Is What You’re Doing Now Working? In a Few Months, It May Not!

Many fear a recession is coming. The headlines are full of impending downturns, layoffs, and potential warning signs. Although there are different opinions on what will happen, we know that things are changing. What you are doing now may be working, but in a few months, it may not. In her recent blog post, Business […]
Kelly McDonald: People NOT Like You

Named #1 on the list of “26 Hot Speakers” by Successful Meetings Magazine, Kelly McDonald has a NEW, best-selling book titled, “How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You”. We’re asked frequently about speakers who can help franchise teams address the topic of millennials—how to engage, retain and create highly productive teams which […]
Sales Follow Connection: Colette Carlson

Keynote speaker Colette Carlson, is a human connection expert—and with her energy, sense of humor and entertainingly wrapped wisdom and takeaways, your audience will walk away thrilled and equipped to make changes in their businesses and lives. Colette discusses: the language of leadership – connected enthusiastic teams – sales through true connection – genuine communication […]
Ford Saeks: Social Trust & How to Build it!

We recently saw a video from one of our most requested franchise keynote speakers, Ford Saeks, on video testimonials. It’s super tactical—the how-to, the when to and the how do I best utilize them. We thought we’d pass it along—feel free to send it along to any interested franchisees. Here are a few highlights from […]
Ford Saeks: ‘Sales Prevention Department?’…Yikes!

Business growth innovator and keynote, breakout or full day workshop speaker/facilitator, Ford Saeks brings invaluable, ready-to-implement ideas, which will boost the sales of your franchisees. Ford is smart, savvy, AND down to earth. He inspires because he connects, not from the stage down (even though he’s on a stage 🙂 )…but from a “I have […]
Kelly McDonald – People Who Are NOT Like You

“It’s getting harder and harder to connect with others.There are so many barriers to connection. Technology is our friend, but also our enemy as we have more and more ways to filter out the information and communication we don’t want. So in order to connect with someone, you must learn to tap into relevant beliefs, […]
The Brave New World…of Work – with Seth Mattison

In this new world of work, how does wisdom, knowledge and perspective fuse with a fresh, tech-savvy view for maximum impact?Because, let’s face it, youth influence trends and then they spread. Seth’s enthusiasm and total relatability engages and inspires audiences to shift their thinking about relationships—how to create meaningful ones across generational differences within the franchise team, […]
29 Daily Habits of Incredibly Successful Executives

I loved this fresh article from Inc.com about the state of mind and daily habits of super successful people. I’ve even put post-it notes around the office with a few of my favorites! 🙂 Our friend, franchise industry speaker and consultant, Evan Hackel, shared #4. We totally agree, Evan—“Notice the positive moments.” More soon… Katrina P.S. […]
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 […]