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter interviews Angela Robbins, Toni DiMella, and Diana Brandon of eLearningDOC to explore how documenting processes transforms learning—turning chaos into clarity and creating scalable, consistent, and measurable training programs that drive organizational impact.

Mary Carter and Julie Hiatt of Learning Designs Inc join Jeff Walter to discuss apprenticeships, blended learning, and workforce training. They share insights on closing skills gaps, boosting retention, and designing programs that balance knowledge transfer with real-world skill application for long-term organizational success.

Jeff Walter interviews Jason Moss, VP of Store Development and Training at Batteries Plus, on building a scalable franchise training engine. They cover onboarding franchisees, Batteries Plus University for associates, hands-on store coaching, and the Plus Games competition that gamifies skills. Moss shares KPI-driven goals, regional facilitator-led training, and a POS-embedded chatbot that surfaces answers […]