Troy Hazard: Real Experience. Real Impact. Real Change.
Let’s be honest, there are a LOT of inspiring, engaging speakers out there. HOW do you narrow down the options to find the best match for your franchisees and franchise climate this year? Two words: franchise experience So, as we continue to feature speakers that have been franchisees this month, here’s one of our long […]
Handling Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions at Your Next Event!
Back by popular demand, we’re recirculating this information about food allergies, because it’s being talked about in meeting planning circles continuously! While your franchise conference or convention includes a myriad of important details like: venue, theme, content, agenda, franchise-savvy speakers and workshop presenters, team building activities and much more, you’ve likely seen that the food […]
Out-Of-The-Box Team-Building Ideas!
Out of the Box Team-Building Ideas! Team SPEAK! has been talking a lot about team-building recently—both for us, as a growing small business, and especially as we learn from listening to our clients’ successes! I had the privilege of hosting an IFA Roundtable in February on Convention Planning, during which several memorable team-building successes […]
Where will your next conference theme come from?
A. It will surface as a logical progression during your previous event. B. A brilliant suggestion from a team member. C. A divinely inspired dream! D. None of the above. If you answered D or you’re second guessing the validity of A, B or C, read on! Most likely a fantastic convention theme is produced […]
What happens to our business goals when we’re drained of energy, motivation, and positivity?
Andy Core’s Keynote re-energizes audiences, even after a festive awards night! Energy and motivation in spades (that also delivers tangible change) is in store when Andy Core takes the stage! Sometimes we work too hard and end up sacrificing our business goals because our people (and ourselves) are drained of energy, motivation, and […]
Stellar Franchise Convention Planning Checklist & Timeline
I love this tagline that I’ve seen used throughout the meeting planning community: Fabulously Planned…Always Remembered However, I might make one change… Fabulously & Meticulously Planned…Always Remembered! We all know, the details involved in creating a stellar franchise convention are numerous, critical and timely. We’ve pulled together a timeline/checklist that may be useful to your […]
GO GREEN!
Why not make your next franchise convention GREENer than your last? Whether you’ve been part of the sustainable trend or not, it’s no longer a fad. It’s fast becoming a way of life. When I recently read the opening line of a meetings industry article, I was stunned: “A few years ago, the meetings and […]
Tips on Setting Your Franchise Convention Speakers Up for Success – Part Three – 5 Critical Logistical Details
In this third and final clip in our three-part series on Setting Your Speaker Up for Success, Troy Hazard and I chat about the 5 key elements of the physical plant and their value in maximizing your speaker investment. As a franchise system grows, and their events are transitioning from a home-grown family affair into […]
Why Franchising? You Don’t Need to Invent the Wheel to Make Money Selling It
Scott Greenberg opened his first Edible Arrangement franchise ten years ago in California (where competition is fierce) with great success, opened another 2 years ago, and also happens to be a 22-year motivational speaker. It’s incredibly valuable to have Scott on the SPEAK! roster because of his unique position of being a veteran speaker/trainer and […]
8 out 10 Franchisors Don’t Qualify Prospective Speakers!
How do you know the right questions to ask to screen prospective speakers? Since you are essentially trusting your credibility with the speaker you put in front of your franchisees, pre-qualifying prospective speakers is imperative. To help you make sure you are selecting the right match, use these top 3 exploratory questions: What’s your experience […]
