Sitting Down with Ford Saeks: Internet Marketing Expert & Business Growth Specialist
One of our all-time favorite speakers here at SPEAK!, Ford Saeks, recently sat down with me to talk about franchise growth—and as always, I came away with more than a few valuable tidbits. Ford Saeks Video Series Our conversation includes the following topics: A Passion for Franchises Engagement: A Key Driver in Franchise Success Shortening […]
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 […]
Perfect Timing – Greg’s Healthy Franchise Relationships 2-Minute Tip
“The slower you go, the faster you go.” Right? Read on to hear more from Greg Nathan in his 2-Minute Franchise Relationships Tip this week. Perfect Timing Greg’s Healthy Franchise Relationships 2-Minute Tips #128 We’ve just landed in Sydney. The ding goes off and the aisle quickly fills with people grabbing for their luggage. […]
Which is More Important to Success, Intelligence or Attitude?
A dear friend sent this article along to me the first week of January—it has stuck with me, surfacing nearly every day while considering my business, my contribution and our team. That’s a great indicator that I should pass it along as well! With all that’s written as a new year begins about goal setting […]
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 Two – Maximize the Energy in the Room
In Part Two of our three-part series, Troy Hazard and I chat about how to create and maintain a fabulously high, very fun, and full-on engaging energy for the conference overall and for your keynote investment specifically. Great franchise convention energy does not just happen. It’s intentionally created and carefully choreographed. Maximize your speaker investment […]
Greg Nathan's Franchise Relations Tip #21: The Magic Ratio for Relationship Success
Greg Nathan”s Tip #21 Greg”s Tips are back! Again this year, as we prepare for the 2011 Profitable Partnerships Boot Camps held in Dallas, September 23rd and 24th and in Denver, October 4th and 5th, we”ll be posting valuable franchise tips from franchise relationships expert, Greg Nathan. Please check our site frequently for Greg”s latest […]
