Each episode runs approximately 20 to 25 minutes and features an expert guest covering one question. The entire series is posted & update on this page so you can binge watch back-to-back “episodes”. New episodes are added each month so keep coming back to view the experts on an insightful topic that is sure to help you build, grow and run your business.
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KEY CHALLENGES EMERGING FRANCHISORS FACE AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM?
Today our guest is Tom Spadea..
Tom is the co-founder and Partner at Spadea-Lignana Law. The firm has offices in Philadelphia and NY and specializes in the areas of: Franchising, Buying or Selling a Business, Lease Negotiation, Litigation, Commercial law and Securities Law
But Tom didn’t start out as an attorney. He has a vast entrepreneurial background. He was the co-owner and President of a communications equipment manufacturer where he co-founded a factory in Latin America, successfully created an international sales network in Asia and invented a product for which he was granted a US Patent.
He spent more than 15 years in corporate and entrepreneurial positions before completing law school.
Tom has been named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times magazine, a distinguished award recognizing Tom as a leader among his peers in franchising.
He is also the founding member of the Philadelphia Franchise Association and is the current President and Chairman.
Contact Tom at: https://www.spadealaw.com/
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KEY TIPS FOR FRANCHISEES AND FRANCHISORS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE FINANCING FOR THEIR NEW BUSINESS, LLC
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Today our Guest is Beegees Hebert Senior Account Manager
Beegees came to Guidant in 2011, and since then, she’s become a small business financing aficionado. Every day, she puts her superior listening skills to good use to become a true advocate for her clients. As an Account Manager, she’s committed to helping individuals identify and deploy the financing solution(s) that will help them reach their short- and long-term goals, making the process to funding as smooth as possible.
Beegees also has firsthand knowledge of what it takes to run a small business or franchise. Prior to joining Guidant, she served as the General Manager for a chain of tanning salon franchises, and before that, she was the Sales & Marketing Director for an independent health and fitness business. Today, she uses that experience to relate to clients and provide firsthand advice.
Contact Beegees at. https://www.guidantfinancial.com/abou…
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MasterMind Minutes – WHY DOES FRANCHISE EXPERIENCE MATTER?
Our guest today is John Ramsay of Noodles & Company.
With over 28 years of experience in restaurant franchise sales and development, John Ramsay joined Noodles & Company in November of 2020 as the vice president of franchise sales. Prior to Noodles, John most recently held positions in franchise and restaurant growth efforts for Bruxie International and Marco’s Pizza Franchising. John’s successful career includes the growth of over 900 restaurants across all 50 states and 12 different countries. Having graduated from Virginia Tech University with an architecture degree, his vast skill set came through during his early career positions in design, construction and real estate for brands such as T.G.I. Friday’s and Jack in the Box.
A resident of southern California, John and his wife love traveling and spending time with their two kids in their free time.
Contact John at www.noodle.com
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DEALING WITH RESTAURANT SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
Our Guest today is Bob Ray, who has been with Margaritas since 1992 in a wide variety of positions, became an owner and board member assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer. The brand also expanded its leadership team to include a star-studded mix of owners and board members with decades of experience managing and growing successful restaurants.
For more information about Margaritas’ franchise opportunities, visit www.margs.com/franchising/overview.
Contact Bob at: https://www.margs.com/Contact Gary at: inforwww.frangrow.com
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WHAT ARE THE INNOVATIONS AND KEY DIFFERENTIATORS THAT HAVE LED McALISTER’S DELI TO ACCELERATED GROWTH OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS?
Our Guest today is; Mike Freeman, Chief Brand Officer, McAlister’s Deli
Mike has been working with the brand for 13 years and most recently served as vice president of operations.
Mike started as an assistant general manager at the McAlister’s Deli in Bossier City, La. He has worked in various operations and training leadership roles.
Contact Mike at:https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/
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WHY IS IT MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR LEADERS TO HONE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS & HOW CAN THEY DO THIS
MasterMind Minutes shares expert business information in Minutes Not Hours.
My guest today is Stephen Kohler. Stephen is the Founder & CEO of Audira Labs. Audira Labs enables leaders, teams and organizations to amplify their leadership through transformational 1:1 executive coaching and, music-infused, experiential team effectiveness workshops.
Contact Stephen at: https://audiralabs.com/
Contact Gary at: [email protected]
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MasterMind Minutes INVESTING IN PUBLICLY HELD RESTAURANT COMPANIES -WHAT DID THE PANDEMIC TEACH US?
Today’s guest is Roger Lipton – Roger is an investment professional with over 4 decades of experience specializing in chain restaurants and retailers, as well as macro-economic and monetary developments. After earning a BSME from R.P.I. and MBA from Harvard, and working as an auditor with Price, Waterhouse, he began following the restaurant industry as well as the gold mining industry. While he originally followed companies such as Church’s Fried Chicken, Morrison’s Cafeterias and others, over the years he invested in companies such as Panera Bread and shorted companies such as Boston Chicken.
Contact Roger at: https://www.liptonfinancialservices.com/contact/
Contact Gary at: [email protected]
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MasterMind Minutes – BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING A START UP OR EMERGING BRAND FRANCHISORS?
One Guest – One Question – One Expert Answer – Minutes Not Hours
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING A START UP OR EMERGING BRAND FRANCHISORS? Today’s guest is Evan M. Goldman. Evan is a partner at A.Y. Strauss and serves as chair of the Franchise and Hospitality practice group and co-chair of the Litigation practice group. Evan is a leading expert on franchises, working closely with both franchisor and franchisee clients to draft, negotiate, and register disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and related key documentation. Evan represents franchisor and franchisee clients in dispute categories such as terminations, breach of contract, trademark disputes, fraud claims, employment matters, and enforcement of non-competes.
Contact Evan at:https://www.aystrauss.com/professionals/evan-m-goldman-esq/
Contact gary at: www.franchisegrowthsolutions.com
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IN THIS TIME OF UNCERTAINTY, PANDEMICS, SOCIAL UNREST AND A TUMULTUOUS ELECTION YEAR, HOW CAN PEOPLE STAY MOTIVATED AND WORK TOWARD A MORE POSITIVE PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY FUTURE?
Today my guest is Jermain Miller, the Founder of MiLL Real Estate and CEO of Jermain Miller Consulting.
Prior to launching MiLL RE in 2015, Jermain carved his way to being one of the top real estate professionals in NYC after being homeless and starting with only 93 cents in his bank account.
He is a best selling author of two and soon to be three books Wake Up and Win and now Wake Up and Live…
You can reach Jermain at: [email protected]
You can reach Gary at: [email protected]
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IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE & LENDING ENVIRONMENT, WHAT ARE BANKS LOOKING AT WHEN CONSIDERING A BUSINESS LOAN.
Today’s guest is Reg Byrd.
Reg is the Managing Partner DCV Franchise Group
For over 25 years Mr. Byrd has been a business venture strategist assisting entrepreneurs with a focus on financing, business plan development, financial projections and blueprints for aggressive return on investments. The scope of his work ranges from sole proprietorship businesses to capital intensive Fortune 500 hotel development projects. To date, DCV Franchise Group has served more than 300 franchise systems placing debt for franchisees in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Panama and Canada.
Contact Reg at https://lnkd.in/eDhmeqs
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HOW TO EVALUATE A STARTUP OR EMERGING BRAND FRANCHISE WITH ONE OR NO FRANCHISEES?
Our Guest Today is: Ed Teixeira.
Ed has over 40 years of experience in the franchise industry and is the VP Franchise Development for FranchiseGrade.com a leading franchise market research firm. Ed is the author of Franchising from the Inside Out and The Franchise Buyers Manual and has spoken before the International Franchise Expo, Chinese Franchise Association in Shanghai, China and has lectured at the Stony Brook University Business School on Franchising.
Contact Ed at: https://www.franchisegrade.com/. 1-800-975-6101
Contact Gary at: [email protected]
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WHAT SHOULD EMPLOYERS THINK ABOUT WITH RESPECT TO LIABILITY CONCERNING EMPLOYEES GETTING CORONAVIRUS AT THE WORKPLACE?
today’s guests are:
Joel Greenwald is the Founder and Managing Partner of Greenwald Doherty LLP, a national management-side employment law firm. Focusing on labor relations and employment law. AND Michael Einbinder is a founding Partner of Einbinder & Dunn. He is a participating member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising.
Contact Michael at: [email protected] – Contact Joel at:[email protected]
HOW A COMPANY CAN SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY, ITS EMPLOYEES AND ITS FRANCHISEES IN TIME OF CRISIS – Today’s guest is Hector Westerband. Hector is the Founder and CEO of ACAI EXPRESS. He has over 20 years in the hospitality industry. He was introduced to the amazing Acai Stone Fruit. It was there where he started his own Acai Food Truck Called Acai Express in 2013.development.
Acai Express: https://lnkd.in/eESYZ6U
WHAT ARE THE FRANCHISE BRANDS THAT ARE DOING WELL DURING AND WILL DO WELL AFTER THE PANDEMIC? – Today’s guest is Lance Graulich
Lance is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, an industry leading franchise consulting and development group, that represents over 500 franchise brands & business opportunities within 90 categories. Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE.
ARE YOU OVERLOOKING POTENTIAL MONEY SAVING CHANGES IN THE FEDERAL TAX LAWS THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE COVID STIMULUS BILLS? – Today’s guest is MICHAEL IANNUZZI
Michael Iannuzzi is a partner and co-leader in Citrin Copperman’s franchise practice providing a variety of services to a wide spectrum of clients within the franchise community.
GROWING YOUR FRANCHISE COMPANY POST COVID-19 – Today’s guest is Harold Kestenbaum.
Harold is a franchise attorney who has specialized in franchise law and other matters relating to franchising since 1977. https://youtu.be/OOCXqhGPA_U
WHY DO FRANCHISEES FAIL – Today’s guest is Tom Scarda, CFE, Founder & CEO of the Franchise Academy, Best selling author and Podcaster.
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MATTO FRANCHISE
A Revolution is Brewing
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HOW ARE BANKS RESPONDING TO LOANS FOR NEW BUSINESSES?
Today’s guest is Reginald Heard – Founder and CEO of Bankers One Capital.
HOW ARE YOU MARKETING AND GETTING THE WORD OUT THAT YOUR BUSINESS IS GETTING READY TO REOPEN? Laura Skulman, Director of Marketing and Events for B&D Burgers in Savannah Ga.
HOW FRANCHISORS ARE CREATING A DIGITAL STRATEGY AS THE ECONOMY OPENS UP – Today’s guest is Aubree Coderre, National Sales Manager at C-Squared Social
Stephen McCluskey Insurance Expert – Discussing what you can do if your Insurance Company is not paying business interruption insurance due to Covid 19 closure
Michael Einbinder – Founding Partner of Einbinder and Dunn, a Law firm focusing on the needs of franchisees and franchisors
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MATTO FRANCHISE
A Revolution is Brewing
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OPPORTUNITIES TO OPEN A RESTAURANT NOW! Today’s guest is David Simmonds – Commercial Rental Expert
MasterMind Minutes – One Question – One Expert Answer – Minutes Not Hours
Our guest today is Doug Smith… He is the Director of Sale for ROI Experts which is a digital marketing agency that works with restaurants around the world. ROI Experts generates trackable ROI using their unique ROI engine platform. Doug is 27 year veteran of the radio, sales and marketing. Visit their website at www.roiexperts.com