Who we are

At our core, we are a group focused on helping you create and develop a vibrant online community for your franchise.

Meet the Founder:

Joe Seymour

Hi everyone, I’m Joe! I grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where I developed a passion for building and creating from a young age. My parents involved me in our local church, leading to a transformative two-year internship where I learned event planning, communication, and digital content creation while earning an associate degree in electrical engineering.

After my internship, I worked at Target while studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland Global Campus. During the pandemic, I applied for a videographer position at my church, honing my video skills and eventually overseeing the youth department.

I’ve always had a wealth of ideas and started a business managing social media for small businesses in 2021. Though I stepped back due to life changes, my passion for this business remained. Now, through CLSR, I aim to culminate 5+ years of experience to help local franchises enhance their digital presence and foster growth.

Let’s work together to achieve success!

Saleena Perera

Team Member

Hi, I’m Saleena! I was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and spent my childhood moving between there and Gaithersburg, Maryland. This diverse experience helped me develop a strong ability to connect with different people and adapt to various environments.

I earned my Bachelor’s in Information Systems and Management from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. Since then, I’ve managed operations for a salon and rental business and work as a market research analyst for an advisory firm. I’ve collaborated with Joe on several projects over the years, so I was thrilled when he shared the opportunity to leverage our expertise to engage with local franchises!