Seminar Schedule

 ** Times and topics are subject to change

 


Saturday, September 12, 2026

 

12:00 PM

Smart Franchise Decisions Using Logic and Intuition

Seminar presented by: Britt Schroeter  ~ FranChoice

What will you learn:

  • How Do People Pick the Best Franchise?​
  • What is the Educated Approach?​

12:45 PM

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Steve Ebben ~ The Entrepreneur's Source

What you will learn:

  • Determining what you want your future to look like
  • Defining your goals around Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity
  • Using a franchise as the vehicle to reach those goals
  • How to explore your options and what to expect along the way

 

1:30 PM

Small Business and Franchise Funding in 2026

Seminar presented by: Robert Mitchell ~ Tenet Financial Group

What you will learn:

  • How to fund a business using equity or debt, or both
  • The dangers of an underfunded business
  • How to have a capitalization strategy from day 1 and beyond

 

2:15 PM

How to Start Your Own Business – Franchising vs. Small Business Start Up

Seminar presented by: Chris Conner ~ Franchise Marketing Systems

Building a business plan, market strategy and defining goals for your new business start-up. The good and bad of buying a franchise vs. starting your own business or buying an existing business.

 

3:00 PM

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Effie Katris  ~  The Entrepreneur's Source

What you will learn:

  • Determining what you want your future to look like
  • Defining your goals around Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity
  • Using a franchise as the vehicle to reach those goals
  • How to explore your options and what to expect along the way

 

 


 

Sunday, September 13, 2026

12:00 PM

How to Start Your Own Business – Franchising vs. Small Business Start Up

Seminar presented by: Chris Conner ~ Franchise Marketing Systems

Building a business plan, market strategy and defining goals for your new business start-up. The good and bad of buying a franchise vs. starting your own business or buying an existing business.

 

12:45 PM

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: John Jobson ~ The Entrepreneur's Source

What you will learn:

  • Determining what you want your future to look like
  • Defining your goals around Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity
  • Using a franchise as the vehicle to reach those goals
  • How to explore your options and what to expect along the way

 

1:30 PM

Small Business and Franchise Funding in 2026

Seminar presented by: Robert Mitchell ~ Tenet Financial Group

What you will learn:

  • How to fund a business using equity or debt, or both
  • The dangers of an underfunded business
  • How to have a capitalization strategy from day 1 and beyond

 

2:15 PM

Smart Franchise Decisions Using Logic and Intuition

Seminar presented by: Britt Schroeter  ~ FranChoice

What will you learn:

  • How Do People Pick the Best Franchise?​
  • What is the Educated Approach?​

3:00 PM

Creating your Story for Franchising Your Business

Seminar presented by : Frank Closurdo  ~  SMB Franchising

"Creating Your Story for Franchising Your Business” outlines how to evaluate your franchise readiness, the key components and critical success factors of franchised brands and positioning your brand to attract and appeal to prospective franchisees.

 

 


 

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