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 - Tax & FinTech Solutions
Taxes are a recession-proof industry, yet traditional models leave entrepreneurs trapped in a 4-month seasonal cycle. Discover how combining professional tax software with our turnkey FinTech ecosystem unlocks predictable, year-round revenue. No prior tax experience required.
What You Will Learn:
- Escape seasonal income dips using the 12-Month Money Method™
- Access enterprise-grade tax software and AI-powered business automation
- Follow a step-by-step launch plan to get trained before the upcoming tax season
- Scale beyond the desk to build and syndicate a network of branch offices
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 ~ Tahini's
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
What is SBA financing, how to navigate it and what are lenders' evaluation criteria?"
Seminar presented by: April Lewis & Darryl Appiah ~ CDC Loans
Sunday, November 15, 2026
12:00 PM
Don’t Start With The Franchise. Start With You!
Seminar presented by: Britt Schroeter ~ Dream Maker Franchising
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
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
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