Speaker Biographies

Britt Schroeter
FranChoice
Widely accepted as one of the top franchise consultants in the United States, Britton helps you figure out how to do what most people only dream about. Britt has spent more than 25 years as a franchisee, entrepreneur, franchise executive, and franchise consultant working for and owning franchises such as Kiddie Academy® Childcare Learning Centers, Molly Maid®, Sylvan Learning(SM) Centers, and SYNERGY® HomeCare.
Britt has captured her franchise expertise as author of a top-selling book on entrepreneurship titled, The Franchisee Workbook. Britton will teach you the tools and techniques to help you find your ideal match far beyond your expectations.

Dave Woggon
Tenet Financial Group
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.

Pamela Labelle
BizSold
Pamela is the founder and CEO of the BizSold (Business Exchange). As an entrepreneur, Pamela has helped 1000s of companies grow. An Alumni of Western University, Pamela started the company with the vision to help business owners and entrepreneurs. With over 26+ years of experience in the business and franchise industry, Pamela can be considered one of the few entrepreneurs who have seen all types of marketing such as print, event, web, and mobile.

Lynne Shelton
Shelton Law & Associates
Ms. Shelton has been counseling Franchise / Business Opp. clients for over 25 years. She especially enjoys working with small business owners assisting them to "Expand their Brand®". Since starting the law firm, she has been focused on providing the “Missing Piece” with legal services to small and emerging businesses. Her business savviness combined with her belief in mentorship is the backbone of the law firms slogan, “Your Outsourced In-house Counsel”. Ms. Shelton focuses on ensuring clients are offered individualized service while handling Franchise Disclosures, registrations, legal creation and vendor distributions within a clients business. Ms. Shelton has published many articles and has even written a book. She has been married for over 25 yrs. and has one son and a sponsored daughter from Haiti. In her spare time she teaches leadership development in third world countries to future colleagues and volunteers at her church.

Chris Conner
Franchise Marketing Systems
Chris Conner has spent the last twenty years working in the franchise development field working primarily with startup and emerging franchise systems. Mr. Conner's work covers a variety of franchise categories including strategic planning, franchise operations, franchise training system development, franchise marketing and franchise sales. In 2009, Mr. Conner founded Franchise Marketing Systems based out of Atlanta, Georgia which today has grown to a team of 34 team members located in markets across the United States and Canada. Franchise Marketing Systems has developed over 700 franchise brands and supported clients in selling over 8,000 franchise units in North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, Canada and Southeast Asia. Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with a variety of well known brands and significant franchise systems including Baxter Healthcare, Anytime Fitness, Costco, Ford Motor Company, Delta Airlines, UPS Stores, European Wax Center, Junk King and others.
Mr. Conner’s vision was to develop a model that allowed for efficient, effective and performance based franchise development work to be completed for new and emerging franchisors. The combination of providing consulting and franchise development support along with the franchise sales and marketing model for new brands created more opportunities to more brands to scale and grow through franchising. Chris Conner holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Miami of Ohio and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago. He is married to an amazing wife, Dr. Alaina Conner and has two great kids, Ashton and Jameson.

Jason Smith
Lendzee, LLC
With over 28 years of experience in sales, marketing, and start-up operations, Jason Smith is a seasoned expert in franchise and small business funding. Known for driving business growth and managing complex operations, Jason specializes in developing business models, profit and loss statements, and training programs.
As an engaging speaker, he simplifies topics like business funding and growth strategies, offering actionable insights for entrepreneurs and franchisees. His expertise spans corporate structures, small business and franchise funding, and strategic business development. Jason’s dynamic presentations and leadership have helped teams exceed sales goals while enhancing customer satisfaction, making him a trusted resource for those looking to scale or launch successful businesses.
Specialties:
Franchise & Start-Up Funding
Business Growth & Strategy
Public Speaking & Training
Online Marketing (SEO, SEM, PPC

Rick Reinig
The Entrepreneur's Source
Rick has over 35 years experience in the business world, 20 of which were in Executive roles. Prior to joining The Entrepreneur’s Source, He worked for a military submarine contractor, launched a medical company startup, and worked in several financial services companies; American Express and Wells Fargo. In his Senior Executive roles, he was responsible for global IT Development and IT Operations in a multitude of capacities.

Denise DeTommaso
The Entrepreneur's Source
As a Career Transition into Business Ownership Coach, I work with individuals who are looking for a career change and are willing to explore options outside of just another job. Typically, my Clients are interested in new challenges, frustrated with their current job or career path, unemployed due to downsizing, and/or considering a career transition. In addition, I also work with people who want to develop additional sources of income, diversify their portfolio or remain in the corporate world while owning a business.
I specialize in helping my Clients with their education, awareness, and discovery as they explore the possibilities available to them. I create a safe space for them to explore their options and learn about ways to attain their goals, needs and expectations. Our no cost, no risk, no commitments, no obligation unique process helps clients clarify goals and explore possibilities in a safe space at their own pace.
Our company, The Entrepreneur’s Source, is North America's leading Career Ownership Coaching organization, helping people build rewarding careers, take control of their lives and create the Income, Lifestyle, Wealth & Equity they are seeking through franchise business ownership. Our unique discovery and education experience empowers our Clients to explore alternative career options outside of the traditional job market.

Jamie Allen
The Entrepreneur's Source