Franchise Marketing Radio: AI Edition

Andrew Shotland founded LSG in 2006 after selling his not-quite-multi-billion-dollar start-up, InsiderPages, to CitySearch. Previously, Andrew was GM of NBC.com where he pioneered integrating Internet and TV programming back when it was weird to see URLs on TV. Andrew is a co-founder and board member of BayAreaSearch.org, the association of Bay Area SEO professionals. He […] The post Joe Mohay, Co...

Born and raised in Canada, Co-Founder Matt Piccinin grew up vacationing in Carolina Beach, NC. After moving to the states, he eventually settled in Carolina Beach and completed his B.A. in Business and Marketing at the University of NC Wilmington. Matt started his career in construction but soon realized his dream of opening his own […] The post Matt Piccinin with Shuckin Shack Restaurant Franchis...

Eric O'Connor is an experienced executive with a track record of success in brand development, franchise development, and sales growth. He is currently serving as the Vice President of Franchise Development at World Gym International, a global fitness franchise with locations in over 20 countries. In this role, Eric is responsible for identifying and executing […] The post Eric O'Connor with World...

Nicole Reinhardt has lived in Colorado for 30 years. The Front Range has been her home for 14 of those years. Nicole is a real-estate investor who decided her passion for real estate made a great model for a family business. Nicole teamed up with Colorado Casa PMI to make her passion a reality. Nicole […] The post Nicole Reinhardt with Property Management Inc. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef 'O' Brady's and The Brass Tap, has appointed 30-year restaurant industry veteran Alan Rogers as Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development. In his role, Rogers will focus on building out the brand's leadership development programs and ramping up the New Store Opening process to handle the […] The post Alan Rogers with FSC Franchise Co ap...

Julie Canseco is the Chief Operating Officer of Main Squeeze Juice Co., a fast casual juice and smoothie bar franchise based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. As sister of founder Thomas Nieto, Julie saw firsthand how the brand was built to make healthy food more accessible around the country. The team at Main Squeeze is […] The post Julie Nieto Canseco with Main Squeeze Juice Co. appeared first on B...

Sarah Beddoe has spent most of her career helping national franchises like Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In and Taco Bueno Restaurants create effective marketing strategies. Now, she's leveraging that experience as she joins MOOYAH's leadership team, which includes CEO Anand Gala and president Doug Willmarth, whose combined 92 years of experience in restaurant franchising has allowed […] The post Sarah B...

Gigi Schweikert is the Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge Academy* Franchise Company. She is also a popular keynote speaker for education conferences, corporations, women's events and parenting seminars. Schweikert is the best-selling author of 18 books, including the best-selling "Winning Ways" series and "Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddlers Programs." During […] The...

Adrian Archie is CEO of petNmind Natural Nutrition, Supplies, & Hygiene, a one-stop-shop for holistic pet nutrition and care. Archie is the first African American to launch and sell franchises in the pet industry, which is currently valued at over $21 billion. As the pet industry's only African American franchisor, his store's open concept allows […] The post Adrian Archie with petNmind appear...

Tarji Carter, Founder and President of The Franchise Player. The Franchise Player was created to increase franchise ownership and wealth across the African American community. Their goal is to provide a clear path to ownership for aspiring franchisees with franchise brands committed to fostering inclusive and diverse environments and providing a sense of belonging. With […] The post Tarji Carter w...

Ray Fabik is a proven leader in strategically driving growth and supporting franchise owners using over 25 years of experience in various executive and operational leadership roles. Prior to Caring Transitions, Ray gained his experience in the senior space as Vice President of Operations at Comfort Keepers, an in-home senior care franchise system. Ray was […] The post Ray Fabik with Caring Transit...

As the President of Fresh Coat Painters, Tara Riley brings over 30 years of executive management and operations experience in franchising, most recently serving as a Vice President in the Comfort Keeper's senior care brand. Tara also has experience working within global franchise icons such as McDonald's, as well as in much younger high-growth brands, […] The post Tara Riley with Fresh Coat Painte...

Brian Belmont, with extensive experience in franchise development and wellness, joined FYZICAL as CEO in January 2018. Brian was previously the Executive Vice President of Franchise Operations and Development for Planet Fitness – The most successful fitness franchise in the world with 1700+ locations. His understanding of franchising, as both a multi-unit owner and a […] The post Brian Belmont wit...

Ron Bender, Chief Growth Officer of Threshold Brands, is an experienced Franchise Professional, dedicated to improving people's lives through franchise ownership with transparency and positivity in all aspects. He believes that a strong social media presence, internal and external team building and mentoring and dynamic presentations help people achieve top results, and he has a […] The post Ron B...

Sean Fitzgerald, President of TruBlue Total House Care, is a seasoned franchise executive with more than 25 years of experience working with brands ranging in scale from startup franchise concepts to multi-national franchise systems. With a wealth of knowledge, impressive in both scope and variety, Sean brings to TruBlue the insight and expertise necessary for developing, [...]

Michael Hall is the owner of FranNet Carolina, a franchise consulting firm that services the Carolinas with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Charleston. His role, and that of his associates, is to help you define, search for and evaluate franchise and other business opportunities. Using a process that includes an exclusive and effective assessment, Michael [...]

Paul Martino has spent over 45 years in the restaurant business starting as a busboy in high school. He has managed a single restaurant team and an organization with over 200 company owned locations. Paul has spent over 20 years with the A&W brand starting as an area coach in the early 90's, and is [...]

Adam Long is the President of HomeTeam. He has been with HomeTeam for over 15 years and has an extensive technology and marketing background. Adam is a results-oriented leader that implements the strategic vision for HomeTeam. He is committed to the growth of the company and focuses his efforts on developing new opportunities and strengthening [...]

Terri Harof has over 30 years of senior level expertise in sales & marketing and business development. She has worked with local, regional, and national businesses as well as global brands and has extensive franchise experience in the restaurant and health club sector. As Director of Franchise Development Chief Brand Believer, her responsibilities include comprehensive [...]

Since joining Givex in 2007, Mo Chaar has helped expand its North American footprint. He began his tenure as a Business Development Manager before becoming Vice President of Sales for North America and then moving to his current role as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mo oversees commercial strategy and development worldwide as well [...]

Paul Flick has 20 years of leadership and management experience in the franchising industry. He is the founder and CEO of Premium Service Brands, and leads multiple home services franchise systems that operate on an international scale His reputation for success has been earned through realizing and building a proven and effective business structure that [...]

Tim Swackhammer is the Founder and CEO of Mold Medics and Mold Medics Franchising. Mold Medics is dedicated to helping people improve the environmental quality of their homes through Mold Remediation, Air Radon Mitigation, Duct Cleaning, and other environmental services. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn.

Michael Wagner was born in California but grew up a military brat who lived in many spots and traveled around the world. Michael graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with degrees in Economics and Spanish. Prior to Pool Scouts he worked as the Corporate Sales Officer for Chartway Federal Credit Union. Before [...]

Before his success leading Strategic Franchising, Chris Seman previously served in various senior executive positions, including President of Caring Transitions, and Vice President with Mr. Handyman International. Chris is a firm believer in franchising and the franchise model, having gained this belief through his experience as a franchise executive and by owning his own franchise. [...]

Zachary Meade, Vice President – Training and Field Support at SpeedPro, holds more than 25 years of combined experience in executive recruitment, sales, management consulting, and business coaching. Working in the U.S. and Europe for both startup organizations and Fortune 100 companies, he has partnered with clients in industries such as information technology, investment banking, [...]