Podcast appearances and mentions of fran maier

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Charlie Russo on a Washington state bill that attacks the seal of confession, and Fran Maier on his latest article.

Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses how to get through the inconvenient part of Lent, Fran Maier on living in a kingdom of noise, and Charlie Russo discusses the recent win for religious freedom in Colorado.

The year was 1994. "Friends" had just premiered, Bill Clinton was president, and online dating – if it happened at all – was a sketchy proposition. A startup called Match.com was trying to persuade the romantically inclined that the World Wide Web (as it was then known) was a hot spot to meet potential mates. Fran Maier, who had a background in marketing, joined Match.com to bring a woman's perspective to the burgeoning field. Her first decision? Nix the question about body weight. Listen to our conversation, where she talks about the highs and lows of building Internet companies over the past three decades -- and the big mistake she made with Match.com, that she'd like other women entrepreneurs to learn from. She's currently the CEO of BabyQuip.com, a baby gear rental platform.

Michael Pakaluk on lay responsibilities and the order of charity, Fran Maier on AI and chatting with your future self, and Brad Miner covers Honor. Shame, and Death

Fr. Pat Driscoll on VP Vance's comments on the USCCB, Fran Maier on his article "Sing to me, Muse of Men," and Gina Christian on the Marist Poll on abortion limits.

Ever wondered how to transform your short-term rental into a family-friendly haven? In the latest episode of the Smart Stay Show, Rory and I sit down with Fran Maier, CEO of Baby Quip, to explore how providing essential baby and toddler gear can elevate the guest experience. Fran shares her journey as a host-turned-innovator and how Baby Quip helps families travel light while ensuring hosts deliver a seamless stay. From reducing guest packing stress to offering promo codes and affiliate opportunities, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Plus, hear firsthand how Rory and I tackled the chaos of traveling with a little one! Tune in now and discover how small changes can make a BIG impact. Don't miss Fran's exclusive 20% promo code—perfect for your next family-friendly hosting upgrade. Things we discussed in this episode: Packing and transporting baby/toddler gear for family travel Hosts equipping their vacation rentals for families with young children Fran Meyer's experience as an early Airbnb host in San Francisco Fran's journey of starting and growing Baby Quip The benefits of having a local provider deliver and set up gear for guests Hosts earning affiliate fees by recommending Baby Quip to guests Expanding Baby Quip's services to include pet and beach gear The sustainability aspect of renting versus buying new baby equipment Regulatory challenges impacting short-term rental hosts The importance of hosts focusing on what they enjoy about the business Get in touch with Fran: Email - https://www.facebook.com/BabyQuip/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babyquip/ Website - https://www.babyquip.com/ #SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #AirbnbManagement #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #FamilyTravel #BabyGear #ShortTermRentals #GuestExperience #HospitalityInnovation #StartupStory #AirbnbHost #SustainableTravel #PassiveIncome Follow Us! Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show! Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. SmartStay Show Website and on Instagram and YouTube Prideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedIn Straightforward Short-Term Rentals Website and on Instagram Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn Hospitality.FM SmartStay Show is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!

Tom Riello on the Atlantic article on Bishop Barron, Fran Maier on becoming Doers of the Word, and Dan Burke on spiritual direction.

Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience building and scaling disruptive B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is the founder and CEO of BabyQuip, the #1 baby gear rental service worldwide, and co-founder of Match.com, as well as the founder of TRUSTe (now TrustArc). A trailblazing Latina business leader, Fran is recognized for her leadership in family travel, privacy tech, and the gig economy, with extensive media coverage and numerous accolades celebrating her influence in the tech industry and female entrepreneurship. Website: www.babyquip.com Social media handles: www.linkedin.com/company/babyquip www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier www.instagram.com/babyquip

Reducing risk is a huge lever scaling startups can use to their advantage.  This was a big theme in my conversation with Match.com co-founder, and current CEO of BabyQuip, Fran Maier. BabyQuip is the world's largest baby gear rental marketplace, empowering thousands of independent contractors around the country to build successful side hustles, while helping families travel more easily. In today's case study, Fran details how they were able to grow their network of these independent contractors (AKA Quality Providers) by 60% in one year by alleviating as much risk as possible for their providers.  From streamlined tech infrastructure, to added insurance coverage, to offering trainings and negotiating discounts with partners on their behalf, Fran has made it a no brainer for motivated mothers to partner with BabyQuip in this gig economy business model.  Keep listening to get creative ideas on how to prioritize lowering risk in your own business to drive growth! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/uRsmCSyIcYO8QJ8ZHeKcQ5UD1cc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Fran: https://www.babyquip.com Fran Maier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier IG: @babyquip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babyquip BabyQuip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/babyquip Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr Pat Driscoll talked about the Catholic way to deal with the decline of ability. Gina Christian shared about a recent Gallop Poll on the moral reasoning of abortion, IVF, and extra marital affairs. Todd and Ellen discussed Fran Maier's article, "Something Wicked this way comes"

Summary of the EpisodeIn this conversation, Will Wright interviews Fran Maier, author of 'True Confessions, Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.' They discuss the process of writing the book, the candid interviews with bishops and other individuals in the Catholic Church, and the perception of the Church in the media. Maier emphasizes the importance of listening to the views of those who are actively involved in the Church and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the Church as perceived by the interviewees. The conversation also touches on the issue of sex abuse in the Church and the need for accountability in all institutions. The conversation covers various themes, including the candidness and love for the Church displayed by interviewees in the book. It explores the challenges and opportunities facing American Catholicism, the impact of social media on extremism, and the importance of finding the virtuous middle. The conversation also touches on the role of active listening, the need for nuance in discussions, and the power of lay apostolates. The book's interviews with laypeople, especially women, are highlighted as particularly insightful. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of humility and supporting others in their work.Buy a copy of the book today: From Ignatius Press: https://ignatius.com/true-confessions-tch/Takeaways* The book 'True Confessions' provides a snapshot of the Catholic Church in the 21st century through candid interviews with bishops, clergy, and laypeople.* The interviewees express their views on the strengths and weaknesses of the Church, offering a balanced perspective.* The issue of sex abuse in the Church is acknowledged, but it is also highlighted that the Church has taken significant steps to address and prevent such abuse.* The media often portrays the Church in a negative light, and it is important to consider a broader perspective and not solely focus on the Church's shortcomings.* The book emphasizes the importance of listening to the voices of those actively involved in the Church and recognizing the positive contributions of lay apostolates. Candidness motivated by love for the Church leads to interesting insights.* American Catholicism faces challenges but also has a strong Biblical leaven.* Social media can amplify extremism and the need for finding the virtuous middle.* Active listening and seeking to understand others' perspectives is crucial.* Nuance and prudence are essential in discussions and approaching complex issues.* Lay apostolates play a significant role in the Church's mission.* Women's perspectives in the Church are particularly valuable and feminine.* Humility and supporting others are important virtues in Christian discipleship.KeywordsCatholic Church, interviews, bishops, perception, media, strengths, weaknesses, sex abuse, accountability, candidness, love for the Church, American Catholicism, social media, extremism, virtuous middle, active listening, nuance, lay apostolates, women, humilityThanks for listening to Good Distinctions! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gooddistinctions.com

LA Catholic Morning June 21, 2024 with Tom McDonald reviewing The Acolyte, Fran Maier discusses speaking truth, and Deacon Todd Martin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection!

Fran Maier author of True Confessions joins to discuss the special role the laity has in being part of the body of Christ as we contemplate the Eucharistic pilgrimage.

Out with a new book that is currently topping the Amazon LGBTQ charts during 'Pride Month,' Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Signal joins to discuss "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult." Revealing intimate details from actual young adults and teens who have detransitioned, the book offers a rare glimpse into euphemism known as "gender-affirming care." Fran Maier, author of "True Confessions" joins to discuss the special role the laity have in being part of the body of Christ as we contemplate the ongoing Eucharistic pilgrimage. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as we contemplate the Immaculate Heart of Mary this weekend. Catch the show Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Fran Maier author of True Confessions joins to discuss the special role the laity has in being part of the body of Christ as we contemplate the Eucharistic pilgrimage.

Pilgrims are trekking on four different routes for a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that covers more than 6,000 miles. The Marian Route traverses the Midwest. And Jonathan Liedl, who hails from Minnesota, gives us highlights of Midwestern Catholicism. Then we get a broader glimpse of Catholicism in America as told through Fran Maier's new book True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.

Pilgrims are trekking on four different routes for a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that covers more than 6,000 miles. The Marian Route traverses the Midwest. And Jonathan Liedl, who hails from Minnesota, gives us highlights of Midwestern Catholicism. Then we get a broader glimpse of Catholicism in America as told through Fran Maier's new book True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.

LA Catholic Morning May 22, 2024 with Tom Riello, Randall Smith and Fran Maier!

Fran is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now known as TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand.  BabyQuip currently serves over 2k markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousands.  As an award-winning business icon, trailblazer for women in tech, and advocate for female entrepreneurship, Fran has been named to the “150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the SF Business Times, “Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley” by AlwaysOn and she is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she earned her Bachelors and MBA. Fran was also a featured expert on entrepreneurship in the acclaimed documentary film “She Started It” and appeared on ABC's Shark Tank.-----Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more.Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube-----Show Notes:1. Welcome to She Leads2. Tanya's Early Life + Entrepreneurial Spirit3. Her First Yogurt Shop at Stanford4. Transition Post-Stanford into Consulting and Clorox Co. 5. The Rise of the Internet6. Founding Story of Match.com 7. Reflections + the Impact of Match.com 8. Lessons Learned + Advice for Female Founders9. Living in the Future and Identifying Opportunities10. Career Trajectory: Transition to Women.com and Founding TrustArc11. Gaining Confidence in each Career Pivot12. Founding BabyQuip13. Navigating Challenges and Adapting to the Gig Economy14. Recognizing true PMF15. The Importance of Timing in Entrepreneurship16. Working with Family in Business17. Ever-Changing Perspectives on Success18. Addressing Gender Biases and Stereotypes19. Challenging Misrepresentation and Advocating for Women 20. Changing Perspectives on Marriage21. Honing Patience and Being Present Fran's changed perspective in the last decade? MarriageFran's life-time craft she is honing? Patience + Being PresentIf you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend and leave a review!

Over the past 10 to 20 years, the sharing economy has taken over: In many ways, renting and returning is now our way of life. Think about it: We stay in strangers' homes via Airbnb and VRBO, we borrow books on Kindle, Zipcars are viable alternatives to owning a car, and we rent a different dress for every wedding or event so we never have to be Instagrammed wearing the same thing twice.  But what about renting things for the smallest members of your family? Fran Maier, CEO and founder of BabyQuip, has made that possible. With BabyQuip, traveling families can rent high-quality everything from cribs and toys to car seats for when they're on the go.  Listen in to hear Maier's advice as a serial entrepreneur, her biggest regret when selling Match.com, and her hope for the future of female-founded companies. Chapters 00:00 Entrepreneurial Roots 03:29 Early Career and Match.com 15:44 Time After Match.com 22:12 Pitching BabyQuip on Shark Tank 23:45 Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic 26:02 Competition and Market Strategy 29:46 The Gender Gap in Financing 31:24 Lightning Round 33:13 Where to Find BabyQuip More money news when you need it! Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fran Maier talked about his article, "The "our" in our democracy. Jonathan Liedl shared about how Pope Francis's US Bishops selection have been under scrutiny. Ellen Taylor discussed whether or not we have learned anything since the Covid pandemic. 

Fran Maier is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind BabyQuip, as seen on SharkTank, and is also the co-founder of Match.com. In this episode, Fran delves into the pivotal moments shaping her journey, including her decision to join Match.com in its early stages and the launch of BabyQuip, a platform connecting traveling families with baby gear rental services. Fran highlights the transformative power of innovation in entrepreneurship, inspiring others to push boundaries and redefine industries.

Fran Maier is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind BabyQuip, as seen on SharkTank, and is also the co-founder of Match.com. In this episode, Fran delves into the pivotal moments shaping her journey, including her decision to join Match.com in its early stages and the launch of BabyQuip, a platform connecting traveling families with baby gear rental services. Fran highlights the transformative power of innovation in entrepreneurship, inspiring others to push boundaries and redefine industries.

With the release of his new book, True Confessions, editor and EPPC scholar Fran Maier takes readers on a journey through the life of the Church with interviews with notable bishops, Catholic thought leaders, and his favorite: 'the invisible people in the church have the most interesting perspective.' Touching on topics that cause great division today, the book shares the many reasons why US Catholics love the church despite the challenges of today. Brad Wilcox also joins with a look at his new book, Get Married. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

LA Catholic Morning February 28, 2024 w/ Tom Riello recaps ACYC, Fran Maier on his book True Confessions: Voices from a Life inside the Church, and Dan Burke discusses how to deal with failure.

Hugh reviews the trial balloon floated by Team Biden to impose a cease fire on Israel via a U.S. sponsored “cease fire” resolution at the Security Council. He also discusses it with Senator Tom Cotton, Byron York and David Drucker as well as an interview with Fran Maier about his terrific new book on the state of Catholicism in America: “True Confessions.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Beutner provided our saints of the month for February. Today she highlighted Blesseds Benedict Daswa, Anne Catherine Emmerich, and James Miller. Fran Maier discussed his article, "Skin in the game" about the legacy of his friend, Joe, who passed away in December of last year. Ellen Taylor talked about why people are hesitant about using social media these days. 

Tom Riello talked about how the merger of Stuebenville and Columbus diocese are back on track. Fr Tad Pacholczyk discussed the science of brain computer interfaces. Fran Maier discussed his article, "The child we wait for"

Tom Riello talked about the life of St Andrew and how he led the way to Christ. Dan Burke continued our Discernment of Spirits series and focused on how we can prepare for Advent. Fran Maier discussed his article from The Catholic Thing, "Light in the Darkness"

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Fran Maier. The two talk about the commitment to trust and safety, as well as relief, convenience, and quality in Fran's varying businesses, and her vision for continued expansion.   In this episode, we discuss: How Fran's very impressive career began, and how she made a complete shift from privacy to hospitality on accident The importance of trust and safety in all she does What great benefits parents can find in BabyQuip, and the convenience and quality provided Her vision for continued expansion, and how she plans to take BabyQuip to the next level How her company is launching successful independent businesses, and offering relief to parents in so many ways How she has built a community culture that fosters an empowering ethic of taking care of each other Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand. She is also known for breaking boundaries as a Latina business leader. Since launching BabyQuip in 2016, Fran has made game-changing contributions to both the family travel industry and gig economy model with its breakthrough platform, which gives traveling families access to high-quality baby equipment rentals through proprietary technology and an independent contractor community called Quality Providers. Under her leadership, BabyQuip currently serves over 1,300 markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousands. To-date, Fran has raised over $8.5M in seed funding for BabyQuip. In 2022, BabyQuip's GMV nearly doubled vs. 2021 and grew its QP network by over 60%. Previous career highlights include establishing the first membership business model at Match.com, which drove $3 million in revenue and attracted over 500,000 subscribers, and raising more than $30 million in venture funding for TRUSTe. As a founding member of Kmart Corporation and Softbank's former joint venture BlueLight.com, Fran drew four million subscribers to the Internet service in less than nine months. Fran is often sourced for her insights and expertise in the areas of entrepreneurship, women in business, and family travel. She has appeared in major media like Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times, Travel + Leisure, Wirecutter, Forbes, and CNBC, and is a regular podcast guest, contributing author, and keynote speaker. Fran was also a featured expert on entrepreneurship in the acclaimed documentary film “She Started It” and appeared on ABC's Shark Tank. As an award-winning business icon, trailblazer for women in tech, and advocate for female entrepreneurship, Fran has been named to the “150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the SF Business Times, “Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley” by Always On, and “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. She is also the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she earned her BA and MBA. Fran has served on numerous commercial and non-profit boards including GE Capital Bank, Children's Council of San Francisco, Stanford Women on Boards, and Girls in Tech. She is currently a member of Women Corporate Directors and is the former Chair of the Steering Committee for Stanford Women on Boards. As a mentor, she has advised start-ups such as Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, and Kango, among others. Fran is also passionate about supporting female founders, and honors her Hispanic heritage by promoting Latinx leadership and Latina entrepreneurs.  Website: www.BabyQuip.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/babyquip/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyquip/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyQuip/ Support Our Fundraising: startengine.com babyquip Promo: $20 off of $100 or more Code: Success  

Todd and Ellen shared 7  ways to pray for the dead during Holy Souls November. Fran Maier discussed his article, "Islan and Christian realism. Deacon Marcelo Ferrari talked about the documentary to promote seminarians for National Vocations Awareness week, entitled, "Souls in the Game."

Tom Riello shared about the importance of understanding the Bible. Dan Burke shared about his trip to the Camino and continued his Discernment of Spirits series. Fran Maier discussed his article, "Take the red pill"

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Fran Maier. From her first start-up, Match.com, to her latest and fifth start-up, BabyQuip, Fran is a passionate entrepreneur whose mantra is, “It'll all work out”. Fran's motto was put to the test during the pandemic. On March 6, 2020 she presented BabyQuip, a baby gear rental business dependent on people's travel, to the sharks on Shark Tank. Days later, the pandemic became a reality and the economy closed. Don't worry. It all works out. Being a savvy businesswoman, Fran and her partners took the necessary steps for the company to survive and now thrive as life gets back to normal. Fran is a highly successful serial entrepreneur, investor, and fundraiser with an impressive track record of launching and scaling five profitable business ventures, such as Match.com and TRUSTe (now @TrustArc). Throughout her career, Fran has pioneered game-changing solutions that have disrupted industries, built trusted brands, and driven growth and valuation. Currently, as the founder and CEO of BabyQuip, the leading global baby gear rental marketplace, Fran has taken the company's reach to over 1,200 markets worldwide. Her leadership has also resulted in the recruitment of thousands of gig economy entrepreneurs to provide services, as well as valuable partnerships with brands such as VRBO, Wyndham, Destination Hotels by Hyatt and Guesty. Fran's impressive set of skills include change management, business expansion, brand and product development, government relations, and international outreach. She has also demonstrated her dedication to giving back to the community as a commercial and non-profit board member for organizations such as GE Capital Bank, Children's Council of San Francisco, Stanford Women on Boards, and Girls in Tech. Moreover, Fran is an advisor to several startups, including Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com and Kango. As a thought leader in entrepreneurship, women in business, and family travel, Fran is a sought-after keynote speaker and media personality. She has been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC and ABC's Shark Tank, and has hosted a popular radio show. Fran also regularly appears as a guest on podcasts and contributes articles to publications such as The Washington Post. Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University and has been recognized with numerous honors and awards. She is passionate about supporting female founders and promoting Latinx leadership and Latina entrepreneurs, in honor of her Hispanic heritage. Fran is a proud mother of two grown sons and now lives in Santa Fe, NM, after spending most of her career in San Francisco.

In this Inside Startup Investing podcast episode, Chris Lustrino chats with Fran Maier, the co-founder and CEO of BabyQuip. Fran sheds light on how BabyQuip, as a leading baby gear rental service, has become a game-changer for traveling families both nationally and internationally. As a new father, Chris resonates with the need for such a service, making the conversation both personal and insightful. Fran discusses the inspiration behind BabyQuip, their challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their commitment to making travel more convenient for parents. Highlights include… What makes BabyQuip the leading US national and international baby gear rental service (0:46). Vision behind BabyQuip and its value proposition for traveling families (2:00). How BabyQuip has weathered challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic (10:00). The evolution of BabyQuip's services and its future plans (18:20)

Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and founder of several pioneering B2C and B2B internet businesses including Match.com and TRUSTe (now TrustArc). With over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting startups, Fran is now the founder and CEO of BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand. Also known for breaking boundaries as a Latina business leader, she has made game-changing contributions to both the family travel industry and gig economy model with BabyQuip's breakthrough platform, which gives traveling families access to high-quality baby equipment rentals through proprietary technology and an independent contractor community called Quality Providers.

Fr Pat Driscoll talked about expectations vs reality. Fran Maier discussed the revenge of unintended consequences. Andrea Picciotti Bayer shared her NC Register article about religious families in Ca being denied special ed opportunities. 

Tom Hoopes talked about how your Church is home. Fran Maier shared his article, "Hey Mr Spaceman!" Fr Tad Pacholczyk discussed holding the line on brain death. 

 Tom Riello explains the true meaning of the term, "verso l'alto" Charlie Russo discussed his article, "The child is not the mere creature of the state" Fran Maier shared about memory and identity.

Making travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. find a special offer for listeners 

Mark Houck discussed his trial where he was acquitted of the FACE Act charges in rebuke to the JOD's aggressive prosecution. Fran Maier talked about his Catholic Thing article, "Apocalypse Now"

In today's episode, our guest is Fran Maier. She is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and fundraiser responsible for five successful business ventures. She's also a former co-founder of Match.com and the founder of a new company called Baby Quip. She has gone through a journey of world-changing businesses, so if you want to create a great business idea and do things differently, this episode is for you. [2:05] Why should I listen to you?  You should listen to me because I am a fun conversationalist, I'd probably ask you what you're up to and eventually get around to introducing myself as the CEO of Baby Quip and the services we render as a startup business.  [3:10] If you were to break down baby quip in its basics, what would it be?  Baby Quip is the largest baby gear rental and delivery service in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. We are the Airbnb of baby care, and we have over 1400 people (mostly moms) who own baby gear, and they are the ones who deliver it to families who are traveling to their local area. This isn't moms renting their extra cribs, strollers, or seats. Most of these moms are building a real inventory of strollers, car seats, cribs, toys, baby monitors, and all kinds of other things. Because of the bombs, they get a lot of gratification from serving other families who are trying to have a good vacation. Baby quip is the one who connects the parents to the providers and parents can choose among providers their destination.  [5:22] How long has Baby Quip been around?  We launched it in May 2016. I finished my fourth startup sometime in 2012, and between 2012 and 2016, I got on the Airbnb craze, so I bought a house in San Francisco and was renting rooms on the top floor of my house. Afterward, I went to Santa Fe, where my mom was at the time, bought a couple of vacation rentals there, and started to think about how travel is changing. I didn't have a 9 to 5 job; instead, I was running properties and had a gig job. Then, I met somebody in Santa Fe who was doing the baby rental business, and we connected and joined forces in May. We launched pretty much immediately on the first platform. Almost seven years later, we survived the pandemic on Shark Tank on March 6, 2020. We were expecting our business to just take off, and then the pandemic came, but we are still standing and stronger than ever.  [7:00] What was the aww shift moment?  I had already been an Airbnb host, and I knew I did not want to store, clean, or provide the range that I saw families traveling with. I had a few families bring babies, and there was no way I wanted to do this. So when I saw this idea of baby gear rentals, the first thing I tried to find out was if anybody was into the business, and all I found were some small regional players. So I saw that nobody had the intention to build a national brand. When I saw the ideal vision for baby quip, I knew we needed to create trust because we are dealing with kids and babies. I also looked into liability insurance. Every piece of inventory was aimed at the baby. It also requires us to get background checks on all the quality providers, and we have a whole lot of things that we call trust and safety that give our providers, customers, and parents a piece of mind. We train our quality providers on cleanliness, safety, hospitality, and social media. That's how we've done it, and we are still the only national brand that is sold to babies all over the world.  [12:39] How would you navigate the next few steps to getting a life?  I think it's surprising that many people don't necessarily go through the steps. One is what problem you're solving or trying to solve. Then, who is your target market? You need to understand to whom you're selling this solution. You've got to refine it. Okay, there is a target, there is a problem. What is one aspect of the solution? What are the unique benefits that you can bring? Of course, you have to think about how you're going to reach those people, and that is daunting because it takes years. It takes time. Your audience must see your content over and over again.  [16:06] What are some of the hidden pitfalls that we don't see?  Let's face it, the pandemic trumps all. When we were declining and also refunding orders in March and April of 2020, it was super painful. I wasn't sure we were going to make it, but fortunately, I had raised some money, and then we got government money, which I've never had in my entire life. I think getting the insurance was a big lift, and not only was it a big lift to qualify, but the premiums are super expensive. Now that we are expanding, not every place is like the United States. For example, we recently expanded it to Australia. It's a fairly well-to-do country, and middle-class moms can afford to buy baby gear, but Mexico has a different demographic. So, we are looking at some of these challenges when moving into a new market.  [18:10] Do you choose the right ideas yourself or do you bring other people in whenever you have these sticking points?  I deal with a lot of them on my own, but I have a good team,  and we talk through things. I also have some legal financial advisors that always help a little more.  [20:10] How did you enroll people in your brand's idea and vision?  We spend a lot of time on brands and culture. One of the things I probably should have mentioned earlier is that my brand name at the beginning was Baby Eres, but I could never get my mother to pronounce it correctly, and the spelling was really hard. We started working on the brand, which has values about putting family first and helping people enjoy their journey, and those kinds of things make a difference as well. Every year, we take a look at our business and brand and the feedback we've been getting. We might refine our brand values in our brand voice, but so far it has helped pretty steadily.     [26:50] How easy is it for someone to start this as a business?  It takes a little bit because we require everybody to get through the training. They could also go to babyquip.com and find the link to become a quality provider. We outline all the different steps; there are somepieces of training, and we do personal interviews to see if people are a good fit. We charge 200 bucks to get on the platform, and we train them on how to upload gear. One of the things we do mostly in the US is they could even put on the platform that they have the gear that they don't have yet and if they get an order, we pay them and they could buy the gear and be ready for reservation.   [32:24] What promise did God make to the world when he created you?  I will make some impact, and I feel like I'm on that path already.    Key Quotes  [11:02-11:06] What holds many people from being an entrepreneur is that they think about the objections ahead and it scares them off.  [14:41-14:44] In a marketplace business, you must consider the supply.    How to connect with Fran Maier  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franmaier/?hl=en  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/BabyQuip/posts/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/franmaierhttps://twitter.com/franmaier  Website: https://www.babyquip.com/team  https://www.adammendler.com/blog/fran-maier

Archbishop Thomas J Rodi talked about his encounter with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Fran Maier shared his article about the genius of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.. Dr Randall Smith discussed his article about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

#34. Fran Maier  is the CEO and founder of BabyQuip, the "Airbnb of baby rental equipment." Having been a co-founder for Match.com, Fran is no stranger to the startup world. In fact, Fran has been involved in starting numerous enterprises and continues to invest in other startups. Fran encourages founders to differentiate their business from the market and talk with customers in order to establish a successful brand.In this episode we dive into:Why building brand trust is importantCo-founding Match.com, TrustE, and BabyQuipBabyQuip's unique Shark Tank experienceFran's tips for navigating your board of directors

Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder with over 25 years experience in B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl.Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs. In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. She served on the board of GE Capital Bank until it was sold in 2016. In addition, she is a Member of Women Corporate Directors and is former Chair of the Steering Committee for Stanford Women on Boards. In 2012, Fran completed the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance Director's College.Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University. She lives in San Francisco and Santa Fe and is the mother of two grown sons. www.babyquip.comCODE: SAVVY20% on rentals of $100 or more from 09/15/2022 to 10/31/2022 (rentals and cleaning, new customers only)https://www.babyquip.com/p/savvy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Frank Sofie talks about the Feast of the Assumption of  Mary. Fran Maier discusses living the lay vocation and Tom Flanagan shares the truth behind the children's graves in Canada.

Fran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service, serving families traveling to over 650 locations in the United States, Canada, and beyond.
She is a "Super Founder" and brand builder with over 25 years of experience building B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trust mark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.
Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women's Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl.
Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs.
In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. She and her son Joe Maier, BabyQuip's CTO, appeared on Shark Tank in March 2020.

Episode Summary -The golden rule for building a successful business is to ensure that you're aligning your business with your customer's requirements.Most entrepreneurs build their products or services based on their self-requirements and experiences, which can be one of the major reasons they struggle in business.It is never about you; it is always about your customers.
It is imperative to know your customer's needs and wants well so that you can create the products and services that can help solve their problems and make their lives easier.In this episode, Fran Maier talks about how her in-depth understanding of customer requirements has been one of the secrets to her successful journey as an entrepreneur and an important pillar in building five successful start-up brands."Whenever there is change, there's an opportunity for entrepreneurs."
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:42] Fran talks about why she started BabyQuip.[07:51] The importance of understanding your customer's needs and aligning your products and services based on the solution to their problem.[09:59] Fran talks about her background story and how she became an entrepreneur.[14:43] What are the skillsets of Fran that have helped her succeed?[15:51] What are some of the mistakes most entrepreneurs make that affect their business growth?[20:38] Fran talks about her most significant accomplishments and challenges she has faced in business.[26:03] What does working from your happy place mean to Fran?[27:54] Fran shares what she learned as a start-up owner and how you can build a strong company culture that will help you make your employees more efficient & effective.[30:48] Fran's advice on how to build successful start-up companies.

How to Connect with Fran Maier:Website - https://www.babyquip.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaierTwitter - https://twitter.com/franmaierInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/franmaier
Offer - Use the code “Happy Place” to get $30 off on any order above $150 from babyquip.com About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Rob and Danny speak with CEO and Founder of Baby Quip, Fran Maier about how this service can help your family get the baby equipment you need for your next vacation in a clean and safe way and without having to pack it in your car or carry it on the plane!

Listen in to learn how Fran Maier makes day-to-day decisions, why timing is crucial in business, and how confidence and vulnerability go hand-in-hand. “Don't solve tomorrow's problem today." - Fran Maier. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie at joychudacoff.com/165

When it comes to the success (or not) of an entrepreneurial venture, timing is key. In this episode, Fran Maier shares how her understanding of trends, her women-focused perspective, and her attitude towards risk, have allowed her to build multiple thriving businesses over her 25-year career. About Fran MaierFran has been involved in the creation and running of 5 different startups, including the world-renowned Match.com. She is a legendary entrepreneur, and brand builder who has won numerous awards for her work, including AlwaysOn's “Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley,” and Hot Topic's “100 Most Influential Women in Technology.” BabyQuip, Fran's latest founding achievement, is a company that provides a platform where other entrepreneurs can rent baby equipment to traveling families.Episode highlights: So much of a business's success depends on timing, which is why it is so important to keep up to date with the trends that are taking place around you and make sure that your business ideas align with those trends. (04:59) Forming partnerships with other trusted brands is a great way to build the credibility of your business. (15:55) The entrepreneurial realm has been male-dominated for so long, and bringing in a woman's perspective opens up a whole new world of possibilities. (21:05) BabyQuip's appearance on Shark Tank occurred on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Fran and her team managed to keep afloat by cutting down on marketing spending and branching out in terms of their offerings, and now they are reaping major rewards. (24:05) Because the millennial generation has a strong desire for travel, is comfortable with renting, and looks for specialization, the current environment is an ideal one for BabyQuip (and other businesses utilizing a similar model) to thrive within. (28:57) The BabyQuip business model cultivates entrepreneurship because the providers of the baby gear are all running their own small businesses through the platform. (30:24) Fran's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Sometimes being ahead of the curve is not always the best thing. Timing is everything.” (07:39) Connect with Fran: LinkedIn Twitter Website Follow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedIn Twitter Website

It can be difficult to run a successful start-up - the ups and downs aren't for everyone and it can be a challenge. Someone who truly understands this experience is Fran Maier, co-founder of Match.com, who is well known for her 10+ years running TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and is now the CEO and founder of Babyquip. This week, episode 09 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how to create a startup that's truly a trusted brand! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Fran Maier is sharing the importance of being a trusted brand and the actionable steps you can take right now to build that trusted brand from the ground up. Some of the talking points Fran and I go over in this episode include:How Fran created her hospitality and travel start-up in the beginning of the pandemic and how she managed to get through to a record-breaking month with almost 1 million bookings under her belt.How to build a trusted brand; through consistency and understanding your market well enough to build it to be trustworthy.Fran's best tips for hiring your first employees and your own responsibilities as a start-up founder.How Fran keeps her creativity going and how she takes care of herself so she can run a successful business in a great headspace.Fran Maier is a leader and inspiration to so many startup founders and entrepreneurs and I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH FRAN MAIER:LinkedInBabyQuip WebsiteCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

Michelle talks with the owner of Pura Vida Divers in Riviera Beach, Florida. Hear the story behind opening the scuba diving shop and how to get young kids involved early and give them the love of the water! www.puravidadivers.comJohn Zeitoun is the Partnerships and Events Manager at Bryant Park Corporation/34th Street Partnership. He talks with Michelle about all that is happening at Bryant Park this winter including the Bank of America Winter Village.Fran Maier is the Founder and CEO of BabyQuip, a baby gear rental company that allows you to rent anything you need while on vacation. Save yourself the time and energy of dragging all your gear with you on your next trip! www.babyquip.comDr. Lee Lindquist talks about the detrimental affects of social isolation on seniors.http://www.nm.org/radio

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show from 8-4-21 Fran Maier joins the show to discuss how reformation of the church comes from our own personal reformation. All show notes at Church Renewal & Re-Formation - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

We all have a superpower, but we don’t always know what it is, how to use it, or even when to use it. But when you get this right, and learn to harness your superpower, your impact becomes exponential. Meet Fran Maier, serial entrepreneur, known for growing iconic businesses like TRUSTe and Match.com.  Fran shares how her superpower as a brand builder made her such a huge success and helped her create global impact. Fran is now the CEO of BabyQuip and her superpower as a brand builder has already made the company the leading baby gear rental service for traveling families. Fran is a legendary entrepreneur and has won numerous awards and accolades. She was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award, named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Fran shares why it’s important to know your strengths and take ownership of what’s in your control. She also reveals the lessons she has learned in her career and the principles she follows as a leader. Fran is applying all of these principles as she leads BabyQuip in changing lives and improving the way families travel.   Highlights: [02:47] Fran’s superpower [05:54] The story of Match.com [09:04] Keeping brand values in alignment with business decisions [10:40] Defining company culture [13:07] Biggest lessons learned [18:39] The pros and cons of being early to market [20:23] How does BabyQuip serve the community [30:47] The effects of the pandemic on BabyQuip [33:41] Empowering women as independent business owners [37:17] Who should female entrepreneurs listen to for advice [41:20] Lesson learned from working with investors [42:38] Taking ownership of what’s in our control [46:35] Vision for BabyQuip [48:02] The question brand builders should be asking   Quotes: “Be confident and allow yourself to be vulnerable and ask for help.” – Fran Maier  “Always be open to listening to everyone’s advice, but have the conviction to decide for yourself.” – Fran Maier   About Fran Maier: Fran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service for traveling families and now offering local cleaning services too. She is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder with over 25 years experience in B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com. Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women’s Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl. Fran is featured as an expert in the documentary film about entrepreneurship entitled “She Started It.” With Emmy Award winning journalist Kym McNicholas, she hosted a radio show/podcast called "Female Seeking Start-up" which featured interviews with female entrepreneurs. In 2016, Fran was honored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business with the Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award. In 2015, she was named one of “100 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Hot Topics. In 2011, San Francisco Business Times named Fran among the 150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and in 2010, AlwaysOn named her among the Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley.  She served on the board of GE Capital Bank until it was sold in 2016. In addition, she is a Member of Women Corporate Directors and is former Chair of the Steering Committee for Stanford Women on Boards. In 2012, Fran completed the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance Director's College. Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University. She lives in San Francisco and Santa Fe and is the mother of two grown sons. Links: Website: https://www.babyquip.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/franmaier  

Founded in 2016, Babyquip is the world's leading baby gear rental service delivering clean quality baby gear items, from car seats to strollers and more, to traveling families throughout the US and Canada. In this episode, Fran Maier, Founder and CEO, shares with us her experience as a serial entrepreneur from building and selling Match.com in the late nineties, to raising $10 million to transform Trustee from a nonprofit organization into the leading privacy compliance provider now known as TrustArc. We talk about her recent appearance on Shark Tank with her son and CTO, Joe, and how being an early adopter of Airbnb inspired her to lead Babyquip.

Due to technical difficulties with the broadcast, we aired the Best of LA Catholic Morning.

Fran Maier, CEO BabyQuip shares  20 Travel Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Summer & Beyond

On this episode, Hall welcomes Fran Maier of BabyQuip. BabyQuip is a sharing economy business that helps families pack light and travel happy to hundreds of destinations in the US and Canada. Powered by a trusted community of trained, insured and amazing independent Quality Providers, BabyQuip delivers and sets up clean, quality baby gear at a family's hotel, vacation rental or private residence. Fran has been involved with internet startups since 1994, with BabyQuip being her fifth foray. You'll hear about how she got into the sharing economy space, what excites her about it, and where she sees the space evolving.

Want to keep providers engaged on your platform? Consider this your master class! In Episode 3 of Platform Players, Fran Maier discusses how to create a community of advocates, drawing from her experiences as a co-founder of Match.com in the early 1990s and her current role as CEO of BabyQuip. 

With us today is Fran Maier, "the most interesting man in the world" … according to Carl Trueman. And here we thought Carl assumed that title (per his own nomination!). Fran, once a screenwriter for Warner Brothers, not only has an impressive resume but a unique perspective on American culture having been submerged in LA's superficiality. This conservative Catholic has never looked back and now serves as the executive personal assistant to the Archbishop of Philadelphia, Charles Chaput. Tune in to hear his informed critique and spin on our culture, technology, and the likes … that's alllll folks!The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to off you a CD message entitled "Engaging the Culture".

Host Dave Robertson is joined first by Ashlee Vance, Bloomberg writer and author of "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future." Hear the incredible story of how Elon became one of the most influential and striking figures in American business. How is he changing industries and what does his success have in common with inventors like Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs? In the second half of the show Dave welcomes Fran Maier, the Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com. She's now using the insight from that earlier venture to manage and run Babierge, a baby equipment rental marketplace.

In this episode, our guest is Frances Maier. She is the Co-Founder of Match.com and CEO of Babierge. Frances takes us to the beginning behind the idea of Match.com, TRUSTe, and Babierge along with advice for aspiring and struggling entrepreneurs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachingthefinishline/support

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat speak with Fran Maier, Co-founder and CEO of Babierge.com, about how retirees can take advantage of the new “Gig” economy. Pat and Scott then discuss strategies to maximize tax savings when donating to charity. Finally, they take a listener call before interviewing one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Adam Peters.   Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.  

Fran Maier and Kym McNicholas interview Portfolia CEO Trish Costello. Portfolia.com is an investing platform for the 5 Million plus accredited women to invest in the companies they want to succeed in the market. These innovative companies are often led by women and / or target the large women’s market. Trish shares her journey and her observations that wealthy women want to invest differently and how Portfolia makes that happen!

Mommy can we go to Gymboree? Listen to the first mom-prenuer and author of Play It Forward: From Gymboree to the Yoga Mat and Beyond, Joan Barnes share her story as Founder of Gymboree, its journey from a family fun time play gym to leading apparel brand. Joan shares with Kym McNicholas and Fran Maier her struggles with bulimia and how she eventually, with lots of work, got to a better place of personal balance. We’ll also share how we like to unwind!

07.15.2016 - Hour 2: In our “Female Seeking Startup” series Kym McNicholas and co-host Fran Maier talk to Sara Scheer, co-founder of ride sharing service for kids, about competing against Uber and Lyft. Plus, Schaer explain what she learned from her closes competitor Shuddle’s demise and why Kango is thriving. Also, meet the winner of Technovation, the world’s largest tech program and competition for girls between the ages of 13-17. The 18-year-old Mexico City standout. Lilia Lobato, created a crowdfunding app for volunteers. Also, Luxe Networking with International Elite Master Networker Candace Bar shares the biggest mistakes people make at networking events.

Fran Maier is the President and Executive Chair of the Board of TRUSTe, which helps thousands of businesses promote online safety and trust, and guides consumers to sites that protect their online privacy.

Fran Maier, President and Executive Chair. Since joining TRUSTe in 2001, Fran Maier has helped grow the company to certify the privacy practices of over 3,000 websites. Under her leadership TRUSTe secured significant investment capital in 2008 and successfully transformed from a non-profit industry association to a for-profit business. As President Fran oversees marketing and policy development, bringing to the table over 15 years of experience building consumer brands and enhancing consumer trust online, notably as a founder of Match.com. Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University and in 2009 won a Stevie Award for Women in Business for Best Executive. As a recognized authority on issues of privacy, security, and trust, Fran has spoken before numerous audiences nationwide, including Congress, the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Commerce.

Fran Maier is the CEO of TRUSTe, the leading brand in online privacy. Fran brings 15+ years of experience building consumer brands and enhancing consumer trust. She is known for her expertise in online privacy, online marketing best practices, and marketing to women. As a co-founder of Match.com she established credibility, safety and trust in online dating, making Match.com the favorite dating site for single women. In executive marketing roles at Women.com and Kmart's BlueLight.com subsidiary Fran has both established new start-up online brands and brought blue-chip offline brands onto the Internet. Since Fran joined TRUSTe in 2001, the company has evolved to expand consumer choice from Web sites to downloadable software. Under Maier's leadership TRUSTe launched new trust services for businesses starting with development of the Sender Score Certified Program, formerly called the Bonded Sender Program, which is widely viewed as the leading legitimate sender program on the market. TRUSTe's latest network reputation service is the Trusted Download Program, which promotes ethical behavior by adware and other software companies by publishing a "whitelist" of certified applications. It is the first downloadable software standards program backed by industry leaders Yahoo! Search Marketing, CNET's Download.com, CA, AOL, and Verizon. During that time TRUSTe has strengthened its monitoring and dispute resolution platforms while growing in influence and certifying more than 2,000 websites. Fran speaks widely on the issues of privacy, security, and trust, has appeared before the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Commerce, and has testified before the United States House of Representative's Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection. Fran holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University.

What if you visited an investment site and found advertising messages suggesting therapies for your recently diagnosed heart condition? Chances are you would experience what Fran Maier executive director of TrustE a nonprofit advocate of online privacy calls the ”creepiness factor.” Maier and several others discussed the challenges of maintaining online privacy -- amid rising Internet use and plummeting costs of data storage and tracking -- at the recent Supernova conference in San Francisco. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fran Maier, Executive Director and President of Truste.org is nationally know for her expertise in on-line privacy and marketing best practices. She'll tell you what to look for in order to trust a company on-line and she'll tell you how to protect yourself from phising and spam. Don't miss htis show.