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Gratitude and Growth: Wrapping Up 2023 in Franchising

As 2023 comes to a close, I've taken some time to reflect on the year, and I have to say it was a great year overall. The year included many conferences, several speaking engagements, and plenty of board meetings. It was a very successful year for myself and those I work with. As a franchise expert, advisor and speaker, I really enjoy the work that I do and the people I get to collaborate with. My business travel adventures started with a fun time at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas, where my wife and two daughters joined me. That was a lot of fun and the first time we've ever done that.

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Highlights and Takeaways from IFA's Emerging Franchisor Conference

In early November, I had a great time participating at this year's IFA's Emerging Franchisor Conference in New Orleans. I have been to this event several times before and was fortunate enough to be invited back again as a speaker and roundtable facilitator.

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Behind the Scenes: The Franchise Summit Experience

I am just back from the Franchise Business Review Franchise Summit event in Austin, Texas, and it was a great time! This was my second time participating in this event. There was great energy in the room, many people providing perspective insights and solid advice, and several great speakers too - tons of value and learning. There were plenty of inspiring moments and connections, a fun “Texas Tailgate” reception, as well as fundraising for the local animal shelter.

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Do You Know What’s Coming Next?

It’s an important question for franchisees who are trying to grow a business. After all, knowing where you are going is how you plan and grow!

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FranConnect Influencer Day

Just recently, I had the opportunity to be an “influencer” in franchising at the first ever FranConnect Influencer Discovery Day that took place back on December 18th and 19th. And I want to thank Keith Gerson, the President of FranConnect, for the invitation. This was my first time participating as an “influencer”, and I did not know what to expect - it was worthwhile, quite interesting, even educational and a lot of fun!

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Speaking at the IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference Was Fun!

 

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Go Minis Speaking Opportunity

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My Interview on the Modern Business Podcast

John Francis on Jul 17, 2018 12:05:55 AM Franchise Planning, Franchising Speaker

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From Franchising to Fathers Eve: My Executive Chat with Rebecca Patt

 

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Interview: The Benefits Of Having An Advisory Board

John Francis on Mar 15, 2018 6:45:36 PM Advisory Boards, Franchising Speaker

Could you benefit from an advisory board?

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About the Franchise Expert

 

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John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor, and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and he speaks from the heart. Franchising is in his blood, and his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been a franchisee and a franchisor, and has a deep understanding of the issues both face. Engage John as an advisor or to speak at your event, and you and your franchisees will learn how to look at your business in new, positive, and profitable ways.

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