Interested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com   Steve CesariThe Cesari Companies Steve works with a select group of individuals and organizations to help them fully integrate their business success along with their personal success. Having started or owned companies across many different industries, Steve has seen the highs and lows of the entrepreneur’s lifestyle. He’s been nominated as Inc Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the year, but has also had companies go bankrupt. Steve is an open book, businesses, organizations and individuals alike can benefit from his wins, losses and lessons learned along the way.       Topics Discussed: – How to be the best and achieve the best at home, at work and in the community– Work life integration based on the 5-F model– Faith, Family, Friends, Finance and Fitness = Fulfillment– What is holding most people/business back from reaching their full potential Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them.  Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.

Interested in Franchise Ownership? Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Guest Bio: Chief Executive Officer with 20+ years’ dramatically growing revenue and profit in digital media, subscriptions and e-commerce. Motivational leader with full decision-making and P&L ownership. Deep experience in M&A, turnarounds, scaling operations and growing post startup phase. Management Professor at Columbia. MBA from The Wharton School. Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Business Development • Hiring Top Talent • Financial Analysis • Change Management • Brand Marketing • PR • Social Media • Mobile • Team Motivation Topics: 1. Tell me about the Decide & Conquer? 2. Why did you write the book? What inspired you to do it? 3. What is one piece of advice you would give to other leaders out there? 4. Your book features 44 Decisions that will make or break leaders. Why is decision-making so critical in business? 5. What are some of the challenges leaders face when starting a new business? 6. How can these critical decisions and frameworks help business owners considering franchising? 7. Why is community so important? 8. What is Meetup doing to help people discover and build community? 9. The book is out now. Where can someone buy Decide & Conquer? Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them. Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation. The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by: Pam Currie, Founder Franchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by: Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by: Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Interested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Tom is a trusted legal advisor to a diverse range of clients in the franchise community, including franchisors, franchisees and those who are considering a franchise and would like to understand the Franchise Disclosure Document and receive legal counsel before signing a franchise agreement. Interview Topics: *Overview of Franchise Regulation in the US? *Franchise Disclosure Document *Litigation in the franchise area - types of claims *Trends in businesses being franchised *Challenges for franchisors and franchisees. The value of working with a Franchise Attorney? A Franchise Agreement is a legal contract that you are entering into and franchise law is specialized. I had one franchisor share with me that an attorney claimed they understood franchise law and then tried to rewrite the state requirements for that industry (Senior Care), which cost the prospective franchisee an arm and a leg. Be wise, get an experienced franchise attorney, such as Tom Branch to review and explain the documents and the obligations as a franchisee and to let you know if there are any concerns or clauses that need to be balanced. Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them. Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation. The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Cannabis, A Growing Industry Interested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Cannabis is a topic that some may consider to be a highly debatable, risky topic and others may see it as an area of change, growth and vision of vast business opportunities. Franchise Business Radio guests and co-founders of Cannabis 10x share their thoughts on cannabis and franchising. Jason Tropf and Holly A Ford are the Co-Founders of Cannabis10X, the only Cannabis business brokerage that focuses on Franchising. As the founders of Biologic Herbs, Zarian Firm, and 10X Franchising, the duo has successfully conceptualized and created a safe path into Alternative Investments. Holly Ford is an award-winning franchise developer, best-selling franchise author, contributor to 12 franchise publications; and frequent radio and pod-cast guest. Jason Tropf ran a successful franchise with over 100 franchisees. He is known as an expert in the Cannabis space and has shared his insights with Forbes and a host of other business insider publications. Interview Topics: *Cannabis Industry*Regulations*Types of Cannabis Franchise Models*Cannabis 10x*Business Trends and More The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Scott Greenberg Author of The Wealthy Franchisee on Franchise Business Radio Interested in Franchise Ownership? Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Scott Greenberg helps franchisees improve their leadership skills and grow their business. He’s the author of the book The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar. Below are some interview excerpts. Currie:  What are the myths about why some franchisees succeed? Greenberg:  It’s such an important thing to talk about because everyone is looking at the top franchisees to replicate. The problem is we make a lot of assumptions about them. Honestly, a lot of wealthy franchisees don’t know why they’re successful. I was hosting an awards banquet for a franchise system, and their best franchisees were on stage. I asked each one: “What did you do last year that made you succeed?” They said, we do a lot of marketing, we treat our employees well, we go out in the community. I mean, who isn’t doing those things, that’s not the secret to success. That’s the prerequisite… Every franchise brand has stories of people who took over struggling locations and turned them around. So wealthy franchisees buy very mediocre locations, but they make them great. So, if you have a great location, it certainly can help. You want to fish where the fish are, right? You want to be close to the right demographic, but sometimes those locations aren’t available. So a good enough location is good enough, and wealthy franchisees prove this every day. That’s the first myth. The second myth is that they’re slaves to their business. These great franchisees I interviewed take vacations and go to their daughter’s volleyball games, and they’re home for dinner. They don’t work hard as much as they work smart. So that is a myth that they have to be slaves to their business. The final myth is that you have to have a passion for the business. I ran edible arrangements franchises. We did very well, but I have to confess; I’m not especially excited by fruit. What I did like is the celebration aspect, helping people celebrate important occasions. I think you have to appreciate and love something about the business, but it doesn’t mean you have to be passionate about frozen yogurt or pest control to be successful. There’s a lot of myths that are out there, and if we can replicate the right things – we can get results! Currie:  Tune in to hear about the main things wealthy franchisees do that enable them to succeed! The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by: Pam Currie, Founder Franchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by: Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by: Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http:/

Financial Jargon and Tax Benefits on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comJohn Quattrocchi, owns a CPA practice. and offers end to end accounting and tax services to franchisors and franchisees. Quattrocchi was interviewed by Franchise Business Radio Host and Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela Currie, and explains financial terms and tax advantages for business owners.Here are some interview excerpts.Currie: Explain what is meant by gross revenue versus net?Quattrocchi: Gross revenue is total sales. The total amount of money you bring in the house. Net profit is how much is left after paying all your bills and your expenses. Let me say this about total sales and net profit; it is important to understand that franchisors usually set their royalties based on the franchisee’s total sales. So, the franchisor gets paid off of the top line and then the business owner (franchisee) gets to keep and profit off of the bottom line number, which is the net or the cashflow number.Currie: How does a franchise business owner receive benefits and tax advantages?Quattrocchi: When an individual becomes a business owner, he instantly morphs into two people. He is the owner that has to be compensated and he’s actually the employee in the  business that has to be compensated. So, he might have an officer's  salary where he takes out a salary and compensation there. And then he gets paid on the bottom line profit. But in reality, there are other certain advantages that we may take on the tax side. I like to divide tax expenses into three basic categories. There’s the “Ordinary and Necessary Category”, such as rent, utilities, repairs, salaries, and wages. Then we have what I call the “Hybrid Expenses”, that we all have as individuals, but because you are self-employed, you might be able to deduct some or most of those expenses. That would be things like your car expenses, cell phone, maybe your computers, your internet at home and things of that nature that you use partially or mostly using in your business. Then we have other tax advantage situations that I put in a third category simply because they are tax deductible. The most basic would be putting in a retirement plan. Retirement plan for a self-employed guy is basically where you take money out of one pocket and you put it in another, and you get a tax break for it. Obviously, you can’t use that money until you retire. It’s a tremendous tax saving.The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Bob Lewis and Adam Biedenbender with Closet & Storage Concepts and More Space Place on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comBob Lewis, President & CEO of Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place, founded the company in 1987 in the Philadelphia / Southern New Jersey area. We design, manufacture, and install a wide variety of custom closet, Murphy wall bed, garage, laundry room, pantry, home office and other space-saving home furnishing products. In 2000, Closet & Storage Concepts began offering franchise opportunities in the United States and Canada. In 2013 the company acquired the More Space Place franchise system. The privately held company has 43 locations, three company-owned and 40 franchise-owned, in 18 states and is a member of the International Franchise Association. We are headquartered in West Berlin, NJ.Topics:State of the Home Improvement / Home furnishings industry before Covid 19 and now. Products and services we offer and demand levels. Out management team and experience. Business models offered and distinctions between them. Ideal Candidate and career experience / goals. Why Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place?Adam Biedenbender joined our company in September 2020, and brought a tremendous amount of franchise industry experience to our team. Previously, Adam served as VP Franchise Development for Primo Hoagies, and has held similar positions with Dunkin’ Brands, Re/Max International and Quizno’s. He is an International Franchise Association Certified Franchise Executive and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Adam works closely with our franchise owners on real estate needs and business growth strategies, including benchmarking performance.Company Websites:www.closetandstorageconcepts.comwww.morespaceplace.comThe Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Franworth accelerates value for franchise brands and non-profits. Learn about Franchise for Good on the Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comDave Keil, COOThe Lash LoungeDave Keil is President and Chief Operating Officer of Franworth, a growth equity firm that partners with and accelerates the growth of emerging brands. Franworth brings over 450 years of franchising experience to its partnership with The Lash Lounge, City Row, Madison Reed, skoah, The Barre Code, Title Boxing and several affiliate brands. A four-time franchise CEO, Keil most recently led The Lash Lounge, a Franworth brand and growing franchise system offering semi-permanent eyelash extensions, in locally-owned, luxurious salons. Prior to Franworth, Keil was CEO of Pure Barre. Before that, he served as the inaugural Chairman and CEO for The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC, bringing the HoneyBaked brand and business together after 59 years of running as several separate entities. Dave was also on the global management team of Ecolab and led the integration for their $8B Nalco merger. And prior to that, he was at General Mills as president of The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company and director of Corporate Development. Keil received a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a MBA from the University of Kansas. Keil shares leadership insights via lessonsonpurpose.com, and he founded the non-profit company Franchise For Good.Topics/questions:- Tell me about how Franchise For Good came to be.- What can franchising offer to non-profits?- Tell me about your first partnership, did I hear that the goal was 1 million jobs created?- How is pro football player and Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees, engaged with all this?- Tell me a little more about Franworth. Connect with Dave:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekeilMeg Roberts, CEO and PresidentThe Lash LoungeMeg Roberts joined Franworth as an Operating Partner in 2018 where she serves as CEO and President of The Lash Lounge. Meg brings a proven track record of leadership, growth and marketing expertise to The Lash Lounge. She is most proud of her franchisee relationship skills and looks forward to building a system of success and satisfaction. Meg began her career in franchising at Service Brands International where she served as the Vice President of Marketing overseeing both Molly Maid and Mr. Handyman where her primary focus was on national brand marketing and digital strategy. In 2012, Meg became the youngest President to lead the Molly Maid brand, a system of over 200 franchisees, where she built a team of Operations and Marketing experts to lead the brand into a new era of success. Meg was named to Crain’s Detroit Magazine 40 under 40 and was featured in an episode of the A&E series “Be the Boss.” She serves on The Women’s Franchise Committee, the NextGen Committee and joined the IFA Board of Directors in 2020. Prior to entering the franchising industry Meg spent eight years in marketing and television advertising with BBDO Chicago. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts in Marketing Research from Michigan State University.Topics/questions:- What did you learn about your franchisees during the COVID-19 crisis?- What did you learn about yourself?- What is the long-term impact of Covid on The Lash Lounge?- What are your biggest opportunities in the next 12 months for your brand?- Just for fun since we're in football season...The Big Ten conference is starting football in three weeks. I see that you went to The University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Those are big rival schools! So are you blue or green?Connect with

Deck Medic and Benetrends Financial on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comJeff Konopack, VP Franchise DevelopmentDeck Medic, Inc.I joined the Deck Medic team back in 2008 after owning a painting company for 20 years. Deck Medic has been in the outdoor wood restoration business since 1990. After running the old company for a few years it occurred to me that the best way for us to grow was going to be through franchising. Employees care about their check in two weeks, owners care about the customer calling us back for a maintenance coat in 2 years.In 2012 we decided to turn Deck Medic into a franchise, it took a few years and a name change from Deck Bright to Deck Medic because of trademarks but in 2016 we started franchising. I am not only the VP of Franchise Development but an original franchise owner myself. We currently only have 14 franchises but have 3 more scheduled to join us next year already and hopefully we will have a few more sign up this fall for next spring.Although we are “Deck Medic” we clean and stain more than just decks, we also protect Fences, Play Sets, Gazebo’s, Pergola’s and all outdoor wood surfaces. In addition we offer power washing service for concrete, paver patios, and house exteriors. Our wood repair options range from one board to a full re-deck.Most of our customers are homeowners but we also handle a lot of condo and town home associations. With everyone sequestered at home this year we have been especially busy with most of the franchise owners already surpassing last year’s numbers.I would say what has been most interesting since we became a franchise is dealing with the Covid19 issues. In the past we used to always print the quotes up in the customers driveway then present it to them at the kitchen table while we were there. This year we had to switch to more email quotes and early in the year while everything was still an unknown I would talk to the customer on the phone while I was on the deck and they were looking at me out a bedroom window.One of the best things about the deck restoration business is that it is not only recession proof (we did well in 2008 as well) but apparently pandemic proof as well. In a normal year most franchises have more work than they can handle but this year we have all be busier than ever.One of the unique things about Deck Medic is that in addition to the 30 years we have been in business and the training each franchise owner gets is that we have all of our own proprietary products. Our deck cleaners give our owners a competitive edge over the competition and since we make our own 100% oil based stain when the customer is ready for the maintenance coat in a few years there is only one place they can go to have that done, back to the local franchise owner.Our typical franchise owner is someone who is a people person, they have to be able to communicate well with the white collar homeowners as well as our blue collar workers. They must like the outdoors and not be afraid to get their hands dirty. They have to be able to wear all the hats; estimating using our software, selling, scheduling, payroll, hiring & training, and billing.One of the things I like about being a small franchise is that I get to know all the owners, their businesses and their employees intimately.QUESTIONS:Tell us about Deck Medic? What is it you do and what is the history of how Deck Medic was founded?Why did you decide to franchise?Who is the typical end-customer for a Deck Medic franchisee? Is there a specific market or demographic that is ideal for a franchisee?What makes Deck Medic unique?How did you as the Franchisor and your Franchisees manage to COVID19?What is the typical profile of a franchisee?What

Alesia Visconti and David Craghead with FranServe on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comAlesia Visconti has over 20 years of experience serving as a C-level executive for both domestic and international companies in service industries. In each of her executive leadership roles, Visconti was responsible for driving organizational development and led each company to operate at its peak levels of performance.After learning about, and, subsequently, becoming passionate about the franchise industry, in 2014 Visconti became a FranServe consultant. She experienced the value of FranServe’s training, mentoring and support programs firsthand as a Certified Franchise Consultant, and quickly became one of FranServe’s Top Producers. Visconti’s achievements led to mentoring other consultants and spearheading “Success Programs” for the company. Her vast experience in driving organizational success, orchestrating innovative programs, and leveraging partner relations, served as the perfect foundation to further expand FranServe as she took on the role of President in 2016 and CEO in 2018.As the driving force behind FranServe, Visconti never loses sight of her mission: to help others achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising. To that end, she has dedicated FranServe to training and supporting the industry’s best franchise consultants. As a highly committed and active leader in the franchise industry, Visconti serves on the International Franchise Association's VetFran and Membership Committees.Visconti also founded Fran-Aid, an initiative of FranServe that donates globally to organization helping others. Says Visconti, “As a Purpose Driven Organization (PDO), we take pride in our social responsibility to share our success with those who need it most.”Visconti is the CEO & Publisher of Franchise Dictionary magazine. She is also an author and professional speaker who lives by the motto, “work hard, play hard, help others, repeat.”Topics:My backgroundAbout FranServe’s directive / missionHow has our mission changed in the past 2 - 3 months due to Covid-19?What should Franchisors be doing right now to remain relevant?Veterans as franchisors and our involvement with the IFA and the VetFran’s programFranServe as a PDO (Purpose Driven Organization and Fran-Aid)Website and/or Social Media Links:www.franserve.comwww.franchisedictionarymagazine.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alesiaviscontiDavid Craghead launched his career in franchising during his senior year at Virginia Tech, (V.P.I.) as the manager of two 7-Eleven Food stores. Over the next 17 years and over 140 stores later, he was promoted to Regional Sales Manager, District Sales Manager and Market Director for the stores in Southern Virginia and North Carolina. David later accepted a position as National Director of Sales Training for the retail division of Electric Mobility Corp., a medical mobility products manufacturer headquartered in Sewell, NJ.In January of 2013 he became an Independent Franchise Consultant for FranServe, Inc. In December of that same year, he accepted the position of Director of Marketing... a position he maintained until being promoted to V.P of Franchise Development in November of 2016 and then in May of 2018, he accepted the position of Chief Franchise Expansion Officer overseeing the Franchise Development and Expansion Division of FranServe.Topics:The beauty of franchising even during the COVID-19How some brands actually thrive during a pandemichttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcragheadThe Franchise Business Radio show is

Interested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comFitness Machine Technician and Powers Brand Communications on Franchise Business RadioWith 35 years of experience in the fitness industry, selling equipment, owning retail locations, and owning and managing fitness centers, Don Powers saw an opportunity to provide a necessary service, a business based solely on repairing and maintaining fitness equipment.He founded Fitness Machine Technicians, based in the Philadelphia region, in 2002 to specialize in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for gyms, corporations, hotels, and private residences – basically everywhere fitness equipment is used. The model was so successful that he decided to franchise the company.Today the award-winning Fitness Machine Technicians franchise has locations in more than 90 territories across the country, with franchise opportunities currently available to sales and marketing pros interested in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. The company was ranked as one of the fastest-growing franchisees in 2019 by Entrepreneur magazine and grew from two franchisees in October 2018 to over 90 territories sold by the end of February 2020.Topics:• What Does the Franchisee Need to Know About PR as They Open in a New Market?• How to Maximize Your Local Grand Opening with PR• How to Sustain Momentum• Franchisor PR: Promoting Your Brand on a Regional and National LevelWebsite and/or Social Media Links:https://fitnessmachinetechnicians.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/don-powers-22246b1In her role as Vice President at Powers Brand Communications, Karen brings more than 20 years of PR experience working with a variety of national and regional clients on communication components ranging from media relations and digital content, to event planning and community outreach. She has particular expertise driving awareness for both franchisor brands and local franchisees through targeted media and community outreach.Topics:• What Does the Franchisee Need to Know About PR as They Open in a New Market?• How to Maximize Your Local Grand Opening with PR• How to Sustain Momentum• Franchisor PR: Promoting Your Brand on a Regional and National LevelWebsite and/or Social Media Linkshttps://powersbc.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-murray-61a3885The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Jennifer Tucker with Homewatch CareGivers on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comJennifer’s 18-year tenure in the home care industry brings valuable insight into the competitive landscape, target market, and the unique dynamics of franchising. Her passion for people and the Homewatch CareGivers brand were instrumental to her being named COO in February 2019. In addition to her work as the Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Homewatch CareGivers, LLC, she previously worked in corporate wellness, case management and health promotion. From these past experiences, she brings a robust understanding of the ever-changing health care industry. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in English and Government/Law from Lafayette College in Easton, Penn., she earned a Masters of Health Sciences from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore.TopicsWhat exactly is Homewatch CareGivers?How would you describe the franchise opportunity and franchise system?What differentiates Homewatch CareGivers from other home care/senior care franchises?What is Homewatch CareGivers’ approach to recruiting and retaining good caregivers?What are some of the most defining moments for the brand/system in recent years?In what ways has COVID-19 impacted the home care sector most? Do you anticipate any major industry trends or shifts as a result?What's next for Homewatch CareGivers?Website and/or Social Media Linkshttps://www.homewatchcaregivers.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-tucker-a64a879The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Interested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTerri Harof, Director Of Franchise DevelopmentWorkout AnytimeTerri Harof has over 30 years of senior level expertise in sales & marketing and business development. She has worked with local, regional, and national businesses as well as global brands and has extensive franchise experience in the restaurant and health club sector. As Director of Franchise Development Chief Brand Believer, her responsibilities include comprehensive management of the entire franchise development cycle; from strategic lead gen marketing and recruitment to nurturing the relationship with the candidate and awarding the franchise.Ms. Harof enjoys spending quality time with her family, cheering on her three sons at their football and baseball games, traveling, entertaining and teaching group fitness classes' which she has done since her college days!Topics:My experienceFrom food to fitnessMarkets we serveUniqueness - High Value Low costIdeal PartnersWebsite and/or Social Media Linkshttp://www.workoutanytime.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-harof-9008561The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Franchise Legal Advice and Business Tax Benefits on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comMichael RosenthalPracticing at the Atlanta based firm of Taylor English Duma, a 175 lawyer general business practice firm. I have been in practice for 39 years, and focus my practice primarily on franchise and distribution law. I represent both franchisors, and franchisees looking to buy or sell a franchised unit or units. I handle both franchise disputes and franchise transactions (buying/seller of units or territories). Mike’s practice is local, national and international – he is an active member of the IR Global international network for attorneys and accountants, and is Chair of its Ethics Committee.Topics:• Brief overview of FDD.• Layout of the FDD• All Items in FDD are important, a couple of specific items discussed …–Items 5, 6 & 7-Explanation of Fees. Item 7 is the Estimated Initial Investment and outlines what it takes to get up & running in business. Do you have an opinion on a fixed flat royalty versus a % based royalty?–Item 12–Territory Definition–Item 17—Terms (Renewal, Transfer, etc.)–Item 19—Financial Performance Representation–Item 20—Growth / Attrition Table--What does Personal Guarantee meanWebsite and/or Social Media LinksWebsite and/or Social Media Linkshttps://www.taylorenglish.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rosenthal-a578154John QuattrocchiCorporate Financial OptionsEmail: johnq@johnqcpa.comJohn Quattrocchi, CPA works with restaurants, franchisors and franchisees. The crown jewel of his services is complete end to end outsourced bookkeeping accounting, tax and CFO level financial management. An affordable and effective solution for busy and expansion minded business owners, John Q is always willing to adjust his services to meet the needs of his clients.Topics:--Explain EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization).--How can an owner take compensation….. in the form of expenses or from the profit line?--Examples of expenses / tax advantages?--Is a Franchise Fee something you can write off? What about a Territory Fee? Equipment?--Tax TipsWeb Site and/or Social Media Links:www.CorporateFinancialOptions.comThe Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

Franchise Dictionary CEO and Publisher Alesia Visconti on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comAs the CEO and President of FranServe Inc, the world's largest franchise consulting & expansion organization, and the CEO & Publisher of Franchise Dictionary Magazine, Alesia provides vision and leadership to two extraordinary franchise industry organizations. She has 15+ years of experience as a C-level executive driving organizational development and taking companies to the next level, both domestically and internationally. An author, professional speaker, and innovative entrepreneur, Alesia has been called a disruptor due to her vision and innovative thinking. As the driving force behind FranServe,Visconti never loses sight of her mission: to help others achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising. To that end, she has dedicated FranServe to training and supporting the industry’s best franchise consultants. As a highly committed and active leader in the franchise industry, Visconti serves on the International Franchise Association's VetFran and Membership Committees.She lives by the motto, “work hard, play hard, help others, repeat.TopicsINDUSTRY:1) what is happening these days in the franchise industry?2) you say it is on fire, why do you think that?3) How has the industry changed?FRANSERVE:How did you get started in the franchise space?What is the value of a FranServe Franchise Consultant?What makes FranServe unique?Who are FranServe 's clients? How do you serve them?Do you have an annual convention?FRANCHISE DICTIONARY MAGAZINE:Did you always want to own a magazine?Who is the audience for the magazine?How do you explain its explosive growth?What do you hope the magazine accomplishes?Website and/or Social Media Linkswww.franserve.comwww.franchisedictionarymagazine.comThe 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 Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise IntellectMade possible in part by:Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityTo nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

iFranchise Group, Grecian Gyro and HomeVestors on Franchise Business RadioBarry FalconAs iFranchise Group’s Senior Franchise Advisor in Atlanta, Mr. Falcon’s professional career spans more than 40 years across a range of industries and functions, including communications technology, operational and manufacturing consulting, marketing, project management, and business development. Mr. Falcon has over 16 years of direct experience in franchising, both as a franchisee and as an executive within multiple national franchisor systems.Prior to joining the iFranchise Group as a Senior Advisor, Mr. Falcon served as CEO/Partner of Concrete Craft, where he implemented organizational and procedural improvements and initiated and led the sale of the company to Home Franchise Concepts.Before his tenure at Concrete Craft, Mr. Falcon was President/Co-Founder and Partner, and remains the Chairman of the Board, at ShelfGenie Franchise Systems, where he helped to establish the franchise program and was instrumental in growing the concept to 145 locations in five years. ShelfGenie was recognized by both Inc. and Entrepreneur magazines on their lists of top-performing franchise systems.Mr. Falcon was also a franchise owner with Velocity Sports Performance, where he was responsible for overall project management, hiring and training staff, implementing marketing efforts, and more. In the first year of operations, he grew revenues to $800,000. He ultimately sold the company to start ShelfGenie.Mr. Falcon is an active marathon runner and cyclist and is involved in a number of professional and community organizations, including local chambers of commerce and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He received a Professional Designation in Business Management from UCLA and has also received Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the International Franchise Association.Topics Discussed:Emerging FranchisesWeb Site / Social Media Links:www.ifranchisegroup.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-j-falcon-cfe-8983a94George KoulourisTopics Discussed:Company story, immigrant founder, generational family businessTrends in the food industry, communicating culture, bootstrapping to franchise. Web Site / Social Media Links: www.greciangyro.comwww.facebook.com/greciangyro John Holman, Development AgentHomeVestorsHomeVestors franchisees for nearly 20 years. Bought & sold over 650 houses in the 1st 10 years, partner in several franchises. Topics Discussed:1) The market; is it still a good market to buy & sell houses? 2) How do you find good deals? 3) How do you make money buying & selling houses? Web Site / Social Media Links: https://homevestorsfranchise.comThe 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 Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise IntellectMade possible in part by:Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityTo nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Rush Bowls and CG3 Fundraising on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Receiving COMPLIMENTARY Guidance on Selecting a Franchise.Contact Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show.Email Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or Call/Text her at 847-970-8765.Bhavin Vadgama, FranchiseBhavin Vadgama has a background in mechanical engineering and a Master & PHD from Auburn University. He and his wife had a vision of having their own healthy food concept and fell in love with the Rush Bowls product and decided to become the Local Rush Bowl Atlanta Franchisee in Sandy Springs.Please Stop by the Rush Bowls Sandy Springs location:Rush Bowls Sandy Springs - Hammond Dr1110 Hammond DrSandy Springs, GA 30328Enjoy a tasty, healthy meal replacement of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables blended together and top it off with crunchy granola & a drizzle of the most delicious honey you’ve ever had.SPECIAL: Let them know that you listened to the Franchise Business Radio show and receive 10% off of your Rush Bowl between now and December 31, 2019!!Website:www.rushbowls.com/sandyspringsMargaux Booren - Director of Brand and Digital MarketingRush BowlsMargaux has been with Rush Bowls since April 2019 - and is currently the Director of Brand and Digital Marketing. Coming from Danone North America, working on marketing for Silk Milk and Horizon Organic, Margaux has a detailed understanding of marketing in the health food industry and the importance of reaching consumers with effective marketing campaigns. She came to Rush Bowls eager to help the brand's success and rapid expansion.What's a Rush Bowl?A Rush Bowl starts out with the finest all-natural fruit blended extra thick and creamy, to which we add nutrients, protein, juice or milk and an assortment of decadent yet wholesome ingredients. We top things off with crumbles of crunchy granola & a drizzle of the most delicious honey you’ve ever tasted.It is a complete meal-in-a-bowl designed to satisfy your hunger and fuel your life…whatever your RUSH might be!Web Site / Social Media Linkshttps://business.facebook.com/RushBowls/https://www.instagram.com/rushbowls/https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaux-booren-9b67a2143/Charles GrosseCG3 Battery Fundraising Founder & CEOCharles has a background in Econometrics and Corporate Law, Charles served for over 25 years as the General Counsel and held various business executive roles for companies like RaceTrac, Barco, Glock and WAI Global. He currently lives north of Atlanta with his wife Sarah and two daughters. Hobbies include golf, traveling and competitive swimming. Charles created CG3 Battery Fundraising with the goal of operating a lean and efficient company offering a unique product to the fundraising market. In doing so, CG3 has tapped into a lucrative niche market while helping organizations raise much needed funds for great causes.What has evolved with CG3 Fundraising from a year ago when they were on the FBR show• Expansion of the Product Line (additional fundraising streams)• Technology Enhancements to Make Fundraising Easier & Extend your Fundraising Reach (E-Donor Portals)• Don’t touch the product and worry about sorting of product, delivery of product or collecting money. Fundraising Ease!• Remove Administration Fundraising Hassles & Put FUN back in Fundraising• Value of listening to Franchisees is the growth, improvements and evolution of the business model for franchisees and for our fundraising coordinator customer.• Boutique Franchise Opportunity with LARGE territories, so franchisees can truly create a business for themselves. Franchisee’s can run their business with the support of Corporate and yet freedom to build your business the way you think would be best for your market. As a Franchisor we provide the resources to our Franchisees to put them in a strong position for success.• Value of a Product Line that is of Quality, Practical & Reasonably Priced. Feel Great about the Fundraising Product that your asking Friends,

Gotcha Covered, Arriba Restaurant Group and Fazoli’s on Franchise Business RadioInterested in Receiving COMPLIMENTARY Guidance on Selecting a Franchise.Contact Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show.Email Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com or Call/Text her at 847-970-8765.Vic Yosha, CEOGotcha CoveredVic Yosha is the CEO and mastermind behind the Gotcha Connected system. Gotcha Covered started out as a technology company for the window treatment industry but Vic saw the potential for a franchise model centered around our technology and Gotcha Covered was born. Vic has been involved in business ownership his whole life (a very long one) and feels very passionate about sharing his love for entrepreneurship with others.David GreenGotcha Covered of Midtown AtlantaDivorced Dad of two twenty something sons. Since college I’ve had a wholesale apparel and medical device career until being downsized due to patents expiring. After doing corporate retail store management for a few years and having my partner get downsized, we decided to start our own business with Gotcha Covered.Topics DiscussedOur StoryProducts and ServicesBusiness ModelClientsWhat's next?To Learn About Becoming a Franchisee. Simply Contact Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comConnect with David:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-green-76523b43www.gotchacovered.com/midtown-Atlanta/https://www.facebook.com/gotchacoveredmidtownLamont BrooksArriba Restaurant GroupCareer restauranter with over 35 years of franchise experience. Franchisee with some of the industry's most iconic brands, Subway, Quiznos, Fuddruckers Burger King, Pizza Hut, Dunkin Donuts and Central Park. Including domestic and international experience.Topics DiscussedIndustry trendsServiceFuture of businessConnect with Lamont: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamont-brooks-28a06359Steve BaileyFazoli’s Senior Director of Franchise SalesSteve Bailey likes to think globally — especially when it comes to expanding Fazoli’s around the world. He also has extensive experience in the franchising and hospitality industry, which is necessary to make it happen. After three years with Fazoli’s, Bailey has become a trusted ally for existing franchisees and has led single and multi-unit expansion efforts across the country. His strong financial and operational background, along with non-traditional development experience, has helped Fazoli’s create unprecedented growth. With prior experience with brands like Sonic, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, he understands how to partner with potential franchisees to build success for a growing brand.  “What I love most about Fazoli’s is the Leadership and Culture of the brand.  Everyone’s focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and success for our franchisees.”Topics DiscussedFazoli’s 30 year track record and growthFazoli’s RenovationsFazoli’s Premium Brand & ConceptFazoli’s Prospective FranchiseeFazoli’s Growth PlansConnect with Steve:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bailey-a64b628Fazoli’s LinkedIn: Fazoli’s System Management, LLCFazoli’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fazolis/Fazoli’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/FazolisFazoli’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/fazolisitalianTo Learn About Becoming a Franchisee. Simply Contact Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comThe 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 Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise IntellectMade possible in part by:Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:  Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityTo nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

eSports and Legal Expertise on Franchise Business RadioPatrick Healy & Brett Payne Co-Founders"Contender eSports Gaming Center" FranchiseBrett Payne, Chief Executive OfficerBrett Payne is our co-founder and Chief Executive Officer and he hasserved in this role since August 2, 2018. Since 2013 Mr. Payne hasserved as and continues to serve as the Director of Franchising of ClassicRock Coffee Company a coffee franchise operating within the UnitedStates. From September 2007 to May 2012, Mr. Payne served as theChief Executive Officer for Endis, Inc. a software development companyin Springfield, Missouri.Patrick Healy, Vice PresidentPatrick Healy is our co-founder and Vice President and he has served inthis role since August 2, 2018. From 2016 to 2018 Mr. Healy served asthe Director of US Sales for Franchise Direct an International franchisemarketing firm. From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Healy was National AccountDirector with Display Fixture Warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior toentering the franchise industry, Patrick spent 8 years at CBS Corporationfrom 2004 to 2012.Topics to Discuss"Contender eSports Gaming Center" franchise history, esports & gaming,current & future growth of esports & gaming, Contender franchise modelbreakdownWeb Site / Social Media Linkshttps://contenderesports.comhttps://www.facebook.com/contenderesports/https://www.instagram.com/contenderesports/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bpayne-ceswww.linkedin.com/in/patrick-j-healy-77b81568Tom BranchOwner, Mallernee & Branch LLPLawyer in Atlanta, with the firm of Mallernee, Branch & Daffner, LLP. Most of my practice is in the area of franchise law, representing both franchisors and franchisees. I am a native Atlantan, with two daughters and one granddaughter.Topics to DiscussHow did you get started in franchising?What trends have you seen in the franchise area?What should people be thinking about before buying a franchise?What should people be thinking about before becoming a franchisor?Things to look for in buying a franchise - red flagsWeb Site / Social Media LinksMbdcounsel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-branch-1953b011The 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 Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise IntellectMade possible in part by:Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityTo nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Mr. Handyman, Neighborly Brands and Rytech on Franchise Business RadioTom RaymondMr. HandymanOn-Air Guest BIO:1992: Manager, Schlotzsky's Equipment Corporation, Austin, TX. Took start-up business to $4.5M in the first year. 1994, Senior Franchise Business Consultant operations. Area Developer and franchise owner, developing multiple restaurants in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Michigan.2001: Vice President of Franchise Development, World Inspection Network, Seattle, WA. Grew the company to over 125 U.S. franchises.2003: President, Commercial Property Maintenance, Everett, WA. Increased annual revenues to more than $2.5M. Positioned two divisions for sale and rolled one division into sister company.2005-2009: Independent Franchise Consultant, Lake Stevens, WA. Assisted clients with evaluation and investment in franchise businesses.2009-2011: Vice President of Operations and Franchise Development, CMIT Solutions, Inc., Austin, TX. Responsible for the team that set franchise sales record in its first year.2011: Director of Franchise Development, WIN Home Inspection, Huntsville, AL. Hired on a 12-month contract to rebuild their franchise development program.2012: Independent Franchise Consultant, Traverse City, Ml. Assisted clients with evaluation and investment in franchise businesses.2013-current: VP Franchise Development , Mr. Handyman, Ann Arbor, Ml. Expanding North America's largest handyman services franchise.Co-founder of "The Giving JAR" Scholarship in memory of his father-a teacher and coach.Fundraising and awarding scholarships to high school seniors attending college with the intent on becoming teachers and coaches. Contributing to the local SCORE chapter. Helping people learn about business ownership through franchising.Married to Christine for 20 years. She is a Marketing Manager, wonderful wife and mother.Son, James, 32, lives in Austin, estimator/sales role for a concrete leveling company. Daughter, Madison, 20, in her second year of college at Texas State University. Tom and Christine are licensed foster/adoptive parents.Hobbies:Getting together with our son, daughter in law and grandson as much as we can, golfing, hunting, fishing, hiking, trail-bike riding, playing guitar, camping and visiting family and friends all over the country.Topics to Discuss:Neighborly brandsAdvantages of franchising; versus going the independent routeRepair/Home improvement IndustryKey criteria when evaluating a franchise concept Financing your franchiseOptions you may not know aboutWeb Site / Social Media Links:On-Air Guest Linkedin Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-raymond-93722976Brett MasonMr Handyman of Sandy Springs and DunwoodyOn-Air Guest BIO:Prior to owning a Mr Handyman franchise, Brett spent over a decade in strategic sales and marketing in the telecommunications sector - specializing in digital acquisition and call center conversion. He also ran business development for an electronics recycling startup and even founded a beer tap handle manufacturing company. He lives in Dunwoody, GA with his wife and two young daughters. He's a proud graduate of The University of Alabama and enjoys skiing and fly fishing.Topics to Discuss:Deciding to purchase a franchise.Selecting a franchise(why I chose Mr Handyman)Experience comparison: traditional startup versus starting a franchise.Web Site / Social Media Links:https://www.instagram.com/mrhandyman5467https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Handyman-of-Sandy-Springs-and-Dunwoody-169951660570564https://www.mrhandyman.com/sandy-springs-dunwoodyOn-Air Guest Linkedin Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-mason-936236b/Steven SeabaughRytechOn-Air Guest BIO:I'm an accomplished and experienced senior sales executive with 20 plus years of relevant franchise sales and operations development in both Retail and Home Based Franchise Offerings.I have shown practical hands-on sales and general management performance for both privately held franchisors and ( investors ) groups. Comfortable work