From graphic designer to CEO of a national family of franchise brands, Ryan Parsons has built a career defined by creativity and purpose. As the co-founder of the ‘Brothers That Just Do Gutters’ and now CEO of Evive brands, Ryan shares how he's leading five franchise systems that help people live and thrive from home care to home improvement. From graphic designer to CEO of a national family of franchise brands, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brothersgutters/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">Ryan Parsons</a> has built a career fueled by creativity, purpose, and grit. As the co-founder of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters and current CEO of <a href="http://evivebrands.com/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">Evive Brands</a>, Ryan leads five franchise systems that help people live better — from home care to home improvement.In this episode of <a href="https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">FranchiseU!</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-gosser-ph-d-aa971510/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">Dr. Kathy Gosser</a> talks with Ryan about his incredible journey from a small family business to leading a thriving group of franchise brands with more than 1,000 territories across the country. Together, they discuss how Ryan and his brother turned a local gutter company into a trusted national brand — and how that same passion now drives his leadership at Evive Brands. Ryan opens up about building companies with heart, staying true to your purpose, and leading through transparency. He also shares insights on the power of strong branding, franchise growth, and adapting to new technology like AI. Plus, he explains why understanding unit economics and culture is key when expanding from one franchise brand to many. Ryan Parsons’ story is one of perseverance, vision, and continuous learning — and a great reminder that with purpose and persistence, creativity can grow into something truly life-changing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:·     Ryan Parsons' Amazing Franchising Journey·     Challenges and Growth in Franchising·     Franchise Royalty and Territory Management·     Transparency in Franchise Operations·     Growth Strategies·     Qualities of Successful Franchisees·     Implementing AI in Business·     Parsons’ Proudest Achievements and Business Advice Don’t miss out on all things FranchiseU!:Website: <a href="https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">FranchiseU!</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/franchiseu_podcast/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">@franchiseu_podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568459969743" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">@FranchiseU Podcast</a>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/FranchiseUPod" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">@franchiseupod</a>TikTok: <a href="https://x.com/FranchiseUPod" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">@franchiseupod</a> Reach out directly to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-gosser-ph-d-aa971510/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">Dr. Kathy Gosser</a> via LinkedIn. This episode proudly brought to you by the <a href="https://business.louisville.edu/about/learning-at-cob/yumcgfe/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence</a> at the <a href="https://business.louisville.edu/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);">University of Louisville College of Business</a>.

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