--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Advisory Boards" description: Advisory Boards | Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. --- [![JF - new logo updated (2)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png?width=338&height=157&name=JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png "JF - new logo updated (2)")](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com) - [JohnnyFranchise.com](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/) - [About John](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/about/) - [Services](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/services/) - [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/schedule/) # advisory-boards ## [3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a Board of Advisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-setting-up-a-board-of-advisors) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Sep 20, 2022, 7:00:00 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/randy-laybourne-duTm7WvwN0U-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-setting-up-a-board-of-advisors) I’ve talked a lot about the benefits of setting up a board of advisors for a business.[As I mentioned last month](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/where-is-your-franchise-organizations-life-jacket), I believe it provides the life jacket your business needs to be successful!  [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-setting-up-a-board-of-advisors) ## [Why an Advisory Board is Well Worth the Investment](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/why-an-advisory-board-is-well-worth-the-investment) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 14, 2022, 7:00:00 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/christina-wocintechchat-com-ftCWdZOFZqo-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/why-an-advisory-board-is-well-worth-the-investment) Does your franchise company have an advisory board?  [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/why-an-advisory-board-is-well-worth-the-investment) ## [How to Create a Succession Plan for Your Business](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-to-create-a-succession-plan-for-your-business) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 16, 2021, 8:00:00 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/drew-beamer-xU5Mqq0Chck-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-to-create-a-succession-plan-for-your-business) Do you have a succession plan in place for your business? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-to-create-a-succession-plan-for-your-business) ## [3 Ways to Add Value to Your Board](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-ways-to-add-value-to-your-board) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Oct 19, 2021, 9:00:00 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/piqsels.com-id-zkkro.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-ways-to-add-value-to-your-board) Are you getting the most from your Board? [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/3-ways-to-add-value-to-your-board) ## [Back to Business: The 2021 Big Frog Conference](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/back-to-business-the-2021-big-frog-conference) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jul 27, 2021, 9:00:00 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Big%20Frog%20073%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/back-to-business-the-2021-big-frog-conference) Recently, in May 2021, I had the pleasure of attending the 2021 Big Frog Conference in Orlando, Florida. This was my 1st in-person conference since the COVID pandemic hit in March of 2020 and it was great to get back out there again! After more than a year of being stuck online, the in-person connections with handshakes and hugs were welcome. [![How to Get Franchisees Working Together and Moving Ahead](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7793789/4346c83e-d9c7-4fff-874d-b8f569157c9e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7793789/4346c83e-d9c7-4fff-874d-b8f569157c9e) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/back-to-business-the-2021-big-frog-conference) ## [Board Compensation](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 20, 2019, 1:06:58 PM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pocketing_money.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) I just had a call this morning with one of the boards I serve on, and we covered a ton of stuff in 90 minutes. And as we wrapped up the call, I asked... [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/board-compensation) ## [Who Are You Going To Call?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/who-are-you-going-to-call) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jul 23, 2019, 9:02:34 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/help-1013700_1920-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/who-are-you-going-to-call) ## Who Are You Going To Call ### Last week I had an urgent call from a client who had a hot issue pop up out of nowhere... 20 minutes later we had the solution. I was reminded, that’s one of the many benefits of having an [engaged advisory board](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/blog/why-your-organization-needs-an-advisory-board). You don’t have to figure things out all by yourself!  When you have an engaged advisory board, you’ve got great resources to draw from, anytime. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/who-are-you-going-to-call) ## [Are You “All Over the Board?”](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-all-over-the-board) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 18, 2019, 10:00:15 PM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![Having a franchise advisory board can help you plan ahead and hit your target](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_208692069_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-all-over-the-board)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-all-over-the-board) ## [A Secret Benefit of Your Board: Running Interference](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/a-secret-benefit-of-your-board-running-interference) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 18, 2018, 12:00:11 AM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Board of Directors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/board-of-directors) [![A board of advisors can help protect your franchise business ](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_189275839_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/a-secret-benefit-of-your-board-running-interference)   [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/a-secret-benefit-of-your-board-running-interference) ## [Are You Having a Meeting of the Bored? Or a Board Meeting?](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-having-a-meeting-of-the-bored-or-a-board-meeting) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Nov 19, 2018, 9:00:04 PM [Advisory Boards](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![Your advisory board meetings shouldn't be boring](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fotolia_202825552_XS-1.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-having-a-meeting-of-the-bored-or-a-board-meeting) [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/are-you-having-a-meeting-of-the-bored-or-a-board-meeting) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards/page/1) [2](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards/page/2) [3](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards/page/3) [❯](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/advisory-boards/page/2) ### **About the Franchise Expert**   ![John Francis 2024 Hi Res](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg?width=214&height=148&name=John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg) John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and from the heart. Franchising is in his blood; his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been both a franchisee and a franchisor, giving him a deep understanding of the challenges each group faces. Engage John as an advisor or to speak at your event, and you and your franchisees will learn to view your business in new, positive, and profitable ways. 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