Podcast appearances and mentions of jerry darnell

You know the last voice I featured last week, during my tribute to Jerry Darnell, was Ryan Hicks, when he told us about how much time he spent during the past few years, his early years in franchising, being guided and mentored by Jerry. That got me thinking about how many others are fresh faces and rising stars in this business.  It got me thinking too, about how many of them  could also use a leg up from time to time, by some of us that have been at this for a minute or two. Emily George is one such Rising Star.  Emily has a clear understanding of the power behind building partnerships, be those with brand clients, professional organizations, or vendor partnerships, that enable scalable solutions for those that she serves.  At Franchise Business Review, Emily joins Michelle Rowan's team, working  with franchisors to measure and then use franchisee feedback, to make their organizations stronger and more successful. Emily is multi-talented and what will be abundantly clear, after hearing from her today, is her passion for helping franchise systems.  Emily wants to help brands grow the right way: by investing in people, creating a positive culture and measuring success so they can continue to grow better, faster.  Who better to feature in this initial episode of Franchising's Rising Stars, presented monthly, in memory of Jerry Darnell.     

This week, I present Part 2, of a very special edition of Franchise Today, a tribute to my best and closest friend, Jerry Darnell.  Last week in Part 1, we heard from Jerry himself, as I reprised his visit to the program, from way back in February of 2016.  This week, we'll  hear from you, those who loved him.  And, with special thanks to my sponsors, FRM Solutions, Atmosphere TV and ZorForum, this episode is presented commercial free.  Thirty four voices in all, but one clear message...   Jerry was universally loved and respected.  His kindness and desire to improve the lives of everyone he touched, was second to none. So, go grab a box of tissues and get ready to shed some tears, as I tee up these voices, quips, sound bites and anecdotes, from some of those who like me, truly loved this man.  I'm Stan Friedman, this is Franchise Today and a very special tribute to Jerry Darnell.   

Today, I am presenting an encore performance of an epic interview, originally aired right here, on February 17th, 2016, when Paul Segreto and I were still co-hosting the podcast.  On that day, we had the good fortune to speak with an amazing franchising luminary, who also just passed, two weeks and three days ago.  I am speaking of course of the iconic Jerry Darnell.  Jerry left us on October 10th following complications from of all things, a brain injury.  What makes this so ironic, as you will hear during this interview, is that so much of what Jerry was known for, was the sharpness of his mind.  Jerry possessed the inane ability to recall and recount the most finite details of some of the legendary experiences of his career, life and conversations, with some of franchising's greats.   As you will hear, Jerry's life had intersections with such well knowns as Bill Marriott, Jack Nicklaus, Fred DeLuca David McKinnon and many more great and emerging franchise pros, during his storied career.  For a guy with a mind as sharp as his, to be taken from us prematurely was bad enough… but that it was the result of a brain injury that he suffered from taking a fall, makes this loss, almost surreal. 

This week Gina Rivera, President and Founder of Phenix Salon Suites, delivers an encore performance.  I'm back live next week, with Inspire Brands VP of Franchise Development, Joe Sieve.  Also next week, more information on my upcoming tribute to the late, great, Jerry Darnell.

Gary Goerke is one of the world's foremost experts at pinpointing emerging technologies that will make a difference in small and medium business profitability. A recognized entrepreneur, Gary combines his passion for technology and his commitment to free enterprise by serving the franchising, small business and auto dealer community. A leading evangelist for business VoIP, today Gary is focused on the success of independent franchise owners and their franchisor partners. In 2005, he created Clarity Voice when he identified a technology gap between available and applied technologies, in communications services, used by small, medium, and franchised businesses.  As a company, we celebrate every time a business owner experiences the "A-HA Moment." It’s that moment when they realize we give them the extra edge over the competition. With patented technology, Gary introduced Clarity’s FranchisePhones® service to the franchising world.  Clarity™ is also the parent to Phone System in a Box® a small and medium business VoIP service.  

Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor Returns!   Nancy gives us more great customer service tips and shares her story of starting her business, owning a franchise, and evolving her brand! And we give a shout-out to our mutual pal, Jerry Darnell, The Mayor of Franchising!    

Endurance Seafood relies on a family foundation as it works to maintain its business in difficult times. Scientists study the mystery of Carolina Bays. Jerry Darnell man forges a career in traditional blacksmithing. Big Spoon Roasters makes big business out of its tasty nut butters. And life is peachy for life-long farmer Garrett Johnson.

Podcast Segment Timestamps: 00:02:00               Get to know Doc Cohen 00:36:00               How to be the Best Franchisor 00:52:00               The Fun Questions   Doc Cohen was an absolutely fantastic guest on The Franchise Manual Podcast. If you miss this podcast you will be missing one of the best ones yet. If you already know Mr. Cohen then I'll bet that you will still learn something about him that you didn't know in the “Get to know Doc Cohen” segment. If you didn't already know Doc Cohen then you will definitely learn a lot about one of the finest men in the world of franchising. Find out why they call him “Doc”. Find out what Mr. Cohen has in common with Ray Kroc and Dave Thomas. In “The Fun Questions” segment you will learn what Mr. Cohen's favorite movies and TV shows are. You will be surprised when you find out. I surely was. (Did he say that he wants to be a zombie?) Most importantly, in the topic segment, “Being the Best Franchisor from the Perspective of the Best Franchisee”, find out what advice Mr. Cohen gives to all franchisors in order to help their franchisees flourish and reach their success potential. Special thanks to Jerry Darnell for introducing me to Mr. Doc Cohen. www.franman.net

"Success can be defined in a multitude of ways but in franchising, success is about being the right kind of person who makes the right kinds of decisions that help those in their sphere of influence become the right kind of people." - Jerry Darnell  This week on Franchise Today co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto welcome as their guest, Jerry Darnell, CEO of Jerry Darnell & Associates. Often referred to as the “Mayor of Franchising” and recognized by many, as the creator of franchise “Discovery Days,” Jerry has worked through an illustrious 35 year-long franchising career that has seen him build new franchise division infrastructures for multi-billion dollar companies like the Medicine Shoppe and develop successful franchise programs for such well-known brands as Physicians Weight Loss Centers and Sterling Optical.  Perhaps best known for his years as a consultant to MAACO Founder Tony Martino, or as a senior executive with Guidant, Benetrends or Bob Gappa’s Management 2000, there is nobody in franchising who has served so long, brought so many people together and can still remember each and every second of his amazing 35 year-long career, as if it all just happened yesterday.  Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

"How to Pick a Franchise Consultant" is the subject of this podcast. Kit Vinson talks to Jerry Darnell, CEO of Jerry Darnell and Associates, and he asks the questions that every start-up franchisor has, "Do I need a franchise consultant, and if so, how do I pick one?" We also spend a little time learning all about the man behind the company. Jerry Darnell is a pretty interesting guy and it was a pleasure getting to know him better. This podcast is sponsored by FranMan Inc, FranMan, www.franman.net    

May 9, 2014 Veteran Entrepreneur Week w Jerry Darnell, Mary Kennedy Thompson & Greg Tanner

April 3, 2014 Mayor of Franchising w Jerry Darnell & Book Marketer Penny Sansevieri