January 31-February 1, 2026: The World Trade Center at the Dallas Market Center

Joe has over 35 years of experience in the corporate world. He has owned, operated and sold a franchise business. He is currently a franchise owner of the Entrepreneur Source. He has lived in many parts of the country and has traveled extensively overseas. He has been married for over 30 years with a son and daughter. He enjoys coaching encouraging and supporting others in achieving their goals.

Irving Chung is senior franchise consultant driven to help people take control of their lives and create freedom for themselves through business ownership. My goal is to help others discover More Passion, More Money, More Freedom and Control by becoming their own Boss. As a Professional Franchise Consultant, I help the people I work with understanding franchising, and determine if it might be a good fit for them. If it is, then I take them through a proven, and methodical process to develop a custom model, tailored to them based on their background, skill sets, financial and lifestyle goals, that we then use to match them up with the best franchise business that's a perfect fit for them!

Dave Woggon has been in the franchise industry since 1986 in both funding and franchise exploration roles. As the VP of Development for Tenet Financial Group, he oversees the consulting team and identifies strategic growth opportunities for the company.

Senior Executive with diverse experience in Chairman, CEO, President / COO, CSO, CMO, Business Development, Sales and Marketing role. Developed global opportunities in various industries including: Software (Cloud Computing), Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Products / Solutions, and Construction. Experience in both Enterprise and Consumer Applications. Ability to quickly identify, develop and implement vision, strategies and organization concepts to rapidly move companies to the next level.
Turn around experience and M&A experience round out operational executive expertise.

Dale Stephenson is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a proud graduate of Duquesne University.

He spent 35 years in the telecommunications industry, including 25 years with AT&T, where he most recently served as Assistant Vice President of Advertising Sales for Latin America. After a rewarding career, Dale retired from AT&T in 2022.

In 2023, he became a franchise owner with The Entrepreneur’s Source, where he coaches and guides individuals with their ideal next-step career options, including business ownership. His efforts are focused on their priorities and ultimately achieving their income, lifestyle, and personal goals.

Dale also stays active in his community. He serves on the board of The Spartan Center of Hazelwood, contributing to grant writing and fundraising efforts, and mentoring freshmen at Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, helping student teams develop business projects in partnership with Ernst & Young Pittsburgh.

Though now based in Miami, Florida, Dale maintains close ties to his hometown of Pittsburgh, where his family still resides.

Fred Joyal is the co-founder and former CEO of 1-800-DENTIST, which generated $50 million in annual revenue through bold marketing and decisive leadership. A Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author, Fred’s latest book, Superbold, has helped thousands turn confidence into action. His experience spans building one of America’s most recognized brands, advising high-powered business leaders, and delivering dynamic, interactive keynotes worldwide. He brings a practical, energetic approach to making boldness the backbone of franchise success.

Connie Stanton helps professionals take control of their future through career ownership. As a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source®, she guides individuals navigating burnout, career transitions, or the desire for greater freedom to explore business ownership as a path to income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity goals.

With a 20-year background in business analysis and product ownership for companies like Jack Henry and Greyhound, Connie combines corporate insight with a passion for helping others design purposeful, flexible lives. She believes in living with purpose, not pressure—and empowers her clients to make confident, informed choices about what’s next.

Cliff is the CEO of Franocity and has spent the last 20 years as an Entrepreneur. He is considered a turnaround expert and established this reputation after buying several failing businesses and turning them into highly profitable companies within a very short period of time.

Early in his career, he was an investment banker with one of the largest financial institutions in the world, Smith Barney. He left his Wall Street job in 2003 to acquire a Master Franchise opportunity in the Northeast. Since then, he has been instrumental in the growth and development of Cartridge World, Four Seasons Sunrooms, Contours Express, Personal Training Institute, Games 2U, PuroClean and Maid Right.

Sean Duffy has been in the banking industry for several years and is focused exclusively on startup financing for franchisees on a national level. He has a passion for small business development and understands the importance of providing a truly comprehensive and educational borrowing experience to each and every new business owners.

Tiffany Henderson is a renowned entrepreneur, dance educator, and positive psychology practitioner dedicated to transforming the landscape of dance education. As the visionary founder of the Twinkle Star Dance Academy Franchise, Tiffany has empowered hundreds of studio owners across the United States and internationally to deliver high-quality, joyful dance experiences to children of all ages.

With over two decades of leading multiple award-winning Tiffany’s Dance Academy locations and influencing the industry as a speaker at national conferences, Tiffany’s expertise blends pedagogical excellence, business acumen, and actionable research in child well-being. She holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, where she pioneered studies on the impact of dance on student mood and well-being, integrating the latest psychological insights into her unique curriculum.