Ang & Rob Rants

Apparently you only have a few seconds to catch someone's attention in social media. But what about in real life? The same thing applies. People make initial judgements and decisions based on first impressions. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss the importance of how credibility is associated with first impressions. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski discuss how they independently set goals and targets (or maybe they don't?) during times of refresh like a New Year. Check out this episode for some great insight for a fresh start. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

As business leaders we are all called to give back. Although there may be business benefits to it, like PR, this isn't the reason why we are called to give back. It is our civil responsibility to support to communities that have built us and contribute to the less fortunate. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski get into that subject in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Do you ever look at your P&L and wonder how you seem to have a profit but have no idea where that money is? Or maybe you do all of your payouts simply based on what you have in your bank account and what you can afford at the moment? Well, this is very common. Angela Coté and Robert Bruski take this episode to discuss on you should put profit first! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Coté and Robert Bruski talk about one of the biggest struggles that new franchisees and their franchisors are experiencing in today's world. And that is finding financing. There are loads of people that want to break out of the 9-5 grind and start their own business through franchising. But given the current economic situation and the height of interest rates, this is proving to be a to...

Sometimes coaches need a little nudge with things that could help them along the way while helping their franchisees get out of working IN the business, and instead, get working ON the business. In this episode, hot off one of AC's recent roundtables, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat a bit about some of those tools. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Sometimes it's tough for a business owner, and even a franchisor, to get working on their business instead of in their business. This is all too common with franchisees as well. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get into some reasons behind this and how to get out of that cycle in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

What came first, the chicken or the egg? A question that has long puzzled many people. However, the same is also asked about courage or confidence. Which one comes first and what is the difference? Angela Cote and Robert Bruski get philosophical in this episode. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss some of their own personal key success factors that drive them forward toward accomplishment. Disclaimer - they only cover a few... otherwise the episode could have gone on for hours. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.comThey

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski are back for the second installment of a two-part special on FACs (Franchise Advisory Councils). In this episode, they talk about the election and things that could go wrong. Can't miss it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski dive into FACs (Franchise Advisory Councils) in this episode. There is a lot of talk about what they should ACTUALLY be used for, how they are formed, and what happens when things go sour. And so, it warrants a 2-part rant! Let's get to it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Entrepreneurs of all types (in the franchising industry and otherwise) can fall into a rut. What does this mean and how does it look for them and the people helping them get out of it. Tune in as Angela Cote and Robert Bruski chat about it. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

What happens when you over-support your franchisees? Is that even possible and, if so, where is that line? Angela Cote and Robert Bruski dive into all of these details in this episode. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss one of the most prominent dividing lines in any form of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a small business owner, a franchisee, a franchisor, or part of a large multinational organization, you're either focused on revenue or you're focused on expenses. Let's get into it www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

For all of you franchise professionals that are getting your CFE accreditation (Certified Franchise Executive), you can now get credits through AC Inc. Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss this milestone! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss a question that they both often get asked - How do you do it all? Often times entrepreneurship can seem easy. But it is actually a heck of a lot of work. In order to thrive in business you've got to be successful in productivity. Let's get to it! www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about how a business coach builds, brings, and earns credibility when working with businesses and franchises that are part of a model that is new to them. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski use this episode to talk about a polarizing subject. Should franchisors use franchisees as business coaches for the rest of the franchise system? Some believe that they should. Some believe that they shouldn't. Tune in to find out. www.angelacote.com www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss a hot topic that landed Angela a keynote speaking spot with Karly Arnott from Tutor Doctor at the Women in Franchising Clubhouse room on unlocking profitability within a franchise business. And you guessed it, it's about providing active and intentional support to franchisees and business owners. http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski touch on the filling of the long-awaited, gap in franchising - field support. It's been years since someone has come along and brought a strategy for growing franchise systems to the industry that truly makes a change. AC has done it again! http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote chats with Robert Bruski about AC's involvement in the upcoming Franchise Business Review (FBR) summit. AC and FBR have formed a partnership with the goal of increasing franchisee happiness and profitability. It's going to be wonderful! http://www.angelacote.com http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski talk about a concept that comes up in a lot of Gino Wickmans work - the idea of the visionary and the integrator within a company. How do they differ and how do they work together? These are distinct roles but so critical to success. https://www.angelacote.com https://www.robertbruski.com

Building value in your business is important as a franchisee as not only does it help with growth, but it also helps with future succession planning. However, this value can come in many formats. In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski touch on a few issues, including company valuation.    http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

In this episode, Angela Cote and Robert Bruski discuss artificial intelligence and ChatGPT from the standpoint of key takeaways learned during the groundbreaking roundtable from Dan Monaghan at the AC roundtables.   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com

Angela Cote and Robert Bruski take this episode to talk about the unspoken value of financial statements. Most people think it is just something you have to do so that you don't get in trouble. But there is so much more to it!   http://www.angelacote.com  http://www.robertbruski.com