Emerging Franchisor Conference

Zoracle Profiles participated in this year’s Emerging Franchisor Conference. Got to listen to the sage wisdom of Mary Ann O’Connell (FranWise), Nancy Bigley (Painting with a Twist), Dustin Hansen (InXpress), Richard Simtob (Zoup!), Shannon Wiburn (Just Between Friends), Candace Couture (Planet Fitness and Ashley Schuetz (Massage Heights). There is something very special about franchising …[…]

Red Boswell’s Thoughts on Competition.

Competition makes us better. Competition increases product/service awareness. Competition stirs innovation. Friendly competition provides a greater success platform for everyone – customer and company alike. Never speak ill of your competitor. For in doing so your own character and credibility. Instead thank God and capitalism for allowing you to create and serve others. We like[…]

Woofie’s to Pamper More Puppies.

Amy Reed and Leslie Barron want a bigger pack of pups to pamper. A year and a half after turning their homegrown pet care company into a franchise business, the Woofie’s LLC co-founders are adding more locations, eyeing new markets and launching a groomer training school — because after 15 years in Loudoun County, it’s[…]

Barbara Moran-Goodrich – Moran Family of Brands

Barbara Moran-Goodrich is a delicate balance of head and heart. A leader who happens to be a woman. Barbara is someone I want to emulate! May she and Moran Family of Brands have continued success while providing a means for others to make a difference in their communities. Learn more about Barbara Moran-Goodrich and Moran[…]

Jonathan Pace: Young. Smart. Aware.

Jonathan (Jon) Pace, president of On Pace Franchise and Business Advisors, started out in the franchising industry as a manager of Moe’s Southwest Grill, eventually moving over to the corporate side and opening units with Smashburger. Learn more about Jonathan Pace in 1851 Magazine.

How to Un-Funk Yourself

Written by: Rebecca Monet, President and Chief Scientist of Zoracle Profiles. How do you shift when you’re in a funk? It was an interesting question that Holly Ford asked me, while on the Pillars in Franchising a few weeks ago. On the podcast I offered a 2-part answer: ‘Lean on your tribe’ and ‘Business isn’t always Kumbaya;[…]

The Power of Reflection

It’s rare that I (Rebecca Monet) talk about myself or the past. Some might think I’m reserved. I’m not. It was my upbringing that instilled the belief that talking about yourself is brash and unnecessary. I was born and raised in Switzerland. The only daughter of missionaries stationed in a small village outside of Zurich.[…]

Rebecca Monet speaks at FocalPoint Coaching 2019 Conference

Rebecca Monet, Zoracle Profiles, president and chief scientist spoke at 2019 FocalPoint Coaching 2019 International Conference in Houston, Texas. The fascinating topic, “GENERATIONAL TRENDS & HIDDEN COACHING OPPORTUNITIES“, stimulated great conversations and ideas. Lovely thank you note afterwards.

Is Your Franchisee Commitment Phobic?

Is Your Franchisee Commitment Phobic?

Commitment appears to have gone out of fashion. Gone are the days of fidelity and faithfulness. Cohabitation has replaced marriage. Pay-as-you-go has replaced contracts. Today that product, idea or brand is awesome; tomorrow it will be passé. Loyalty is as rusty and dusty as that metal you won in the 50-yard dash in 3rd grade.[…]