Before joining 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Launi was President of Starbucks U.S. A Starbucks partner for more than 14 years, Launi began her career as a District Manager in B.C. before her leadership and organizational skills earned her the position of Vice President, Starbucks Canada. Before accepting the role of President of U.S. Operations, Launi was Senior Zone Vice President for the Northwest U.S., and later Senior Vice President, Store Development U.S., opening in excess of 600 stores per year and managing the assets of more than 6,000 stores, as well as leading global store design.

Big Ideas:

• Starbucks makes a huge effort to create the passion that we see in the locations day in an day out
• Launi's own story is a great example of the combination of business sense, passion, great people skills and by her own admission, a little luck
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s story is no less inspiring, it is a shining example in the franchise world and has engineered it's own customer experience

 
Links:

www.1800gotjunk.com

Comment from Launi Skinner

"I thought Brad's questions and style were excellent.  He asked questions because of genuine interest and with positive intent, so it was much more like a conversation, rather than an interview.  Thanks very much for the wonderful experience."

Launi Skinner, President & COO 1-800-GOT-JUNK?