Seminar Schedule

 ** Times and topics are subject to change

 


Saturday, November 14, 2026

 

12:00 PM

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Joe Wenig ~ 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

 

12:45 PM

The Tax & FinTech Advantage: Launching a Turnkey Business Every American Needs

Seminar presented by: Kimberly Fowler-Garner  ~ NOVAE

 

 

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

Three Things You Need to Know Before You Invest in a Franchise

Seminar presented by: Shawn Saraga  ~ The Franchise Academy

Shawn Saraga is an industry expert who has helped open over 950 franchise businesses over the last 18 years. He shares his experience in franchising, site selection and hyper-growth of some of Canada and the U.S. top brands.
Learn more about what you need to know before you make that big decision today!

 

3:00 PM

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Blake Burnett ~ 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

 

3:45 PM

A to Zee: 5 Steps of Due Diligence

Seminar presented by: Lynne Shelton ~ Shelton Law & Associates

Why Attend :

This seminar is catered to those who are looking to purchase a franchise but are unsure on where to start. Attendees will leave knowing what steps to take, what questions to ask the Franchisor and how to strategically plan for a life as a business owner.

Key Points:

  • Funding your Franchise
  • Consulting the Pros
  • Legal Roles and Needs
  • Roles and responsibilities of a Franchisee
  • Validation – questions to ask other Franchisees
  • Effective questions to ask every Franchisor

 

 

 


 

Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:00 PM

Don’t Start With The Franchise. Start With You!

Seminar presented by: Britton Schroeter  ~ FranChoice

What will you learn:

  • Why the smartest franchise search starts with YOU—not a brand, industry, or what's popular
  • How to identify the business model that aligns with your goals, strengths, finances, and desired lifestyle
  • How to use logic AND intuition to evaluate opportunities and avoid costly mismatches
  • A proven process for investigating, validating, and confidently choosing the right franchise for YOU

12:45 PM

The Key to Finding the Right Franchise

Seminar presented by: Julian Reid ~ 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

Creating your Story for Franchising Your Business

Seminar presented by: Steve Beagelman ~ SMB Franchising

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.

 

2:15 PM

Cost Segregation – Using Accelerated Depreciation To Increase Current Year Cash Flow

Seminar presented by: Robert Kutschke ~ Specialty Tax Group

Three bullet points on why to attend:

  • Uncover overlooked tax savings when you have ownership over physical property or improvements
  • Learn how to maximize current year tax deductions and increase cash flow
  • Improve accuracy of bookkeeping and asset management

 

3:00 PM

What is SBA financing, how to navigate it and what are lenders' evaluation criteria?"

   

Seminar presented by: Mike Dang & Darryl Appiah ~ CDC Loans

 

 


 

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