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 […]
The SPEAK! ‘Month of Women’: Lisa Ford – Out-Think, Out-Serve, Out-Execute!
Welcome to Week #2 of SPEAK!’s “Month of Women”! If you missed Week #1, here’s the fact that led to our mission this month. Ready? Less than 10% of keynote speakers are women. Looking at the FANTASTIC female speakers we work with regularly, this should not be. So without further ado, next up is Lisa […]
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 […]
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 […]
Evan Hackel: Cooperation. Commitment. Passion. Loyalty.
Cooperation. Commitment. Passion. Loyalty. Could you use more of these within your franchisee relationships? Evan Hackel is one of the most sought-after speakers (and one of my personal favorites 🙂 ) for driving these four transformational values within a franchise system. His keynotes and workshops consistently improve an organization’s culture—increasing sales and satisfaction, improving growth […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Franchise Relations Tip #41: How to Keep Your Mojo Working!
This week Greg discusses how to keep motivation and joy – mojo – working in your life. How to Keep Your Mojo Working In recent weeks I”ve given several presentations on what could best be referred to as “how to keep your mojo working.” It”s a great topic because the stress and pressure of running […]
