Balancing Profit and Social Responsibility with Robin Gagnon
Can a company scale and serve with heart? What does it take to build a business that prioritizes people without sacrificing performance?
Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast for a dynamic conversation with Robin Gagnon, Co-Founder & CEO of We Sell Restaurants, a trailblazing franchise brand that’s helping restaurant owners across the country build, grow, and exit with impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, we’ll explore:
✅ What it really means to embed purpose into a scalable business model
✅ How franchise and small business leaders can lead with empathy and integrity
✅ Navigating tough times in the restaurant industry without losing your mission
Robin brings a rare blend of strategic insight and values-based leadership. Her story is proof that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive—they’re mutually reinforcing.
💬 What does balancing profit and purpose look like in your work? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tune in for this timely and inspiring discussion.
Robin Gagnon
Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants
Robin Gagnon is the Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, a brand that has carved an unparalleled niche in the industry as the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants. Under Robin’s leadership, We Sell Restaurants has grown to 45 states where it dominates the restaurant space for sale marketplace and franchise resales, delivering on the founder’s vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. We Sell Restaurants was named one of the most influential suppliers and vendors in the country by Nation’s Restaurant News and has earned a position on INC 5000’s list of fastest growing privately held companies. Franchisees of We Sell Restaurants surveyed by Franchise Business Review placed it 25th in the nation in franchisee satisfaction.
Robin has been in the franchise industry for more than 10 years and has strived to help other women in the industry by serving on various boards and forums. Robin is the Chair of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Women’s Franchise Committee. She also is an executive Member of the Women’s Franchise Network – Atlanta Chapter.
She is also an MBA and Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) in addition to her CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) designation from the International Business Brokers Association. She co-authored Appetite for Acquisition, a small business book award winner in 2012 and contributes frequently to industry press appearing in Forbes, QSR, Modern Restaurant Management, Franchise Update, and recently was on the Today Show as a restaurant industry subject… Read More