Mary Ann O’Connell franchise consultant and manual writer for FranWise shares her love of volunteering on this SpotOn! Chat episode. Mary Ann O’Connell is past chair of the Franchise Women’s Committee and host of the Franchise Business Network in Orange County, California. She’s a seasoned franchise professional with a great track record of helping franchisors[…]
by Elizabeth Dunham “My business philosophy is that it is my employees’ job to keep customers happy, and it is my job to keep the employees happy.” This keen focus on culture and employee cultivation is what Laurie Spivack, CEO and President of Goodbye Graffiti USA, credits with the success of her business. Goodbye Graffiti USA is a franchise based in Seattle and offers graffiti removal,[…]
There are 5 predictable stages of growth in every franchise company. In this video Rebecca Monet, CEO and chief scientist of Zorakle Profiles talks about the characteristics, benefits and challenges of a Stage 5 Hybrid Franchise System. Stages of Growth (10-15 minutes) SOG1: Entrepreneurial https://youtu.be/P_3Yw10lVi4 SOG2: Partnership https://youtu.be/KJzZzfwZHo8 SOG3: Plug and Play https://youtu.be/qB5LS3Rdup4 SOG4:[…]
Tom Porterfield of Porterfield and Company, located in Fayetteville, AR talks franchising and franchisee unit level economics on this SpotOn! Chat. Tom knows a thing or two about unit level economics and numbers he is after all a CPA and a business owner himself.
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by Faizun Kamal Starting a business is tough in any climate. So why would anyone think about starting a business in the midst of a global pandemic? Over the past few months, I have seen many people become frozen with fear allowing uncertainty to rule their lives. I have also seen many others who are taking bold[…]
Bryan Lewis the founder of Press Waffle Company joins Rebecca Monet on this SpotOn! Chat where he talks about being on Shark Tank. Listen in as he shares the journey from idea to auditioning to presenting to the Sharks and ultimately getting the investment. Check out the Press Waffle Co menu: https://www.presswaffleco.com/ Press Waffle Company[…]
by Julie Lusthaus Tutoring is a booming business. In the U.S., it is reportedly a $4.9 billion industry. It is considered to be relatively recession-resistant in that parents are reluctant to cut education services to help their children. While in-person tutoring is likely to continue to experience strong growth, online learning may be even stronger. The size of the[…]
There are 5 predictable stages of growth in every franchise company. In this video Rebecca Monet, CEO and chief scientist of Zorakle Profiles talks about the characteristics, benefits and challenges a Stage 4 Empire Franchise System. Stages of Growth (10-15 minutes) SOG1: Entrepreneurial https://youtu.be/P_3Yw10lVi4 SOG2: Partnership https://youtu.be/KJzZzfwZHo8 SOG3: Plug and Play https://youtu.be/qB5LS3Rdup4 SOG4: Empire […]
Tom Porterfield’s best friend introduced him to hunting. Tom in turn shared his hunting, fishing and camping passion with his son Zach who embraced it with a vigor. In fact, this shared passion turned Zach towards a career in habitat management and a desire to become a game warden. Join Tom Porterfield as he provides[…]
Sheri Granger and Susan Trumble are both Mr. Transmission franchisees. As women working in a male-dominated business, they tell us how they lead and how they have learned the business. Both able to adapt their career paths at different times in their lives, they can teach us a lot about going for it! Meet Sheri[…]
She’s pretty now. Just like your prospective franchisee. But will she turn into a successful butterfly? Hungry. Always hungry. Consuming your resources. Training. Marketing. Endless hand-holding. In the end will it be worth it? Get Real. Get Zorakle. ZorakleProfiles.com