Podcasts about international franchise expo

How does a former police officer and nurse become one of the top-performing franchisees in the luxury pet boarding industry? In this episode, Larkin, a franchise owner with K9 Resorts, shares his incredible journey from public service to running a thriving dog boarding and daycare business. Discover how his people skills, gained from years on the force, translated into exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Larkin owns K9 Resorts in Apex, NC and has another location in development in the state. After serving as a police officer for 25 years and working as a nurse, Larkin took his passion for community service and became a successful first-time entrepreneur. His K9 Resorts location opened in 2019, and he's grown to be the highest-growing franchise location in the system. Larkin reveals why believing in the brand, trusting the process, and committing to hard work during those crucial first years make all the difference. He also shares how resilience through challenges like the pandemic helped him build a business that runs smoothly even when he steps away. If you're considering franchising, Larkin's candid insights on due diligence, mindset, and staying focused will inspire and guide you. Tune in to hear how passion, persistence, and trust in the system can create franchise success!   “If you believe in the brand, if you believe in what you're doing and the product, then you're going to follow those rules to the T. And doing so gives you more chance of success than failure because it's a proven brand with a proven track record of success." ~ Larkin Combs   In This Episode:  - Larkin's path: from police officer to top franchisee - Using law enforcement skills to deliver excellent customer service - Why K9 Resorts stand out in luxury pet care - Why Larkin chose K9 Resorts over other franchises - The power of believing in the brand and following the system - Franchisee collaboration: sharing solutions and best practices - Larkin's hands-on approach to daily operations - Overcoming early challenges, including the pandemic - Do your homework before buying a franchise   Resources: 

Record live in New York City at the International Franchise Expo, it's finale of our 4 part series of Franchise Thought Leaders discussing…franchise thought leaders. Joining us in the Podcast Zone at IFE: Adam Ferracane, Refresh Sebastian Aguirre, NiceJob Dennis Cieri, Fitness Factory Aaron Allison, Learning Experience Kelli Schroeder, WellBiz Brands Chris Medhurst, District Taco       Thanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.   And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.   https://www.northeastcolor.com/ https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise https://www.hughes.com/franchise https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire

Record live in New York City at the International Franchise Expo, it's part 3 in our series of Franchise Thought Leaders discussing…franchise thought leaders.   Thanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.  And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network. https://www.northeastcolor.com/ https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise https://www.hughes.com/franchise

Record live in New York City at the International Franchise Expo, it's part 2 in our series of Franchise Thought Leaders discussing…franchise thought leaders.  We've got a packed line up of franchisors sharing … Who inspires them and who do they follow? Joining us in part 2: Larisa Walega, Ziebart International Eric O'Connor, World Gym International Suat Gokmen, Funbox Hair Parra, Captain D's Dr John Hayes, Titus Center for Franchising   Thanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.  And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.   https://www.northeastcolor.com/ https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise https://www.hughes.com/franchise https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire

Here's the final part in our series of Social Geek: IFE Unplugged - recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. We're speaking with Franchise insiders Eric Johnson, Global Director of Franchise Programs with the US Department of Commerce, Sarah Moritz, President of Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, Brandon Neilson, Director of Franchise Development at The Dog Stop, and Dana Stein, Business Development Manager at MFV Expositions.   Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee. Kudos to the International Franchise Association and MFV Expositions on a fantastic event. See you in Ft Lauderdale in September for Franchise Expo South!   

Here's the latest in our series of Social Geek: IFE Unplugged - recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. We're talking franchise trends with Jack Day of Meals of Hope, Hope Alteri of Band Journalists, Max Emma from BooXkeeping, Mark Siebert of iFranchise, and Jack Wilson from HomeWell Care Services.   Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee.

Here's a SECOND special edition of Social Geek: IFE Unplugged - recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. Today we're hearing about trends in the industry from franchise leaders Ben Woodruff from Woops, Josh York from GYM GUYZ, Max Emma of BooXkeeping, and IFA's Emily George. We'll cover the latest in technology, financing, marketing, fran dev, and more!   Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee.  

This special edition of Social Geek was recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. On today's part 1 of this series, International Franchise Association CEO Matt Haller shares the latest on the FTC's request for information, Joint Employer in California, and the nominee for Secretary of Labor. Then Ali Kraus of Benetrends Financial and her panelists recap their standing room only IFE presentation on "How Women Can Be Successful in Today's Franchise Marketplace." Hear from Kayla Ryan of Home Run Franchises, Stephanie Schon of The Bar Method, and Erin Fletter of Sticky Fingers Cooking. Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee.   Links for today's show: Stop AB 1228: https://stopab1228.com/ Share your comments with the FTC on Franchising: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FTC-2023-0026-0001 Join the IFA Advocacy Summit in DC: https://www.franchise.org/events/2023-ifa-advocacy-summit  

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question. - One Answer. Today's guest is my longtime friend and associate Ed Teixeira. Ed is a recognized franchise expert with 40 years' experience in the franchise industry. He has served as a corporate executive for franchise firms in the retail, manufacturing, healthcare and technology industries and was a franchisee of a multi-million-dollar home healthcare franchise. Ed and Professor Richard Chan are the authors of a new textbook, Franchising Strategies: The Entrepreneurs Guide to Success published by Rutledge. He has participated in the CEO Magazine Roundtable Meetings with business leaders from around the country and has spoken at several venues including the International Franchise Expo and Chinese Franchise Association in Shanghai, China. Over the course of his career, Ed has been involved with over 1,000 franchise locations and launched franchise concepts from existing business models. Contact Ed at: edtex12@aol.com Contact Gary at: gary@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

Live from IFE 2022 in New York! IFA's CEO Matt Haller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaller/) sits down with podcast host Jack Monson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmonson/) to discuss challenges he's hearing from small business owners and an update on IFA's Open for Opportunity program. Plus, we'll chat about next week's Franchise Customer Experience Conference in Atlanta. Next, Charlie Chase (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliechase/), CEO of FirstService Brands shares his thoughts on the empowering nature of the franchise business model as well as his objectives as the new Chair of the IFA. Special Guest: Matt Haller.

“The difference between ordinary brands and great brands is culture.” -John Hewitt Today it's the latest in our series of conversations about the Culture of Franchising featuring interviews recorded at The International Franchise Expo in New York with Jason Skidmore of Celebree School, Kim Hanson of LearningRx, and John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. Thanks to Thryv, Consumer Fusion,  AnswerConnect, and MFV Expositions.  

This week (May 30 to June 1) Franchise Interviews will be visiting the International Franchise Expo in New York at the legendary Javits Center. Many refer to this show as the Super Bowl of franchising. Today you will hear numerous interviews on how to prepare for a franchise show.First you will hear our conversation with Tom Portesy, the President of Mart Franchise Ventures Expositions.  Mr. Portesy will discuss what aspiring frantrepreneurs can expect from a franchise show.  Next you will hear our interview with the franchise expert Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, or Javits Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 40th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York. http://www.ifeinfo.com/ Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend The International Franchise Expo: Meet face-to-face with over 400 of the top franchise brands. Get educated on how to be successful from the start through the over 70 free seminars offered. Understand the financial model of franchising. Meet with financial experts on how to best fund your franchise, and how to budget for your future. Dig deeper into the nuances of franchising through attending in-depth educational workshops. Meet with leading consultants to understand how to pick the right franchise for you. Explore the benefits of being in business for yourself, not by yourself. Discover opportunities in industries that are new or that you might not have considered. Understand the difference between becoming a franchisee and an area developer, and what to consider when making this decision.  

1HUDDLE founder and CEO Sam Caucci shares his vision of making training for your organization successful by making it engaging. Sam has created an innovative training platform using science-backed, quick-burst games. We’ll also have details on this month’s International Franchise Expo. See you in New York!   Thanks to Social Joey and MFV Expositions!

Branding expert Mark Levy joins the show as we continue our series on Personal Branding. Mark works with CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Celebrities on developing their brand and giving them an invigorating strategy shift. Getting Mark and Jack to start rolling on branding, the Beatles, business books, and radio is easy ... getting them to stop is another matter!    We also have more details on The International Franchise Expo 2019 in New York!  And you can connect with Mark at LevyInnovation.com Thanks to Social Joey and VetFran.     

“A guru is an expert or teacher. That’s exactly what we consider ourselves. We do a lot of educating to the public, informing them of our new restoration process that many people aren’t aware of.” - Dan Frey, Founder & CEO, The Glass Guru Franchise Systems Inc. Returning from another successful International Franchise Expo in New York City co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto this week welcome as their guest, Dan Frey, Founder and CEO of The Glass Guru. Dan explains how for for nearly 15 years, The Glass Guru has been revolutionizing the glass and window space. Instead of relying solely on replacement as a solution to glass related problems, the brand has tapped into unique technology that enables it to repair foggy windows and make them clear again. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 12 PM Eastern Time / 11 AM Central Time with on-demand access on iTunes and is proudly sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry. 

This week (May 31 to June 2) Franchise Interviews will be visiting the International Franchise Expo in New York at the legendary Javits Center. Many refer to this show as the Super Bowl of franchising. Today you will hear numerous interviews on how to prepare for a franchise show.First you will hear our conversation with Tom Portesy, the President of Mart Franchise Ventures Expositions.  Mr. Portesy will discuss what aspiring frantrepreneurs can expect from a franchise show.  Next you will hear our interview with the franchise expert Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows.  The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, or Javits Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 40th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York. http://www.ifeinfo.com/ Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend The International Franchise Expo: Meet face-to-face with over 400 of the top franchise brands. Get educated on how to be successful from the start through the over 70 free seminars offered. Understand the financial model of franchising. Meet with financial experts on how to best fund your franchise, and how to budget for your future. Dig deeper into the nuances of franchising through attending in-depth educational workshops. Meet with leading consultants to understand how to pick the right franchise for you. Explore the benefits of being in business for yourself, not by yourself. Discover opportunities in industries that are new or that you might not have considered. Understand the difference between becoming a franchisee and an area developer, and what to consider when making this decision.  

Tom Portesy has been president of MFV Expositions for more than 18 years, and added CEO to his title in 2009. With more than 25 years of global sales and executive management experience, Tom oversees the team that produces the three leading franchise events in the U.S., and is active in many International franchise events operated by MFV Expositions or strategic partners. Working closely with the International Franchise Association and many franchise associations around the world, Tom has participated as a panelist and moderator in countless educational seminars and symposia. Previously, Tom owned an advertising and PR firm and was a founder and Group VP of an instant printing franchise. He has been married for over 33 years and has 4 children.   Key Takeaways:   [0:27] Today’s episode is brought to you by Franchise 5! The key to long-term success is through smart, strategic growth. To learn more about this program, head over to FranchiseEuphoria.com/Franchise5. [0:58] Our episode today features Tom Portesy, president and CEO of MFV Expositions. Tom leads his team in producing the premier franchise events in the U.S. [4:44] Before he was in expositions, Tom was involved with a printing franchise, a business that sold instant printing and advertising specialties. They quickly learned it was a duplicatable model and within a few years had 150 units in the U.S. [6:56] MFV is a trade show company based in New Jersey that produces four U.S. shows a year and numerous other shows internationally. [9:45] Expos are not just about shaking hands and making connections. They also showcase various speakers and host seminars with a variety of topics that cover all aspects of franchising. [11:25] The biggest misnomer that people think about franchising is that it’s all about food and becoming a millionaire. People would be shocked to know franchising touches every industry. [13:00] Just because something is considered the “hottest” franchise, it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s what you should want to buy into. [13:55] Becoming a franchisee is not necessarily for everybody. A franchisee is a certain type of entrepreneur who is ready to work hard but they want the proven system. [16:00] Franchisees can still have creative liberties, but you have to prove yourself to the franchisor before your ideas will be heard. [16:50] Not every business makes for a good franchise. A good franchise system offers a good product/service that can be delivered by nearly anyone. [20:45] A good franchisor will make working capital part of your investment. If they don’t – run. [22:10] The International Franchise Expo is coming up in New York this summer (May 31 – June 2). If you want to attend as a guest or have a booth, go to www.ifeinfo.com. [23:39] Additionally, IFE is conducting a contest where you could win up to $25,000 to start your own franchise, plus a free trip for two to attend the expo. To learn more, head over to www.ifeinfo.com/franchiseme. [24:38] Thanks again for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@indyfranchiselaw.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5 www.ifeinfo.com www.infeinfo.com/franchiseme https://r1.events-registration.com/IFE2018/)  

 :arrow: :arrow: CMIT Solutions, Big Sky Franchise Team and Surfs Up Fitness on Franchise Business Radio Doug Bates CMIT Solutions of Fayette/Coweta Doug Bates is the President of CMIT Solutions of Fayette/Coweta. Prior to opening CMIT in 2009, Doug spent 22 years in a corporate sales, marketing, and product management career that started with Lego toys where he was a 3 time sales MVP. It also included 10 years with GE Lighting where he won 3 General Managers Awards, and 4 years with Tyco as Global VP of Commercial Operations where he launched and executed a global rebranding strategy in 8 languages and 51 countries while living in Hong Kong. Doug is named on patents for a rare earth phosphor blend for fluorescent lighting and also a grip design for garment hangers. Doug holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Speech Communication from Lindenwood University in St. Louis, and also graduated from GE's world famous Crotonville Leadership Development Program. Doug is also 6 Sigma and LEAN Process certified. In his spare time Doug has served on the Board of Directors at Woodland Christian Camp in Temple, GA since 2006, has spent 4 years as a volunteer community basketball coach for the Fayette County School system, has been a mentor for the Fayette Chamber Leadership Program and YP Young Proteges, and for the Fayette Chamber Jr. Entrepreneurs Contest. Involved as a member of CTAE Advisory board and Business and Marketing Advisory committees. He just celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife Angie, and has a daughter Kristen and son Nathan. Since opening CMIT in 2009 he has won 13 franchise awards in 9 years for revenue growth, technical staff/expertise, & customer service working exclusively with small & medium businesses as a trusted advisor and strategic IT partner. Also has been winner of the Small Business of the Year for both the Fayette (2012) and Coweta-Newnan (2017) Chambers. Topics to Discuss: 1. What is CMIT Solutions/how long have you been doing it? 2. Why we do what we do/What makes CMIT Solutions different/values? 3. Why did you get involved with franchising vs. doing it on your own? 4. What are the most common mistakes small businesses make regarding their IT system? 5. Why technology? 6. When should SMB ask for help taking into consideration weather, ransomware virus, etc.? - What does it cost a small business who is not prepared for such a disaster? 7. How do you give back to/get involved in the community? 8. How can people who want to learn more get in touch with you? Web Site / Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/cmitsolutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/dabates Tom DuFore / CEO Big Sky Franchise Team Tom DuFore is the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, where he is responsible for company strategy and to support and consult with Big Sky Franchise Teams Clients. Tom has consulted with and advised hundreds of businesses ranging from the largest companies in the world to start-ups. Prior to starting Big Sky Franchise Team, Tom spent 10 years as a Franchise Consultant working for multiple consulting companies. He also served as the Vice President of National Business & Franchise Development for the Rabine Group, a National Facilities Maintenance Construction Company with 15 business units. In his role he oversaw company-wide Sales, Marketing, and National Expansion initiatives, helping the company expand from $125MM to $185MM in annual revenue in just 2 years. He helped the company become regionally and nationally recognized three consecutive years as a Crains Fast 50 Company, and an Inc. Magazine 500|5000 Fastest Growing Company in the United States. Tom has been a guest speaker at the International Franchise Expo, International Food Service Show, Chicago Treasury Office Business Expo, and the Franchise Expo South. He holds a B.S. Degree in Management from Elmhurst College, and an M.B.A.

CMIT Solutions, Big Sky Franchise Team and Surfs Up Fitness on Franchise Business RadioDoug BatesCMIT Solutions of Fayette/CowetaDoug Bates is the President of CMIT Solutions of Fayette/Coweta. Prior to opening CMIT in 2009, Doug spent 22 years in a corporate sales, marketing, and product management career that started with Lego toys where he was a 3 time sales MVP. It also included 10 years with GE Lighting where he won 3 General Managers Awards, and 4 years with Tyco as Global VP of Commercial Operations where he launched and executed a global rebranding strategy in 8 languages and 51 countries while living in Hong Kong. Doug is named on patents for a rare earth phosphor blend for fluorescent lighting and also a grip design for garment hangers. Doug holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Speech Communication from Lindenwood University in St. Louis, and also graduated from GE's world famous Crotonville Leadership Development Program. Doug is also 6 Sigma and LEAN Process certified. In his spare time Doug has served on the Board of Directors at Woodland Christian Camp in Temple, GA since 2006, has spent 4 years as a volunteer community basketball coach for the Fayette County School system, has been a mentor for the Fayette Chamber Leadership Program and YP Young Proteges, and for the Fayette Chamber Jr. Entrepreneurs Contest. Involved as a member of CTAE Advisory board and Business and Marketing Advisory committees. He just celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife Angie, and has a daughter Kristen and son Nathan. Since opening CMIT in 2009 he has won 13 franchise awards in 9 years for revenue growth, technical staff/expertise, & customer service working exclusively with small & medium businesses as a trusted advisor and strategic IT partner. Also has been winner of the Small Business of the Year for both the Fayette (2012) and Coweta-Newnan (2017) Chambers. Topics to Discuss:1. What is CMIT Solutions/how long have you been doing it? 2. Why we do what we do/What makes CMIT Solutions different/values? 3. Why did you get involved with franchising vs. doing it on your own? 4. What are the most common mistakes small businesses make regarding their IT system? 5. Why technology? 6. When should SMB ask for help taking into consideration weather, ransomware virus, etc.? - What does it cost a small business who is not prepared for such a disaster? 7. How do you give back to/get involved in the community? 8. How can people who want to learn more get in touch with you? Web Site / Social Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/cmitsolutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dabatesTom DuFore / CEOBig Sky Franchise TeamTom DuFore is the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, where he is responsible for company strategy and to support and consult with Big Sky Franchise Teams Clients. Tom has consulted with and advised hundreds of businesses ranging from the largest companies in the world to start-ups. Prior to starting Big Sky Franchise Team, Tom spent 10 years as a Franchise Consultant working for multiple consulting companies. He also served as the Vice President of National Business & Franchise Development for the Rabine Group, a National Facilities Maintenance Construction Company with 15 business units. In his role he oversaw company-wide Sales, Marketing, and National Expansion initiatives, helping the company expand from $125MM to $185MM in annual revenue in just 2 years. He helped the company become regionally and nationally recognized three consecutive years as a Crains Fast 50 Company, and an Inc. Magazine 500|5000 Fastest Growing Company in the United States. Tom has been a guest speaker at the International Franchise Expo, International Food Service Show, Chicago Treasury Office Business Expo, and the Franchise Expo South. He holds a B.S. Degree in Management from Elmhurst College, and an M.B.A. degree from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Topics to Discuss: Franchising your business in 2018 - this is the year Web Site / Social Media Links: www.bigskyfranchiseteam.com https://www.facebook.com/Big-Sky-Franchise-Team-545064369008568 https://www.linkedin.com/company/10608825https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdufore Charlie HeathSurfs Up Fitness LLCWho We Are:Surf's Up™ Fitness studios are surf-inspired group fitness studios opening throughout the Atlanta area. Surf's Up™ Fitness offers group fitness classes featuring the total-body surf trainer as seen on ABC Television's Shark Tank. Each Surf's Up™ Fitness studio captures the atmosphere of the beach to provide a fully-immersive experience!The Workout:Surf's Up™ Fitness classes are surf-inspired and lead by certified total-body surf trainer instructors. Surf's Up™ classes are complete total-body workouts designed to enhance balance, coordination, endurance (both cardiovascular & muscular), flexibility, power and strength. Surf's Up™ Fitness classes are fun for everyone and no prior surfing experience is needed or required. Classes are designed for all ages and fitness levels and burn between 800 and 1000 calories per class.Topics to Discuss:Our franchise Surfs Up Fitness1. What is the Surfs Up premise or image? 2. How do we put the beach life style into the club?3. What is the basic make up of the staff and the membership?4. What size location is needed for a Surfs Up?5. Is Surfs Up set up with the SBA?6. How large are the restricted areas available ? 7. Do we have regional programs?8. What is the History of Surfs Up?9. What programs are offered? Adult and Kids. Personal training, Full body analyst.Web Site / Social Media Links:surfsupfitnesswoodstock.comhttp://twitter.com/surfsupfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/surfsupfitnesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Tvn9p3bbd9aTQQ-lrtTOwhttps://www.facebook.com/Surfs-Up-Fitness-1930778703835171The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals and resources to connect, educate, and collaborate to serve the franchise community and the franchise consumer. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise IndustryExperts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise IntellectCo-host:John Quattrocchi, CPACorporate Financial Optionswww.CorporateFinancialOptions.comWeb Site and/or Social Media Links:Made possible in part by:Franchise Intellect, visit: www.FranchiseIntellect.comSocial Joey, visit: www.SocialJoey.comTo nominate or submit a guest request visit:www.FranchiseBusinessRadio.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit:www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Nick Lopez studied business at Michigan State University and discovered franchising in the process. To cover the costs of tuition, books and living expenses, Lopez launched a residential and commercial painting business in Michigan and catered to custom home owners. Much to his surprise, he found a welcoming market and after three years of operating the business he decided it was time to get serious. That’s when he sought out mentors to help him develop a long-term business plan and that experience eventually led to franchising. After graduation he returned to his home state of Colorado and opened LIME Painting in Denver with every intention of building a national franchise company. He has since opened a second unit in Boulder and he plans to begin franchising the opportunity in fall 2017. Lopez visited with Dr. John P. Hayes during the 2017 International Franchise Expo in New York City.

What started as a corporate endeavor to provide employees with wellness options mushroomed into a franchise opportunity that is now being purchased by entrepreneurs and physicians. Reagan Clemensen visited the How To Buy A Franchise Show during the International Franchise Expo in New York City and shared news about Profile by Sanford, a franchise concept developed by Sanford Health, the largest rural healthcare company in the USA with 28,000 employees and millions of patients. At the time of this interview there were six open franchise units and 30 more in development. Clemensen explained that the franchise emphasizes weight loss but offers a menu of wellness options to members who pay $300 a year and buy products from the company. Cost to open a unit is in the $450,000 range and funding options are automatically extended to prospects who qualify to become franchisees. Multi-unit opportunities exist across the USA. If you’re committed to wellness and want to help others reach their wellness goals, this may be your ideal franchise opportunity.

  PASSION and Energy To The MAX in this Podcast!!Eric Casaburi, the CEO of Retro Fitness, took some time to sit down with me while he was at the International Franchise Expo in NYC. Big THANK YOU to Eric one of the most passionate, energetic, driven and still humble guys I've ever met! Remember: You Have Greatness Within You!

This week (June 15 to June 17) Franchise Interviews will be visiting the International Franchise Expo in New York at the legendary Javits Center. Many refer to this show as the Super Bowl of franchising. Today you will hear numerous interviews on how to prepare for a franchise show.  First you will hear our conversation with Tom Portesy, the President of Mart Franchise Ventures Expositions.  Mr. Portesy will discuss what aspiring frantrepreneurs can expect from a franchise show.    Next you will hear our interview with the franchise expert Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows.   The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, or Javits Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 40th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York. http://www.ifeinfo.com/

Andrew Sherman is a Partner at the Washington, D.C. office of Seyfarth Shaw which has over 900 lawyers worldwide. He is the author of 26 books on business growth, capital formation and the leveraging of intellectual property. His latest book, The Crisis of Disengagement, was published in January 2017. He has appeared as a guest and a commentator on all of the major television and radio networks including CNBC, USA Network, Bloomberg, NPR, and Business News Network. Andrew has also served as General Counsel to the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) since it was founded in 1987. Andrew shares with us the attributes and practices that has not only made him successful over the years but he has observed within the success of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). He has some simple yet insightful observations on how businesses and individuals can stay focused on what they do. Andrew’s passion shines through when he talks about his new book, The Crisis of Disengagement, he reveals how disengaged the average American employee is at work. As they say knowledge is power but knowledge without action is useless, so he implores small businesses to really take the shocking statistics he shares to heart. He encourages small businesses to be brave and find out how engaged their employees are because if their employees are mentally and emotionally checked out it could be affecting productivity and innovation at the company. He shares just how you can check on the pulse of your company and employees but also discusses ways to deal with what you may find out about levels of engagement in your company. You can find Andrew’s latest book here, The Crisis of Disengagement. You can also get in touch with Andrew and find out more about what he does through his website, LinkedIn page or follow him on Twitter using the following links: Website: www.seyfarth.com/AndrewSherman Twitter: @AndrewJSherman, @CoDisengagement LinkedIn: Andrew J Sherman   *Here is link to the video that Dan refers to in the podcast.   Conference highlight International Franchise Expo http://www.ifeinfo.com/ New York, NY : June 15 - 17, 2017   SPRH Podcast is sponsored by: Knight Dik Insurance http://www.knightdik.com/ Cumulus Global www.CumulusGlobal.com

Dr. John Hayes was introduced to the franchise community in 1979 while an assistant professor at Temple University. Dr. Hayes has since been a franchisee of several concepts, a franchisor of a major American franchise company, and a consultant for franchisors in the U.S. and abroad. For more than 25 years he has taught “The A to Zs of Buying a Franchise,” the most popular symposium at the International Franchise Expo. Dr. Hayes has also written several books with franchisors, including “Start Small, Finish Big, Fifteen Key Lessons to Start-and-Run Your Own Successful Business,” with Fred DeLuca, the co-founder of Subway Restaurants. What you’ll learn about in this episode Dr. Hayes background Why it’s important for your personality to fit when considering to become a franchisee Why business owners need to master selling The importance of trusting your own instincts Why it’s so important to follow the franchisor’s system Free resources to look into to determine if you are a good fit to be a franchisee Strategies to ensure success as a franchisee How to best connect with Dr. Hayes: Website: www.howtobuyafranchise.com Website: tituscenterforfranchising.com

At the 2016 International Franchise Expo, Dr. John P. Hayes had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Foley, who for many years has sold master franchises for the United Franchise Group (UFG) globally. The focus of the interview was international development, but Foley, a veteran of franchise expos, shared a piece of advice that applied to all attendees, whether they were looking for a master license or a single unit franchise opportunity: “I hope they’re not here to buy a franchise,” he said. Rather, “I hope they’re here to gather info, collect data, and then do their own due diligence.”

This week’s podcast shows you how to narrow down several hundred franchise opportunities to quickly zero in on the best opportunities for you, financially and operationally. And you can do it all in one weekend! Plus, one listener will get a free pass to the A to Zs of Buying a Franchise at the International Franchise Expo.

This week (June 19 to June 21) is the yearly International Franchise Expo in Manhattan at the legendary Jacob Javits Center. Numerous franchise experts refer to this event as the Super Bowl of franchising. Today you will hear several interviews from experts in franchising on attending the shows and get 7 tips.  First you will hear our interview with Tom Portesy, president of MFV Expositions --- producers of franchise events worldwide.  Tom will talk about what people can expect from these shows and what can be gained in attending. Next your will hear our interview with the founder of FranchiseWorks.com Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, or Javits Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 40th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York. http://www.ifeinfo.com/

There are a whole bunch of well-known franchises looking for new employees. Cheryl Casone from the FOX Business Network gives us the lowdown in this edition of “Hired!”: Getting you Hired! Franchise opportunities. I’m Cheryl Casone with the FOX Business Network. The International Franchise Expo happens this week here in New York City. Many are looking to grow and they are hiring.  Painting With A Twist combines art classes and wine. They’re adding 100 locations– looking for artists, studio managers and assistants. Pet Supplies Plus is looking to open up to 40 new locations. They need managers, assistant managers, cashiers, stockers and groomers. PostNet is a neighborhood business center– planning 25 new centers, many of them in the midwest. Up to 100 positions available including sales, marketing production and customer service. Young Engineers is an education franchise. They’re hoping to grow up to 50 new locations in the coming year. They need franchisees, instructors and district managers. And– Tropical Smoothies Cafe is a causal restaurant chain specializing in fresh food and real fruit smoothies. They need food service workers, both entry level and managerial. They’re planning 35 new locations. For more on these franchise opportunities, go to casoneexchange.com. I’m Cheryl Casone with the FOX Business Network for FOX News Radio. Follow Cheryl on Twitter: @CherylCasone Click HERE for more “Hired”!

This weekend is the annual International Franchise Expo in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center. Many refer to this event as the Super Bowl of franchising.  Today you will hear our interview with the founder of FranchiseWorks.com Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, or Javits Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 40th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York.  

This week on Franchise Today begins Encore Presentations from the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. The series had been expanded to seven segments in 2011, up from four segments in 2010. In the series premier, Franchise Attorney, Lane Fisher joined Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto to discuss Financial Performance Representations, or as they are more commonly kown throughout franchising, FPRs. Also a guest on the first Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Lane Fisher is a Partner at FisherZucker LLC and is extremely active within the International Franchise Association. Focusing on FPRs, Lane and Paul discussed non-traditionl FPRs, fear of including FPRs in FDDs, and FPR misconceptions by franchisors and attorneys alike. In addition, Lane and Paul also touched upon the International Franchise Expo and the IFA-hosted Small Business Lending Summit, both of which had occurred just prior to the legal series.

This week on Franchise Today begins the ENCORE PERFORMANCE of the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. The series was expanded to seven segments for 2011, up fom four segments last year. The series began with Franchise Attorney, Lane Fisher, joining Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, to discuss Financial Performance Representations, or as they are more commonly kown throughout franchising, FPRs. A guest on last years Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Lane Fisher is a Partner at FisherZucker LLC and is extremely active within the International Franchise Association. Focusing on FPRs, Lane and Paul discussed non-traditionl FPRs, fear of including FPRs in FDDs, and FPR misconceptions by franchisors and attorneys alike. In addition, Lane and Paul touched upon the recent International Franchise Expo and the IFA-hosted Small Business Lending Summit.  Franchise Today, under the management of franchisEssentials Media Group, is co-Produced by Paul Segreto and Joe Caruso.  

This week on Franchise Today begins the Second Annual Franchise Legal Series. The series has been expanded to seven segments for 2011, up fom four segments last year. The series premier finds Franchise Attorney, Lane Fisher, joining Franchise Today host, Paul Segreto, to discuss Financial Performance Representations, or as they are more commonly kown throughout franchising, FPR's. A guest on last year's Franchise Legal Series on Franchise Today, Lane Fisher is a Partner at FisherZucker LLC and is extremely active within the International Franchise Association. Focusing on FPR's, Lane and Paul discuss non-traditionl FPR's, fear of including FPR's in FDD's, and FPR misconceptions by franchisors and attorneys alike. In addition, Lane and Paul touch upon the recent International Franchise Expo and the IFA-hosted Small Business Lending Summit.

Over the years we have had some fascinating franchise opportunities on the show. Bad Ass Coffee is one of those shows. It is a great story of how they got started as well as a great conversation on the Bad Ass Coffee franchise opportunity. Marty and Don got to try their coffee at the International Franchise Expo in Washington, DC a couple of years back and it is out of this world. Look out Starbucks. Here comes Bad Ass Coffee. Enjoy this show.

As Host, Paul Segreto is attending the International Franchise Expo in Washington DC, we thought it would be of interest to replay his recent interview with IFA President and CEO, Steve Caldeira. Just prior to the IFA Convention, Paul and Steve focused their attention on the IFA's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2011, IFA efforts on Capitol Hill and the then upcoming IFA Convention itself. Discussion also included a look back at Caldeira's first nine months at the helm of the International Franchise Association.Paul Segreto | Steve Caldeira | IFA | Franchise Business Economic Outlook | franchisingFranchise Today | Paul Segreto | Steve Caldeira | IFA | Paul Segreto | Steve Caldeira | IFA | Franchise Today

This week on Franchise Today, Paul Segreto is joined by Scott Lehr, Vice President of US and International Development at the International Franchise Association. This segment of Franchise Today will be extremely informative as Scott and Paul discuss the recent International Franchise Expo sponsored by the IFA, the state of franchising, the state of the IFA and upcoming and new IFA events and programs.

This weekend is the 17 annual International Franchise Expo in Washington DC. Today we will be meeting with the founder of FranchiseWorks.com Terry Corkery who gives his advice to aspring entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise as well as some fantastic tips on attending franchise shows.