Podcast All Leadership Resource Hub Posted March 11, 2025 Franchise Voice: IFA Convention Leaders Part 3 Share The IFA’s Ascension Initiative with Omar Simmons, Rayna Simmons, David Smith, and Clarence Howell. We’re continuing our series of conversations with leaders at this year’s IFA Annual Convention. Today you’ll hear about the IFA’s Ascension Initiative with Omar Simmons, Raynya Simmons, David Smith, and Clarence Howell. The Franchise Ascension Initiative provides knowledge, network, and navigation for business owners. The program matches talented individuals with brands and presents Franchising as a powerful – and welcoming – escalator of wealth. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Vendasta and ActiveCampaign Recommended for You 4 Use Cases of Agentic AI… Nov 10, 2026 Ben Rogers: The Ziebart Owner Who… Nov 06, 2026 Meet the Franchise Owners Leading the… Nov 04, 2026 Advertisement