Are your Franchisees Heroes? with Kevin Brown
Everyone loves a hero. While he cannot leap buildings in a single bound, Kevin Brown did help grow a little-known franchise into an industry giant and he can help your franchise team grow too. Kevin believes a hero is someone who “brings their best stuff to the present moment and pours it into the lives of others.” That’s what […]
Millennials! What the Heck do they Want?! With Gerry O’Brion
We often get asked for speakers who have their finger on the pulse of millennials who can share their knowledge at their franchise conference. Who are these millennials and what do they want? How do my owners attract them without alienating their older customers and manage them as employees? Gerry O’Brion is your guy! As a high-demand […]
Ready for Something Unforgettable at Your Next Franchise Event?
Imagine your next franchise keynoter illustrating performing under pressure by juggling sharp objects. Or amplifying the principles of navigating change by weaving through the crowd on a six-foot unicycle. Or demonstrating work-life balance with podium handstands. That’s just the beginning of how Dan Thurmon makes your message totally unforgettable. Franchise audiences describe Dan’s keynotes as “a show-stopping performance with a life-changing message” and that might […]
How to Avoid Common Hiring and Firing Goofs with Scott Greenberg
It’s one of the biggest challenges for franchisees – hiring (and firing). Scott Greenberg shares his tips on how franchisees can make sure they hire better than ‘good enough’ and when to cut your losses with those that may have slipped through the cracks. Check out his thoughts. More soon… P.S. There’s a lot more on this […]
Troy Hazard: Create A More Meaningful Pre-Program Speaker Call
Once chosen (we’d love to help 😊), the success of your convention keynote speaker is hugely affected by your pre-program call with him/her, weeks prior to your event! Keynote speaker and consultative franchise partner, Troy Hazard, recently sat down with Katrina and shared his experience-driven strategy for making the pre-program call between a franchise leadership team […]
Greg Nathan’s Healthy Franchise Relationships 2-Minute Tip
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Especially when it’s from Greg Nathan‘s latest franchise research. If you’re looking to improve the effectiveness of your FAC, this is a must-read! 10 Things You Must Know About FACs “What do franchisees and franchisors care most deeply about?” Each year we conduct research to answer this question. […]
Edge of Your Seat Engagement at the FaegreBD Franchise Summit with Chris McChesney
Whew, what a wonderful couple days we just had at the FaegreBD Franchise Summit. As always, it brings together the best and brightest in franchising (if you weren’t there and are one of the best and brightest, please come next year! 😊) Chris McChesney, co-author of the 4 Disciplines of Execution from Franklin Covey, was the “blow […]
Greg Nathan’s Healthy Franchise Relationships 2-Minute Tip
Greg Nathan never writes a boring article and his latest focuses on the ONLY things that matter to drive franchise success. The research may surprise you. Enjoy! The New Science of Positive Franchising “I had some fun on the weekend editing an academic journal article, based on a large study FRI conducted into the factors that […]
Thrive Within Your Franchise and Struggle Less with Andy Core
Struggle less? I’m in! I mean, who doesn’t want to struggle less and thrive more?! Andy Core’s message of how to achieve health and wellness in your personal life AND your work life really hits home with me. Andy fully understands the myriad of stresses that come with growing a franchise organization or an individual franchise business as a […]
Ensuring your Franchise Has True Impact
SGT. Ken may look tough. And he certainly means business. But he’s as warm and as personable as they come. Not only is he an award-winning international speaker, six-time US Army Soldier of the Year, Master Fitness Trainer, Master Resilience Trainer, Counterintelligence Agent and decorated combat veteran, he turned his attention to speaking and graduated from […]
