Best in Class Founder Shares His Journey from Refugee to CEO

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Best in Class Founder Shares His Journey from Refugee to CEO

July 18, 2024

In this episode of the Emerging Franchise Brands podcast with Frank Fiume, Hao Lam, CEO of Best in Class Education Center, shares his incredible journey from a refugee to a successful entrepreneur. Hao talks about his challenging upbringing, escaping Vietnam at a young age and how the power of education has fueled him to start his own thriving education company. Today, Hao continues that focus by educating and supporting his franchisees and offers advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs.

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