MasterMind Minutes by Franchise Growth Solutions

MasterMind Minutes by Franchise Growth Solutions

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MasterMind Minutes by Franchise Growth Solutions episodes

  • WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT FRANCHISE BRANDS DO TO "MESS UP" A FUTURE PRIVATE EQUITY DEAL?

    MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours

    Alicia Miller is the Founder and Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of franchising and private equity. She supports founders and franchise management teams facing growth, disruption, or transformation challenges, and helps them accelerate their businesses. She also advises private capital firms pre- and post-transaction on strategy and value creation initiatives and co-invests alongside her partners. As a former multi-unit franchisee, she brings a franchisee’s perspective and operating experience into every engagement.
    Ms. Miller is a recognized thought leader in franchising and the author of "Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity." She is also a monthly columnist for Franchise Times and has been published in Entrepreneur and Forbes. Together she has published more than 80 articles about franchising and private equity.
    She currently serves as an independent director for Elevated Ventures Group, a private equity-backed multi-unit franchisee of Urban Air Adventure Parks. She also serves as an advisor to the International Franchise Association’s certification program (CFE), promoting franchising best practices and regulatory compliance.
    Ms. Miller earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science (MS) from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Smith College. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Franchise Management from Georgetown University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Administration & Management from Harvard University. She is a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor™ (CM&AA), a Certified Franchise Executive™ (CFE), and is Directorship Certified™ by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD.CD).

    Contact Alicia linkedin.com/in/milleralicia

    Website

    • emergentgrowthadvisors.com 


      • 32 min
    • WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES IN GROWING A PORTFOLIO OF MULTIPLE BRANDS AS A FRANCHISOR?

      MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.

      Today's guest is Heather McLeod.
      Heather is the Chief Growth Officer of Authority Brands.
      Heather first joined The Cleaning Authority in 2015 and has been an integral part of the formation of Authority Brands and its success, bringing her passion for collaboration, customer experience, and process to everything she does.
      She served as Chief Marketing Officer for Authority Brands from its formation in 2017 until 2022, when she assumed the new role of Chief Growth Officer. Heather is also personally involved in Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore as a volunteer since 2019.
      In 2022, Heather officially joined the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Baltimore Boys & Girls Club of America. Heather also serves at the University of Louisville College of Business YUM! CGFE Board of Advisors.
      CONTACT HEATHER AT: https://www.authoritybrands.com/
      Contact Gary at: [email protected]
      Visit: www.frangrow.com

      25 min
    • WHY IS EXECUTIVE COACHING SO IMPORTANT FOR FRANCHISORS, ESPECIALLY FOR STARTUP AND EMERGING BRANDS?

      MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.

      Today our guest is the incredible John Francis, or Johnny Franchise as he's known in the Franchise Business.
      John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging, and entertaining public speaker, advisor and coach 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 with John and you and your franchisees will learn how to look at your business in new, positive, and profitable ways.
      Contact John at: https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/contact
      Learn More: https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/
      Contact Gary at: [email protected]
      Grow Faster & Better: www.frangrow.com

      34 min
    • WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SEEKING A MASTER FRANCHISEE vs. A SINGLE UNIT FRANCHISEE

      MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question , One Expert Answer In Minutes Not Hours.

      Today we're pleased to bring you Adam Povlitz
      Adam is the CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems, an internationally franchised commercial cleaning brand headquartered in South Florida.
      He joined Anago in September 2009 and served as President since April 2015. He was appointed CEO in May 2018.
      In January 2010, he was Director of Human Resources / Franchise Development, and in September 2010, he was named Vice President - Operations.
      In 2013, Adam was promoted to Executive Vice President, and in April 2015, appointed President.
      Before joining Anago, he was employed by IBM Corporation as the Growth Initiatives & Expense Analyst. Adam holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and a Cleaning Industry Management Standards Certified Expert (CCE).
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apovlitz/
      Website: www.anagocleaning.com
      Contact Gary: [email protected]
      Visit: www.frangrow.com

      34 min
    • HOW TO BUILD A BUSINESS WITH VALUES AND PURPOSE

      MASTERMIND MINUTES - ONE GUEST, ONE QUESTION, ONE EXPERT ANSWER IN MINUTES NOT HOURS.


      Today my guest is Herb Cogliano

      Herb leads his own advisory practice leveraging the Scaling Up Performance Platform.
      As a Business Coach, experienced CEO Scaling Up Practitioner, and Professor of the Scaling Up Masters Business Course, he has learned firsthand what it takes to overcome many business challenges.
      Herb is pursuing his passion of working with leaders of growth companies to achieve more freedom by helping them create industry leading strategies, a culture of accountability, flawless execution along with a healthy cash flow within their organizations.
      Herb was formerly CEO of Sullivan and Cogliano Designers, a 53-year privately held family owned Technology Staffing and Workforce Solutions firm who joined a select group of companies that have appeared on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company list multiple times.
      Reach Herb at: https://www.aspiregrowthadvisors.com/
      Contact Gary at: [email protected]
      Visit: www.frangrow.com

      30 min
    • WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO LAUNCH YOUR RESTAURANT AS A FRANCHISE?

      MasterMind Minutes. One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours

      Today's special guest is Jamie Marozzi. As one of the original founders of LocOhana Tropical Grill Jamie brings over 14 years of experience in the restaurant industry and over 13 years as an entrepreneur.
      Jamie has helped build and develop three successful companies. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a devoted husband and father of two boys. As a sports enthusiast, he enjoys staying active with a passion for traveling, particularly to tropical islands.
      To Learn More or reach Jamie visit: https://www.locohanafranchise.com/#fr...
      Contact Gary at: [email protected]
      Learn how to franchise your business at: www.frangrow.com

      33 min
    • HOW DOES A BUSINESS COACH HELP YOU BUILD YOUR BUSINESS

      MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours

      Today's guest is Business Coach Joe Hliboki
      Joe is a certified FocalPoint business coach with broad experience in several industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. As a 17-year Enterprise Sales Team Leader at Cisco Systems Joe’s success was the result of working with business leaders to embrace change and organizational transformation as technology continuously evolved. His experience as a two-time Franchise owner and working at small companies provides broad insight into the challenges and the paths to success required to effectively collaborate with Business Owners and Business Leaders to facilitate change and accelerate success.
      Contact Joe at: [email protected]
      Contact Gary: [email protected]
      Visit: www.frangrow.com

      28 min
    • WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO RESTAURATEURS DEALING WITH LABOR SHORTAGES & OTHER TEAM BUILDING ISSUES?

      MasterMind Minutes- One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours.

      Today we have Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star Fabio Viviani sharing his experiences and advice with restauranteurs who may be struggling with labor shortages/issues? Viviani is also the founder of the franchised business JARS
      JARS by Fabio Viviani was founded in 2021 by culinary visionary and chef Fabio Viviani, JARS is a gourmet quick serve dessert franchise featuring an elaborate assortment of classic desserts from around the world in a single-serve jar. JARS has reimagined the way people experience dessert with a menu that celebrates indulgence, creativity, and flavor.
      Contact Fabio at: https://jarsbyfabioviviani.com/

      Contact Gary at: [email protected]

      Visit: www.frangrow.com to learn about franchising your business

      21 min
    • HOW DID PRIVATE EQUITY BECOME THE DOMINANT PLAYER IN MODERN FRANCHISING IN THE US?

      MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.

      HOW DID PRIVATE EQUITY BECOME THE DOMINANT PLAYER IN MODERN FRANCHISING IN THE US?

      Today we are very fortunate to have as our guest Alicia Miller.Alicia is the Founder and Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of franchising and private equity.

      She supports founders and franchise management teams facing growth, disruption, or transformation challenges, and helps them accelerate their businesses. She also advises private capital firms pre- and post-transaction on strategy and value creation initiatives and co-invests alongside her partners.
      As a former multi-unit franchisee, she brings a franchisee’s perspective and operating experience into every engagement.
      Ms. Miller is a recognized thought-leader in franchising and the author of "Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity." She is also a monthly columnist for Franchise Times and has been published in Entrepreneur and Forbes. Together she has published more than 70 articles about franchising and private equity.

      She currently serves as an independent director for Elevated Ventures Group, a private equity backed multi-unit franchisee of Urban Air Adventure Parks.


      Contact Alicia at: https://emergentgrowthadvisors.com/

      Contact Gary at: www.frangrow.com

      34 min
    • HOW HAS THE ELIMINATION OF THE SBA DIRECTORY IMPACTED FRANCHISE FINANCING?

      MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes not Hours.

      Today we have the honor of speaking with Edith Wiseman CFE
      Edith is President of FRANdata, a leading franchise market research firm based in Arlington Virginia. As a 24 year veteran at FRANdata, franchising is more than a passion for her, the analyzing and understanding of all things franchising and equating insight into results is her calling. Wiseman plays a pivotal leadership role in the strategic growth of FRANdata’s performance advisory, strategic marketing and franchise financing solutions.
      Due to her dedication and knowledge Wiseman is the go-to person for hundreds of franchisors, top franchise lenders, Fortune 500 companies, and industry partners.
      As one franchisor disruptor describes the results of her work -- “we couldn’t have grown to 1,000 stores and beyond without her and her team.”
      Named by Entrepreneur magazine as a Top Influential Women in Franchising, Wiseman has long been a key figure in understanding and promoting business model excellence and franchise finance best practices.
      Edith sat on the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Executive Committee as part of their Board of Directors, former Chair of the IFA’s Supplier Forum, is also part of the education foundation board, she is also on the Ascension initiative to help increase black owned franchise businesses.
      She remains a strong advocate for emerging brands through her work with the Emerging Franchisor Conference Committee, and the Emerging Franchisor Task Force.


      Contact GAry at: [email protected]

      30 min

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