DON’T START WITH THE FRANCHISE. START WITH YOU.

Seminar presented by: Britt Schroeter  ~ DreamMaker 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

How Do I Know Franchising Is for Me?

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

What you will learn:

• Is franchising right for me, and what are the benefits, challenges, and realities of franchise ownership?
• What type of business aligns with my experience, interests, skills, goals, and lifestyle?
• What does it take to become a franchise owner, including the investment, financing, and steps involved?
• How do I evaluate and compare to confidently choose the right franchise for me?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

DON’T START WITH THE FRANCHISE. START WITH YOU.

Seminar presented by: Britt Schroeter  ~ DreamMaker 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

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.