It’s not every day you get to witness a company live its values from the inside out—but that’s exactly what happened this week at the McLane Company Inc. Annual Expo in New Orleans.
Led by a powerhouse executive team that truly walks the talk, McLane brought together key leaders and decision-makers from across the organization for two days of connection, alignment, and growth. And wow—did it deliver.
Franchise Speakers was honored to support this exceptional gathering with one of the most dynamic and energizing keynote experiences we’ve seen this year—Seth Mattison, visionary leadership expert, future-of-work strategist, and total rockstar.
Seth’s keynote and follow-up session had the entire room dialed in. With precision, passion, and insight, he unpacked leadership themes that resonated deeply with McLane’s culture-forward values. You know you’ve got something special when the CEO is snapping photos from the front row and the team is already brainstorming how to bring the message deeper into the organization.
What stood out most? The intentionality. Every element of the event—from speaker prep to production to post-session conversation—was designed to move the needle, not just fill time.
We’re deeply grateful to BreAnn Hudson, and the entire McLane team, along with Andrea Honan of Mary O’Conner & Company for their trust, collaboration, and care in crafting a meaningful experience. You’ve set the bar for what a well-orchestrated event can be when culture meets clarity.
If you’re looking to build leadership that lasts and ignite alignment from the top down—this is the kind of event to model.
Thank you, McLane, for letting us be supporting team member for this great event.
