Podcasts about Goddard School

On tonight's show, I have Dennis R. Maple, Chairman and CEO and Dr. Lauren Loquasto, Senior VP with The Goddard School. These childhood education experts will be sharing tips and activities to foster a lifelong love of learning.

Join Adam Contos in this insightful episode of Start With a Win, as he delves into the heart of leadership with returning guest, Dennis Maple, President & CEO of Goddard Systems. They discuss the importance of authenticity, self-leadership, and the fine balance between confidence and ego. Dennis shares personal anecdotes and professional wisdom on fostering a culture of transparency, dealing with self-doubt, and ensuring team success in high-performance environments. This conversation is packed with practical advice for leaders at all levels who are striving to inspire and lead their teams effectively.Dennis R. Maple is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Goddard Franchisor LLC, and he is the Chairman and CEO at Goddard Systems, LLC. He provides leadership to the executive committee and guides the vision for The Goddard School franchise system.Dennis served as president of First Student, Inc., North America's largest K-12 school bus transportation services company. He was also president of Aramark Education, which focuses on delivering food, nutrition and facilities services to K-12 school markets. His career includes executive leadership with The Quaker Oats Company, PepsiCo, Inc., Kraft General Foods, Inc. and Coors Brewing Company.Dennis is a longtime participant in organizations supporting primary and secondary schools and communities. He is a member of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, Early Care & Education Consortium Board of Directors and Descartes Systems Group Board of Directors, where he is chairman of the nominating committee and part of the compensation committee. Dennis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.⚡️FREE RESOURCE:

Join us for an empowering episode of Start with a Win, where leadership wisdom takes center stage. In this riveting podcast, Dennis Maple, the Chairman and CEO of Goddard Systems, LLC, shares invaluable insights on franchising, leadership, and business growth. With a career spanning various industries including education, transportation services, and food management, Dennis exemplifies the essence of successful leadership. Through engaging dialogue, he unveils the transformative power of building a culture centered on authenticity, intentionality, and continuous improvement. Discover firsthand how Dennis navigates the complexities of franchise growth, fosters trust with franchisees, and intertwines the realms of education and community involvement. Don't miss this masterclass in leadership excellence, where every word resonates with the essence of winning together and unlocking the full potential of individuals and organizations alike.Dennis R. Maple is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Goddard Franchisor LLC, and he is the Chairman and CEO at Goddard Systems, LLC. He provides leadership to the executive committee and guides the vision for The Goddard School franchise system.Dennis served as president of First Student, Inc., North America's largest K-12 school bus transportation services company. He was also president of Aramark Education, which focuses on delivering food, nutrition and facilities services to K-12 school markets. His career includes executive leadership with The Quaker Oats Company, PepsiCo, Inc., Kraft General Foods, Inc. and Coors Brewing Company.Dennis is a longtime participant in organizations supporting primary and secondary schools and communities. He is a member of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, Early Care & Education Consortium Board of Directors and Descartes Systems Group Board of Directors, where he is chairman of the nominating committee and part of the compensation committee. Dennis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.00:00 Intro02:25 Running a business, what is it all about?03:30 Factors for success!05:25 Two most important things as/for a leader.09:15 Key strategies for growth!12:05 Key elements to keep communication open.17:20 Lessons for leaders today!20:20 Does this really work to start your day?⚡️FREE RESOURCE:

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How many times has your child come to you with questions that have left you feeling at a loss for what to say? Thankfully, my guest, Dr. Lauren Starnes, has you covered! In this episode, Dr. Starnes and I talk about how to talk about hard things with our children. We are talking about miscarriage, death of a pet, divorce, and gun violence. Regardless of the topic, she says that we want to get into the practice of giving ourselves a moment to respond. In other words, to pause. This practice lets you gather your thoughts, notice your emotions and center yourself. It's ok to take a moment so you can be intentional about what you say, versus blurting out something you can't take back. Dr. Starnes guides us through the process of finding out what your child knows and thinks about what they're asking about, how they feel, and what you can do for next steps.  It's inevitable that you kids will come to you with big questions, and this will help you navigate these delicate waters with confidence.  For a copy of Lauren's handouts on divorce and gun violence from the book “Big Conversations with Little Children”, go to the Parent Toolbox to download them for free. www.parent-toolbox.com About Dr. Lauren Starnes Dr. Lauren Starnes is the senior vice president and chief academic officer at Goddard Systems, LLC., the franchisor of The Goddard School. She is responsible for leading the development of The Goddard School's nationally acclaimed proprietary education program, driving research-based innovation and implementing new accreditation standards across the franchise system. Lauren has more than 20 years of experience in education, including curriculum development, evaluation and implementation, as well as teaching and consulting in the fields of preschool, special needs and elementary education. Social Media: Website: http://www.goddardschool.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lauren-starnes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goddardschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddard_school/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goddardschool YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/goddardschool Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading!   READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/Checkupcall   FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com   Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!   About Robbin Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. Robbin's work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children's sense of self without losing themselves in the process! Robbin's award-winning podcast, Parenting our Future, is ranked in the top one percent of all podcasts globally. And she is recognized as one of the “Top Moms in Podcasting” by Podcast Magazine in 2020 & 2022.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome back to Victory Groove. This episode features Mr. Dennis Maple, Chairman and CEO of Goddard Systems, and a dear friend of nearly 40 years.Maple's climb from starting as a sales representative for Quaker Oats to Chief Executive Officer is a testimony that everyone should hear.Dennis R. Maple, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Goddard Systems, LLC, is a transformational leader who excels at driving business growth and leading business turnarounds; attracting, developing and engaging leadership talent; and creating value for internal and external company stakeholders.In September 2019, Dennis joined Goddard Systems, the franchisor of The Goddard School. Goddard is consistently named one of the top childcare franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales) by Franchise Times. The Goddard School franchise currently licenses more than 500 franchised Schools with more than 65,000 students in 37 states. Keep up with Dennis by following him on LinkedIn @Dennis R. Maple. Dr. Eli Jones is a Professor of Marketing, Lowry and Peggy Mays Eminent Scholar, and the former Dean of Mays Business School at his alma mater, Texas A&M University.  He served as Dean of three flagship business schools for over 13 years. Prior to becoming a dean, he was on the faculty at the University of Houston as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor with tenure, Full Professor, Associate Dean for Executive Education Programs, Director of the Program for Excellence in Selling, and founding Executive Director of the Sales Excellence Institute at the University of Houston. 

On today's episode, Sarah chats with Ashley and Lynsey, co-directors at The Goddard School, about how they support teachers and intentional teaching in their center. Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families' Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.comFollow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpodMusic credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When you become a parent, one of the most important decisions you make is finding child care. It can be tough to find the right fit for your family, and it's even harder to know what to look for in a childcare franchise. When thinking about investing in a childcare business it's the same way. That's why Vetted Biz has put together this podcast! In it, you'll learn how to vet child care franchises and find the one that's right for you. Do you want to know which are all the Childcare Franchises we work with? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/child-care-franchises/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Popular Child Care Options 01:52 Goddard School 02:18 Earnings and Sell Price 02:50 Long-term Business 03:51 Investment Range 04:32 Lighthouse School 05:37 KLA Preschool 07:31 Montessori Kids Universe 08:10 Conclusion #ChildcareFranchises #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandfranchiseinus

About Farzeen and Goddard School: As an early childhood educator and mother of four, I have always been aware of the importance of Safe, Nurturing, Quality Education environments. It has long been my dream to open a daycare center that provides the best in early childhood education for families in the town of Sudbury and surrounding communities. In 2008 I shared this vision with my husband and was thrilled that he was completely on board with the idea. Sadly, shortly thereafter, he suffered a stroke and naturally my attention turned to his care, in addition to my home-based child care business. Although his daily challenges were at times insurmountable, my husband's belief in and encouragement of my dream of opening a daycare school never once wavered. His passing in 2013 left a large hole in my life and the lives of our children. During this time I was not only grieving his loss, but also lamenting the probability that my dream of opening a childcare school was just that – a dream. Let me say right now that my four children are amazing human beings! They are my backbone, my support, my champions. My pride for them is unmeasurable. They completed their education at prestigious universities during the time period when their father was paralyzed and his eventual demise. Their heartache was palpable and yet they had the strength and determination to focus on their studies and encourage me to follow my dream. Over time, my children and I decided to take the first steps toward realizing my vision. My daughter, who I consider my best friend, accompanied me to various daycare franchises as this journey began to unfold. After visits to many franchises we decided on The Goddard® School, based on their outstanding programs and offerings. Today, I am proud to be the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Sudbury at 437 Boston Post Road. It is a journey I could not have taken without the constant support and encouragement of my children, who have become my partners. I am also grateful to O'Sullivan Architects. Inc. of Peabody, Massachusetts and Wozny/Barbar & Associates, Inc. (WB&A) of Hanover, Massachusetts who served as project architect and MEP engineer, respectively in addition to the civil engineering firm of Williams & Sparages of Middleton, MA. Appreciative doesn't come close to describing my sentiments for my general contractor, Acella Construction. The Acella team went above and beyond in turning a former Rite Aid® and Subway® shop into the beautiful Goddard School of Sudbury, my 15,000 square foot franchised private preschool and educational daycare facility. Without their assistance, respect, and dedication this project would not have been completed on time – but I am happy to say that any and all construction challenges were handled by Acella allowing me to finally say that my dream of owning a daycare center that provides the best in early childhood education is now a reality. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is the founder & Owner of LightupwithShua Podcast and LUWS ACADEMY LLC ? visit: lightupwithshua.com I am a student of knowledge of multiple disciplines, a mentor, and an intercultural & Interfaith practitioner, who wants to help heal and solve problems by bringing awareness for conscious living and conscious parenting to people with flexible mindset. Currently hosting a weekly podcast on LightupwithShua podcast on conscious living and parenting. Additionally, actively conducting Self - Healing & Transformation Training Workshops in Pakistan and in the USA. For more information please inquire through email or phone. You can connect with me here: Shua@lightupwithshua.com *Remember to LIKE, SHARE, RATE and REVIEW. Thank you. Shua - شعا ع https://linktr.ee/Shuakhan Copyright © 2017-2022 LUWS ACADEMY LLC & LightupwithShua Podcast All Rights Reserved Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International LicenseLightupwithShua

The Goddard School is a franchised preschool learning center. Services are offered for children between 6 weeks and 10 years old. The Goddard School has existed for over 30 years. Goddard aims to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment as some of the most valuable lessons can be in everyday moments. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/goddard-school-franchise/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 00:10 About The Goddard School 00:59 The Goddard School Locations 01:11 Franchise Royalty and Marketing Fees 01:23 License Fee & Investment Cost 01:46 Franchise Revenues 02:20 The Pre-School Business 02:43 The Goddard School Financials 03:03 Time to Recoup the Investment 04:27 Conclusion #GoddardSchoolFranchise #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandfranchiseinus

In this conversation, I sat down with my friend Doug Erwin, the Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Doug is a former serial entrepreneur turned economic developer and executive coach, and he's committed to growing Northern Nevada's startup and technology ecosystem. His community work has helped change the perception of Reno and lay the foundation for future generations of entrepreneurs to thrive in the region. Doug is proud to support entrepreneurs as they embark upon their own journeys.    Doug shares, with great clarity, vulnerability and humility, his entrepreneurial journey and some key lessons he's learned along the way. I invited Doug to have a conversation with me about what it might mean to be a conscious cofounder, given Doug's personal work on mindfulness. Towards the end of the conversation, we arrive at the idea that we are our own most important cofounder - the conversations we have with ourselves will either lead us to lean into or turn away from challenging conversations with our cofounders. And with the lens of Triple Loop Learning, we can start to create better cofounder relationships, not just with better contracts and financial structures, but from our way of being. The basic metaphor is this: Work is a relationship. And relationships are made of conversations. And you can hear this in Doug's description of a company as a “rebound startup” or talking about startups like a marriage. And just like in personal relationships, sometimes, as Doug says, people want to turn away from the discomfort of having difficult conversations. Doug mentioned research about splits among founders and how it related to the future success of the company. I did a bit of digging and... It's counter-intuitive, that a startup with equal distributions is a red flag to investors, and that such a company is more likely to fail. Doug suggests that unequal distributions are proof that the founders have had some hard conversations - which is a key skill in work and life. However, roughly three out of four startups decide to split the business equally when they start up. One of the main issues with this approach isn't a question of HOW to make the split, but WHEN. A 2016 HBR article suggests that founders should wait to split shares until later, co-creating rules to determine the value of various contributions. (I recommend the book Slicing the Pie!). The HBR authors suggest that “teams that negotiate longer are more likely to decide on an unequal split: the harder you look, the more likely you are to discover important differences. More generally, [they] argue that if cofounders haven't learned something surprising about each other from their dialogue, they probably haven't engaged in a serious enough discussion yet.” The HBR article suggests that a hastily created equal split will sour over time - the percentage of founders who are unhappy with their split increases by 2.5x as their startups mature. That discontent can lead to rapid turnover, which can be problematic. Another study, led by Professor David Noack, Executive Director of the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center at the Goddard School of Business and Economics at Utah's Weber State University suggests that an equal split, especially in early-stage companies, has another unexpected effect - making it unclear who's driving the bus. According to Professor Noack's research, if no one feels that they have ownership and responsibility, no one takes the wheel, which has a real effect:  Companies with an unequal split were 21.7% more likely than other firms to be up and running a year later. And just like in a marriage, having a “pre-nup” conversation can be awkward, even when people know the data about divorce.  While it's uncomfortable to do so, hosting a conversation to explore all the negative scenarios that might occur in the future, with corresponding actions to help avoid them, can help founders avoid headaches later on…and increase startups' chances of success. This is a conversation worth listening to…And I'm excited to share it with you! Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes, and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links EDAWN - Startup Reno Growth Pioneers Podcast

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We meet with Director Hemmert and learn about the new vision and strategies for Utah's Economic Opportunity office - Go Utah. Also, Dr. Matthew Mouritsen, Dean of Weber State University's Goddard School of Business and Economics will visit with us and share insights on balance sheets. https://www.weber.edu/goddard https://business.utah.gov See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

What is genderwashing? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Wendy Fox-Kirk, Professor at the Goddard School of Business and Economics at Weber State about her recent research looking at companies who profess to be equitable between the sexes however actually have policies that hold women back.  "Organizations create a positive public image by proclaiming their commitment to gender equity, but this often masks practices that hinder women's advancement at work and in society," she says. This process is called generwashing and Dr. Fox-Kirk discusses how widespread this problem is.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet with Megan Christensen of the Davis County Economic Development Office to learn about the Davis County Small Business Loan Fund. And we talk about the importance of Cash Flow with Dr. Matt Mouritsen of WSU's Goddard School of Business and Economics. https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced https://www.weber.edu/goddard See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

Mark "Friedo" Friedman makes his return to the podcast! He made a surprise visit to the Chamber office to chat with Sharon Mayer, Ana Gonzalez, Saundra Midkiff and Kris Gross on this week's episode.   NEW MEMBERS Soapbox.Online - helps Practices and Providers Be Found and Chosen Online, Automate and Streamline Patient Feedback and Manage You and Your Practice’s Digital Footprint 24/7/365. Call Dustin at 214- 865-6174 BBVA – one if their many services is consolidate debt fast with a BBVA Express Personal Loan. Nothing's more freeing than knowing exactly where you stand on debt. With a personal loan, you can consolidate your debt into a single payment. Plus, benefit from a competitive low interest rate and monthly payment. 806 W McDermott in Allen The Dynamic Estate Team -Coldwell Banker APEX, Realtor - Selling or buying a home is more than just paperwork and closing tables. They tailor the experience to your needs and partner with you every step of the way. Call Steven at 387-2544 The Goddard School of Allen (West) Opening Spring 2021 - the newest premier preschool to this great community. Since this will be like a second home for the children, our goal is to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children can grow and develop. 950 Stockton Drive - Call Letty 972- 908-9696 hello boba - Come in for our delicious bubble teas and smoothies (Diary free and made with real fruit). Sweetness level for most drinks is always customizable, just ask! 210 Central Expressway South, Suite 74   RIBBON CUTTINGS Bengal Bay Grill JAN 6 - Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm 975 Highway 121, Suite 100 Allen, TX 75013   Credit Union of Texas JAN 7 - Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm 900 W. Bethany, Suite 100, Allen, TX 75013   Clancy's Coffee & Tea JAN 7 - Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm 900 West Bethany Drive, Suite 105, Allen, TX 75013

About JanzellJanzell Tutor's long career at the University of Utah started with 10 years in student affairs before she started managing the College of Nursing's alumni relations over five years ago. Through these years, Janzell has directed the launch of a renewed Alumni Weekend, including a Half Century Society; Distinguished and Young Alumni Awards; and an annual spring gala, Honors for Nursing which she and her team said goodbye to while celebrating its 25th anniversary last year. Not surprising with her roots in student affairs, Janzell strives to ensure current students have a great experience while in their program in hopes they will continue to be engaged alumni. Janzell was born and raised in Hawaii, received her bachelor's degree in Business, moved to Utah, received her master's in public administration and enjoys singing and performing around town. As a part Hawaiian, Chinese, Korean and Norwegian woman, she proudly proclaims her multi-racial identities and is invested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work. Though she does not seem old enough, she has been married for more than 18 years and adores her two “mediums” (as she calls them), while trying to find the right balance as a working mom. She says the best part of her job is reconnecting with College graduates from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, many of whom have been disengaged for decades.About ChrisChris Barragan is the Director of Advancement for the University of Utah School of Medicine. Previous to this role he was the Sr. Development Director for the Goddard School of Business at Weber State University. He is a dedicated husband and father and loves baseball, surfing, cooking and eating tasty food, and walking his dog who's name is Mucho Gusto.

This week on The Purpose of Money podcast we have a special guest, Johann Hunter. Johann is the on-site owner and business manager of The Goddard School located in Middleton, Ma. In this episode, Johann shares all you need to know about buying your own franchise. If you want to be a full-time entrepreneur and franchise owner, you must listen to this episode. Subsequent to earning her Bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University and an MBA in Business Management from Cornell, Johann found herself entrenched in the educational development of her oldest son. As a result, Johann developed a passion for early childhood education and this passion inspired her to open a childcare center of her own. In this episode you will learn: Steps you can take to purchase a franchise The work required after you sign on the dotted line How much capital you need to get started Who you need to work with to ensure a franchise is right for you Where you can research the top-performing franchises and more  If you want to connect with Johann or ask her questions about starting a childcare franchise send her a message on LinkedIn.  Subscribe to The Purpose of Money so you never miss an episode.

In 1990, Master Kim’s arrived in Rochester and opened the same day and across the street from the Irondequoit Mall. It was an instant success as they enrolled 100 active members in the first 20 days! In 1992, Grandmaster Sung Kim at the age of 19 opened the Penfield location which has been remodeled twice due to growth. In 1993, Master Kim’s Taekwondo introduced our character building martial arts to the west side of Rochester, in Greece!Today, Master Kim’s Taekwondo Institute teaches the most martial arts students in Rochester! We are the only martial arts school that offers a direct After School Wrap Around Program and a full day Summer Program. Our staff teaches at all five Doodlebugs Daycares, the Goddard School and a 2 credit Physical Education Taekwondo Class at Monroe Community College. We visit Elementary Schools, we love our towns and libraries and teach our students to “give back” in at least six community service events each year.Grandmaster Sung Kim is an 8th Degree Black Belt certified by Kukkiwon, is President of MKTKD, and has earned Junior, Collegiate and National titles in Taekwondo. He has taken the best aspects of the traditional martial arts and created a modern character building education program that enhances the lives of individuals. Grandmaster Kim proudly leads an extremely talented group of home grown instructors to bring you the pinnacle of modern Taekwondo curriculum in award winning facilities. Master Jeff DeWilde and Master Edwin Rivera respectively direct the Greece and Irondequoit locations. Master Kim’s Taekwondo is the area’s only Kukkiwon certified school. We are the only Taekwondo school in the area that has staff at each location with their Master Instructor’s License and International Hanmadang Certification, both certified by Kukkiwon, The World Taekwondo Headquarters.Support the show (https://kidsthrive585.org/about/)

Courtney Feathers, Director of Goddard School in Millersville, discusses how they incorporate STEM into their curriculum and their recent STEM event during the 2019 Maryland STEM Festival. Follow the Festival on Twitter @mdstemfest, Instagram @mdstem, Facebook @marylandstemfestival and on our website www.marylandstemfestival.org. You can e-mail your thoughts and comments to us at mdstemfest@gmail.com Follow the Goddard School at https://www.goddardschool.com/baltimore/millersville-veterans-highway-md

Students at The Goddard School in Beavercreek got a rare chance to shoot, dribble and pass with the Wright State University women’s basketball team. The team visited the school on July 11 for the second year in a row, going through basketball drills and even enjoying popsicles with the students. The players interacted with dozens of children. “We love coming out and working with kids,” said Kim Demmings, director of operations for women’s basketball. Thomas Baker, the assistant education director at The Goddard School, said the players are great role models for the students. “It’s also important for them to see that women are sports figures too and it’s not just the boys or the men that are playing sports, but you know, girls can do everything too,” he said.

If you’re looking at funding options as a new franchisee and are struggling with the franchise financing options available to you, we’re here to tell you there are options. You can certainly go a traditional route through a bank, but sometimes it just isn't possible. Luckily, there are more non-traditional routes available to you. In this episode, I talk with Apple Pie Capital Chief Development Officer (CDO) Ron Feldman about the ins and outs of financing, franchise validation, resources available to you—and more. Ron started in the franchise industry when he and his wife purchased into The Goddard School Franchise. He has also worked as the Chief Development Officer at FRANdata and was the Chief Brand Strategist with Siegel Financial Group. Ron gives us insight into his unique and extensive background in franchising that you don’t want to miss! Outline of This Episode [0:41] Ron Feldman Introduction [5:53] What is Apple Pie and how is it different? [11:21] What does Apple Pie look for in emerging brands? [13:50] Definition of an emerging brand [18:20] Resources for franchisees [21:55] How do you look at item 19? [24:00] Validation is absolutely critical to the process [30:42] Successful franchises and what to look for [35:40] Combining brands and resources [42:57] Why you need a professional team surrounding you What is Apple Pie Capital and how is it different than traditional lending? I first came across Apple Pie Capital when I had already launched two of my franchise locations with Sola Salon Studios—and then the SBA refused to finance the 3rd. Our lending partner was gone. I was an established franchisee with an established brand but was suddenly forced to find a different option. This is where a non-traditional franchise lender became my solution and could be yours as well. They provide a unique online platform that is a streamlined and simple solution for someone in the franchise industry to source funding. One of the top lenders in the business, their focus is to lower barriers to entry. They do so by handling everything from start to finish, beginning with one easy online application, then laying out all of your options. They actually want to help you achieve your goals and to grow smartly. They are one of the few lenders who only work in franchising.  Why the difference between a “start-up” and “emerging brand” matters when it comes down to Franchise Financing If you’re looking at buying a franchise but want to jump in on an emerging brand, there are some things you should consider. First, you want to invest in an emerging brand and not a start-up. For the purpose of this explanation, a start-up is a franchise that has fewer than 25 franchise units. An emerging brand is considered a franchise with 25-100 units open and running. If a franchise has sold over 100 units, they are likely no longer relying on the franchise fees for their overhead costs (which is crucial).  So why does this matter? You need to give a particular franchise time to become a proven brand. Apple Pie is more willing to lend you money faster than any other lender—but they also need a way to measure their investment. If a franchise has 10 or more years of operating history or they have 25 units open for 3+ years APC considers them an emerging brand that they’re willing to dive into with you. Keep listening to our conversation as we cover the details, and talk about some of the resources available for new franchises. As an emerging brand, you’ll want to take advantage of networking opportunities As an emerging franchisor or someone who’s bought a new franchise, you’re going to have a lot to learn. Some great opportunities for learning come from conferences geared towards franchisees. The International Franchise Association hosts a conference geared exactly towards those just starting out in the market. So if you’re newer in the industry, this one is a great place to start. A couple of other resources that Ron and I both recommend include the UnConference and the Springboard conference. They are founded and hosted by some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. Events like these can be a great way to learn from others what to do, what not to do, and a way to make lasting connections. Keep listening for another great way to learn the ins and outs of franchising. The importance of the validation process for the potential franchisee One of Ron’s favorite quotes is by Anthony Martino, “franchising is simple, as long as franchisees make money”. While funny, it’s completely on the nose. Apple Pie Capital utilizes research from FRANdata as well as their own personal experience to validate the franchise you’re buying. They’re able to get a lot of data that you as the franchisee don’t have access to. Likewise, you need to be diligent with your own validation process, which we cover more in-depth in this podcast. You need to reach out to current franchisees and question them about every part of the process. Ron shares that they got more calls from prospective franchisees for The Goddard School when they sold than any of the 10 years they operated it. Listen to the rest of the episode as he explains why this was so smart and the right questions to ask. Resources & People Mentioned Anthony Martino Apple Pie Capital Bernard Siegel Denise Thomas Apple Pie Capital CEO Emerging Franchisor Conference FRANdata Goddard School Franchise Grow Smart, Risk Less by Shelly Sun International Franchise Association (IFA) Peter Cancro Springboard Conference The UnConference Connect with Ron Feldman LinkedIn Apple Pie Capital Connect With Erik Facebook LinkedIn TalkWithErik.com

Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features interviews with several attendees and presenters at the 2019 Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition Symposium on May 10. First up is Mark Anthony Hunter of The Goddard School and a member of the MPCC board. Mark’s father had prostate cancer and he discusses the impact it had on his Dad, as well as the entire family. The Goddard School is sponsoring its Second annual Benefit Golf Tournament for Men’s Health on Monday, June 17 at the Ferncroft Country Club. Proceeds will benefit MPCC as well as The Senator Edward W. Brooke Scholarship. To register go to www.ferncroftcc.com/goddardschool. Jacques Carter, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, talks about current issues with PSA testing after The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations, which was the topic of his presentation at the Symposium. Mark Kennedy of the Boston Public Health Commission, discusses a new initiative, PRECISE (precision, care intervention, screening, and empowerment). It is a consensus concept program that is a smarter look at new concepts in PSA testing. Mark co-presented on this topic with Dr. Carter at the Symposium. Jamie Bearse is president & CEO of Zero, The End of Prostate Cancer. He discusses his organization’s mission to advance research, focusing on the Department of Defense (DOD) funding and research, and encourage action from volunteers and supporters via the Run/Walk series, and the Zero 360 patient navigator program. The 2019 Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk-Boston  is on Sunday, September 9 and starts at Newton City Hall. Prostate Cancer Support Group leaders Bill Tinney and Gary Halvorsen discuss the important role that support groups and peer-to-peer conversations have on the newly diagnosed, those just starting or involved in ongoing treatment. Go here for a list of support groups in the Commonwealth.

Greg McKeown is the bestselling author of the book, “Essentialism” - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. The term best seller is used a lot, so let us clarify this is the real deal. The book was published 3.5 years ago and as of this writing is ranked as the 1,289 bestselling book on Amazon. Overall. That’s a big, big deal. And now having studied the book, we know why. It’s a game changer. A life changer. As you will hear in this interview, it’s not about minimalism. It’s more about making the right and best decisions. Putting decisions to an extreme tests. Being in control. A great analogy that sets a good stage is, Greg says that in an emergency, “Everyone is an essentialist.” We get on task, on target, divest ourselves of non-necessities, and do what is most efficient, effective and successful. So can you really live every moment like that? Listen in and find out. Connect with Greg and his revolutionary work at http://gregmckeown.com. When you get value from the show, please, let us know by leaving a review in iTunes! Thank you to ZipRecruiter and Goddard School for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm podcast and empire was on stage at a live event he was MCing in Las Vegas and he gave us his favorite Ziglar quote, and why. The quote? “You can have everything in life you want if you will help enough other people get what they want.” Then this is interesting, I had been taking our guests quotes and crafting a question around them and posting to the Ziglar Facebook page which has nearly 4.5 million fans. We get many, many comments. This time however, I posted to my personal page at agentkmiller. We’ve never gotten so many in depth, authentic comments. So much that it was really hard to filter through and decide what to bring you, as it was too much to share them all. On that note, you are welcome to friend me at agentkmiller on Facebook, as I’ll be posting a question around our guests’ ZigBomb every week. So what is the question I posted that provoked so many deep comments? I asked, “While the concept sounds all well and great, where have you had success or challenge in living this concept out? What concerns and/or feedback do you have regarding the statement? Be as raw and honest as you will.” And people were just that, raw and honest. I brought in my co-host Michelle Prince to talk through some of the comments. Thanks to Joey who just left a 5 star review in iTunes and testifying to Tom Ziglar, right after some grumpy soul left a stinger about Tom. If you want to show some support to the family and message of Ziglar, please help us by leaving a review in iTunes! Thanks to Goddard School for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back for his second time on this show, Jordan Harbinger, the rockstar podcast legend who hosts The Art of Charm podcast. Friends, “How to win friends and influence people” written by Dale Carnegie in 1936 is one of the all time business classics. You will find very few world leaders and influencers who don’t site it as a primary message that helped enable their success, just like Zig Ziglar’s “See You At The Top”. Jordan’s primary focus at The Art of Charm is social skills. Personal relationship skills. There is arguably NOTHING that impacts our lives for better or worse, than our social skills. Yet when and where are they taught? Nowhere unless you were fortunate enough to have parents like mine who had me read the book and took me to Carnegie Classes. In this show we drill down into the necessity and opportunity of social skills. There is nothing you have more control over, can take action on quicker and will produce greater results in your life. Period. Make sure you find Art of Charm where you listen to podcasts and subscribe, and you can check out all Jordan is doing at artofcharm.com. And when you get hit with a value bomb, please, let us know and give thanks to the Zig and the Ziglar Family by giving us a review in iTunes, it’s the best thing you can do for us. Thanks to ZipRecruiter and Goddard School for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris cites “Failure is an event, not a person” as his most impacting quote from Zig Ziglar. That quote comes from a longer quote of Zig’s, “Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday ended last night. Today is a brand new day, and it’s yours.” We took that quote, and Michelle Prince in a recent Facebook Live talk, asked the listeners this question, “Who of you listening have had a failure in your life that led to something great?” There were over 800 comments during her talk and we pulled a handful to discuss in today’s show. Thanks to Goddard School for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean knows how to create success.. From extremely humble beginnings he started with a firewood business in high school, to a collision repair shop and his first real estate deal before the age of 20. From there he went on to create a multimillion dollar real estate business, became a Multiple NY Times best selling Author. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. In every phase of your evolution, check your thoughts. 2. When an idea hits you, just go for it, and it will work its way out in the process. 3. At your lowest point in life, the only thing you have to think about is how you can pick yourself up again. Dean’s website - DeansFreeBook.com Sponsors: Goddard School: The Goddard School is a premier franchise of private preschools and provides you the opportunity to own a recession-resistant business while making a positive impact on children and their families. For more info, or to apply to become a Goddard School franchisee, visit LearnAboutGoddard.com! Zendesk: Zendesk makes it easy for your customers to reach out, and even easier for you to manage support and provide excellent customer service. Schedule a demo today and see for yourself at Zendesk.com/fire!

Peter is a multiple-startup founder with several successful exits under his belt. He’s a best-selling author, focusing on the customer economy. He can be found at www.shankman.com Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Self-care is a topic that needs to be discussed MORE for entrepreneurs. 2. Learning to prioritize your work is the key to getting things done. 3. ADHD is not a curse, it’s a gift. Try to look at the positive side of scenarios rather than thinking it’s going to stop you. Sponsors: Goddard School: The Goddard School is a premier franchise of private preschools and provides you the opportunity to own a recession-resistant business while making a positive impact on children and their families. For more info, or to apply to become a Goddard School franchisee, visit LearnAboutGoddard.com! Storyblocks: Download all the stock your heart desires from Storyblocks' Member Library, which includes 400,000 stunning photos, vectors, textures, and icons. Plus, all content is royalty-free so you can use it for commercial and personal projects! Visit Storyblocks.com/fire to try it free for 7 days!

Chris Guillebeau leads and influences the world in nonconformity, travel hacking, business start up and now, the Side Hustle (his brand new book we dig into in show #486). But what about his own personal development story? In this show you’ll hear how Chris doesn’t like the term “balance”, he likes “alignment” and “seasonality”. Being grateful is a key goal for Chris. He worries about disappointing people and letting them down and is concerned about where he’s falling short. He’s not strong in details, follow up and building a company, but his strength is figuring out alternative ways of doing things and helping people fast track their process. His goals are not flexible, but the strategy or tactic are. He says, “I am a 100% introvert. My default mode is being by myself. I do events and look forward to them, but at the end of the night I need to go be by myself.” He talks about taking risks, but for him, only very calculated risks. Thanks to Goddard School and Princess Cruise Lines for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorie is the author of the new book Entrepreneurial You. Her past books include Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she teaches at Duke University and writes frequently for the Harvard Business Review. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Don’t stick with one revenue stream - leverage your knowledge to create several revenue streams so that you stay afloat as the industry evolves. 2. A large audience isn’t necessary; what you need is an audience that you know extremely well who will support you along the way. 3. Build trust with your audience; invest in your relationship with them. Check out Dorie’s website with a free workbook for Fire Nation! - DorieClark.com/fire Sponsors: Goddard School: The Goddard School is a premier franchise of private preschools and provides you the opportunity to own a recession-resistant business while making a positive impact on children and their families. For more info, or to apply to become a Goddard School franchisee, visit LearnAboutGoddard.com! DesignCrowd: If you’re not much of a designer, but are looking for ideas for your next logo, websites design or even your new business cards, then DesignCrowd can help! Visit DesignCrowd.com/fire for a special one $100 VIP offer for Fire Nation!

Jeff is a keynote speaker, author of The 5 AM Miracle, host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, and founder of The Rockin' Productivity Academy. Learn more at JeffSanders.com. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Make things simple and straightforward, regardless of the complexity. 2. Practice saying no constantly - it will give you the time to focus on things that really matter. 3. Ask yourself about your goals and plans and stay productive. Visit Jeff’s website - JeffSanders.com Sponsors: Goddard School: The Goddard School is a premier franchise of private preschools and provides you the opportunity to own a recession-resistant business while making a positive impact on children and their families. For more info, or to apply to become a Goddard School franchisee, visit LearnAboutGoddard.com! BlueHost: If you’re looking for a website host that’s top-rated, that powers over two million websites, and that gives you the best tools to build, host and manage your business’s website, then look no further than BlueHost! Right now BlueHost is offering Fire Nation 50% off when you sign up at BlueHost.com/fire!

Chris Guillebeau is back for his second time on the show, this time with the message from his new book, “Side Hustle”.  He wrote it to the fully employed who want a side hustle to 1) have something they enjoy and have freedom in, 2) Want another stream of income, and 30 Want the security of not having all their eggs in one basket. Chris is as down to earth as they come and is all about practical, step by step application. Side Hustle is right now sitting in the top 200 overall books on Amazon’s best seller list because this is guidance people want. Thanks to SmartBiz Loans and Goddard School for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's hustle AND ignite. Chris’ new rap album drops on Spotify September 19th. As a backup plan, he's also got a new book called SIDE HUSTLE. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You don’t necessarily need to quit your job—build security wherever you are. 2. Not everyone was meant to be #1. 3. Getting started is the first step to success. Check out Chris’ course - Side Hustle School Sponsors: Goddard School: The Goddard School is a premier franchise of private preschools and provides you the opportunity to own a recession-resistant business while making a positive impact on children and their families. For more info, or to apply to become a Goddard School franchisee, visit LearnAboutGoddard.com! ConsultX - Business Success Programme: Have you ever thought about using your past business or corporate experience to help others in business by becoming a Business Consultant, Coach or Advisor? Find out more by visiting Consultx.com/fire! You can also check out their podcast, Everything Business Consulting, to help you get started!

Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans of Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto Software Inc  are joined by Ashley Betzendahl, the Manager of Interactive Media at Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School. Ashley and her team are responsible for all national social interactions and interactive and web strategy for The Goddard School and Goddard Systems brands. She began her career at GSI in 2008 in Marketing and quickly began to focus solely on electronic media, including creating, managing and expanding all digital and social profiles as well as managing the online reputation of The Goddard School brand. Ashley shares tips on handling on-line reviews and ratings and which social sites Goddard Systems pays close attention to. Follow Deb, Jack and Ashley on Twitter.

Alex Lawrence has been launching and growing successful companies for more than 20 years. His most recent partnership, Lendio, ranks #34 on the Inc. 500 list. He is also the Vice Provost of Innovation and Economic Development as well as the Interim Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics, both at Weber State University, where he teaches real-world strategies that are based on cutting edge, proven approaches used in todays business. He also is a regular contributor on Entrepreneurship for Forbes Magazine. and been featured on TechCrunch, 40 under 40 Top Entrepreneurs, V100 Top 100 Technology Entrepreneurs, E-50 Top 50 Social Entrepreneurs, WSU Entrepreneur Alumni of the Year.

This week on Franchise Today is a replay from the Franchise Finance series that aired in early 2013. Host, Paul Segreto welcomed as his returning guest to the show, Ron Feldman, CEO and Co-founder at Franchise America Finance. Paul and Ron focused on several options, traditional and new for today's franchisees to explore and secure financing in continued tight, but slowly loosening credit markets. The discussion also included the various challenges that small business owners are facing that ultimately may adversely affect their bottom line and their future ability to expand operations. About Our Guest Ronald Feldman is a co-founder of Franchise America Finance™, a boutique franchise investment and lending source. Prior to his affiliation with Siegel Financial Group & Franchise American Finance, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Response USA, a publicly traded Alarm Systems Company. Mr. Feldman was instrumental in both the public offering and ultimate sale of the Alarm Division. Mr. Feldman and his wife were one of the early Goddard School Franchisees and successfully owned, operated and sold their Goddard School in 2007. He has been a keynote speaker at scores of franchise related events, appeared on television programs as the "Champion of Small Business", and has been published numerous times in trade magazines. He is also an instructor on financing and access to capital to the International Franchise Association (IFA). Ronald has the distinction of being a Certified Franchise Executive ("CFE").

This week on Franchise Today a two-part series on Franchise Finance kicks off. Host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his returning guest to the show, Ron Feldman, CEO and Co-founder at Franchise America Finance. Paul and Ron focus on several options, traditional and new for today's franchisees to explore and secure financing in continued tight, but slowly loosening credit markets. The discussion also includes the various challenges that small business owners are facing that ultimately may adversely affect their bottom line and their future ability to expand operations. About Our Guest Ronald Feldman is a co-founder of Franchise America Finance™, a boutique franchise investment and lending source. Prior to his affiliation with Siegel Financial Group & Franchise American Finance, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Response USA, a publicly traded Alarm Systems Company. Mr. Feldman was instrumental in both the public offering and ultimate sale of the Alarm Division. Mr. Feldman and his wife were one of the early Goddard School Franchisees and successfully owned, operated and sold their Goddard School in 2007. He has been a keynote speaker at scores of franchise related events, appeared on television programs as the "Champion of Small Business", and has been published numerous times in trade magazines. He is also an instructor on financing and access to capital to the International Franchise Association (IFA).  Ronald has the distinction of being a Certified Franchise Executive ("CFE").

Please note the time for the show this week (6:30 PT/8:30 CT/9:30 ET). This week AK and Deb will host Social Geek Radio from Nashville, TN as they are setting up for FranCamp! If technology is their friend they will also broadcast live via UStream http://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp Their guest is Ashley Betzendal, Social Web Communications Manager for The Goddard School. Goddard is reported as the nation's No. 1 childcare franchise and was recently honored for the production of it's "Introduction to Goddard" video and "Virtual Tour" video. Ashley is one of the franchisor panel members for FranCamp and will share her insights to the importance of social media and how she monitors and manages social media for Goddard. Twitter: @AshGoesSocial The Goddard School

Despite the economic climate, Goddard has continued to expand opening 39 locations in 2009 and on pace to open at least 20 locations in 2010. The interview will focus on the brand's national growth strategy, what Goddard looks for in potential franchisees and how the brand has adapted over the past few years. Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine, for the ninth consecutive year (January 2010) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times for the second consecutive year (October 2008), Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 360+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 34 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States. Goddard is owned by Wind River Holdings, L.P.