Vince Vigneri

Vince Vigneri is a driven and dynamic franchise executive, leadership speaker, and growth strategist known for building businesses with integrity, resilience, and a people-first philosophy. As the Chief Development Officer of a growing franchisor, Vince brings decades of real-world experience—both the wins and the scars—from roles as a franchisee, franchisor, and brand president, including leadership positions at iFOAM and Signal. He has helped launch, scale, and refine national franchise brands across industries, drawing from a deep understanding of systems, accountability, and smart growth. Professionally, Vince’s work is grounded in helping others avoid the pitfalls he’s encountered. Whether through speaking engagements, consulting, or leadership roles, he’s committed to transparency, thoughtful strategy, and developing franchises that empower both brand and owner. His motto—“Be Greater Than Average”—is tattooed on his arm, inspired by NASA equations, and embodied in every aspect of how he leads. Vince is a proud Nebraskan with deep roots in Omaha. He supports Creighton athletics, lives and breathes Nebraska football, and is a loyal Chicago Cubs fan. He thrives in hybrid work environments and has built much of his professional network through organizations like BNI Heartland, where he’s helped entrepreneurs grow throughout Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Iowa. He’s also spoken nationally and internationally on franchising and leadership. Outside of work, Vince is a proud husband and father. His family is his core—his wife and children are not only his greatest joy but also a constant source of motivation. His son is pursuing aviation and dreams of becoming a pilot, while his daughter is active in competitive volleyball and youth sports. Vince dedicates time to umpiring and refereeing, often volunteering in his local sports community. He wears an Apple Watch to keep pace with his busy days and drives a Jeep, symbolic of his hands-on, go-anywhere mindset. He’s confident, serious, and fiercely competitive, but always grounded by his values: accountability, relationships, and intentional leadership. With thick, curly brown hair, a manicured beard, and a sharp business-casual style, Vince presents himself with polish and purpose. He believes in earning trust, speaking directly, and doing what others won’t—to build what others can’t. Whether coaching new franchisees, shaping national growth strategies, or leading his kids’ teams from the sidelines, Vince Vigneri shows up to lead—and to leave a legacy greater than average.

⚾ Personal & Family Interests Spending quality time with family Supporting your kids’ activities (baseball, volleyball, aviation) Attending the College World Series Nebraska football Creighton basketball & athletics Chicago Cubs baseball Refereeing and umpiring youth sports Jeep enthusiast and road adventures Volunteering in your local sports community 👔 Professional & Leadership Interests Franchise development and operations Leadership development and coaching Business networking and relationship building Public speaking and keynote presentations Franchising systems and growth strategy Accountability and culture-building in organizations Remote and hybrid team leadership People-first business models Entrepreneurship and brand building 🧠 Growth & Lifestyle Interests Personal development Motivational quotes and daily inspiration Applying NASA-level thinking to mindset and goals (“Be Greater Than Average”) Using systems and process thinking to solve problems Exploring books and content on leadership, habits, and business resilience Mindset coaching and mental performance Daily rituals for motivation and focus Staying active and health-conscious