MasterMind Minutes by Franchise Growth Solutions

MasterMind Minutes by Franchise Growth Solutions

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  • WHAT DO MULTI UNIT FRANCHISEES LOOK FOR IN A FRANCHISE BRAND

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

    Our guest today is Multi Unit franchisee Jesse Keyser.
    Jesse graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While attending college, Jesse joined a small technology start-up and stayed with them until 2005, when he and his brother opened the first of five Little Caesars Pizza locations, all of which have since sold. Jesse was a Valpak franchisee from 2008-2011.
    In 2010, he and his brother opened their first Sport Clips Haircuts, and they currently own 27 of them across five states with plans for more acquisitions. In 2014, they purchased Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning of St. Louis, and they operate six territories. Currently he and his partners are opening locations of Ideal Image across the country.
    Jesse has served on the advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Sport Clips, and he has been the Sport Clips Owner of the Year, as well as the Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Owner of the Year. He currently serves as the Chair of Franchise Update’s 2024 Multi-Unit Franchise Conference and is the Secretary for the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee Forum.
    Additionally, he makes regular trips to Washington DC to meet with legislatures in advocacy of issues affecting business owners.
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    43 min
  • WHAT IS THE #1 TRAIT TO LOOK FOR IN FRANCHISE CANDIDATES IN 2024

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

    Today's guest is Tom Wood the President and CEO of Floor Coverings International
    He joined the organization in 2005 after previously serving three years as a Vice President of our parent company, FirstService Brands (FSB), overseeing the strategy and operational direction of several brands in our franchising portfolio. Tom initially joined FSB in 1985 and has worked in a few of our sister companies, including: College Pro Painters as both a franchisee and executive; CertaPro Painters as Vice President and part of the founding team; President of The Franchise Development Center, where he oversaw the franchise expansion and development for CertaPro Painters; California Closets; and Paul Davis Restoration.
    To Learn more visit: https://flooring-franchise.com/
    Contact gary at: [email protected]

    32 min
  • How Does A New CEO Step Into An Iconic Brand And Move It Forward?

    MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Answer In Minutes Not Hours. Today's guest is Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker.Flynn joined the company in 2023 to spearhead the iconic, Houston-born brand’s national expansion, bringing 30-plus years of executive leadership experience in the restaurant and retail industry and a strong track record of executing significant growth.

    Prior to being named CEO at Shipley, Dekker most recently served as CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with more than 420 locations spanning nine countries. He also held chief marketer roles at Wingstop Restaurants, where he led all strategic advertising, franchisee communication, branding, media and marketing efforts, and at Rave Restaurant Group and Fogo de Chao.
    In addition to expanding the 87-year-old brand’s footprint and store count, Dekker will also focus on driving same store sales growth and investing in franchisee success with product innovation, equipment and technology upgrades and customer service enhancements.


    Contact: Flynn Dekker https://shipleydonuts.com/

    Contact Gary www.frangrow.com

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    34 min
  • What to Know In Order To Market/Advertise to Grow & Scale?

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

    Today's special guest is Elyse Lupin.
    With over 20 years of marketing experience, Elyse is a true expert in franchise marketing. Her expertise also extends to marketing strategy, digital marketing, branding, and brand strategy. Elyse has had the privilege of working at renowned brands such as Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, NBC, and New Balance Athletic Shoe, which has given her a broad marketing background.
    Elyse's journey began at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, where she laid the foundations for her career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. After graduation, she worked in NYC as an NBC Page.
    In 2007, Elyse decided to further enhance her knowledge and skills by pursuing an MBA at Boston University. After completing her MBA, Elyse returned to Philadelphia and joined Comcast Corporation. She initially worked within the product marketing group, focusing on go-to-market strategy. Later, she transitioned to the direct marketing group, where she worked on campaign testing and strategies for email acquisition, direct mail, and retention marketing.
    In 2015, Elyse took a leap of faith and founded her own marketing agency, Elysium Marketing Group. Specializing in Food and Franchise marketing, Elysium has achieved great success in lead generation for franchise brands like Yogurtland, Bonchon, and Ducklings Early Learning Center. Elyse's expertise in digital marketing and branding has been instrumental in driving growth for her clients.
    Overall, Elyse Lupin's impressive career trajectory and extensive experience in franchise marketing make her a true powerhouse in the industry.
    To contact Elyse: [email protected]
    Visit: https://www.elysiummg.com/
    To contact Gary: [email protected]
    Visit: www.frangrow.com

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    34 min
  • How to stop working in your business so you can work on your business?

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

    Today's guest is Josh Fonger. Josh is a consultant, coach, and speaker who is recognized as the leading authority in Business Performance Architecture and CEO of WTS Enterprises. He has the unique experience of helping hundreds of businesses grow simply using the WTS Method. His specialty is taking stressed-out entrepreneurs from working “in” their business to working “on” their business using systems so that profit and freedom can become a consistent mechanical reality.
    Connect with Josh at : WTSenterprises.com
    Connect with Gary at: www.frangrow.com

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    38 min
  • WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON FINANCIAL CHALLENGES FOR START UPS?

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

    Today's Guest is Nicole Durio....Nicole has more than 25 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, advisory services, business consulting, CFO services and internal and external auditing.
    Mrs. Durio has served as the interim Controller and/or CFO for various organizations with revenue up to $500.00 million. The organizations served included healthcare companies, organizations in the transportation industry, companies in the business services industry, oilfield services companies and multiple start ups.
    A thought leader on money and finance, Nicole has merged her love and knowledge of economics, finance and money with dedication to guiding entrepreneurs and start-ups to financial and operational success.
    CONTACT NICOLE AT :https://nicolemichelle.com/about/
    CONTACT GARY AT: [email protected]
    VISIT: www.frangrow.com

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    23 min
  • What are some of the Key Considerations for Creating an Innovative Menu for a Fast Casual Restaurant

    MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Answer in Minutes Not Hours...Today's guest is Aaron Noveshen

    Aaron is the founder and CEO of Starbird, a super-premium fast food concept leading the industry in crispy chicken tenders, salads and sandwiches. Starbird opened to critical acclaim with the Breakout Brand Award from NRN and currently operates 12 locations in California.Aaron Noveshen also founded The Culinary Edge (TCE), the leading F&B innovation firm, to help companies with actionable strategic, culinary and operational solutions. TCE has worked with over 25% of the top 200 restaurants and co-created over 25 global and local restaurant brands.Aaron is also the co-founder of Pacific Catch, the co-founder of World Wrapps, the Director Emeritus of the California Restaurant Associated and the former Chairman of the board of the California Restaurant Association Foundation.
    Reach out to Aaron at: https://www.starbirdchicken.com/contact
    Visit: https://www.starbirdchicken.com/
    Contact Gary: [email protected]
    Vist: www.frangrow.com

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    31 min
  • HOW DO AREA DEVELOPERS ASSIST IN THE SUCCESS OF LOCAL FRANCHISEES?

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

    Today's program is truly unique...Coming off the July 4th Holiday celebrating the Independence of our GREAT country, our guest represents a true American Success story that so many immigrants seek in the USA.
    He's built a career using franchising as a ladder to freedom for him self and his family all while assisting others achieve their dream of business ownership with the Sarpino's USA franchise.
    Our guest today is Vasili Bykay
    An immigrant seeking political asylum from Belarus.
    Bykau arrived in Chicago in 2003. Though he had a law degree from his time in Belarus, he knew that being a lawyer in the United States
    would require him to be fluent in English and return to school.
    Needing a job to start his new life, he became a delivery driver for Sarpino’s at the age of 23. Bykau decided to dedicate himself to a new career. While driving, he worked to improve his English and learn restaurant operations.
    Soon, he was promoted to manager and a few years later
    was offered the opportunity to become a partner at his location.
    Once a partner, Bykau began to grow Sarpino’s in Chicago, purchasing and opening a total of three restaurants. In 2014 he sold those stores and moved to Florida, where he opened another
    Sarpino’s. His Florida location became, and still is, one of the top performing restaurants for Sarpino’s in the country.
    Seeing his success, the company offered him the job as the first area developer for South Florida in September 2022. He said he accepted because he enjoyed growing restaurants and helping his
    staff develop and learn just like he did. He sold his restaurants in South Florida to managers and employees, specifically ones he saw as similar to himself.
    Bykau’s goal as an area developer is to support his franchisees the way he was supported through his career. This means educating employees who show an interest in learning, have an ambition to grow within Sarpino’s and want to realize their own professional goals, whether that’s going
    corporate or franchising.
    Contact Vasili: https://www.gosarpinos.com/
    Visit Sarpino's USA Franchise: https://sarpinosfranchise.com/
    Visit Franchise Growth Solutions: www.frangrow.comContact Gary: [email protected]

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    32 min
  • WHY SHOULD BRANDS CONSIDER INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES?

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

    Today's guest is Venus Barak, CEO of FranGlobal.
    Venus has worked and lived in over 50 countries around the world for almost two decades. Her career has been aimed towards helping businesses around the globe to reach out into opportune markets forming alliances through resourcefulness, innovation and integrity.
    Venus has spent the last decade and a half working with over 5000 SMEs and fortune 500 companies addressing growth issues at both macro and micro level.
    She has been instrumental in addressing donor relations, fundraising, growth and development issues.
    She is currently leading FranGlobal, an international market entry firm as CEO based in New Delhi India and has been in the franchising industry for over 16 years.
    Contact Venus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venus-bar...
    Contact Gary: [email protected]
    🌐 https://franchisegrowthsolutions.com/

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    33 min
  • HOW TO EVALUATE A POS (Point Of Sale System) IN A CLOUD WORLD

    MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer In Minutes, Not Hours.
    Today we feature Kelly Esten... Kelly is the Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise at Toast, and joined the company in 2017. She has served in various Toast marketing leadership roles, responsible for translating customer needs and market insights into the product roadmap, pricing, packaging, and segmentation and launching new products and partnerships. Before Toast, she spent the previous six years at EnerNOC building Product Marketing from the ground up, leading Enterprise Sales, and building the go-to-market for their Energy Intelligence Software platform. She began her career at UBS in sales, finance, and strategy roles. She has an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth and a B.A. in Environmental Science from Dartmouth College.
    Contact Kelly at: https://pos.toasttab.com/
    Contact Gary at: https://www.frangrow.com

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    30 min

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