April Porter interviews Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI and Chair of the International Franchise Association. They discuss the significant impact of BNI on small businesses, the importance of community in franchising, and the reasons to consider franchising as a business model. Mary shares her personal journey in franchising, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the value of education and support in business ownership. The conversation emphasizes the role of small businesses in communities and the importance of networking and collaboration.

Learn more about bni here: https://www.bni.com/

Connect with Mary here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-thompson-cfe-22074410/

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