Tullio Siragusa

Great franchise growth is not only about expansion. It is about creating trust, connection, and a seamless experience for customers, franchise owners, and teams.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Larisa Walega, Chief Growth Officer of Ziebart International Corporation, one of the world’s largest automotive appearance and protection brands. Larisa helps drive growth while creating a more connected customer experience across every touchpoint, and she is passionate about empowering franchise owners, strengthening brand culture, and helping businesses grow with purpose. Ziebart has been a leader in vehicle appearance and protection for more than 65 years, with a global franchise presence across 37 countries.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why empathy matters in franchise leadership
• How connection strengthens customer experience
• Why franchise owners need both systems and support
• How community can become part of brand growth
• What it takes to scale while preserving culture
• Why purpose-driven leadership is the future of franchising

� Tuesday, June 9, 2026
� 11:00 a.m. PST
� Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
� Produced by Martha Huerta

The future of franchise growth is not just about more locations. It is about building communities of trust where owners, teams, and customers feel connected and supported.

Scaling a brand is not just about opening more locations. It is about creating meaningful experiences that connect teams, customers, and communities.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Adam Sutton, CEO of DX3 Brands and RNR Tire Express, to explore Value DRiVEN: Scaling Brands Through Connection.

Adam leads with a Value DRiVEN approach focused on developing strong teams, scaling brands, and creating meaningful customer and community experiences. His leadership builds on the foundation of RNR Tire Express, a national franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels known for flexible payment options and a people-first service model.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why connection is essential to scalable brand growth
• How values shape customer experience and franchise culture
• Why strong teams are the foundation of strong brands
• How community impact can become part of business strategy
• What it takes to preserve a family-business spirit while scaling nationally
• How leaders can create experiences that people remember and trust

� Thursday, May 28, 2026
� 11:00 a.m. PST
� Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
� Produced by Martha Huerta

A brand grows strongest when people feel connected to its purpose, its culture, and the value it creates in their lives.