Diversity is Essential for Franchise Growth

An excellent article written by Landon Eckles of Clean Juice on the role diversity has on franchise growth. Landon Eckles shared some interesting statistics regarding franchising and minority ownership including these from an IFA study: Franchising has a higher minority ownership rate (30.8 percent) than non-franchised businesses (18.8 percent); Since 2007, franchise minority ownership increased[…]

Laura Spaulding talks about franchisee-franchisor misperceptions

Laura Spaulding, Founder and CEO of Spaulding Decon the fastest growing crime scene clean-up franchise talks about common misperceptions prospective franchisees have of franchisors. Franchisors are real people. Franchisors are real people with backgrounds similar to the franchisees attracted to their franchise concept, Laura says. They have gotten their hands dirty and invested their time,[…]

Jamie Izaks on Global Franchise Podcast talks PR during a crisis

Jamie Izaks of All Points PR on Global Franchise Podcast

Jamie Izaks, president of All Points Public Relations, talks about public relations during a crisis on this Global Franchise Podcast. Great advice for franchisors navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to full podcast here: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9nbG9iYWxmcmFuY2hpc2UucG9kYmVhbi5jb20vZmVlZC54bWw/episode/Z2xvYmFsZnJhbmNoaXNlLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzMwNDRlMDE4LWI5MDYtNWZkOS05NWY1LTM3MmM5MzA3YTllNA

Women in Business Making a Difference

The Women in Business Podcast hosted some special guests this week including: Eileen Proctor, VP of Franchise Development at Scenthound Laurie Spivack, President & CEO of Goodbye Graffiti USA Michele Rempel, Managing Partner of Westvyne Elizabeth Denham starts off by asking: “What challenges have you faced in business as a woman?” The conversation was a[…]

The Stubborn Franchisee vs the Tenacious Franchisee

I recently had a conversation with a franchisor who was telling me about a franchisee who was stubborn. Being somewhat willful myself I quizzed him on what made him think his franchisee was stubborn rather than tenacious. The franchisor told me the franchisee was seriously under performing. Seems the franchisee was spending the majority of[…]

Turning Anger Into Momentum

https://1851franchise.com/turning-anger-into-momentum-2712957 Zorackle Profiles’ president and chief scientist, Rebecca Monet, tells 1851 Franchise how the coronavirus pandemic has the potential to create a sense of unity in franchising. Article written by Cassidy McAloon.

Selecting the right franchisee scientifically

Sidney Lee , Director of Franchise Sales at Launch Entertainment Centers Franchise and Business Consultant at The Franchise Workshop interviews our CEO and Chief Scientist Rebecca Monet on this episode of Franchat. Rebecca Monet shares how a divine intervention took her from a world traveling trainer and public speaker to inventor of the SpotOn! Match[…]

Josh Wall on The Global Franchise Podcast

https://globalfranchise.podbean.com Global Franchise Podcast, speaks with Josh Wall, chief franchise officer for Urban Air Adventure Park, about how the activity center franchise is supporting its current network during turbulent times and preparing for exciting growth once things are back up and running. Learn more about Urban Air Adventure Park: https://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/

He’s a Turd

I got a call the other day from a franchisor. He says, “I understand you’re in the profiling business.” I said, “Yes, sir we are.” He says, “Can that profiling tool of yours tell me if someone is gonna be a turd?” “Well sir, that depends what you mean by turd.” “You know turd. He[…]

Pete Baldine on Franchise Today

It takes a tough guy like Pete Baldine, of Moran Industries to successfully drive a business to the next level through COVID-19. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/franchisetoday/2020/05/13/pete-baldine-president-of-moran-brands-driving-through-covid-19

It’s Time to Get Angry

Our CEO and Chief Scientist, Rebecca Monet recently spoke with 1851 Magazine regarding COVID-19 and why so many are feeling angry. In a nutshell here are her thoughts. Anger has two primary sources. Fear which causes a fight, flight or freeze syndrome. This is not usually a resourceful place for a business owner to be.[…]