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Reframe First
A podcast featuring conversations with e-commerce leaders about growth, challenges, and the future of online commerce.
Episodes
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Storm Miller, Sr. Director of Franchise Dev at REP’M Group | Don’t Buy Yourself a Full-Time Job
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Storm Miller, Sr. Director of Franchise Development at REP’M Group, a full-service franchise…
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Monica E. Hernandez, Co-Founder of HexGrowth AI | AI in Franchise Sales and the End of Bad Brokers
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Monica E. Hernandez, co-founder of Hex Growth AI, a company that builds AI-driven customer acquisition…
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Joe Hetzer, Franchise Consultant at US Business Ventures | Why Great Franchisees Are Managers First
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Joseph Hetzer, certified franchise consultant at US Business Ventures, about why franchising has a bad…
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Jack Monson, Chief Growth Officer at Thunderly | Your Next Franchisee Is Asking ChatGPT
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Jack Monson, Chief Growth Officer at Thunderly, a franchise marketing agency that has spent 27 years…
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Mason Boswell, Maverick Digital & NTV360 Franchise Owner I Thought I'd Just Sit at My Desk
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Mason Boswell, 23-year-old founder and owner of Maverick Digital, an NTV360 franchisee running 40…
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Jeremy Ostermiller, Co-founder of Death Before Decaf | The Hardest Dollar Is the First Dollar
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Jeremy Ostermiller, an eight-time founder now running two DTC brands — ready-to-drink coffee company…
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Greg Mohr, Franchise Consultant & WSJ Bestselling Author | Franchise Buyers Want Time, Not Money
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Greg Mohr, franchise consultant at The Perfect Franchise and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of…
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Rick Morgin, Franchise Consultant at The Franchise Consulting Company | Two Deals Out of 200 Leads
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Rick Morgin, franchise consultant at The Franchise Consulting Company, where he has worked since its…
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Pam Bartlett, Founder of FranStrategies | AI-Resistant Is the New Recession-Resistant
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Pam Bartlett, founder of FranStrategies and a certified franchise consultant now in her third career…
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Anthony Enrico, Founder & CEO of LeanScale | Sales Teams Harvest Demand, They Don't Create It
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Anthony Enrico, founder and CEO of LeanScale, a full-stack go-to-market operations company that runs…
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Rashmi Airan, Keynote Speaker & Franchise Consultant | The One Big Client That Cost Me Everything
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Rashmi Airan, keynote speaker, author and franchise consultant, about the decision that ended one…
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Matt Solomon, Founder of 25/8 Motivate | There Is No Passive Business in Franchising
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Matt, a franchise consultant who left a major franchise network to build something better. This is one…
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Rogue Schott, Head of Franchise Expansion at Block Renovation | Why Franchises Fail Before They Open
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Rogue Schott, Head of Franchise Expansion at Block Renovation, the largest network of vetted…
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Yuval Yatskan, CEO of ePlane AI and AeroGenie | Revolutionizing Decision-Making with AI
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Yuval Yatskan, CEO of ePlane.ai, about a technology that goes far beyond typical AI — a decision…
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Dusty Gulleson, CEO at Tectonic | How Empathy Will Win in the Age of AI
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak sits down with Dusty Gallison, founder and CEO of Team Tectonic — a 25-year-old vertically integrated technology…
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Terese McGroarty, Franchise Consultant at FranNet | Aligning Passion and Role for Business Success
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Terese McGrow, franchise consultant at FranNet and a 25-year veteran of franchise ownership. Terese…
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Scotty Milas, Founder & Owner, ScottMilasFranchiseCoach.com | Why Your 'Why' Matters in Business
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Scottie Milas, senior franchise consultant at The Perfect Franchise and host of the "All Things…
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Bill Krassner, Franchise Consultant at FranNet | Franchise Decision Starts with Better Questions
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Bill Krasnov, a 35-year franchise industry veteran and consultant at FranNet. Bill has seen the…
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Russ Merbeth, Franchise Consultant & Principal at Bandera Advisors | Navigating the Franchise World
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Russ Merbeth, founder and CEO of Bandera Advisors and franchise consultant at FranChoice. Russ spent…
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Fabio Cannavale, F&P BHeroes, Founder lastminute.com group | Building a Business with AI Agents
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak returns with Fabio Cunivale, founder of Last Minute Travel Group and investment firm Be Heroes, for a second…
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Lakshmi Natarajan, Fractional Executive/Advisor/Investor | Balance Perfection and Speed in Business
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Lakshmi Natarajan — Fortune 500 veteran, startup advisor, venture partner, and VP of the India-US…
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Mike Warren, CEO & Founder at Alethia Strategic Business Solutions | AI is Transforming Industries
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Mike Warren, investor, executive coach, and founder of Aletheia Strategic Business Solutions. With 26…
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Dani Thomas, Founder - Dani Thomas Private Travel | High-End Travel: Trends & Strategies
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Danny Thomas, founder of Danny Thomas Private Travel and a luxury travel concierge with over 25 years…
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Scott Foster, CEO & Founder at JJ Scott | Building a Cannabis Beverage Brand in a Restricted Market
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Scott Foster, founder and CEO of JJ Scott, a premium cannabis beverage company built on solventless…
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Cagdas Ucar, VP of Technology at FundCanna | AI and Regulation Shape the Future of Cannabis Industry
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Cagdas Ucar, VP of Technology at Fund Kana, the leading provider of financial products for the…
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Matt Orrego, CEO & Co-Founder of Cornerstone | How Data & AI Are Reshaping Travel
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Matt O'Rego, CEO and co-founder of Cornerstone, a data and automation platform serving the travel…
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Christian Jacobsen, Partner & CEO at The Many Studios | How Brands Are Evolving in the Age of AI
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Christian Jacobsen, Founder and CEO of The Many, an integrated advertising agency with a strong…
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António Costa, Co-Founder of NewData.Tech | Orchestrating AI Agents for 10x Productivity
In this episode, Serhiy Oplakanets talks with António Costa, co-founder of NewData.Tech and seasoned data leader, about what it really takes to make data work…
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Matthew Ferguson, Managing Director at eManaged | How AI is Transforming E-commerce Operations
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij speaks with Matthew Ferguson, Managing Director of eManaged, about what it really takes to grow and manage a…
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Paul Bauman, CEO of Vino Virginia | The Future of Wine Tourism & Experience-Driven Travel
In this episode, Paul Bauman, CEO of Vino Virginia, shares how wine tourism is evolving beyond traditional tours into immersive, experience-driven travel. We…
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Marcin Dakowski | The human side of AI: leadership in the age of change
Marcin Dakowski and Serhiy Oplakanets explore the human side of AI: from leadership challenges and workplace anxiety, to the way rapid technological change…
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Travis Pittman, CEO of TourRadar | The Future of Travel, AI & Social Commerce
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Travis Pittman, CEO of TourRadar, about the future of travel. They discuss how AI is transforming…
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Leonardo Zanarella, CTO at AlbaTravel | Driving Innovation in Travel Tech & AI Booking Platforms
In this episode, we sit down with Leonardo Zanarella, CTO at AlbaTravel, to explore how one of Italy’s leading tour operators is evolving with technology. We…
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Dawn Reshen-Doty, CEO of Benay Enterprises, Inc. | Scaling Finance, AI & Smarter Business Operations
In this episode of Reframe First, host Oleksij Rak sits down with Dawn Reshen-Doty, CEO of Benay Enterprises, Inc., to discuss how businesses can scale through…
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Jason Boyce, Founder & CEO of Avenue7Media | Scaling Amazon Brands & AI-Driven Growth
Jason Boyce, Founder & CEO of Avenue7Media, shares how brands can grow on Amazon using AI, data, and full-funnel marketing. From early FBA days to advanced…
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Trevor Shorte, Chief Growth Officer at Consulta | The Future of Consulting & AI in Business
In this episode of Reframe First, Trevor Shorte (Chief Growth Officer at Consulta) shares insights on sales, consulting, and growth in the AI era. We discuss…
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Michael Snyman, CCO at Alloggio | Scaling Short-Term Rentals
In this episode, Michael Snyman, Chief Commercial Officer at Alloggio, shares how the company scales short-term rental operations across Australia and New…
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Joe Carter, Partner of The Franchise Consulting Company | How to Start & Scale a Franchise Business
Joe Carter explains how franchising works, from starting a business to scaling and exiting. Learn how to choose the right franchise, expected ROI, and how to…
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Gulce Karsli, Chief Executive Officer of Oojo | The Future of Online Travel & AI Booking
In this episode of Reframe First, Gulce Karsli, Chief Executive Officer of Oojo, shares how the company is reshaping online travel with real-time pricing and…
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Tamara Simić, CEO of Skipper4you | Yacht Crews, Nautical Tourism & Scaling Operations
Tamara Simić, CEO of Skipper4You, shares how the company manages yacht crews, deliveries, and operations across multiple countries. In this episode, we explore…
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Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled | AI, Revenue Growth & Sales Transformation
Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled, shares how AI is transforming sales, revenue operations, and go-to-market strategies. In this episode, he breaks down how companies…
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Fabio Cannavale, Founder & President of BHeroes | The Future of AI in Travel & Personalization
Fabio Cannavale shares how AI is transforming travel, from personalization to automation, and why the future is moving beyond mass tourism into curated…
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Janet Semenova, Co-Founder of Boutique Travel Advisors | The Future of Luxury Travel
In this episode, Janet Semenova, Co-Founder of Boutique Travel Advisors, shares how luxury travel is evolving through personalized experiences, wellness…
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Chris Martin, Director of Product & Technology at Golf Escapes | Tailor-Made Golf Holidays Explained
In this episode, Chris Martin, Director of Product & Technology at Golf Escapes, shares how the company creates tailor-made golf holidays around the world. He…
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Frederik Schwerdtfeger, Head of Product at Borrow A Boat | Scaling Boat Rentals Globally
In this episode, Frederik Schwerdtfeger, Head of Product at Borrow A Boat, breaks down how a global boat rental marketplace operates. He shares insights on…
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Dan O´Beirne, Founder of Magical Private Travel | Luxury Custom Trips Beyond Tourist Routes
In this episode, Dan O´Beirne, Founder of Magical Private Travel, shares how he builds personalized luxury travel experiences across Spain, Portugal, and…
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Walter Biscardi, Founder of Where’s Walter Travel | Scaling a Travel Agency with Social Media
In this episode of Reframe First, Walter Biscardi, Founder of Where Is Walter Travel, shares how he built a multi-million dollar travel agency through customer…
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Pat Cormier, Founder of Intarsia Solutions | Leadership, AI & Navigating Change
In this episode of Reframe First, Pat Cormier, Founder of Intarsia Solutions, shares insights on leadership, change management, and how organizations can adapt…
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Barbara Gabriel, CEO of FX Yachting | The Future of Luxury Yacht Travel & Wellness Trends
In this episode of Reframe First, Barbara Gabriel, CEO of FX Yachting, shares insights into the world of luxury yacht charters and bespoke travel experiences…
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Hamza A Liaqat, Co-Founder at Dvours | The Reality of Passive Income in E-commerce
In this episode, Hamza A Liaqat, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Dvours, shares how his team builds and operates fully managed e-commerce stores for partners…
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Rei Vardi, Founder & CEO at Eon Rides | Automated Rentals. Human-Free Access
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij speaks with Rei Vardi, founder and CEO of Eon, about building a fully automated car rental marketplace. Ray shares…
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Michael Hvisdos, Founder at BETR & CEO of inQuizo | Why Curiosity Drives Performance in the AI Era
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak speaks with Michael Hvisdos, CEO of inQuizo and founder at BETR. Michael shares how curiosity fuels performance…
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Salvatore Tirabassi, Founder of CFO Pro Analytics | Fractional CFOs, Fast Fixes & Smarter Growth
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Salvatore Tirabassi, Founder of CFO Pro Analytics, about how fractional CFO services help growing…
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Andre Powell, CMO at TripForge | AI Plans Travel. Community Makes It Real.
In this episode, Andre Powell, CMO at TripForge, shares how the company is combining AI, community, and real traveler data to create more personalized and…
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Oscar Almgren, CEO of UTEGUIDEN | Building a Year-Round Adventure Business in Norway
In this episode of Reframe First, host Oleksij Rak speaks with Oscar Almgren, CEO of UTEGUIDEN. They explore how to turn a seasonal tourism business into a…
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Filip Smoljan, Chief Growth Officer at Worldee | AI Meets Human Travel Experiences
In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij sits down with Filip Smoljan, Chief Growth Officer at Worldee, to explore how travel is evolving in the age of AI and…
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Sarah Stahl, VP of Marketing at LAKE | Creators Are the Future of Travel Marketing
Sarah Stahl, VP of Marketing at Lake.com, joins the podcast to discuss the future of travel marketing, creator-driven trust, AI search visibility, and how…
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Sergio Khoury, CEO of Ordering | AI Agents Are Replacing Phone Orders
In this episode of Reframe First, host Oleksij Rak speaks with Sergio Khoury, co-founder and CEO of Ordering.com, a platform that powers online ordering…
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Nick Pepitone, CEO of Franchise Performance Group | Responsible Franchising & Smart Growth
In this episode of Reframe First, Nick Pepitone, CEO of Franchise Performance Group, shares how franchises scale from a few locations to hundreds. He explains…
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Paul Thompson, Fractional COO at The Proper Group | AI Scales Business. Humans Lead It.
In this episode, Paul Thompson, Fractional COO & Leadership Accelerator at The Proper Group, shares insights on leadership in the age of AI. He discusses how…